Rotunda vol 71, no 12 feb 19, 1992

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FEBRUARY 19. 1992

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Spring Breakers Swarm To Texas, California and Florida

By AMY REYNOLDS (CPD) - Holy beach assault.

Batman!

It's that time of year again — when residents of beach towns I across the United States and Mexico lock up their children, hide their valuables and brace themselves for an onslaught of less-than well-behaved college students.

Chief Edward Sanders of the South Padre island (Texas) Police Department laughed when he was asked what his officers were planning to do during Spring Break 1992 to control unruly, drunken students.

"We're going to Cancun. Mexico." he said.

So are thousands of others.

Travel agents and tourism departments say the recession hasn't diminished the size of the hordes that will descend primarily on Florida. Mexico and South Padre Island, off the southern tip of Texas, this March and early April.

"Traveling hasn't been curtailed." said Stuart Hlmmcifarb. vice president of Roper College Track, which studies the spending habits of college students. Hlmmelfarb said that 40 percent of all college students said they traveled somewhere

during Spring Break 1991. and 50 percent said they traveled last summer.

"We've seen a sight decline In air travel. There's a little less money to go around...but stu dents are Just finding more Inexpensive ways to travel." Hlmmelfarb said.

The recession hasn't had a negative Impact on us." said Teresa Ogle, the marketing and sales coordinator for College Tours, which arranges Spring Break packages to Mazatlan and Cancun. Mexico. 'This year we have a lot more students. There weren't as many last year because of the war."

Other travel agents agree and say that many students are opting for road trips, rather than packages that Include airfare.

"We're sold out on a lot of stuff." said Sharla Shlpman of Sunchase Tours, which has heavily advertised Its packages In college newspapers across the country. "South Padre Island Is still the most popular, but Panama Beach (FL) Is really gaining In popularity."

Other popular destinations this year Include HUton Head Is land off the coast of South Carolina. Steamboat Springs. Col-

orado, for skiing enthusiasts, and various Caribbean Island cruises. The Florida keys remain popular with Florida students, while California beaches attract students In the Northwest.

Most still consider Daytona Beach the hottest spot for Spring Break.

"Daytona Is doing very well," said Raphael Marcuccl. a spokesman for the Florida Department of Tourism. "And Panama City (In the Florida panhandle) has gone out of Its way to attract students. The water (In the Cull of Mexico) Is still to cold to Jump In, but that's not what they're here for anyway."

Marcuccl said that most of Florida's coastal cities welcome the students because of the tremendous boost to the local economy, especially since Florida tourism as a whole fell for the first time In 12 years In 1991.

Many hotels, bars, clubs and parks are offering discounts to students. For example. Walt Disney World In Orlando Is offering park tickets to students with an I.D. for $22 for one day (regularly $33) or for $40 for two days.

The recession has really hurt

SGA Moves Ahead

By LYNN GIANNI Staff Reporter The spring semester Is well on Its way and so are the plans for the 1992 Student Government Association. With many Important Issues to be discussed this year, the SGA Is looking to Increase student Involvement.

The focus of the February 6 meeting was to continue discussions on the plans for the SGA In 1992. President Darrell Wells suggested a committee structure In order to produce effective planning of future SGA activities.

An example of such activities will be the SGA retreat which has been rescheduled from this past weekend to February 20.

The focus of this retreat will be on goal setting and how to further Improvements of the SGA Vice President Amanda Janney has set the dates for the spring elections. The dates and locations have been set for, Wednesday April 8. 1992 In Lankford Student Union, Thursday April 9 and Friday April 10 In the New Smoker.

With the beginning of the semester comes many Issues to keep the SGA busy. The SGA has been dedicated since the Installment of add/drop fees to having them repealed. On February 13. 1992 the SGA Invited Dr. Stuart to conk their meeting In order to aiisw^i questions based on student concerns.

SGA Is also taking an active role In the future of financial aid. as well as a possible votes registration drive on campus.

Additionally SGA Is going to dlscu—» plans to get a ATM ma chine located on campus.

The role of SGA on Longwood's campus In one that Is greatly Increasing. Student Involvement Is a major concern of the members, and measures are being taken to Increase this involvement. The SGA office will be open approximately twenty-four

hours a week In order to Increase members contact with the student body.

SGA meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. In conference room 1 of Lankford Student Union and all students are welcome to attend.

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Where s Waldo'' No doubt, he's in Daytona, Cancun or South Padre Island. Welcome to Spring Break madness.

tourism overall." Marcuccl said.

The state expects 39.5 million tourists in 1992. significantly less than the 40.9 million who visited In 1990. but more than the projected 39.4 million for 1991.

Although separate counts aren't kept on the number of students that descend on the state for Spring Break. Marcuccl said the number Is significant.

The only city discouraging visits from the Spring Break crowd Is Fort Lauderdale. where strict open container and other drinking laws went Into effect after wild beer riots and the deaths of some students a few years ago.

Through the 1980s. Increased reports of crime and deaths due to drinking and accidents during the break has prompted all of the Spring Break hot spots to take special precautions.

On South Padre Island, the local police department encour ages hotels, businesses and bars to hire additional private secu rlty. Sanders said that the Texas state alcohol agents target the

area to keep an eye on underage drinkers and the state highway patrol officers concentrate their efforts on the roads to and from the Island to nab drunken drivers.

"We've also met with the other police agencies from all the cities In our county for assistance If it's needed." Sanders said.

He cautioned college students to use common sense and the "buddy system" to protect themselves.

"Spring Break doesn't Just bring the wholesome college students who want to have a good time." Sanders said. "Other people, thugs, are going to come over with the Idea of stealing and robbing.

"What we recommend is that you buddy up with a friend, someone you can look out for. someone who will look out for you and your belongings."

Sanders added. "Use a little common sense. We promote Party Smart. Be sensible an don't get plumb out of control."

Party smart Is a national al cohol awareness program that

doesn't tell students "Don't drink." but rather "Drink responsibly."

Karen Oliver, who works with Party Smart and Is now In Day tona to promote the program during break, said. "We are try lng to help promote communitywide awareness. We stress personal responsibility."

Another organization — BACCHUS, which stands for Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students — Is also promoting responsible drinking behaviors. BACCHUS stresses the dangers of drinking and driving and is asking students to sign "Safe Spring Break Pledges" which state that students won't drink and drive, won't let friends drink and drive, will wear their seatbelts and won't get into a car with a drunken driver.

Everyone who signs a pledge Is eligible to win a car from the Chrysler Corporation, which sponsors the effort.

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Miss Longwood Pageant Has All-Star Cast The Miss Longwood Pageant, a Miss America preliminary, will feature blue-ribbon entertainment and "the most talented contestants ever." according to college officials. The Pageant will be held Saturday. March 7. at 8 p.m. In Jannan Auditorium.

Ten contestants, chosen from 24 In auditions last December, will compete for $3,000 In scholarships and the right to represent Longwood at the Miss Virginia Pageant In July.

Special entertainment will Include: •The reigning Miss Louisiana, who placed in the Top Ten in the Miss America Pageant. She will serve as Emcee and sing "Amazing Grace" and "Great Balls of Fire". She will accompany herself on the piano for the latter number. She has performed in concert with Jerry Lee Lewis and In pageants throughout the United States.

•Miss Virginia 1984. Si; Parker-Potter, who will sing two of Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest hits from Broadway shows - "Memory" from "< and The Music of the Nlghr from "Phantom of the Opera."

She was a talent winner In the Miss America Pageant •The Karen Shenlll Dancers. national champions of dance entertainment, from Mooresville and Statesville. N.C. The group has won First Place lor three consecutive years In national dance competition at "The Homecoming Convention of

Dance." They will perform three times In the Pageant.

•The Longwood Lancer Edition. Longwood's song and dance troupe that entertains throughout the state.

•And Ixingwood's Jazz Band. which will perform Dixieland music as a prelude to the appearance of Miss Louisiana.

The Pageant's International theme. "Reach Out." will be carried out through music from the 1984 and 1988 Olympics; a backdrop of flags from ten nations: a parade of ROTC cadets carrying flags from nine other nations, along with the contestants wearing t shirts emblazoned with flags of the same countries: and dance numbers of Caribbean. Spanish, and patriotic American music.

The contestants are: Christine Crews of Keysvllle. who will perform a tap dance to a mrdlry of 1920s music; Teresa Coding.

Bedford, who will sing "Nothing from "A Chorus Line;'' Anne Helm, Manassas. who will sing and dance to the musical comedy number. "I Can't Say ',(.. Iiom Oklahoma Shannon Holley. Vlrglnl.i Ban h, who will sing Lee Greenwood's "God Blaae the USA:" Cullen Johnson.

Washington. D.C, who will play Khatchaturtan s "io< < ata" on the piano: Jill Leffler. Colonial Heights, who will perform an original monologue with song and dam r to I vr 0c4 the Power" by SNAP; Katr Newman.

Chesterfield, who will sing Maria

Carey's hit song. "Emotion;" Heather Ross. Richmond, who will perform a song and dance routine to You Can't Get a Man With a Gun." from "Annie Get Your Gun;" Angela Smith. Glen Allen, who will sing the Connie Francis song. "Where the Boys Are;" and Tara Towery. Chase City, who will play Handel's Sonata Number 7" on the flute.

In addition to talent, contestants will compete In evening gown. Interview, and swlmsult.

Tickets will be avail..hi.- at the door of may be obtained In advance form Ix>ngwood's Ihibllr Affairs Office or from sorority members from March 2 5.

Longwood student tickets purchased In advance are $3.

The cost a' the Pageant Is $5.

Student tickets purchased In advance must be accompanied by a I .in ig wood student ID to gain admission to Jarman.

Since the Miss Longwood Pageant Is usually a sell out, students air encouraged to buy

In advance and avoid the possibility of long lines. All tickets are General Admission.

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Letter To The Editor Editor. The Rotunda.

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Editors Note Phis Idler la unsigned, however we are printing it because of the mes sage It contains, and our mis slon to serve as a open public forum.

Longwood College Box 1133 Farmville, VA 23909 1920 Pounding Editor Helen Skillman

STAFF Executive Editor Bradley L. Owen Features Editor Sherry Gatewood Sports Editor Asst. Features Editor Ann Renee Heim Head Photographer Associate Editor Erin C. McCay Assistant Editor James K. Johnson Business Manager Advisors Mr. William C. Woods Ms. Brenda Atkins

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NEWSBRIEF Two College Administrators Resign NEW YORK (CPS) - Two City College administrators have re signed their positions. Just weeks after the release of a spe i l.il mayor's report that partially 1)1.imed the college for the deaths of nine people at a celebrity bas ketball game In December.

The report said that police, the promoters, the evening stu dent government .issue l.itlon. the crowd. City College and City University all shared blame for the stampede that caused the deaths.

Jean Charles, the director of cocurrlcular life, and George McDonald, vice president for student affairs, have both re signed. Charles worked for City College for 13 years; McDonald

worked for the school for 24 years.

In addition, another college official faces disciplinary acUon from the school. Charles Delaney was removed as director of security. He will work temporar iry for the college's facilities office until a disciplinary hearing can be held.

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Farm Animal Reform Movement.

According to FARM, the purpose of the event Is to alert people to factory farming" practices and to encourage "a less violent, more wholesome diet."

More than 1.5 million Americans suffer or die from chronic diseases that have been linked to animal fat and meat. FARM says. In addition, raising animals for food wastes topsoll. groundwater and valuable grain, the group contends.

SEC To Ban Tobacco Products (CPS) - The Southeastern Conference has announced that it will ban the use of tobacco-related products at both conference and post-season tournament baseball games, the NCAA News reports.

The ban goes into effect this art exhibit that students say was season, and gives umpires the the head of a human cadaver power to eject any players or wrapped In plastic. coaches who violate the rule afArtist Rudy Vargas originally claimed that he had stolen the ter one warning.

SEC Commissioner Roy head from the medical school.

Kramer told the NCAA News that But. Lt. John Otomo. head of the conference adopted the UIC investigations, said he Is measure after reviewing results satisfied that Vargas' later exof studies that show the adverse planation Is actually the truth. effects of using tobacco prod- Vargas now says his October ucts, particularly chewing to- exhibit was really a head that he bacco, which Is popular among carved out of roast beef. baseball players.

Vargas told police that he The NCAA has a policy made up the human head story against the use of tobacco prod- "to add to the atmosphere of his ucts by both players and piece," Otomo said. coaches during NCAA champiAlthough witnesses of the exonship competitions. hibit at the school's undergrad uate art gallery said they were Head Was A Hunk - Of convinced the head was real.

Otomo said that most couldn't Roast Beef positively say that lt was a hu CHICAGO (CPS) - University man head.

The other reason police gave of Illinois at Chicago police say they've solved the mystery of an for believing Vargas' roast beef

explanation Is that the medical school did not report any missing cadaver heads - Contrtlmtci

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WASHINGTON (CPS) - The percentage of the nation's black population completing four or more years of college Is increas lng steadily, according to a report released by the Commerce

Department ■ Census Bureau,

Tin- proportion "I blacks age 25 and over who hold a college degree rose from 10.7 percent In 1987 to 11.8 percent In 1989.

The proportion who were high school graduates In 19R9 was 64.6 percent, higher than the j 1985 rate.

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Players To Present Forum In Jarman

By ANN RENEE HEIM AMt. Feature* Editor The Longwood Players first production this semester is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum which will run from February 26-29 at 8 p.m. in Jarman.

Written by Steven Sondheim.

Forum Is a musical comedy, and is the first one to be performed by the Players In two and a half years.

To direct the show, the the atre department asked Richmond area director Tom Width to come in to head up (he action. In Richmond. Width has directed many plays and musicals. Including Big River.

Into the Woods, and Me and My GaL The cast includes many familiar faces such as Anthony Tassa. Michelle Neubecker. J. J. Wiese. Teresa Coding, and Scott Joyce.

Not all are familiar faces.

Newcomers to Jarman stage are freshman Shannon Brooks. Eric

Dearing. and Tara Towery. Se nlor Chris Kelly is another new comer to the stage, he said this about his first stage experience.

"This is a very exciting opportu nity for me — I'm a music major and I don't get to do stuff like this."

With a cast of nineteen, the show provides many opportuni ties for students and others alike. Including the community.

Cast members from Farmville are Laura Bolding. Jerry Dagen hart. Ralph (Rlf-RaQ Haga.

Alexandria Palamountain. and Hal Sherman.

When asked about the progress of the show. Width responded. "I think Its coming along wonderfully — we're starting to add layers to the charac ters... it's really starting to come together."

Width also enjoys working with the students In the theatre department, as he said, "I love itl It's the Ingenuity of people Just starting that is appealing. The older people have Jaded aspects

about themselves. At this age there is nothing that cannot be done."

Members of the cast feel the same for Width. Said Teresa Coding, who plays the role of I'hih.i. "He's wonderful. He's a greal director. It's interesting to see how different directors work.

I feel honored to be working with him."

According to J. J. Wiese. though they play around and have fun at rehearsals, they have all worked hard to accomplish their Individual goals.

About Tom Width. Wiese. who plays the "romantic" lead. Hero, said. "In his own stubborn, overbearing way he makes things exciting - but that's his Job. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opens on Wednesday. Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. in Jarman. Coding alluded lhat It will be a night full of magic as she smiled and said. "He's a magician you know."

Plagiarism and Alcohol Abuse Tops Boards' Caseload

By SARAH DREWRY Staff Reporter The Honor and Judicial Boards continue to hear many cases throughout the year Involving students who have violated either code. Both boards hear a variety of cases, but most of the cases concern plagiarism and the Irresponsible use of alcohol.

The most common Honor Board offense by Longwood students Is plagiarism.

Though freshman English courses Instruct students how to document Information correctly. many Juniors and seniors continue to be found responsible for plagiarism. Transfer students responsible for this offense claim that they are unfamiliar with the Longwood Honor Code; others see their mistake as carelessness.

As a result of their lack of knowledge or carelessness, students continue to face the sanc-

tions of the Honor Board. These sanctions range from probation to suspension, depending on the nature and the offense.

Shawn Smith, Honor Board Chairman, urges students to ask their professor if they are unsure of how to document correctly, adding that "Guessing Is not the right way."

Longwood College Style Manuals are available in the bookstore for students who may be unaware of the proper way to document.

Most Judicial Board cases involve the use of alcohol. If a student Is drunk in public, harassing another or vandalizing Longwood property, he or she may be found responsible for any of these violations by the Judicial Board.

Sanctions for these violations Include: for the first offense, three to nine months of probation and for the second offense longer probation, de-

pending on the situation.

Mark Tueting. Judicial Board Chairman, encourages students who consume alcohol, to be responsible when doing so.

If a student has been placed on probation for a Judicial offense, the length of probation may be reduced. The probation reduction plan is designed for students who are freshmen and sophomores who have a lengthy probation.

If a student Is on probation, he or she can not hold any office on campus. If these students have served at least one year of probation and have no further Judicial Board violations, then they are eligible for their probation to be reduced so that they can become involved In campus activities or hold SGA offices.

Applications for the probation reduction plan are available In the Student Services office.

Ashe Highlights Civility Week

By ALEX RODRIGUEZ February 12. one of the highlights of last week's Civility Week at Longwood College was the Arthur Ashe lecture held In Jarman Auditorium.

A private dinner reception was held for former Virginia resident Arthur Ashe. prior to his lecture. In this closed forum Ashe talked about a few role models who influenced him In the ways of civility. Among those mentioned were his father.

Jackie Robinson (the first AfroAmerican to play In the major leagues) and Oliver Hill (former Richmond lawyer and aid to former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Ashes first point was to learn to accept cultural diversity and open educational dialogue to help better understand cultural differences.

Ashe also urged students to take advantage of the ethnic diversity found on college campuses. College campuses are an excellent forum to learn about other cultures and to discuss differences between each other.

Ashe expressed his feeling that our political leaders need to stop stigmatizing civility as a "wimp term."

A group effort needs to be taken towards civility but each individual needs to do his or her part. Civility is not a burden but an attribute expected of all people and cultures.

Ashe expressed poetlcly the whole theme behind Civility Week when he explained the term "Virginia Gentlemen." He stated that this term Is used to express the type of behavior that is expected of all Virginians, civility towards all. When we take the responsibility of that term, then we can become the leaders of civility throughout this nation and every nation.

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LC Plays Significant Role In Local Community

By CHRISTY MOTTLEY to the fact that approximately Staff Reporter 90% of all college employees Would (here be a Farmville reside In Ihe Immediate area without Longwood or a LongBased on the survey, their wood without Farmville? spending habits follow the No matter what your opinion, typical consumer expenditure it Is a fact that longwood College patlern with staple items such plays a significant role In the lo as food, health care and clothing cal communities of Prince as the next most Important Edward County and Farmville. areas. economically and culturally.

According to several local According to a recent survey, business people, it is no secret approximately one out of every that Ix>ngwood plays an Integral five dollars spent In the Far part In their professional sue mvtlle area can be attributed to cess. One In particular rom the presence of Longwood facmented that his business would ulty, staff, and students. This survive without sales from stu spending In return becomes In dents, however, sales most likely come for local business owners would not be as high. The and their employees.

Impact Is greatly dependent Student spending Is spread upon the nature and type of the relatively evenly over several business product categories, however, en Many students also depend (ertainmenl and groceries ap upon the local businesses for pear to be the most frequently Jobs to assist with educational purchased goods and services. expenses. The merchants also The surveyed student try to work with the students by population of 3166 resides In offering special discounts during the Farmville area approximately the fall to welcome students 8.2 months per year. The survey back. reported that each student There may not be a way to spends on a average. $315 per determine an exact dollar figure month locally. Yearly this can for Longwood's economic Impact, amount to approximately however, it Is obvious it Is a $999,000. major factor to the growth and Longwood employees, on the economic stability of Farmville other hand, spend the highest and lYInce Edward County. percent of their income on Ixmgwood also offers a variety housing In the Farmvllle/Prince of programs and services to local Edward area. 'flns Is clue mainly ^resideiit^^he^bvhavln^nore

LC Hosts Special Olympics

By ALEX RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter Albertvllle was not the only town hosting Olympic games this past weekend. Longwood hosted the 1992 Special Olympic basketball competition Inside Lancer gym.

Forty-nine Olympians from Prince Edward and neighboring counties participated In several events which tested their skill at dribbling, shooting, and passing a basketball. A full-court basketball game concluded the competition.

There was much excitement exhibited by the fans, volunteers, and the participants. The event was a chance for people to make new friends, for athletes to compete, and for everyone to have a good time.

There were no losers this weekend. Each athlete took home the proud feeling of successfully competing In events that people felt that they were Incapable of doing.

These athletes competed, fully understanding the possibility of failure which often hinders and handicaps most athletes from competing. Their performances out on the court was evidence of what can be done If people have the courage to take a chance.

The athletes are not out there so they can be Judged on arUstlc Impression, technical merit, or how fast they finish their event.

These athletes are out there to be the best that they can be. pushing each other to do their best, and all for the sake of friendly competition. It takes a special person to be able to do all of those things.

The event was a big success due to the volunteer help of many Longwood students and community members.

In Profile: The Rotunda

By KANDI PETTU8 Staff Writer What exactly Is The Rotunda about? Who writes In The Rotunda? How are these people chosen?

For some reason, students here don't know the answers to these questions, so I'm here to help.

"Who cares?" you might say.

Well, now that I am a member of The Rotunda staff. I care. Last semester during registration 1 signed up to take an Introduction to Journalism class, but little did I know what the class entailed.

Introduction to Journalism Is a class that teaches you not only how to write articles, but also how to layout and print the pa-

than just a financial Impact <m

Ihe community al large Dining the 1000 01 arademn year, the Theater Department presented four production* These alone attracted approxl mately 4.000 local people By offering special performances aimed at local school children, approximately 8.500 attended Longwood to observe five per formances.

Lancer Productions, formerly the Student Union Board, also offers programs such as dance companies, guest lecturers, inn slcal concerts, films, and entei tainers. all open to the public.

Area residents also partlcl pate In various noncredlt classes including youth classes, aits and crafts, health and fitness and recreation and general interest classes. These students range In age from 6 to 80 yen-. years old. During the 1000 01 academic year 652 persons participated in these classes it is obvious thai Longwood plays a role In our town, but <>ui town also plays a role In Long wood. Farmville Is a centrally located, hlstorir area giving stu dents the opportunity to expert ence more than Just college life.

Longwood and Farmville are Involved In a mutually beneficial relationship that will likely last for years to come. per. You can even take and de velop your own pictures for the articles.

The Rotunda has many differ ent Journalists. Including faculty, staff, volunteers and stu dents. Tltis wide array of people makes The Rotunda exciting and diversified. Since every Indl vldual Is unique, each has a dlf ferent "beat" to cover.

A "beat" Is an area or section that a person must cover weekly. For example. If your "beat'" Is sports, you would be required lo cover various sporting events at Ihe college. This helps the stall to concentrate solely on one subject, so we can relay the news to the school better.

I have heard many com plaints about The Rotunda; In fact 1 have even passed out a few of them myself, but up until now I never did anything to help out the quality of Ihe paper. The Rotunda Is here for Ihe students.

It keeps us Informed, aware, It makes us laugh, and makes us frustrated; this Is what a good paper should do.

You don't have to be a profes slonal writer to become a part of The Rotunda staff, you Just have to be willing and able to do your part The Rotunda can only get better with your Ideas, sugges tions and comments.

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Richards Qualifies For Regional Acting Audition Longwood senior David Richards has qualified to partlc lpate In a regional acting audl tlon. a step that should help him land a professional Job after graduation.

Richards, a theatre major, will audition at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Orlando.

FL. In March. He Is one of 60 amateur actors, mostly college students, who were selected from among 390 actors In auditions In Richmond last November, which were sponsored by the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA).

"Some 300 companies will be in Orlando (next month) casUng for summer stock, internships and the like." Richards said. "Its a prelude, in effect, to a professional Job. Almost all of the qualified audltloneers get a Job." At the VTA auditions, each actor had to do a one-minute performance. Richards portrayed a character named Jack from the play Boy's Life, and he will repeat that performance at the regional auditions.

"I never did theater until I came to Longwood," said Richards, of Richmond, who transferred from George Mason University. "My first semester.

Dr. (Nancy) Haga (head of the Speech and Theatre Department) said to me. 'You will audition for Lysistrata.' She made me audition."

He had met Dr. Haga his senior year in high school when he competed in a forenslcs tournament at Longwood. Two years

LSD Makes a Comeback On College Campuses

€S DAVID RICHARDS ago. after coming to Longwood. he qualified for national foren slcs finals, but illness prevented him from competing.

In addition to Lysistrata.

Richards also has appeared In Longwood's production of An drocles and the Lion, and he had the lead in Romeo and Juliet and Pygmalion. He also had the lead In the Btloxi Blues production by the Waterworks Players.

Richards. 23. is president of Alpha Psl Omega, the honorary drama fraternity, and he has started three theater groups: the Underground Players, the Bards Outlaws, and the Dell Players.

He directed the Underground Players' production of Sexual Perversity In Chicago (on which the film About Last Night was based) in January, and he appeared in the group's production of Lone Star at the Great American Dell In Farmvllle.

The Bards Outlaws is a contemporary Shakespeare group; he will direct the group's production of The Taming of the Shrew In April. "All we change are the clothing and the set — we may do the play outdoors — to make Shakespeare more appealing to the modem audience."

Richards, who wants to act on Broadway, likes modern plays. "Two of my favorite playwrights are James McClure and David Mamet. I like plays that deal with social Issues."

After graduating In May. he plans to move to Seattle, where theater is "really big."

Union Undergoes Changes

By AMY REYNOLDS (CPS) - LSD's kaleidoscope colors, shapes and designs - as well as Its darker sides - are re veallng themselves again to college students in the 1990s.

Although many thought the controversial drug died with the hippie culture of the 1960s. LSD is far from gone.

"How did LSD creep out of Bohemia Into an upper-middle class frenzy? It was advertising." said Dr. Daniel X. Freedman. professor of psychiatry and psychology at UCLA, who has researched the effects of LSD on the brain since the late 1950s. "I saw LSD discovered 17 times In the popular press between 1960 and 1965. Part of It is the allure of this odd experience. There Is definitely some renewed Interest.

I can tell you that from my tele phone."

Known as one of the nation's experts on the drug. Freedman said that although LSD never went away, it is certainly back in vogue among drug users, scien tists. the media, drug counselors and enforcement agents.

One user who asked to remain anonymous agreed. "LSD has definitely gone more main stream." he said. "People are seeing the light."

At a recent national conference in San Francisco that addressed the renewed popularity of the drug. Robert Bonner of the Drug Enforcement Agency offered his reason for the upsurge.

"Kids today really have no knowledge of the adverse effects of LSD. And I'm afraid It's been said those who don't know his tory are doomed to repeat it.'

Bonner said.

Since 1938. when Dr. Albert Hofmann synthesized lysergic acid dlethylamide in Switzerland, the drug has been called everything from "God In a pill" to the ultimate Illusion of hell.

Opinion toward the drug Is still divided.

Social psychologist Lloyd Johnston, principal investigator

More changes coming to the Student Union will happen to the 1AA room. This is the room right behind the information desk. This room, will be utilized for a Leadership Activity Meeting room. It will be equipped with computers and leadership skill videos to help campus groups with their leadership activities.

The SGA has voted to fund this project.

Some new things to look for very soon will be down in the mall room. It Is estimated that there will be 3.500 new mall boxes Installed this summer.

Shared mailboxes will become a thing of the past.

The ground floor will see also a new coat of paint to liven things up.

Another Improvement under consideration is having an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) Installed In the Student Union.

Students will be able to do all of their normal banking transactions at a much closer location.

Joan Mason and others on her staff feel this will be an added plus: as well as making things a little more safe and secure. It has been used at other schools and has worked very well.

Lankford Student Union will be celebrating Its 25th annlver**ry next year and all of these proposed changes will help to make It Just as enjoyable as It na » been for students these past 25 years.

of a University of Michigan's In stltute for Social Research annual study that documents drug use among college students, said LSD was "one of the earliest drugs to fall from popularity because of concern about adverse effects such as flashbacks, bad trips, and possible neurological and chromosomal damage.

However, these were concerns of an earlier generation."

That generation is the one now concerned about the growing trend of use. especially by college students, even though the Increase in and overall use of LSD is certainly nowhere near epidemic proportions.

According to the most recent data released by the Michigan Institute. LSD use among college students has risen from 3.4 percent in 1989 to 5.1 percent In 1991. one of the few drugs with an Increase in reported use.

The percentage of all young people who ever tried the drug has dropped since 1975. the year the annual study began. In 1975. 11.3 percent reported trying LSD. That figure dropped steadily to 7.2 percent In 1986. but has slowly rebounded since, with 8.8 percent reporting experimentation In 1991.

The study shows that the typical LSD users are upperclass white males.

According to figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration, arrests and seizures of LSD have Increased as well - 205 ar rests for fiscal 1991. which ended Oct. 1. compared with 103 arrests In fiscal 1990.

Scientists generally agree that today's users are aware of the effects of the drug and. as a result, are more responsible.

According to toxlcologlsts, LSD is much safer now because users tend to obtain LSD that Is more pure and use it in smaller dosages than their '60s and '70s counterparts. Most people who trip socially also have an experienced user who serves as a "trip master." That person's Job is to

monitor a group's use of the drug and help "talk down" someone on a bad trip. One effect of the drug is a high level of suggestibility.

In 1943. discoverer Hoffmann was the first person to try the drug and report Its unusual effects, which include hallucinations and enhanced sensory experiences often described as an array of colors, textures and shapes.

Scientist eventually found that LSD's molecular structure closely resembles the structure of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps control and regulate perception, mood, appetite, sleep, anxiety and depression.

Chemicals in the brain, called neurotransmltters. send Information from one nerve cell to a receptor site on the next nerve cell, forming an electrochemical communications network In the brain. Serving as on-and-off switches, the different neurotransmltters affect different bodily functions.

Scientists believe that LSD stimulates the serotonin receptors, essentially Increasing the user's sensitivity to sensory cues, such as colors, textures and designs, while at the same time decreasing the user's ability to evaluate them.

The drug would change your perception so that everyday drab reality is far less important than the IV in the head' that cap tures your attention In a psychedelic way.'" Freedman said.

Freedman said that LSD does not create an effect that isn't already present in the brain. You can only have a trip that's already In your head." he said.

Because the drug enhances the mental state of the user, the ensuing trip is largely determined by a person's state of mind when the drug Is Ingested.

"People ask scientists. Please, tell us something awful (about LSD) so we can tell our kids to slop fooling around with the -

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Rooms Renamed

By JOHN FOX Staff Reporter The Student Union has gone through some cosmetic changes this semester.

The first major change was taking the "gold" color and changing it to a black-cherry color. The light and dark blue stripes will be changed to a mauve and black cherry color combination.

The Gold Room Itself has also undergone some changes. It no longer has rugs hanging on the walls because the fire marshall told administrators that they were violations of the fire code.

The next step In Improving the Student Union is to make It look as classy as possible. According to Joan Mason. Student Union Director, they have enough money in the budget to buy new end tables, lamps, and couches.

Not only Is the paint color changing, but so are the names of the rooms.

Conference Room 1 will be called the Amelia Room. Conference Room 2 will be the Charlotte Room and Room 3. will be the Lunenburg Room.

The three large adjoining rooms: Red. White and Green. (K/W/G) will be called The Appomattox Room. The Buckingham Room and the Cumberland Room.

(A/B/C). respectively. The main room In the student union. The Gold Room, will be renamed the Commonwealth Ballroom.

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drug.' but we can't." Freedman said. 'There is no objective evidence that LSD causes physical damage to the brain."

What is known, though. Is that some people experience the effects of the drug days, even years, after use a phenomenon called flashbacks. Although the drug is believed to be safe for well-adjusted users In comfortable settings, scientists say they are not advocating recreational use.

There Is no contribution to the greater good, and for some people, it's bad." Freedman said.

"It's hard to manage a trip and be certain It will be successfully endured."

Some users, however, say it's worth the risk.

"Psycholropic drugs open a consciousness to awareness,'* said Kelly Green, who Invented a drug-free toy that simulates the effects of the drug. "It literally opens your eyes to see through the gray smoke that society puts out."

Other users who have successfully maneuvered their minds through a good trip agree.

"It's a great way to escape reality." said a 23 year old user who did not want to be identified.

Freedman said "most want to change their psychic skin and enhance new visions, new learning and new beliefs."

Scientists generally agree that the people who have bad trips are those suffering from personal problems or those who take the drug In an uncomfortable setting. They believe that the people who go berserk or try to commit suicide after taking LSD suffer from some form of mental Illness.

Although some have suggested that the drug Is dangerous because it is addictive psychologically, scientists have found the opposite to be true.

Continued use actually builds tolerance. are not large, the majority of the respondents through the cafe's suggestion box to the new service "have been satisfied," says Bob Young.

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By TODD BUCHANAN Staff Reporter to generate from dining In If you haven't already noticed, Blackwell all the time. They also the Lancer Cafe has Introduced hope to expose the Lancer Cafe a new service that provides an as more of a student social cenalternative to the Longwood ter. meal plan.

With a productive system and According to Bob Young, the the purchase of a new oven and manager at the Lancer Cafe, the 400 new pizza pans that will February trial period for this produce about 10 pizzas every new service has been receiving five minutes, the cafe has been "great comments." put to the test. A line filing According to the cafe policy, through the cafe and Into the any student on a 15 or 19 meal hallway outside can be seen regplan may obtain a cheese, pepularly between 4 and 4:30 at the peronl. or supreme personal pan Student Union Building. pizza and a 20 ounce fountain Though the portions of food drink In place of a Blackwell dining hall meal between 4 and 7:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Young, along with dining services management, hopes to

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Former Bruton Stars Reunited At Longwood

By JENNIFER McDONALD When Charles Brown and Michael Drultt were playing basketball together at Bruton High School In Wllllamsburg they never Imagined that they would one day be teammates In college. Now. they are not only teammates, but two of the top players on the Longwood College basketball team.

They began their college careers at different schools. Brown opting for Fayettesvllle State, and Drultt choosing Longwood.

The spring of 1991. however, found Charles transferring to Longwood to be reunited with his high school friend and teammate.

With four games remaining on the schedule, the Longwood Lancers have compiled a record of 13-11. One of the key Ingredients making this winning record possible In the sophomore duo of Drulll and Brown.

Coach Ron Carr calls the pair two of the better players on the team."They (Brown and Drultt) are a pleasure to be around," says the coach. "Charles Is one of our best athletes and an excellent defender. Michael Is a hustler who plays hard and Is very coachable. Both are selfmotivated. I'm looking forward to having them on the team for two more seasons."

Drultt, who saw playing time In all 28 games last year, has been a constant force for the

Lancers again this season, starting 17 of 24 games at point guard. He leads the team in assists with 92. and has 30 steals, which Is second only to Brown's 34. He has also been a clutch free throw shooter, connecting with 76.3 percent of his shots from the charily stripe. He's averaging 6.8 points per game.

In one of his best games of the season. Drultt scored 17 points and hit nine of 10 free throws In a 66-62 win over Gardner-Webb on the road. At 60. 180 pounds guard, he hit the key free throws In the last two minutes to seal the win. He had a career-high 18 points, &ix rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 67-60 loss to Eton.

Brown Also A Key Contributor Brown, who not only leads the Lancers In steals, but also in scoring, has definitely been a key contributor during his first season at Longwood. A starter In all 24 games, the 6-3 forward is averaging 13.5 points per game and has 323 points for the season. Many of these points came during a streak that saw Brown reach double figures in 11 straight games. Charles also leads the team In dunks with eight, has twelve blocked shots, and 123 rebounds.

In a recent win over Wingate College 67-61. Brown had 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two high-

frying dunks.

It didn't take long for Michael or Charles to respond when asked what the highlight of the season had been for each of them thus far. They both agreed that it was the West Liberty game, the first game of the season which Longwood won 8674. Besides being a career-high scoring night for Brown who had 25 points. It was the first time the two of them had played together since graduating from Bruton.

When asked how they felt about being teammates once again. Michael responded "It was great to be together on the court again." It was obvious from the post-game hug they shared at half court that this was a special game for both of them.

Michael and Charles were acquainted with one another as early as fourth grade, but It wasn't until they began playing junior varsity basketball together that their friendship really began. This also marked the beginning of their success on the basketball court.

Again, It was Michael at point guard, dishing out the assists, while Charles provided the scoring. The duo has many fond memories of their days at Bruton. Their best memory however, came during the 1988-89 season when Bruton beat Tabb High School, which was ranked first

In the state at the time.

Shawn Jones. another member of the Bruton basketball team and a friend of Drultt and Brown. Is a Junior at Longwood and a member of the Lancer baseball team. Jones hit .260 and stole 15 bases In 17 attempts last season as the Lancers went 41-8 and advanced to the final four of the NCAA Division II National Championship.

Inspired by Coach Burnette Like most athletes, Drultt and Brown have been Inspired by several different people. One of these people Is their high school coach, Wayne Burnette. who they claim Is responsible for their aggressive style on the court. Charles also sights his mother as being a great Inspiration to him. She has always encouraged him. and urged him to be a "first class athlete." showing respect to his coaches, as well as other players.

Michael has been Inspired by several people, but most strongly by his family, who have always supported him greatly.

Charles Brown and Michael Drultt, whether they are viewed as friends, roommates, or teammates, can themselves be an Inspiration to others. Their performances on the basketball court and their close friendship off the court prove that this Is Indeed a winning combination.

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Williams Named Player Of the Week Danielle Williams, the top allaround performer for the Longwood gymnasts the past two weeks, has been named Longwood College Player of the Week for the period Feb. 9-16.

Player of the Week Is chosen by the Longwood sports information office.

Williams, the Lancer recordholder In all around, had a 35.0 or better In her last two perfor mances. Including a 35.0 at the Towson Invitational Sunday.

Williams' score included a 9.05 mark on the balance beam, one of the all time top four scores on beam for a Lancer

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Williams had a 35.50 In a meet with Navy Feb. 9. nearly equal Ing the record.

"Danielle has been consistent in most of our meets," said coach Mary Lewis. "She did well for us again Sunday at Towson State.

Last season Williams qualified for USGF Division II Nationals In vaulting. A graduate of Casey County High. Danielle Is majoring In physical education.

Intramurals Update

By MICHAEL K. CARTER Staff Reporter The Winner is...

Tim Maynard beat out a field of twenty-six to win the Ping lÂťong Tournament last week. Chuck Anderson finished second, while Doug Rosenburg took third.

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The men's and women's racquetball tournament continues play this week as the field begins to wind down.

The men's basketball tournament also continues play this week.

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Foozball entry blanks are due Thursday the 20th. with play iK^innliigSaturday the 22nd.

Wellness Fair will be held Tuesday the 25th from 12 3 p.m.

In the dining hall. Booths include fitness testing, aids info., relaxation techniques, sexuality, and a spring break survival kit. Prizes will be given.

Gymnasts Short-Handed At Invitational Plagued by Illness once again, Longwood's gymnastics team came up short-handed at the Towson Invitational Sunday In Towson, MD, but received solid showings from the gymnasts on hand.

Division I power and host Towson State easily won Its own invitational with a school record team score of 190.20. Temple (183.85) was second. Maryland (181.55) third. Cortland State (174.15) fourth. Air Force (172.60) fifth and Longwood (98.65) sixth. Wendy Chalmers of Towson State won the allaround crown with a score of

38.05.

Because of Illness. Longwood's Cheryl Cole was only able to compete In the bars competition. Her absence limited the Lancers to Just two all-around performers. Danielle Williams and Laura Hill. Williams had a 35.00 all-around score while Hill had 31.90.

Freshman Mlchele Mustasclo competed for Longwood In vaulting, beam and floor exercise. Coach Mary Lewis credited her with a no-fall beam routine.

Next up for the Longwood gymnasts In a home meet with Urslnus Feb. 29 at 2 p.m.

Danielle Williams swings into action on the bars at a recent home match.

Dual Superstars competition begins the 25th.

Welghtllftlng entry blanks are due Thursday the 27th with the competition to be held on Saturday the 29th.

Coed Volleyball will begin play on Wednesday the 19th.

Lady Lancers Fall

By OREO PROUTT Longwood's women's basket ball team lost a tough 87 86 decision to Queens College In Charlotte, N.C. Saturday afternoon.

The loss sends coach Shirley Duncan's squad to a record of 7 17 with two games remaining on the schedule. Queens Improved to 14 9 on the year. The I-ady Lancers played host to Columbia Union on Monday night before closing out their 1991 92 campaign with a contest against vis itlng Woflbrd Saturday at I In Lancer Hall Against Queens. Longwood kept the score close throughout despite 30 turnovers and being outshot 26 9 at the foul line. It took a layup by l.ady Royal guard Leslie Curtln with 0:06 trm.lining to deny the Lady Lancera a victory I ink was on the hosts' side as well when Longwood missed a one plus one free throw opportunity with Just two licks left "It was a tough loss." com mented Duncan. "On one hand.

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turnovers, but you also expect victory when you have 10 more field goals then your opponent."

Longwood made 36 field goals compared to Queens' 26. but was whistled for 27 personals to 16 for Queens, with the Lady Royals getting 31 foul shots to the I.ady Lancers' 13.

The Lady Lancers placed five players In double figures, led by sophomore Ana Lltton's 23 points. Sophomore Cassle Ens ley added 20 points, including four of seven three pointers, and six assists. Seniors Cassle Mul lenlx, Teresa Carter, and Salene Green contributed 15. 12. and 10 points respectively. Green also had nine rebounds, with Mu I lenlx and Carter each grabbing eight boards. Mullenlx also had five assists and three steals, with Green making three thefts as well.

Queens was paced by Shelly Leonard's game high 28 points, while Betsy Bergdoll added 17 points. Including six treys. Tricla Maynard contributed 13. and Beth Coll 12 points.

Team

Lancers Hold Off Wingate Travels TO

By HOKE CURRIE WINGATE. N.C. - Junior Charles Brown and freshman J. B. NelU combined for 40 points and 14 rebounds to spark the Longwood men's basketball team to a 67-61 victory over Wingate last Monday night In Cuddy Arena.

The Lancers, continuing a recent trend of playing well on the road, took a 30-27 lead over Wingate at the half, went up by as many as 10 points In the second half and then held off a Bulldog rally at the free throw line. Nelll. who hit 8-8 foul shots while scoring 18 points, canned six of six In the last 1:32 to help nail down the victory.

John Thurston. the Wingate head coach, yelled at his players not to foul Nelll. but the Lancers were able to get the ball In his hands often In the final moments. The Bulldogs trailed by Just two at 61-59 and 63-61 In the final minute and a half, but the throw accuracy of Nelll and Michael Drultt sealed the win for Longwood.

Nelll. shooting 91.7 percent from the charity stripe, also had six rebounds, three assists and Just one turnover In 40 minutes on the court. He also hit two of four 3 point shots. His second bonus shot came with 12:35 left In the game and put the Lancers

up 49-39.

Brown finished with 22 points and eight rebounds, both team highs, and added a pair of dunks, four assists, two blocks and two steals. It was the kind of performance "Soup" (as he is called by his teammates) has had several times this season.

The 6-3 sophomore canned eight of 16 shots from the floor. Averaging 13.5 points per game, he's Longwood's top scorer.

Also playing well for the Lancers were guard Michael Drultt. forward Bryan Weaver and swingman Keith Crabtree.

Drultt played 40 minutes, scored 8 points and had Just two turnovers with five assists.

Weaver had nine points and seven boards, despite being outsized Inside. Crabtree scored eight points and added three steals In the first half, as Longwood took the lead for good.

Longwood got beat on the boards 43-33. but made up the difference with Just 1 1 turnovers, compared to the Bulldogs 18. The Lancers. 13-11 wiUi the victory, were off until Monday night (Feb. 17) when Barton College visited for Longwood's final home tilt of the 1991-92 season.

Wingate. now 10-13. was led

by guard Kerry Besecker with 16 points. Forward Winston Parks added 12 points and nine boards while Tim Gallnskl had 10 points and seven rebounds.

American University

By MICHAEL K. CARTER Staff Reporter One male basketball team from Longwood will compete with up to 50 other colleges and universities during the Schlck Super Hoops Regional Tournament at American University on Sunday. Feb. 9. 1992.

The men's team includes Mike Tucker, Shawn Jones.

James Callaham. and Lewis Brogdon.

The team advanced to the Intercollegiate tournament by virtue of recently winning the Schlck Super Hoops Tournament at Longwood.

The top two teams at the Regional Festival will advance to play the championship game at an NBA arena as part of an NBA game. Winning teams will receive a variety of prizes Including K Swiss basketball shoes. TShlrts. sweatshirts. Schlck SUm Twin Disposable Razors, and plaques.

Schlck Super Hoops, now In Its ninth season. Is the country's largest college recreational sports program with more than 800 schools and 200.000 students. Regional tournaments are conducted In 22 regions across the country.