Rotunda vol 82, no 5 oct 3, 2002

Volume 82, Number 5

Waiting for the Violent Fcmmes Since 1920

October 3, 2002

Students Willing to Make a Difference Matt Garnctt Staff Writer

On Saturday the 28th of September about one-hundred students and faculty members of Longwood University attended Citizen Leader Day sponsored by The Office of Leadership.

This year's program was titled "Will You Be Willing To Make A Difference?" and focused on opening participants' eyes to different lifestyles and different point of views.

Under the assistance of student director Anana Ortega, four other students, Mali Tyson, Mike

Smith, Anur Abbassy, and Jennifer Meunier along with two faculty members Sarah Schoper, and Dave Levy, performed monologues that presented topics that included having a bulimic roommate, the honor code, racism, homosexuality, sexual assault counseling, and self identity.

Between each of the monologues a quote was read with visual accompaniment of a power point slide.

The total length of the presentations lasted a little over thirty minutes and was received very well by the attendees.

A group of students along with SEAL leaders work on painting their sheet of ply wood to express their feelings about Citizen Leader Day.

Following the presentations the audience was split into two smaller groups where they went off with members of Student Educators for Active Leadership (SEAL) to talk about what they had just seen.

During this open forum discussion everyone had a chance to freely speak about the program.

This allowed learning to continue, as people could share ideas and feelings that were created or already held, and then reinforced by the program Following the discussion rime, the groups headed outside to the fences between Lankford, and the Dining Hall where sheets of ply wood waited to be painted.

Fach small group was given paint, and a sheet of plywood to express their feelings visually.

Each hoard represents the differences that a group of people with different minds can interpret from seeing the same thing.

A total number of twelve boards were painted, and will be displayed along the fences near Lankford and the Dining Hall.

For more information about this program, and others sponsored by The Office of Leadership, visit www.longwood.edu/leadership.

More Than 600 Protesters Arrested in D.C. Patrick W. Higgins V-Wirt More than 600 activists were arrested in the nation's capital Fnday as protesters clashed with police in scattered locations in downtown Washington, D.C. The arrests came after protesters committed minor acts of disorderly conduct in front of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund headquarters.

The demonstrations were the first in a weekend of planned civil disobedience which is expected to draw more than 20,000 people to the Distnct.

The protesters stated plans to shut down the city on Friday by blocking traffic and clogging the

Metro subway stations were thwarted by a police force of more than 3,000 on duty officers from both the District and outside departments.

Minor acts of property damage were reported by police, but most of the arrests were for misdemeanor charges against those who failed to comply with police orders.

An unidentified demonstrator wearing a black bandana across his face, launched a smoke bomb and several rocks through the window of Citibank on Vermont and K, marking the most serious act of violence all day.

Twenty-one protesters were arrested for sitting down in the intersection of 14th and

Independence Avenue, attempting to stop traffic near the IMF headquarters.

Police in riot gear gave them two minutes to move before all were taken into custody, including four people that chained themselves together.

Later in the day, 40 people were arrested after staging a march through the streets which left newspaper stands overturned, tires on fire, and debns scattered across the streets.

Police surrounded the group, which consisted of more than 300 people, and loaded those who failed to comply with police orders onto Metro buses. They were taken to a cellblock at D.C.

See PROTESTER p.4

The Clothesline Project came to Longwood on October second with a display of t-shirts made by battered women, who escaped from violent partners.

LU s New Assistant Basketball Coack Sptrts Information

Longwood University men's basketball head coach Mike Leeder has announced that Bill Reinson has been named assistant coach for the institution's NCAA Division II men's basketball program.

Reinson spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Division I North CarolinaGreensboro - a program that reached the NCAA Tournament in 2001 after winning the Southern Conference Tournament "Championship before participating in the NIT Tournament this past post-season.

"We're fortunate to bring in someone like Bill who was involved in the success of the UNCG program over the last two years," explained Leeder.

"I fis experience with recruit* ing at the Division I level should prove very beneficial to us."

At UNCG, Reinson was involved with on and off campus recruiting, opponent scouting and game plan-preparation, coordination of team travel, as well as aclrrtinistering the team's weight training and conditioning program. .. Prior to his time with the Spartans, he was an assistant coach at NAIA King College in Tennessee during the 1988-89 season.

Reinson has also coached at Seton Cadiolic Fligh School (freshman boys basketball) in Chandler, Arizona and at Mesa High School (assistant football) in Mesa Arizona before working as an operations manager in circula tion at The Arizona Republic in Phoenix from 1994-2000.

'Tin very excited to get started here at Longwood University," „ said Reinson.

"I look forward to worjrinp with the Lancers and Coach

See REINSON p.4

Editorial

PAGE 2

ords from the Editor I'm sitting in school and realized what they are giddy. the office on really talking about.

For many organizations, a lot a Wednesday If you don't know what I of hard work goes into preparanight, listen- mean, then listen to the lyrics and tion for Oktoberfest, from deciding to a then go back to middle school for ing what to sell, buying the mateViolent a little "family education." rials, and setting up the booth on Femmes CD, But really, Oktoberfest is my Saturday morning. and getting absolute favorite time of year at The Rotunda is selling makeexcited I-ongwood. your-own tie-dyed T-shirts and about There are not enough adjec- boxers this year, a feat never Oktoberfest and any possible tives and adverbs in the English before attempted by Longwood "defining moments" I might language to describe the fun fac- journalists. encounter this weekend. tor potential, and I am usually I encourage everyone to particOktoberfest is one of the adverse to the use of prolific ipate in Oktoberfest and have a strangest phenomenons at adverbs. good time!

Longwood, mainly because it It's okay, I know that I'm a It seems like lately people are feels like the administration is giv- nerd, so don't feel bad if you're always criticizing Longwood and ing us an excuse to party. laughing nght now. the administration.

I'm excited that Mortar Board I'm that person that showed up This weekend is a good chance booked the Violent Femmes. As I in the dining hall first thing on to demonstrate some school spirtold the staff members, "They're Monday to buy my official it and quit complaining about a band that when you turn on Oktoberfest T-shirt. fences for once. your radio, someone is actually It's just that when you combine playing their music!" impending cooler weather, cheesy I've liked the Violent Femmes fesuvals with equally cheesy crafts ever since I heard "Blister in the for sale, and alcohol sold on camSun" sometime in early high pus, it's hard not to get a little Dawn Kanehl Editor-in-Chief

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October 3, 2002

Makin6 0ur Deeisions F Us? Michael Smith Gutit Writer Why is it that so often at Longwood we take a look around and ask ourselves, "what in the hell is going on?"

Whether it's the fact that our Residence Halls are falling apart at the seams, or that the student union thermostat is set to 50 degrees in the middle of a budget crisis, it's apparent the people in charge are hist not listening.

After all, why is there all this talk about citizen leadership and involvement when it doesn't seem like anyone in Lancaster even respects our opinion?

Am I alone in having a'list of grievances as long as my arm, and no one to tell? Why is that? If the. folks in Lancaster were really interested in hearing what we had., to say, would it be hard for them to hear us?

If you wanted to go over and tell someone exactly how you felt about the State Penitentiary style

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fence that is in the center of campus where would you go?

I sure have no clue. Has the Dean of your college ever asked you what you think we could be doing better? Have you talked to the Provost (who is supposed to fill in for the president when she's away)?

If they are so dedicated to "the development of citizen Leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society," then how can they change us without even knowing us?

Simple, they are not really interested in our development into what we want to become, but in telling us how to develop so thai the university can achieve their political and financial goals.

I can tell you right now, those goals aren't "developing citizen leaders." You can't put that in an annual report under the heading 'â&#x20AC;˘'total citizen leaders."

See DECISIONS p. 3

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, On Monday September the 17th, approximately 30 members of the Sexual Minority Student Association on Virginia Commonwealth University campus were attacked by a gang of Richmond community members.

This is a time only a few will remember. It is a time that few will actually know about also.

I, personally, heard about the attack on the Thursday of the week it happened, but did not know any of the details until the Thursday of the following week.

There was almost no news coverage. VCU seems to have forgotten the incident has happened, because there was not a word about it in their recent news or news archives.

I could only find one article written up on it by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and it was not written until the 27th, a full week after the attack.

VCU did hold a meeting about it, as a gesture to reassure people, but only after confidently repeating that the offenders were not VCU students.

In fact, the two people who have been charged with the attacks were two former VCU students - Andy Roberts, 19, and Alain Jean-Baptiste, 18.

Their ages lead me to believe that these attacks had a helping hand in making them "former students."

"What we've been told is that these people don't like individuals who engage in alternative lifestyles, and that's what prompted the whole thing," VCU Police Chief William B. Fuller said.

"As far as I'm concerned, this was a hate crime." Fuller also called the attack "an isolated incident."

One of the victims, Joyce Abbott, commented on the attack, "This has actually brought us closer together. It's a shared experience. It's just sad that this is what we have to share."

She had been punched repeatedly in the face by Roberts that night.

The amazing thing about this case is the time it took for officials to get on the scene Apparendy, a student called 911, instead of campus police

The call came in around 10 p.m. It was rerouted to campus police by 10:17, and they responded at 10:21.

Why couldn't the "real police" help out the student, instead of the campus police?

It is a question left unanswered, though Fuller does mention that "four minutes is not unreasonable."

This event was discussed in our own campus' Unity Alliance, and we decided that we should do something about it.

UA's presidents and members are going to be sending out a card to the SMSA at VCU, and are going to invite them to the October 17 th Diversity Forum so that they can talk about their experience and how it has affected them.

Everyone is welcome to join in (updates will be posted later in the month).

To read the Richmond TimesDispatch article please go to http://www.timesdispatch.com /news/more/MGBBYT5ML6 Dhtml Thank you, Leslie Smith

Opinion

October 3. 2002

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Common Sense v. Longwood As a smoker, I often find myself wondering where I'll be able to smoke in ten years.

Thankfully, I'll probably still have my car and my home; however, it looks like that's about all the non-smoking world is willing to cede to me.

While I can't argue against second-hand smoke's damaging effects, I'm beginning to wonder how much of the current antismoking hysteria is just that-hysteria. How damaging could intermittent contact with very little cigarette smoke be? When we're outside of a building how much harm can we really do?

If we can't really harm anybody outside (which seems to be the case), the current regulations banning smoking outdoors are simply ludicrous. For example, communities in Maryland are now banning smoking not only in restaurants, public gathering places and the like, but have even extended the ban to smoking outdoors.

While I applaud the civic involvement that this move has fostered, do areas outdoors belong to one group more than another? Is the air free, or is it prey to the invasion of space special interest groups have been making over the past 30 or so years?

I would argue that the air is free; unfortunately, Longwood seems to believe otherwise. I'm sure many smokers have noticed the new rules saying it is against Longwood regulations to smoke within 20 feet of the entrance of

any campus building.

Presumably, this is meant to eliminate a hypothetical crowd of smokers at the entrance of buildings puffing away whilst creating an environment unsuitable for non-smokers.

While the intentions of this rule are positive, a pattern of offenses should be the impetus behind a new rule-not a simple preference. Upon observation of smoking students, I've seen that most do keep a respectful distance from the doors of campus buildings.

It's not an arbitrary line in the sand like 20 feet, but they make sure that a corridor exists for non-smoking students. In addition, most students do not congregate outside of a building; rather, they smoke their cigarettes on the way to class walking along the sidewalks. If they do stop for a smoke, it is usually around other smokers.

They do not, as a rule, go spouting smoke in other student's faces. We as a group realize that many people don't like our habit and we try to be respectful. It would be nice if we could get the same respect in return.

At the same time, the university has begun a program urging students to be more mindful of cigarette waste. I applaud the university's effort.

I agree that cigarette waste is both tacky and wasteful; however, unless I am in Wynne, current regulations make it impossible for me to comply with the

wishes of the university in this matter.

At Wynne, the cigarette receptacles are spaced 20 feet from the entrance. At nearly every other building on campus, the receptacles are either directly at the entrance of the building or nearby.

Breaking the 20 foot rule at first only leads to a warning, but subsequent violations incur heavier penalties. No penalty has been announced for disposing of cigarette waste improperly, but given the current atmosphere of penalizing all undesired behavior, I'm certain one will be announced soon.

This is simply ridiculous. Our university's disciplinary system should not be forced to deal with problems of habit; especially when the regulations regarding them are inconsistendy applied, difficult to understand, and poorly advertised.

So I put it to the administration to be mindful of the rights of students who choose to indulge in habits they may not appreciate.

Many students would rather the administration indulge less in its habit of forcing regulations on students without thoroughly researching the student's feelings about proposed regulation; however, we are not left with a policy apparatus that allows us to impose our will upon the administration.

In order to accomplish both of the goals they have made clear to the students this year, cigarette receptacles must be moved to areas where students can reach them without violating the 20 foot rule. Start making sense instead of making rules.

Prop* and Vtop5 Props: *To Mortar Board for bringing the Violent Femmes to Longwood. *To the drama department for the raunchy fun of Tartuffe. *To "if you can't remember it, it didn't happen."

Drops: *To the physical plant for turning the a/c off on one of the hottest days in the past few weeks. *To anybody who goes home this weekend.

But you can include the heading "total alumni contributions," or "total student enrollment;" and I'm sure that maintaining a student-oriented image is another one of them.

Ask yourself; we are in the midst of a budget crisis and they are cutting funding Jeft and right, and packing us into larger and larger classes.

Didn't a good portion of us decide to come to this school because of the small class sizes and individual attention?

Have they ever asked you what we should cut? Have they asked

for our opinions? Would it really be that hard to practice what they preach and allow us to exercise citizen leadership?

I think they want it to be unclear how to express our opinion. I think they like the environment where it is difficult and uncomfortable to communicate; that way they can claim an opendoor policy without ever seeing anyone. If not, then they need to seriously re-evaluate the status quo.

Want to talk about it? E-mail me at LUStudentActivist@hotmaiLcom and tell me what you think. I promise I will get back to you.

Speak Out What is your favorite part of Oktoberfest?

"Listening to the bands."

-Corinn Weiler Sophomore

"The atmosphere and the Spirit Leader Dance."

-Mary Bolt Senior

"My favorite part of Oktoberfest is meeting past alumni and celebrating Longwood's traditions!"

-Emily-Anne Story Junior "I am going to miss you all when you leave for Fall Break. As for Oktoberfest, the PARTY'S ON!" -Mama Helen Lancer Cafe

Editorial

PAGE 2

Words From tlie Editor I'm sitting in school and realized what they are the office on really talking about. a Wednesday If you don't know what I night, listen- mean, then listen to the lyrics and ing to a then go back to middle school for Violent a little "family education."

Femmes CD, But really, Oktoberfest is my and getting absolute favorite time of year at excited Longwood. about There are not enough adjecOktoberfest and any possible tives and adverbs in the English "defining moments" I might language to describe the fun facencounter this weekend. tor potential, and I am usually Oktoberfest is one of the adverse to the use of prolific strangest phenomenons at adverbs.

Longwood, mainly because it It's okay, I know that I'm a feels like the administration is giv- nerd, so don't feel bad if you're ing us an excuse to party. laughing right now.

I'm excited that Mortar Board I'm that person that showed up booked the Violent Femmes. As I in the dining hall first thing on told the staff members, "They're Monday to buy my official a band that when you turn on Oktoberfest T-shirt. your radio, someone is actually It's just that when you combine playing their music!" impending cooler weather, cheesy I've liked the Violent Femmes festivals with equally cheesy crafts ever since I heard "Blister in the for sale, and alcohol sold on camSun" sometime in early high pus, it's hard not to get a little

The Rotunda Box 2901 Longwood University Farmville, \'A 23909

Phone: 434-395-2120 Fax: 804-395-2237 rotunda@longwood.edu

Editor-in-Chief Asst. Editor PR Manager Copy Editor News Editor Features Editor Asst. Features Editor Style Editor Opinion Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor Cartoonist Community Liason Faculty Advisor

Dawn Kanehl Liz Richards Amy Whipple Michele Thompson Maria Bacon Allyson Blake Kim Garrett Courtney Olson James Hare Paula Nusbaum Esra Kazanoglu Zackary Wilhide Dani Pezold Trevor Potts

Staff Writers: Nicholas Elmes, Matt Gamett, Kristina Loerch, Jennifer Meunier, Erin Myers, Preston Patterson, Leslie Smith, Justin Vanderspiegel, Elbe Woodruff Tbt Rotunda, the student newspaper at Longwood University, is published weekly during the academic year (except holidays and exam periods) and is printed in the offices of the Farmville Herald, Farmville, VA. All articles, advertisements, letters to the editor, and pictures must be received by nine p.m. the Sunday prior to the next Thursday's publication. All letters to the editor must be typed and include name and telephone number. Any person wishing to have his/her name not appear on the published letter must request so t^ writing 7 he Rotunda is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for people who are interested in writing or layout, we currently have positions available and ask anyone who is interested to come to our meetings, Mondays at 9:15 p.m

giddy.

For many organizations, a lot of hard work goes into preparation for Oktoberfest, from deciding what to sell, buying the materials, and setting up the booth on Saturday morning.

The Rotunda is selling makeyour-own tie-dyed T-shirts and boxers this year, a feat never before attempted by Longwood journalists.

I encourage everyone to participate in Oktoberfest and have a good rime!

It seems like lately people are always criticizing Longwood and the administration.

This weekend is a good chance to demonstrate some school spirit and quit complaining about fences for once.

Dawn Kanehl Editor-in-Chief

October 3, 2002

Makin6 0nt Decisions For Us? Michael Smith Guilt Writer

fence that is in the center of campus where would you go?

I sure have no clue. Has the Dean of your college ever asked you what you think we could be doing better? Have you talked to the Provost (who is supposed to fill in for the president when she's away)?

If they are so dedicated to "the development of citizen Leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society," then how can they change us without even knowing us?

Simple, they are not really interested in our development into what we want to become, but in telling us how to develop so thai die university can achieve their political and financial goals I can tell you right now, those goals aren't "developing citizen leaders." You can't put that in an annual report under the heading "total citizen leaders."

Why is it that so often at Longwood we take a look around and ask ourselves, "what in the hell is going on?"

Whether it's the fact that our Residence Halls are falling apart at the seams, or that the student union thermostat is set to 50 degrees in the middle of a budget crisis, it's apparent the people in charge are just not listening.

After all, why is there all this talk about citizen leadership and involvement when it doesn't seem like anyone in Lancaster even respects our opinion?

Am I alone in having a list of, grievances as long as my arm, and no one to tell? Why is that? If the folks in Lancaster were really interested in hearing what we had to say, would it be hard for them to hear us?

If you wanted to go over and tell someone exactly how you felt about the State Penitentiary style See DECISIONS p. 3

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, On Monday September the 17th, approximately 30 members of the Sexual Minority Student Association on Virginia Commonwealth University campus were attacked by a gang of Richmond community members.

This is a time only a few will remember. It is a rime that few will actually know about also.

I, personally, heard about the attack on the Thursday of the week it happened, but did not know any of the details until the Thursday of the following week.

There was almost no news coverage. VCU seems to have forgotten the incident has happened, because there was not a word about it in their recent news or news archives.

I could only find one article written up on it by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and it was not written until the 27th, a full week after the attack.

VCU did hold a meeting about it, as a gesture to reassure people, but only after confidendy repeating that the offenders were not VCU students.

In fact, the two people who have been charged with the attacks were two former VCU students - Andy Roberts, 19, and Alain Jean-Baptiste, 18.

Their ages lead me to believe that these attacks had a helping hand in making them "former students."

"What we've been told is that these people don't like individuals who engage in alternative lifestyles, and that's what prompted the whole thing," VCU Police Chief William B. Fuller said.

"As far as I'm concerned, this was a hate crime." Fuller also called the attack "an isolated incident."

One of the victims, Joyce Abbott, commented on the attack, "This has actually brought us closer together. It's a shared experience. It's just sad that this is what we have to share" She had been punched repeatedly in the face by Roberts that night.

The amazing thing about this case is the rime it took for officials to get on the scene.

Apparently, a student called 911, instead of campus police

The call came in around 10 p.m. It was rerouted to campus police by 10:17, and they responded at 10:21.

Why couldn't the "real police" help out the student, instead of the campus police?

It is a question left unanswered, though Fuller does mention that "four minutes is not unreasonable."

This event was discussed in our own campus' Unity Alliance, and we decided that we should do something about it.

UA's presidents and members are going to be sending out a card to the SMSA at VCU, and are going to invite them to the October 17 th Diversity Forum so that they can talk about their experience and how it has affected them.

Everyone is welcome to join in (updates will be posted later in the month).

To read the Richmond TimesDispatch article please go to http:// www. timesdispatch.com /news/more/MGBBYT5ML6 Dhtml Thank you, Leslie Smith

Opinion

October 3,2002

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Common Sense v. Longwood As a smoker, I often find myself wondering where I'll be able to smoke in ten years.

Thankfully, I'll probably still have my car and my home; however, it looks like that's about all the non-smoking world is willing to cede to me.

While I can't argue against second-hand smoke's damaging effects, I'm beginning to wonder how much of the current antismoking hysteria is just that-hysteria. How damaging could intermittent contact with very little cigarette smoke be? When we're outside of a building how much harm can we really do?

If we can't really harm anybody outside (which seems to be the case), the current regulations banning smoking outdoors are simply ludicrous. For example, communities in Maryland are now banning smoking not only in restaurants, public gathering places and the like, but have even extended the ban to smoking outdoors.

While I applaud the civic involvement that this move has fostered, do areas outdoors belong to one group more than another? Is the air free, or is it prey to the invasion of space special interest groups have been making over the past 30 or so years?

I would argue that the air is free; unfortunately, Longwood seems to believe otherwise. I'm sure many smokers have noticed the new rules saying it is against Longwood regulations to smoke within 20 feet of the entrance of

any campus building.

Presumably, this is meant to eliminate a hypothetical crowd of smokers at the entrance of buildings puffing away whilst creating an environment unsuitable for non-smokers.

While the intentions of this rule are positive, a pattern of offenses should be the impetus behind a new rule-not a simple preference. Upon observation of smoking students, I've seen that most do keep a respectful distance from the doors of campus buildings.

It's not an arbitrary line in the sand like 20 feet, but they make sure that a corridor exists for non-smoking students. In addition, most students do not congregate outside of a building rather, they smoke their cigarettes on the way to class walking along the sidewalks. If they do stop for a smoke, it is usually around other smokers.

They do not, as a rule, go spouting smoke in other student's faces. We as a group realize that many people don't like our habit and we try to be respectful. It would be nice if we could get the same respect in return.

At the same time, the university has begun a program urging students to be more mindful of cigarette waste. I applaud the university's effort.

I agree that cigarette waste is both tacky and wasteful; however, unless I am in Wynne, current regulations make it impossible for me to comply with the

wishes of the university in this matter.

At Wynne, the cigarette receptacles are spaced 20 feet from the entrance. At nearly every other building on campus, the receptacles are either directly at the entrance of the building or nearby.

Breaking the 20 foot rule at first only leads to a warning, but subsequent violations incur heavier penalties. No penalty has been announced for disposing of cigarette waste improperly, but given the current atmosphere of penalizing all undesired behavior, I'm certain one will be announced soon.

This is simply ridiculous. Our university's disciplinary system should not be forced to deal with problems of habit; especially when the regulations regarding them are inconsistently applied, difficult to understand, and poorly advertised.

So I put it to the administration to be mindful of the rights of students who choose to indulge in habits they may not appreciate.

Many students would rather the administration indulge less in its habit of forcing regulations on students without thoroughly researching the student's feelings about proposed regulation; however, we are not left with a policy apparatus that allows us to impose our will upon the administration.

In order to accomplish both of the goals they have made clear to the students this year, cigarette receptacles must be moved to areas where students can reach them without violating the 20 foot rule. Start making sense instead of making rules.

Ptop5 end Vtopi Props: *To Mortar Board for bringing the Violent Femmes to Longwood. *To the drama department for the raunchy fun of Tartuffe. *To "if you can't remember it, it didn't happen."

Drops: *To the physical plant for turning the a/c off on one of the hottest days in the past few weeks. *To anybody who goes home this weekend.

But you can include the heading "total alumni contributions," or "total student enrollment;" and I'm sure that maintaining a student-oriented image is' another one of them.

Ask yourself; we are in the midst of a budget crisis and they are cutting funding left and right, and packing us into larger and larger classes.

Didn't a good portion of us decide to come to this school because of the small class sizes and individual attention?

Have they ever asked you what we should cut? Have they asked

for our opinions? Would it realh be that hard to practice what they preach and allow us to exercise citizen leadership?

I think they want it to be unclear how to express our opinion. I think they like the environment where it is difficult and uncomfortable to communicate; that way they can claim an opendoor policy without ever seeing anyone. If not, then they need to seriously re-evaluate the status quo.

Want to talk about it? E-mail me at LUStudentActivist@hotmaiLcom and tell me what you think. I promise I will get back to you.

Speak Out What is your favorite part of Oktoberfest?

"Listening to the bands."

-Corinn Weiler Sophomore

"The atmosphere and the Spirit Leader Dance."

-Mary Bolt Senior

"My favorite part of Oktoberfest is meeting past alumni and celebrating Longwood's traditions!"

-Emily-Anne Story Junior "I am going to miss you all when you leave for Fall Break. As for Oktoberfest, the PARTY'S ON!" -Mama Helen Lancer Cafe

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Superior Court.

Most of those arrested will face minor charges of failing to obey a police order and disorderly conduct-but are being held in jail cells until Monday morning.

A 19-year old protester was struck in the face with a police baton, taken to George Washington University Hospital, treated and released with a bloody nose.

Responding to allegations of police brutality, DC. Police Chief Charles Ramsey said, "There's none of that going on here, we don't really do that sort of thing," continuing on to offer the phone number of the Metro police complaint department to any arrested person who wanted

In the Georgetown neighborhood of the city, 300 demonstrators gathered in front of a Gap store to protest against the company's alleged use of sweatshops.

They said that they would rather wear nothing than wear Gap clothes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and stripped down to their underwear.

No arrests were made because protesters had arranged their demonstration with police beforehand.

The World Bank/IMF protests are becoming a semiannual event for the District, as crowds gather every fall and spring for the organizations planned meetings.

The protests are usually peaceful with minimal arrests, but this weekend marked the introduc-

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tion of a new strategy by the DC. Metro Police.

Protesters were followed and then quarantined into a small area by a line of police on foot, horseback and bicycle.

Those who failed to follow specific police orders or those who attempted to leave the quarantined area were handcuffed, placed on a bus and taken to a police location for processing.

Despite warnings all last week about heavy traffic and a near impossible commute to locations in the District, traffic was lighter than usual, as was public transportation arteries.

The easy nde into the city was due in part to most workers' decision to just stay home for the day, heeding previous advice from city officials.

mes Sports Information

Midnight Madness will mark the beginning of the 2002-03 Longwood University men's and women's basketball campaigns on Wednesday night, October 16, beginning at 10:30 p.m. in Lancer Hall.

The annual event will provide Longwood students, faculty, staff, as well as the Farmville area community its first glimpse of the upcoming Lancer teams.

Admission is free for everyone with doors opening in Lancer HallatlOpjn.

Basketball highlights to the madness include introductions of both the.Longwood men's and women':; basketball teams along with respective six-minute scrimREINSON cont'd p. 1

Longwood Rugby Team Needs Your Help!

This past weekend while playing NC State, All American Sam Clegg shattered 2 major bones in his leg, his tibia and fibula. His medical procedures are extremely expensive. The Rugby Team and brothers of Phi Kappa Tau are accepting donations on his behalf. Donations will be accepted in the Dining Hall by Rugby and Phi Tau representatives or call (434) 392-8309 for more information.

Leeder, and appreciate the opportunity that he has given me."

Reinson is a native of Mesa, Arizona and earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He and his wife, Lana, have three daughters: Megan, Bria, and Taylor.

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mages by each team, a three-point shootout b< quads, and brief spea'^ csby University ifcsketball fourth-year heau Mike Leeder and wom< (ball 20th-year head coach Shirley Duncan.

Non-basketball highlights will include student shooting contests for $10,000 - four at $2,500 each -- announcement of five book discounted scholarship winners, performances by the Longwood cheerleaders, company of dancers, and the dance team, introductions of the additional 12 NCAA Division II Lancer athletic teams competing this year, and other fan contests for various prizes.

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' basketball coach Jason Hamm who has taken a position with the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.

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Commuter Student Association: Elections and Goals for the Year leader organization." . The relationship between commuter and residential students has The Commuter Student also been divided for the last few Association recently held their years, with each pretty much stayannual elections for various posi- ing to their own groups.

The new CSA board is trying tions on the Board of Directors.

With a new chair, vice chair, to reconcile residents and comand advisor, CSA is planning to muters and have them involved in make some major changes this many activities together since commuters and residents now year.

The Board of Director elec- both fall under The Office of tions resulted in Kim Garrett as Residential and Commuter Life, Chair, Brandon Kendall as Vice but according to Brian Todt there Chair, Marion Jordine as Director has been "a little resistance from of Information, Billy Lang as both sides."

CSA has two major goals for director of Physical Resources, and Adam Pearson as Director of this upcoming year. Todt and the Legislation who is the CSA repre- Board of Directors want CSA to sentative on the Student become an established and recognized organization.

Government Association The secThey were ond goal is unable to find to become a candidates for recognized seven empty "force on positions. this campus Right now that has a these five peogoal for furple, along with thering the advisor, Brian mission of Todt, and cothe university advisor, Trudy in our own Berry, represpecial way." sent the comT h e muter student Brandon Kendall and Kim Commuter body on a cam- Garrett.

Student pus wide scale and make decisions about what to Association's advisor believes that do with the-jnoney that they arc a student run organization should be predominantly student run allotted.

The money for the Commuter and that an "advisor should only Student Association comes from be as hands'on as necessary."

This philosophy allows the stua fixed dollar amount per comdents to decide what is important muter student.

The commuter student body is to them and allow them to figure composed of all off-campus stu- out ways to do these things, makdents, regardless of how far they ing them a true student run travel to arrive! at Longwood; cur- organisation.

However, they need the suprently there are 1,289 commuter port of all commuters and they students.

New Chair, Kim Garrett wants would like to hear ideas from stu"to get more students involved by dents that can offer possible co-sponsoring various activities thoughts on how things can be with other organizations; for improved.

Also they "encourage all stuexample, we are co-sponsoring the visit by Patch Adams with the dents to come and attend our WeUness Center on October 23." events and meetings."

Meetings are held every Vice Chair, Brandon Kendall said that he "hopes that more Monday at 2:30 in the Commuter people will get involved than just Lounge located in the Student Union. the current board members."

If you have any. comments or Garrett eventually hopes that after receiving recognition, CSA questions feel free to contact would be able "to sponsor larger Brian Todt at x2851 or email him activities and become more of a at btodt@longwood.edu Maria Bacon Ntvs Editor

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Do You Know What Your Student Government is Doing?

Jennifer Mcunier Staff Writ* The SGA's first meeting of the month was Tuesday, October 1st.

Many new reports were presented that will effect the campus and student body.

Top on the agenda was President Magyar's report on the General Obligation Bond that would give Longwood 11.9 million dollars to renovate Jarman Auditorium and begin the Bedford-Wygal connector.

On November 5th, the public elections will determine if Longwood receives the money.

Two weeks ago, President Magyar requested $1500.00 to purchase 300 T-Shirts to promote the GOB and senators approved.

He reported that the shirts will be ready for orgaruzanons within the next week.

Magyar also reported that within the next few days the fence between the library and the tennis courts will be removed for two to

three weeks while construction will temporarily cease in that area.

Currently there is darkness between Bedford and Wygal buildings at night, and the physical environment committee is investigating the possibility of placing more lighting there.

The SGA voted on a new community service project that will be started in collaboration with Ellen Masters, which will be open to individuals and organizations on campus.

The service would include picking up cigarette butts around campus to improve the quality of visual and physical health of the Longwood community.

It was reported that the Freshman class and RHA (Residence Hall Association) officers will be determined by Friday at 2:00 p.m.- those who have not yet voted are encouraged to do so.

Tuesday, October 22nd at 3:45 p.m. there will be an open forum with President Cormier in the Student Union.

Senior Class President Sarah Anastas is taking on the project of getting an idea board put in the Union for anyone with inquiries and ideas wanting to be discussed at the forum; all are encouraged to take advantage of the board.

Finally, CHI requested a $1200.00 budget Tuesday, which was not approved due to the fact that the 100 plus years old organization has no constitution and is technically not recognized by Student Government.

Secretary Lindsey Gibson concluded that, "we're going to mvesngate it more" to find out what action needs to be taken. Arude II of the SGA constitution states that, "all students of Longwood College shall be members of this organization as they are governed by it."

Meetings take place Tuesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the ABC rooms of the Lankford Student Union where all are encouraged to attend.

Jewish Student Organization Celebrates Sukkot Aja M. Brooks Staff Wnttr In the fall of 2000 Katrina Stevens, a Longwood alumnus and graduate student studying to be a guidance counselor, started the Jewish Student Organization and served as its first President.

Stevens, who arnved on Longwood's campus in fall of 1998, contemplated starting the organization for over a year.

She contacted Director of Multicultural Affairs, Lonnie Calhoun, and the Jewish Student Organization (J.S.O) was born.

The organization originated with only five members, including Stevens and Scott Farinholt, a business graduate who succeeded Stevens as President.

The J.S.O recendy celebrated Sukkot, an agricultural holiday that is mentioned at least twice in the Jewish version of the Old Testament or 'Tanahk."

Sukkot is a celebration of the harvest. The wooden structure (with greenery on the top) that

was behind Lankford Student Union last week is a sukkah.

There was a sign near it to help explain why it was constructed.

In Israel, Jewish farmers and then families gather in it to eat and to live in the sukkah for those

Katrina Stevens, founder ofJSO. days of sukkot.

Some American Jews might sleep under one for a night.

Usually there are family dinners celebrating harvest, similar to how some individuals might celebrate Thanksgiving.

The J.S.O. also has major plans for their third annual, hour long, Passover celebration in the spring.

"It's a celebration of new life," Stevens said. "It celebrates the past and looks to the future."

Passover retells the story of the Exodus from Egypt, looks at the oppressions that have been overcome, and the continuing goal of peace.

October 2nd was the first interest meeting for the Jewish Student Organization.

Interested in joining the J.S.O? You don't have to be Jewish. In fact, the J.S.O is looking for individuals who exhibit, "a heart to want to learn, an openness to new ideas, and the drive for action."

Look for discussions, forums, and speakers in the next year.

Upcoming events for the J.S.O might include a trip to the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC. Address any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas to the office of Muluculrural Affairs.

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@Penn State Invitational Tartuffe Jarman 3 p.m.

Women's Golf @Penn State Invitational

Color Wars Wheeler Lawn 4 p.m.

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Women's Golf

Men's and Women's Crosscountry @Bridgewater Invitational 10 a.m.

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Baptist Student Union BSU Building behind Stubbs 5:15 p.m.

Men's Soccer

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@Winthrop (S.C.) 7 p.m.

Men's Rugby

Students In Free Enterprise Meeting Hiner101 3:30 p.m.

S6A Meeting ABC Rooms 3:45- 5 p.m.

Field Hockey vs. Christopher Newport Barlow Field 4 p.m.

Women's Soccer Tusculum (Tenn.)

5 p.m.

Counseling Center

vs. Mary Washington President's Field lp.m.

Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Club

Men's Soccer

Interest Meeting Wynne 123 3:30 p.m.

vs. Clayton College (G.A.) Lancer Field 2 p.m.

Throughout this week of SPIRIT, try to feel you're near it.

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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

OCTOBER 29, 2002 Survivors of sexual assault and rape share their stories We appreciate any participation that students of Longwood might want to give. You may shate your story in one of two ways, either at the program on October 29th, or you may submit an anonymous story. For more information please contact: Lindsay Lowe Box 2045 X4265

The members of SAFE would love to be there to hear your story and show you their support.

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HOROSCOPES

by Sam Wise-Ridges

Vitriolic

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Libra (Sep23-Oct. 22) You are lucky! You are an Oktoberfest baby! Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonigkt.

Scorpio (Oct 23.-Nov. 21) You... are special. Too special tor words to accurately convey.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec 21) You are feeling very creative tkis montk. Now is tke time to devote yourself to unf inisked projects. Just remember not to let your creativity lead to actions you will regret- like public nudity.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) You will kave a life altering experience tkis weekend involving tke Violent Femmes. Tell your deity of ckoice tkank you in advance.

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mental kealtk facility NOW! Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) CHI is watcking you. Tkey know wko you are and tkey know tkat you are afraid.

Aries (Mar. 21-April 19) Wken you go to Biergarten tkis weekend (you know you will) remember to tkank Dionysus tke Greek God of celebration for creating beer and making tkese festivities possible. Also, say ki to Dr. Ckallender wkile your tkere.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Making money may be second nature to you, but keep in mind tkat prostitution is only legal in Vegas. Stripping kowever_ Gemini (May 21-June 20) If you stain your skeets wken eating beets please refrain from eating beets., if not for yourself do it for your roomate.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) We all live in a yellow submarine. Tke sooner you accept tkis, tke kappier youll be.

Leo(July23-Aug.22) Around tke 7tk someone may kurt your feelings. Stab tkem witk a pitckfork on tke lltk and you 11 feel better. Or you could take tke prison free route and just get a life already.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep 22) Your musical future awaits. Learn to play tke xylopkone and go on tour.

Rotunda's Quotes of tke Week Wken trouble arises &* tkings look bad, tkere is always one individual wko perceives a solution & is willing to take command. Very often, tkat person is crazy.

A person wko is nice to you, but rude to tke waiter, is not a nice person.

Isn t having a smoking section in a restaurant like kaving a peeing section in a swimming pool?

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Concert Review: The Floyd World Music Festival Nick Elmcs Staff Writer Since the first Woodstock, outdoor weekend music festivals have become known as a sure bet for a good rime.

People camp, get rained on, dance, play in mud, see world class musicians, meet new people, hear new ideas, and over the course of a few days share in creating a unique and special experience.

In recenl years, the influences of MTV and corporate sponsorship have polluted this experience, creating mega events characterized by huge crowds, horrible traffic, and 7-11-ish food vendors.

During September 27-29 Floyd County, VA took the music back, recreating the no hassles, grassroots vibe of the first Woodstock.

The 1st Annual Floyd World Music Festival was well organized, boasted an incredibly diverse line-up of award winning musicians, offered yoga and massage workshops, provided multiple activities for both the young and young-at-heart, and served various tasty ethnic foods.

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, between Martinsville and Roanoke, the mountains of Floyd County provided a wonder-

volunteers manned the ticket booth.

Local artists and craftsmen displayed their creations in many

The David Grisman Quintet jams at the Floyd World Music Festival. ful backdrop for the festival.

Traffic was directed to two different parking areas, and concert goers were then bussed by local volunteers to the festival site.

There were no lines either coming or going to the festival.

Once at the festival, the local community's involvement was even more evident. Rotary club

small booths leading to the main stage area.

Local restaurants supplied concession stands offering African, Thai, Indian, Italian, and traditional southern BBQ cuisines.

Local police patrolled the festival grounds, preventing wide spread drug use, and insuring a safe environment for people of

all ages to enjoy themselves.

The promoters, Across-theWay Productions, succeeded in creating a festival with something for everyone.

The children's tent provided face painting, a children's parade, arts and crafts, and children's yoga each morning.

The healing tent offered several types of massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, Thai Chi, yoga, a daily AA meeting, and morning meditation.

The nightly drum circle was located a fair distance from the camping area, preventing noise problems.

The diverse and talented musicians provided something for every type of music enthusiast.

Jam band fans were treated to John Scofield's twisted jazz, and the Americana influenced sounds of Acoustic Syndicate.

Older ex-hippies were thrilled

by David Grisman's dawg music, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice's traditional folk and bluegrass, and Grammy-nominated Sam Bush's rock and bluegrass fusions.

Traditional world music fans were treated to the Latino styling of Solazo, along with African

rhythms from The African Showboys and Nil Tettey Tetteh and The Kusun Ensemble, More modern world music was represented by King Chango's Latin electronic/ska, DJ Cheb I Sabbah's organic synthesis of world music and modern electronica, and the haunting, rocking, distorted, traditional Swedish music performed by Garmarna.

Rhonda Vincent, Stacey Earle, and Mark Stuart pleased many local residents with their more traditional country music.

Grammy award winning Doc Watson, the well renowned Neville Brothers, and roots oriented reggae band Culture rounded out the eclectic selection of performers.

A second showcase stage allowed many local musicians to share their music with the 3000+ festival goers.

The multitude of things to do, diversity of both music and crowd, and beautiful environment created a ternfic, non-comercialrzed, weekend.

Next year's festival will be hard pressed to improve on the onginal.

Book Review: 3itf Stone Gap Shatters Stereotypes Nick Elmes Staff Water Big Stone Gap is a small coal mining town hidden in the Appalachian mountains of southwestern Virginia, about half an hour from where I grew up.

Having fought the hillbilly stereotype my entire life, I was pleasantly surprised by what Big Stone Gap had to offer.

Big Stone Gap is also the first novel in Adnana Trigiani's Big Stone Gap trilogy. Set in the town of the same name during the 70's, Big Stone Gap tells the story of Ave Maria Mulligan, a self-proclaimed spinster, as she reaches the age of thirty-five and unwittingly uncovers previously undis closed truths about herself, her family, and life.

Ave Maria- the local pharmacist, volunteer rescue squad member, and director of the annual local outdoor drama Trail of the

lonesome Pine (which actually takes place once a year to this day), considers herself the "pillar of the community," and is happy with her self-sufficient life.

The ancient Chinese art of face reading, however, which is the subject of Ave Maria's favorite Bookmobile selection and one of many quirky hobbies Ave Mana has nurtured over the years, tells her that 'since she has dimples something wonderful will happen in her thirty-fifth year.'

So far, her mother has died.

Even worse, her mother's will informs Ave Mana that the totalitarian man she called dad is not, in fact, her natural father. Ave Maria is, in reality, the result of a romance her mother had before leaving Italy.

Which explains a lot, according to Ave Mana - her penchant for speaking the Italian her mother taught her, for example; why aunts and uncles looked at her

and whispered at family gatherings; why her cousins wouldn't play with her, and why Aunt Jane seems hell-bent on capturing everything with her father's name on it, including the house and the pharmacy, which were both bequeathed to Ave Mana.

This revelation turns her daily routine on its head, sending her on a spiraling quest for her true father and the family she never had, and forcing her to question who she really is and what her life should be.

Ave Maria is supported in her endeavors by her close friends, a wonderful cast of eclectic and realistic characters reminiscent of Northern Exposure and yet very much the population of a small Virginia mining town.

Theodore, Ave Maria's best fnend (and possible love interest) is the band director for the local school who creates amazing parades and halftime displays,

complete with flaming batons.

Forty-year old Iva Lou Wade, the alluring Bookmobile driver, has not yet tasted enough men to settle down (but she's still enthusiastically sampling.)

Fleeta Mullins, Ave Maria's assistant at the pharmacy, smokes two packs a day and has a personality to match her harsh, raspy voice.

Probably the best characters are the Olinger bothers, the town repairmen with their own undisclosed family secret, sometimes called the "Tall Using That?" brothers, because "that's how they greet you when they want something from your yard."

And then there's Jack Mac, Ave Maria's old high school fnend, an honorable, hard working coal miner and his mother, who constantly reminds Ave Maria of what a catch Jack is.

As Ave Maria finds herself growing and changing, her

fnends in Big Stone Gap change as well.

Trigiani grew up in Big Stone Gap and it shows. She treats her characters with respect, capturing the wit and wisdom of the area without succumbing to Appalachian stereotypes (Of course, you can't escape some time - honored traditions, such as rattlesnake handling, dipping snuff, the universal excitement over a new, fully - loaded red 1978 Ford pickup, and the family recipe for cooking possums).

Tngiam's writing reflects the realities of life in a small town the informality of public gatherings, the speed with which personal problems become the latest news in the rumor mills, the universal urge to escape the monotony of rural Amenca, the realization that home isn't too bad after all, and most importantly the care and concern a close-knit community feels for each of its members.

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COLOR WARS- Wheeler Lawn 4:30-900 pm.

Battle of the Bands (Co-sponsored by WMLU> Lankford Mall 800 p.m.

Theatre Production, "Tartuffe"- Jarman Theatre 900 p.m.-I:00 am Black Student Assodation and NPHC Ball- Student Union Saturday, October 5 11:30 am Parade- Starting in Wynne Parking Lot rioon"6.00 p.m.

Booths/ Inflatables Open- Stubbs Mall Noon cV 100 p.m Longwood Company of Dancers- Lancer Dance Studio ($2) Noorrl2:30 p.in.

BASIC Gospel Choir Lankford Mall 12:30-12:45 pm Spirit Leaders, Klowns, Cheerleaders and Blue Meat- Lankford l2:45-2.00 p.m.

Band: Robert Randolph- Lankford Mall 100-300 pm Kid's Games- Wheeler Lawn 200-2:45 pm Band: Spiraling- Lankford Mall 2.00 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Clayton College and State- Lancer Held 200-600 p.m.

Biergarten- Lancer Cafe 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Band: Hackensaw Boys- Lankford Mall 3:45-4:45 pm Band: Gran Torino- Lankford Mall 4:45-600 p.m.

Band: Gillian Welch- Lankford Mall 600-700 p.m.

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Women s Soccer Leaves Opponent Coker in the Dust Sports Information

Longwood won its only match played last week, defeating CVAC opponent Coker (S.C.) 10-0 September 28.

The Lancers are now 4-2-1 overall, 4-0 in the CVAC, and scheduled to host conference opponent Queens University of Charlotte (N.C.) October 2.

At Coker, I^ongwood led 4-0 at the intermission en route to the easy road shutout. The Lancers were led in scoring by junior Brandi Barfield/Sterling-Potomac Falls and freshman Tiffany Gruschow/Roanoke-William Byrd with two goals each, while junior Phoebe Munson/Virginia Beach-Tallwood and sophomore Sarah Mathis/Richmond-James River each added one goal and one assist.

Others scoring included local sophomore Christine Clav/Amelia-Amelia County, along with treshmen Hillary

Carney/Newport NewsMenchville and Amanda Guckian/Stafford-Brooke Point with one goal each; while seniors Mia Capps/Virginia BeachKempsville and Tricia Root/Gambnlls, Md.-Bishop Ireton (Va.), sophomore Mikaela Bizer/Annandale-Annandale, along with freshmen Melissa Cary/Bristow-Brentsville, April Lockley/California, Md.Leonardtown, and Tiffany Rice/Virginia Beach-Kellam each contrbuted an assist.

The visitors had one own-goal during the opening half.

Longwood sophomore keeper Lindsay Naill/Alexandna-Bishop Ireton made one save while posting her fourth shutout as the Lancers enjoyed a 21-2 advantage in shots.

Through seven matches, Longwood is led in scoring by Gruschow with her five goals and one assist for 11 points.

(Jruschow is tollowed by Munson

(2g, 4a) and Guckian (4g) with eight points each, while Bizer (3g, 1 a) adds seven points, Carney (2g, 2a) adds six points, and Rice (lg, 3a) adds five points.

Other scoring includes Root (lg, 2a, 4p), Barfield (2g, 4p), junior Gina Powell/Bowie, Md.Elizabeth Seton (2g, 4p), Clay (lg, la, 3p), Mathis (lg, la, 3p), Capps (la, lp), Cary (la, lp), and Lockley (la, lp). Naill (4-2-1) has played all 650 minutes and allowed just three goals for an impressive 0.42 goals against average with 21 saves for an .875 save percentage and the four shutouts.

The Lancers have outscored their opponents 25-3 this season, including 22-0 during the shutouts. Following the Queens contest, Longwood remains at home on Lancer Field to host non-conference opponent South Carolina-Spartanburg October 5 at 12 p.m.

Freshman midfielder Dmitri Isakovski fends off a defender at the Lancers Men's Soccer game against CVAC opponent Queens on Wednesday, October 5th.

Men's Goll Takes 6tn Place at Colonel Cl assic Sports Information

Longwood shot a 300-291-591 to tie for sixth-place among 19 teams at the Colonel Classic hosted by NCAA Division I Eastern Kentucky University September 27-28.

The host Colonels won their own tournament with their 286280-566 at the Arlington Golf Club, a 6,638-yard, par 72 layout in Richmond, Ky. Longwood was led by junior Mike Nemcosky/ChesapeakeGreat Bndge with his 75-71-146 to tie for 19th-place individually among 109 golfers. Nemcosky

was followed by sophomore Brian Hollowell/CarrolltonSmithfield (77-71-148, t-28th) and freshman Jason Bonner/FredericksburgMassaponax (74-74-148, t-28th), along with juniors Carl Magnusson/Linkoping, Sweden (74-75-149, t-40th) and Matt Paciocco/Richmond-Mills Godwin (77-80-157, t-98th).

Through two tournaments and four rounds of competition, Nemcosky is leading the Lancers with his 73.00 average over two rounds with a low round of 71.

Nemcosky is followed by Bonner (74.00, 2,74), HoUowell (76.00,4,

71), Magnusson (76.50, 4, 74), sophomore Trey Deal/Martinsville-Martinsville (76.50, 2, 76), freshman Kevin Johnson/Forest-Jefferson Forest (77.00, 2, 74), and Paciocco (77.75, 4, 74).

The team is averaging 301.25 with the low round of 291 in Kentucky. Longwood will play again October 11-12 in West Lafayette, Ohio at the Powerade Fall Collegiate, and again October 14-15 in Moon Township, Pa. near Pittsburgh at the Holiday Inn Invitational hosted by Division I Robert Morns College.

October 3, 2002

Longwood Tennis Creams Hampden-Sydney Costa Rica (#3, 6-2, 6-1), Ian Young/Bowie, Md.-Eleanor Longwood took a 9-0 victory past Roosevelt (#4, 6-2, 6-1), and NCAA Division III Hampden- Justin Dorsk/Virginia BeachSydney College September 25 at Kempsville (#5, 6-1, 6-2), along with senior Matt the Lancer Courts.

The Lancers are now 2-0 over- Graham/Chesapeake-Great all this season, and scheduled to Bridge (#6, 6-1, 6-3). In doubles, travel to Wilson, N.C. October 4- Newman and Petersen won at #1 6 to participate in the ITA (8-3), as did Quiros and Young at Regionals hosted by Barton #2 (8-1) along with Dorsk and Graham at #3 (8-6). Through two College.

Against nearby Hampden- matches, all six of the above-menSydney, the Lancers swept all six tioned singles players have 2-0 singles matches and all three dou- records. bles contests. Gaining wins in sinIn doubles, Quiros and Young, gles were sophomore Chris along with Dorsk and Graham are Newman/Chesapeake-Hickory at each 2-0, while Newman and #1 (4-6, 7-6, 7-6), followed by Petersen are 1-1. The ITA senior Paul Petersen/Blacksburg- Regional will conclude the fall seaBlacksburg (#2, 6-2, 6-4), fresh- son of competition for the men Diego Quiros/Quesada, Lancers.

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Field Hockey Team 1-6 Ola Stokes

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Longwood was disappointed after losing a home match against nationally-ranked #1 Shippensburg (Pa.) 3-0 September 28.

The Lancers are now 1 -6 and scheduled to host NCAA Division III opponent Christopher Newport October 8.

Against Shippensburg, at the half the score was tied 0-0.

The Red Raiders scored two goals within the first 11 minutes of the second half. The last goal was made with 14:50 left in the game. Sophomore keeper Julie Patterson/Esmont-Monticello had nine saves for the Lancers.

Through six matches,

Longwood is led in scoring by tresnman Kelly (Jaines/KairtaxWoodson (3g), sophomore Lome Watts/Fredencksburg-Stafford (2g, 2a), along with freshmen Sarah Hitchings/Virgirua BeachKempsvillc (2g), Echo Naugle/Virginia Beach-Pnncess Anne, and Alexis Ramey/Westminster, CalifMarina (lg, la). Patterson has played 445:00 and has 49 saves for a .766 save percentage. Freshman keeper Lisette Kocka/Huntington Beach, Calif.-Manna has played 45:00 with six saves for a .750 save percentage.

Following the Christopher Newport match, Longwood will travel to Norfolk, Va. to play against Division III opponent Virginia Wesleyan October 12.

Men s Cross Country in Last Place Ola Stokes Sports Information Intern

Longwood competed at the Roanoke Classic September 28, placing 12th out of 12 teams with 305 points. The Lancers will return to action October 5 at the Bridgewater Invitational in Bridgewater, Va. At RC, freshman Kenny Lutz/Virginia BeachTallwood crossed the finish line at 33:40 to place 65th among 94 runners, while graduate student Kevin Rock/Newport NewsPeninsula Catholic placed 68th

with a time of 34:07. Other LU rimes included sophomore Mike Burns/Burke-Lake Braddock (35:42,75th), junior Matthew Guyer/Glen Allen-Hermitage (37:24, 81st), freshman Mike Nord/Williamsburg-Jamestown (37:38, 82nd), senior Jason McGinthy (41:23, 91st), and sophomore Aaron Craft/RoanokeNorthside (45:03, 92nd).

Following the Bridgewater event, Longwood participates in the Virginia Division II-III State Championships October 12 in Bndgewater, Va.

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Meet Your Longwood Lancers Krislina Loerch Staff Writer

Kristina Loerch

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Name: Elizabeth Hadrys Nickname: Beth Hometown: Yandalia, OH Sport: Cross Country Position: Runner Year: Senior Major/Minor: Communication/ Theatre Organizations Involved In: Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) Other Sports Interested In: Lacrosse (Formerly 2 time Ail-American Lacrosse player for I-ongwood) Favorite Movies: Matrix, Da^ed and Confused Favorite TV Shows: Saturday Night Live Favorite Band/Music Performer: Ram Jam What do you like to do in your free time: Paint, Bartend, Web design, relax over good food and the great company of my friends Someone who has been a role model to you: my mother because of her unstoppable strength A favorite inspirational quote: Cunosity killed the cat, But Satisfaction

Name: Larry Haynes Hometown: Hopewell, VA Sport: Rubgy Club (Captain) Position: Inside center, I am also currently president of the team Year: Senior Major/Minor: I'm a business major, concentrating in Markeung Organizations Involved In: Delta Tau Chi, and I've participated on the wrestling team Other Sports Interested In: Wrestling, basketball, football, and boxing Favorite Movies: Scarface and The Matrix.

Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos brought it back -Proverb Favorite Band/Music Performer: Biggie, Favorite Sports Moment (person- Jay-z, and 2-pac al): Standing on the field next to my What do you like to do in your free time: teammates, listening to the national In my free time I like to play sports, chill and anthem, with the sun on our faces, and watch games, watch fights, hang out with the wind at our backs, no other feeling pledges, and go out like it in the wodd, because there will Someone who has been a role model to never be people like your teammates you: My father would be my role model ever again A favorite inspirational quote: Next Game: Saturday, October 5 at "Champions aren't made in gyms.

Bridgewater Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a

vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill." Muhammad Ali Favorite Sports Moment (personal): My favorite sports moment was wrestling in the state finals my senior year (38-1), winning 2 freestyle and Greco-roman state championships. Overall record (114-14) Next Game: Our next game is on Saturday, October 5 vs Mary Washington. Our game is at home (President Field)

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