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Volume 83, Number 14
January 22, 2004
Catcli the Spirit: Two Longwood professors prepare for 50th anniversary of Brown vs. State Board of Education Jennifer Wall UJ Press Relations
"We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherendy unequal," wrote Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren in the Court's opinion in Brown v. Board of Education on May 17,1954, in what is generally considered the most important case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 20th century. In the fall of 2002, Theresa Clark, associate professor of social work, and Larissa Smith, assistant professor of history, joined thoughts and energies to ensure Ixmgwood's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Brown vs. State Board of
Education. . As co-chairs of the Brown vs. Board Commemoration Committee, Dr. Clark and Dr. Smith have worked to plan events on campus during the spring of 2004. The planned events will enable the I-ongwood community to learn more about the history of the Brown decision, to explore the consequences and legacies of that decision, and to stimulate discussions acknowledging I-ongwood's role in these past events and develop plans to work for a more just and equitable society, both locally and nationally. "By increasing the level of sensitivity and awareness to the issues surrounding Brown vs. State Board of Education as they relate to today's society, we want-
ed to provoke discussions on campus on what we can do to bring about a just and equitable society," stated Theresa Clark. "In addition to the committee's work, planning these events has demonstrated the university's commitment to the commemoration project," said Larrisa Smith. "It has been a collaborative effort across campus. Support has come from the President's office, office of Student Affairs, Student Government Association, office of Public Relations, University Lectures committee, office of Multicultural Affairs, Lancer Productions, and the office of Alumni Affairs." Theresa A. Clark is a native of Prince Edward County. She attended Lunenburg County
WMLU DJs Reack Out to Communitu Leslie Smith Copy Editor
DJ moguls, "Lick it" (a.k.a. Josh Howell) and "Stick it" (a.k.a. Aaron Canada), have introduced a service to the campus, the On Campus Disc Jockey Service (OCDJS). They have preformed at a few functions last semester: the Sigma Kappa Alzheimer's Walk, the Color Wars, the Tri Sigma Battered Woman's Walk, and the Unity Alliance Drag Show. This service used to be available through William Lynn and Rick Neller, who still give the service to bigger events, but Howell commented that he thought that it was more personal if a student DJ would come to play music at a student event. As for the services themselves, Howell and Canada would like organizations to follow certain steps: contacting OCDJS at least two weeks before the proposed
event. Preparing a detailed letter of intent for OCDJS to.review. Specifying what kind of services are required .- whether or not not items such as microphones are needed at the event. The format of the show is essential when the DJs pick out appropriate music for the event. There have been problems in the past with unorganized groups, but Howell and Canada hope to put those times behind them with stricter policies. Any group on campus that has been approved by the SGA has this service available to them, but Howell and Canada stress that no personal parties will be catered. They did say that frat socials could be acceptable, as long as it is not a party setting. Howell and Canada were the first in the history of WMLU (and, previously, WLCX) to come up with the idea of student-run DJ service. They are interested in
Schools during the school closing dent of the Prince Edward in Prince Edward. After graduat- County Council on Human ing from Prince Edward County Relations, chair of the Prince Public Schools, Theresa received Edward County Department of her B.A. in sociology from Social Services Board and a memVirginia State University (VSU), ber of the Crossroads Services her M.S. in education from Board. Currendy, Dr. Clark is Longwood and her Ph.D. in serving as a board member to social work from Virginia Southside Community Hospital Commonwealth University. Dr. and is a member of the Alpha Clark was the first female to be Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. proappointed and elected to the viding community service. Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors. She has been presi- See SPIRIT p.4
Introducing Longwood Lancer Dl Pepsi Cans Jennifer Wall W Public Relations
finding commited DJs to help out with the (currently) two-man show. Though they do not ask for monetary compensation for their services, Howell did say that "we will take donations that go strictly towards our equipment, but we're trying to get more established so that the SGA will eventually recognize us." "We just try to have fun with it," Howell finished. Contact Josh Howell at jlhowell@longwood.edu or Aaron Canada at amcanada@longwood.edu for further information.
words, "DIVISION I HERE WE COME," along with the Longwood Lancers web site. So keep a sharp eye out for the special Lancer/Pepsi can. They're sure to go fast!
As I.ongwood University continues its intrepid trek towards NCAA Division I, you'll want to make sure you stock up on a new limited edition, highly collectible, I^ncer/Pepsi can that will be available in most major grocery outlets on January 15 from Roanoke eastward to Amelia (including Farmville). Through special arrangements with Pepsi, over 1,000,000 Lancer/Pepsi cans will be produced to help promote our move to NCAA Division I. The LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY Pepsi can will feature the IS ON THE MOVE new Lancers logo with the
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