Rotunda vol 84, no 11 dec 2, 2004

Volume 84, Number 11

Learning Hard Lessons About Responsibility Since 1920

Inaugural Lancer Invitational Proves Bittersweet lor Women's Basketball Win over Winthrop sobered by loss to Davidson Kyle Martin Staff Writer The I.ongwood women's basketball team achieved several firsts on November 19 by hosting the inaugural I-ancer Invitational.

During the tournament, I.ongwood played the first home game against a Division I school in the program's history, and they earned their first victory of the season. The two-day tournament featured opponents Winthrop University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Davidson College.

On day one of the tournament, Longwood matched up against the Eagles of Winthrop University for a chance t? play in the tournament round on day two.

Head Coach Shirley Duncan admits that Winthrop's game plan was an unknown.

"To tell you the truth, we didn't know [what to expect] because of the new coach. It's his first year.

What we tried to do was find out what his style was and plan for it," Duncan said.

The Lancers adapted well in the first half and took a 6-0 lead with 15:04 remaining in the half.

Longwood then went on a 10-3 run against the Eagles, with the defense only allowing 5 points in the first ten minutes of the contest. The Lancers increased their advantage and took a 23-point lead into the break with a 35-12 score.

Longwood finished the first half strong, led by the play of Ashley Mason who had 5 points in the half. Ashley Carey led all scorers for Winthrop and finished the first half with 8 total points.

With a huge lead in hand, Longwood turned up the defensive pressure in the second half and capitalized on turnovers.

The Lancers outscorcd the Eagles in points off of turnovers 12-6 in the half, including Freshman Forward Leigh Mascherin's three-pointer with forty-five seconds remaining.

Longwood defeated Winthrop 76-45 with four Lancer starters

Guard Amber Mason (20) goes for a shot against Davidson College. thou lySaa DiU

scoring in double figures, led by Senior Forward Merita Meldcre's game-high 17 points.

Mcldcrc mentioned that the offensive play was not the only reason the team was successful.

"Our defense was what won the game for us," said Meldere.

"We work very hard on defense in practice. Sometimes we don't appreciate the coach's work on defense in practices, but when the game comes, we sec that defense is our strength."

The win over Winthrpp allowed the Lancers to compete for the tide of the Lancer Invitational on November 20 against the Wildcats of Davidson College. However, the superb defensive play that led Longwood to victory cost Longwood a chance to earn back-to-back wins to start the season.

In the first half, Longwood started strong with Junior Guard Jessica Wilkerson's three-pointer to open the game in the first minute. Davidson responded by scoring seven unanswered points to take the lead.

"Well that's the first rime all season we were down early and I was eager to sec how we would respond to that," Coach Duncan said.

See WOMEN p. 10

December 2, 2004

Barrueta s Contract Not Renewed Men s soccer coach let go alter second losing season Shawn Garrett JN'OW Tiditor Dave Barrueta is no longer Head Coach of Men's Soccer at I^ongwood.

According to Director of Athletics Rick Mazzuto, Barrueta left the University on November 19th , 13 days after the Lancers ended a 1-16 season with a 2-3 loss in overtime to Mercer University. It was the second losing season of his two-year tenure.

Although Mazzuto would not confirm the details of Barrueta's departure, citing confidentiality issues, in an email to The Rotunda, Barrueta confirmed that Mazzuto chose not to renew his contract for a third season. "[Mazzuto's] comment that I 'left' the program insinuates that I quit," wrote Barrueta, "which is grossly incorrect." According to Barrueta, Mazzuto offered him the opportunity to resign, but Barrueta refused, "based on the

Coach Dave Barrueta's contract was not renewed by for 200S-2006 season. success I had in meeting his objectives."

Barrueta added diat a review of his personnel file showed that he in fact met all of the goals set for him by Mazzuto. President Cormier and Director Mazzuto informed Barrueta that, because they decided not to renew his contract, they did not need to provide a reason for their decision.

When asked if he thought the outcome of the season affected the University's decision not to renew his contract, Barrueta said he didn't know, but diat he was very proud of the team.

"The results on the field this season against Division I opponents show extremely good progress compared to 2003. We were a much better team, on and off the field."

Barrueta pointed also to department-wide improvements that he felt proud to be a part of, such as the new Athletic Department-run study hall. A source of disappointment for Barrueta, however, is the lack of an institutional drug-testing program at Longwood, which he fully supported.

Director Mazzuto was not available for comment at press time.

See SOCCER p. 4

Relay for Life Teams Now Being Formed Student teams honor cancer victims and survivors Ashley Dow Staff Writer

Looking across Stubbs Lawn you see many people gathered watching a concert. You also see two students lighting a candle, furthering the long line of brilliantly glowing luminaries lining the sidewalk. You notice the small campsites scattered on the lawn. Finally you sec people walking, sometimes in groups, pairs or alone, but walking for a purpose.

This purpose is Relay For Life.

Relay For Life is an over-night event dedicated to celebrating the survivors of cancer and remembering the victims. The event raises money for research programs through the American Cancer Society.

Relay For Life, an annual event at Longwood, is sponsored by the Longwood Chapter for Relay For Life. The next relay will be held on April 8th, 2005 from 7pm to 7am on Stubbs Lawn.

Even though the event is ple showed an interest in forming months away, the chapter is busy a team for Relay For Life. recruiting volunteers and relay "We want to form teams early," participants. Teams and volun- said Meredith Carr, chair of Team Recruitment. "By forming a team early, team members have more time to fundraise."

Teams of 8-12 people comprised of students, faculty and staff from Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney take turns walking a designated track. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all Relay for Life raises money times during the event. Some for research programs aimed teams walk in honor of cancer at finding cures for cancer. survivors and victims. Others teers are essential to the success walk to raise awareness. of the event. Teams raise money "Last year Sigma Kappa by fundraising and soliciting con- Sorority had a team. We had a sistributions. Each team member is ter who currendy had cancer and encouraged to raise $100 for the another who was a survivor," event Kickoff events were held expressed Alexis Schaeffer. "We at both Longwood and feel it is important to show supHampden-Sydney in early port for those affected by cancer."

November.

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Editorial

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December 2, 2004

Words from tke Editor: Mtj Brain Is Inside Out Three weeks ago, I was visiting my best friend, Stef. VC'hilt- I was there, she read to me from an AIM profile.

Seventy of our nearest and dearest high school classmates have decided to get together over Thanksgiving weekend. Out of over five hundred people in our graduating class, about sixty of the most irritating are on this list in Jenee's profile (Jenee being the ringleader of this whole charade).

"You know," I say when she's done, "We have a real reunion next year. Isn't this a little silly?"

In hig"h school, I told myself that I'd be all over the reunion thing. Why not see the complete and utter failures people have made of themselves?

Categorically speaking, however, people who are failures rarely show at reunions.

Stef is beyond thrilled about this whole ordeal. She squeals

over various names on the list, people that I'm pretty sure that she wasn't even friends with. I, on the other hand, can think of two people on the list - outside of our regular group - that I really, truly want to see. Two. Is that a little sad? But for now, I'm done talking about it; Stef writes about it on AIM; I puke.

But Black Friday evening rolls around, and I find myself in front of my bedroom mirror.

Has it really been half an hour since I started doing my makeup? Did I really agonize over my outfit? I kind of want to punch myself in the face, especially after Stef starts fussing about how she must do her makeup the microsecond before we walk out the door in order to ensure total freshness.

Definitely deserved of a punch in the face.

We, of course, get there right at seven. I could have been fine with fashionably late, but okay. I can stake out a good place where I can see and talk to people, but I'm not in the middle of

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all the action. "There" is an upscale pool hall.

As more people come in, the reactions become bigger. Deanna grabs her head and yells, "Oh my effing God!" Someone else yells, "My brain is inside out!" I clearly went to high school with some very articulate individuals. But really, what do you say in a situation like this?

Most people are cordial, and I notice that this is not unlike All Night Grad Party (the last time many of us saw each other). We take pictures and talk about the future. Most of the answers aren't big surprises. Elizabeth, the soonto-be Yale graduate will be working

for the CIA. like none of us saw that coming "How does that work?" Zack asks. "Did you find a note in your sandwich one day?"

After five hours of this, the excitement wears thin. Ryan comes up to me to announce that the moral of the story is that everyone is gay.

I contemplate his statement, but I think the moral of the story is this: after spending four years trying to find ourselves, most of us are more than willing to go right back to our high school personas.

Everything we've become comfortable about with our college friends becomes null and void as

we flounder down memory lane.

I once read an essay about Janis Joplin describing a high school reunion she attended after she became famous. Even after all her accomplishments, her classmates couldn't get past the image of the girl they knew at seventeen. Belitded, she left in worse shape than she had been all those years ago.

She chose to go back as someone new; we chose to go back as the same old people.

Amy Whipple Editor-in-Chief

Scott s Most Modest Proposal Scott Dill Photo Editor

I think that it is time America forms their very own sweatshop labor program.

Our noble country is losing a great deal of labor to sweatshops in China, Bangladesh, and other third world countries.

(Don't believe me, look at the tag in the back of your clothing.)

So, where are we going to get this labor for our growing economy? Children!

For this idea to work, we will need to ban all forms of abortion.

It doesn't really matter what the outcome of the child's life is, only that the child is alive.

Now, not all parents love the child that they give birth to and are supposed to raise.

Look at the numbers concerning child abuse, run aways, and malnutrition.

If we want to beat China, we will need all the little hands that we can get.

Our next big goal to help our growing economy is to find children who are abused by their families.

Children who are abused tend to be easy to control and do whatever anyone says.

This could be a great work ethic that allows them to work for 20 hours a day.

We should have started our program in the '80s, when child abuse was more prevalent.

Imagine a sweatshop full of small abused children.

I am sure that we could beat any third-world sweatshops when we

have a full army of scared little four year-olds mass producing tshirts.

However, there is an obstacle that we have to take into consideration: foster care.

Maybe if our country had started this sweatshop program in the year 2000, our quota of children would have been 520,000 for children in foster care, while only 117,000 are able for adoption (taken from www.statistics.adoption.com/adoption_from_foster_care_1999.php).

Our organization should really sort out the small amount of folks that actually want to help these children.

We need to sort the abused from the ones that are not abused.

The non-abused children might not work as well in a sweatshop environment.

So, they could also be sent to families that will only take them for a welfare check.

Those folks will abuse them and work them like modern slaves, and when their time is up, more little hands for our sweatshop.

Oh, this will be a greatest accomplishment for our great nation.

Or will it be?

What you have read thus far has obviously been satirical, and I want to make a few things crystal clear.

First, I am adopted.

In my first eight years of my life (before my adoption), only one family had the decency not to abuse either my sister or me.

I feel that I was raised with the

result of bad parenting.

When it comes to a pro-life point-of-view, how can you assume that the child will have a good life?

How can you say that a child raised in an abusive or povertystricken family will have a valuable life?

Imagine the self-esteem of any child living like that.

Not all foster parents are bad, but in the case that they are, there is that little part of you that feel s less important because it seems that you are the only one without a loving mother and father.

I don't have a problem with pro-life opinions, but I do have a problem with people who just speculate that when a child comes into this world, reguardless of the situation, everything is going to work out okay.

The sad reality is that child abuse occurs each year, and that children are in foster care (both good and bad) and that the ones that are not so lucky die from starvation.

What is their value?

If their mothers could have chosen abortion, would things have worked out better?

What is the value of their life?

Is it worth an abortion?

Like i said earlier, I don't have a problem with people who are pro-life, or pro-choice, because once you have a child, it doesn't really matter anymore.

The only thing that really matters is the more important question; will they be good parents?

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December 2, 2004

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Presenting an Average Situation Tanner Keith Opinion Editor

Around the middle of this summer, an event occurred that has had a definite effect on my life.

My then ex-girlfriend (I will refer to her as Jamie) whom I had been dating on and off for about two years, was raped.

She had just turned eightteen that month.

Prior ,o this event, 1 had considered myself to be a rather strong person, but nothing I had been through in my entire life prepared me for this summer.

Jamie grew up in an average household with an older sister, attended church regularly, and had a very strong belief in God. She did mission work, was part of Young Life, a Christian youth group, and went to a private Christian school. Jamie wanted to be a social worker and live in D.C. to help the inner city kids.

Jamie had a motherly instinct like none other, and led a life dedicated to her evangelical religion.

Some years ago, through friends she had at church, she met Charlie (name also changed).

Jamie's friends had gone to his neighborhood in New York on a mission trip, and they became friends.

Almost every year Charlie and his cousins would come to Virginia to visit, and Jamie developed an obvious crush on him.

I did meet Charlie once, but little more than a, "hey, how's it going," was exchanged; not enough for me to draw any conclusion to his character.

This summer, howe%'er, his actions spoke more words than any God could comprehend.

Around the middle of August, I had a long conversation with Jamie, and decided it would be best if we stop seeing each other.

We had both been gradually growing apart, although 1 still loved her. She started abusing her prescriptions and taking any pills she could find.

Jamie, on the other hand, didn't agree with my decision.

She sank into a depression, (she had been previously diagnosed as clinically depressed), and 1 did not hear from her until the day she came to my house and told me she had been raped.

As she told me her story, the feelings that came to me that day have not since been matched, and 1 doubt they will ever be.

Jamie began to tell me what had happened that week while 1 had been away at work.

After I broke up with her, she would not eat or sleep.

She stayed in her room, listened to music, and eventually made herself physically sick.

After a period of two weeks, a friend of Jamie's called her and told her that Charlie was in town.

Jamie took 8 "Correys" (Coriseden, an over-the counter anti-histamine which contains DXM, increasingly abused for the high it produces) and went to see him.

Jamie's friend dropped her off and left, assuming that others were there.

There was no one in the house except Charlie, and Jamie hoped that hanging out with him for a while would make her feel better.

While Jamie was still under the effects of the Coriseden, Charlie asked her several times to have sex, and she repeatedly said no.

She said, "No." Eventually, tired of his advances, she let him have sex with her.

Not once did she say yes.

When he was finished, he got up and left Jamie there crying.

A week later, after not speaking

to her, Charlie called Jamie, and said, "1 didn't use a rubber and I didn't pull out, so if you get pregnant with some freak kid, 1 don't wanna know about it."

I asked Jamie if it hurt, and she said it did. 1 asked her if she had told anyone, and she had not, nor did she want anyone to know.

She went to a clinic and found out that she was not pregnant, nor did she test positive for any STD's.

She did not want her parents to know, and she refused to tell any authority figure, adding that if I did report this incident, then she would never speak to me again.

1 could not, nor can I now understand why these events occur.

I was angry, but 1 was also consumed by guilt.

I understand that I should not feel guilty for these things, but 1 do.

I know it wasn't my fault that she took the pills and put herself in that environment, but I feel as though I caused it.

I feel as if 1 was the cause of her rape, and now, months later, it still bothers me.

I do not place this burden on myself freely, nor is it logical for me to feel such guilt, yet I still do.

I can only question how long it will take for me to forget, or how soon God wilt show me that it was not my fault.

However, I have not counted on God for anything for quite some time now.

The point of my writing about this "average situation" is twofold.

First, to address the fact that this is an average situation.

Rape happens repeatedly across the world, and it cannot be ignored.

Secondly, the fact that rape does not just affect the "victim."

It affects friends, family, and anyone else involved.

After this summer, I now feel a guilt and a pain that I know will remain with me for a long, long time.

PAC

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Props; + To three more weeks left in the semester. + To the goddess Lindsey Lohan. + To Taco Bell's grilled stuffed burritos. + To the first ever D-l tounament at Longwood. + To the pep band. + To Paris Hilton's new residence.

D1042&I - To being sick all semester.

- To Everyone Laves Raymond because very few people really love that idiot.

- To the Grand Dining Room being closed.

- To inadequate health care.

Speak Out What is your favorite road trip memory?

My favorite road trips have been with my best Friends Stephanie, Laverne, and Shirley. With a pack of cotton candy Bubble Yum, a Biggie sweet tea, and your best girlfriend's fingernail clippers, you can't go wrong!

-Jenny Workman junior Danny and Nathan decided to go see Tower of Power, a funk band in Roanoke. They only had two hours to get there, and sped the whole way. They even made it back to Music Theory class the next morning.

-Danny Short Sophomore

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-Jen Eckrote Sophomore

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PAGE 4 SOCCER cont'd p. 1 Rumors surrounding Barrueta's release earlier last month centered on an incident that involved misconduct on the part of two of Barrueta's players. Barrueta confirmed that on an official team trip, two playon spent the night in the team hotel with a pair of young women. Both players then skipped the team breakfast.

Barrueta investigated, and found the players in bed with the young women.

According to Barrueta, "One plaver had a history of team violations and the other had none."

Barrueta made the decision to release the repeat offender. The other plaver was disciplined separately hut remained on the team.

Although he doesn't know exactly what led to his nonrenewal, Barrueta said that, prior to his notification, he was told by a Longwood staff member informally that his decision to release the player, who "has an influential Dad," would end up costing him his job.

"Setting the right standards for my team is more important than playing politics. Apparendy, the administration did not agree with me," wrote Barrueta.

Earlier this year, Barrueta's home was defaced with a racial epithet.

"I am half MexicanAmerican," Barrueta explained, "and someone thought it would be humorous to make fun of Mexicans." Barrueta confirmed that the vandalism was soccerrelated as it made mention of his record as coach.

Barrueta added that he is "extremely disappointed" in President Cormier's response to

RELAY cont'd p. 1 For the event, each team designs a campsite where other team members can sleep and relax when not walking. Also, campus and community groups provide singing, dancing and comedic entertainment throughout the night.

Thejnost important program during the event, the luminary ceremony, is often the most emotional.

The luminary ceremony is observed lo honor canceY victims and survivors.

"It is important to recognize

the incident, as he has yet to have a meeting to discuss the incident that she promised him.

President Cormier was unavailable for comment at press time.

Barrueta came to 1-ongwood from Mercer University (Ga.) in 2003, where he was an assistant coach. Previously, Barrueta had also coached at Georgia Tech and Yale.

Although Barrueta was optimistic at the beginning of the season, by all accounts the year was forecasted to be an uphill climb for both Barrueta and the program as a whole.

Only four players returned tins year, including one starter, and of the 19 new players on the team, 17 were freshman.

According to the Men's Soccer 2004 Media Guide, Barrueta was undaunted heading into the season.

"It is quite evident that we will be young this season," said Barrueta. "But...age does not play a part in measuring one's level of determination, fight and pride."

Lancers were playing their first season under NCAA Division I rules and an entire opponent roster of D-l schools.

Because of these changes, losses to teams such as the University of Virginia, whom the team was able to hold off to one goal for the game in overtime, can be considered accomplishments for the untested team.

Assistant Head Coach Jon Atkinson, has been appointed interim head coach until a replacement can be found for Barrueta. Next season, the team will play under its third head coach in four seasons. those who have passed away from cancer," said Courtney Jones, Luminaries and Survivorship chairperson. "The ceremony helps to exemplify how many people are affected by cancer, not just those who are diagnosed, but their family and friends."

The final team-recruiting event will be held on Tuesday December 7th at 7:00 pm in the Amelia room student union.

Those interested in forming or joinging a team are asked to e-mail Meredith Carr at mlcarr@longwood.edu for more information.

December 2, 2004

Professor: Pull Funding To Help Stop Terrorist Acts VW'irt

Massive firepower, tanks and jets may help in the war against terrorism, but cutting off terror ist funding can be just as effective.

This year's recipient of the Blackmon-Moody Award, Walter Enders, chair of the economics and finance department and professor of economics said appl) ing business strategy to the implementation of anti-terror legislation is practical.

It is logical to assume the enemy will make the best move available to them to counteract the opposition, he said, comparing the War on Terror to a chess game.

He said practical use of economic theory is beneficial to choose the best way to counter the strategies of terrorists.

He also said the economics of game theory explored by John Nash, a famous economist and subject of the popular film "A Beautiful Mind," are applicable to fighting terrorism. Game theory, Enders said, is about predicting human behavior given certain circumstances.

"You need to understand how [terrorist] behaviors will change

in reaction to counter-terrorist said.

Enders, whose work has been measures," he said.

I nders said his application of published in multiple economic business strategy to the war on journals, said he is currently terror is likely the reason he was studying the effect terrorism has selected to receive the Blackmon- on the international flow of curMoody Award by I'A President rency, or "foreign direct investRobert Witt and a committee that ment." He and his colleague reviews faculty nominations. The Adolfo Sachsida hope to write a award is given to a UA faculty paper on this topic, he said.

The department of economics member each year.

1 aiders said he wanted to study and finance will offer a neweconomics when he realized course exploring terrorist activity problems that afflict society, and next semester, Enders said. he said he wanted to find ways to Enders will teach EC 497, "Political Economy of make improvements to society. "[Economics] addressed what Terrorism," and will focus upon I thought were significant prob- the economics of terrorism, the lems in a scientific way," he said. professor said.

The text for the course will be a "I liked the economic way of book co-authored by Enders, and thinking."

Enders said he gave a presenta- students enrolled in the class will tion in California on the topic of extensively review and analyze homeland security. He analyzed The 9/11 Commission Report. how terrorist activities have Enders holds a bachelor's as spread in recent years from high- well as a master's degree from the income, industrialized countries University of Toledo. His received to low-income, developing his doctorate from Columbia nations'since 9/11.

University.

Enders was a co-recipient of In the majority of cases, it is easier for terrorists to work when the 2003 Award for Behavioral Relevant to the governments do not monitor Research their activities closely, he said. Prevention of Nuclear War Risk There is less governmental inter- given by the National Academy of ference in developing nations, he Sciences.

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December 2, 2004

likely to the chagrin of some diehard No Doubters. Gwen's solo album is for her fans alone, not No Doubt fans looking for more No Doubt music.

Really, LAMB isn't about the music at all. It's about Gwen Stefani and the cultivation of her new persona and career.

The producers are the ones making the music on this one, not Gwen.

Ruben Sanchez But when an album is proXJ-Win moted as an extension of the of On her new album "Love, the artist's personality, bad Angel, Music, Baby" (IvlAfiJ), songs become embarrassments.

Gwen Stefani rocks like ir's LAMB has 12 tracks, and starting with number seven, an 1989.

Stefani is a child of the '80s, homage to the bizarre and through her solo debut the Harajuku Girls, the songs get rock princess tries to revive the embarrassing decade mocked for its materialThe later tracks are carbon ism, bad clothes, and worse copies of the new wave pop music. that went out of style in the And for a large portion of '80s, and the second track proI^AMB, she succeeds. duced by Andre 3000, "Long Gone are the highly personal Way to Go," which has tape of and introspective lyrics that Martin Luther King, Jr. speechmade Nc^Pqubt and its female es infused at the-end, is catchy lead so successful. but too weird to like.

In the place of substance, Gwen Stefani's new album LAMB delivers '80s new wave splits right down the middle: and pop, with hints of swing half good and half bad. and electronica.

Some will call it a fun album, There is none of the familiar some will call it weird. Some ska sound No Doubt is famous fans will like it, some won't. for.

But one thing is clear: for She sings about money, cars Stefani, it's no longer about the and clothes on "Luxurious," music. It's about the material.

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Cdppe Dieitv Carpe Noctem is a more precisely-put term for our lives. At night we carry on our illicit affairs that are exposed only by permission of the moon. We find and lose real love. We drink too much wine, run through fields en masse, climb trees, and listen to Rod Stewart instruct us to allow our young hearts to be free.

Then it comes to an unwelcome end when we get up the next day to attend the vapid "dailiness of life."

Janet Jones

Jazz Review Janet Jones Copy Editor Last Monday evening, the Longwood Jazz Ensembles filled Jarman Theater with the sounds of trombones, guitars, drums, saxophones, and trumpets.

This compilation of students, faculty, and guest performers played their dedicated work for the public. Along the way, their director, Charles Kinzcr, has guided them.

Many songs floated on the air that evening, including "Bossa Madeira", "Pig Lickin' Blues", and "Got to Get You Into My Life."

The Jazz Ensembles chose the immortal sounds of artists like Billie Holiday, John Lennon, Miles Davis, and Duke Ellington to fill their program.

After Jazz Ensemble B played four songs, Jazz Ensemble A emerged on the stage with more than enough energy to finish out the night. If by chance you foolishly missed these talented musicians last week, you can be forgiven and allowed another opportunity to witness this magic.

On December 3 & 4, Jazz Ensemble A will be playing Holiday Dinners in Dorrill Dining Hall, and on Wednesday December 8th at 8:00 p.m. Jazz Ensemble B will perform in Lancer Cafe.

Longwood s Fashion: The Campus s Individual Look Sarah-Tyler Moore Staff Writtr "|Each] school has a distinct fashion identity, and within that, legions of students with diverse individual looks and strong opinions," said Bridget Foley, Editor of WWD magazine.

What is Longwood's style?

What trends and words describe a typical Longwood student's fashion habits?

Style is not easy to quantify, and student's definitions tend to vary.

Senior Jeremy Nuckols said, "(Longwood's style is] comfortable, because the students are mature enough [to] not be worried about their appearance."

Freshman Sarah Ayres agrees, but she also said, "Pajamas, because it seems like everybody dates some one at a different school so no

sees the point in looking once a year as Nuckols does. that set students apart on campresentable."

The cosdiest items of style pus?

Are Longwood students up to range from a Polar-Tec fleece to Maybe they are like lichliter, date with national trends? a pair of jeans: Lichliter dropped who describes his style as "prepSophomore Keith Lichliter $225 on a Patagonia® Fleece that py" or Schupp who says she is said, "The majority is up to the he considers "prestigious," and "classy." fashion trend...probably Schupp paid $150 for Seven® Similarly, Ayres says what sets because students want to be Jeans "...because they had pink her apart is the fact that she fashionable and [therefore they] on them." "wear|s] black a lot and not many keep up with the trend."

But perhaps Schupp and people do."

Longwood students are Personal style and taste "Friends [most influence my style], because in part of the $30 billion derive from scenes, like the young adult consumer order to fit in with my friends I have to dress a friends a student has, the population, as WWD mag- particular way." movie stars they like, music Keith Litch/iter azine calculates, but how they listen to, and the stores much are they willing to they frequent. spend on style individually?

Lichliter are not the norm, Junior Lichliter said, "Friends [most Students interviewed spend David Walker, biggest receipt on influence my style], because in anywhere from $20 to S400 clothing was for $50 jeans and he order to fit in with my friends I when they shop. Longwood's said, "Going over S50 for any have to dress a particular way." young adults open their wallets article of clothing is pushing it.

Schupp and Ayres agree that at malls, department stores, etc.

Who are Longwood's "legions factors like media, friends, and anywhere from 5 times a month, of students" with diverse individmusic all contribute to what they like freshman Sarah Schupp, or ual looks and strong opinions. define as there style.

Nationally, WWD magazine reports that in females 31.85 percent are most influenced by stores, 24.4 percent by friends, 19.94 percent by magazines, and 13.69 percent by musicians and actors.

Money and outside influences are possible elements in the essence of a student's style at Longwood.

WWD reports that if a college girl had an unlimited bank account to buy whatever designer good she wished she would buy a Louis Vuitton handbag. While some interviewed, had similar aspirations, there are some students who place little value on brand names or labels.

Longwood's student body is indisputably comprised with diverse students with styles that match such differences

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December 2, 2004

New Dean, Dr. Hume, Sets High Goals for Business College Shawn Slotke Staff Writer

As the new school year opened in August, Longwood's College of Business and Economics welcomed Dr. Evelyn C. Hume as its new Dean.

The strong emphasis on students was a main attraction for Hume to choose Longwood as her new home.

Along with the emphasis on students, the dedication of the faculty impressed Hume, and she cites this dedication as a strength of the Business School.

'The faculty has provided us with a great connection to the business community, particularly in Richmond. The strength of the Corporate Advisory Board, Alumni Advisory Board, and Student Advisory Board all add to the overall success of the program as well."

Although Longwood's Business School is successful, Hume has high hopes for the future. "I really want to enhance our name recognition to a broader area," said Hume.

This would mean reaching out beyond Richmond and Virginia to the rest of the East Coast, and then the entire country. Another goal is to offer graduate programs at Ix>ngwood "very soon."

"The Business School here is our best kept secret," she said. "I don't want us to be a secret any more." Hume is well-respected by both faculty and students and will surely help Longwood achieve the recognition we deserve.

Many business students are enthusiastic in their support of Hume's vision.

Senior Business Management major Heather Crouse looks forward to the day when a degree from Longwood will turn heads.

"I think it's great that Hume wants Longwood to be a better known school. She really seems like she wants the best for each of us," said Crouse.

With her knowledge and expertise as a faculty member, researcher, and administrator, Hume offers good advice students.

"Do everything you can to develop good communication, both written and oral. You might know everything in the world, but if you can't communicate that to others, it doesn't do much good."

Another priority of students should be to find a mentor in the first job. "This is a person who will teach you things that aren't in text books and manuals. They can help you open doors.," she

said.

A solid business background combined with a positive outlook for the School of Business and Economics makes Hume a great addition to the Longwood community.

Hume comes to Longwood from the University of TexasPan American (UTPA) where she served as the Assistant Dean of Business Administration for four

years and as a faculty member for seven years.

"I liked being the Assistant Dean because I wanted to influence policy and be able to initiate changes for students," she says.

While at UTPA, Hume also helped with the reaccredidation process.

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During her time at UTPA, Hume encountered challenges that were rewarding and difficult.

"One of the more difficult challenges I faced came when we had to close down several of the unsuccessful graduation programs," she explained.

The rewarding challenge came when UTPA experienced a 10% growth rate. "We had to hire new faculty to accommodate the student growth. This included remodeling a building to create new offices for the faculty-" • These challenges gave Hume her the experience needed to pursue her current post at Longwood.

Hume noted one main difference between UTPA and Longwood: the average student. "At UTPA, 85% of the student body is Hispanic, coming to Longwood; the average student looks very different."

This is definitely a big adjustment but luckily Hume is well prepared for the task.

"I had a wonderful mentor at UTPA, and I learned a lot about upward administration as well as faculty and student relations. It was time to move on and to take what 1 had learned and put it into practice," she said.

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Dr. Hume has received several awards for her hard work in research as well as a faculty member.

In addition to receiving two Distinguished Research Awards for her presentations at the Allied Academics International Conference in 2002 and 2001, she was the 2003 recipient of the UTPA Excellence in Teaching Outstanding Faculty award.

Although difficult to decide which awards were the most important, Hume decided that "the teaching award meant a lot to be because it was bestowed upon me by my peers. It was affirmation that I was doing a good job."

As Longwood tries to promote itself as one of the in-state public education leaders, we are in need of strong administrators to lead the way.

Hume is that she isn't just another dean who sits behind her desk and makes phone calls. She is actively involved with professors and students. She has a true appreciation for the school and the spirit that it fosters. " I love coming to work everyday," she concluded. "I am very happy to be here," she said.

Her contagious smile will likely inspire not only business students, but the rest of the student body as well.

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Sports

December 2, 2004

NFL REPORT: Giving Thanks For Thanksgiving Football

Women s Basket Ball Falters Sports Information

The lancers dropped an 81-52 decision to West Virginia University (VC'VU) Wednesday evening at the WVU Coliseum.

The Mountaineers (5-0) were led

by Meg Bulger who had a gamehigh 16 points, while Yolanda Paige added six points and dished out a game-high 17 assists. The l-ancers (3-3) were led by junior forward Amber Mason with 10 points. Longwood will play again Tuesday, December 7, at Robert Morris at 7:30 p.m..

Longwood and WVU were tied 2-2 early at 19:20 before sophomore guard Ashleigh Hollman drained a three-pointer to give the lancers the lead with 18:07 to play in the first half. A quick run by WVU put the Mountaineers up by five at 12-7, but a made free throw by Ashley Mason and a jumper by senior center Catherine Dunn cut the score to 12-10.

WVU put together a 27-5 run over the next eight minutes to open the game up and give the Mountaineers a commanding 3915 lead at 5:14 and was able to go into halftimc with a 25-point advantage.

WVU held its largest lead of

the game at the 14:43 mark of the second half with a 36point lead at 61-25. The I-anci/rs were able to put together a 13-3 run to cut the score to 64-38 with less than ten minutes to play in the game. The offensive spurt was led by freshman guard Keiva Small who scored six points and Hollman who sank three-of-three free throws.

Longwood would close the gap to 24, 70-46, at the 4:56 mark after freshman Leigh Mascherin hit a three-pointer and Amber Mason hit a jumper, but that is as close at the Lancers could get as WVU earned the 81-42 victory.

In addition to Amber Mason's 10 points, Dunn and Small both added nine points each. Senior forward Marita Meldere added five points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Longwood shot 32.7% from the floor, including 26.3% on three pointers, and hit 55.0% of its free throws.

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Thanksgiving football has been a long established tradition in the NFL. For years families have sat down in front of the television to

be entertained by the monsters i >t the gridiron, while the turkey slowly roasted in the oven. It seems the trouble families have been having with the last few years has been the lack of production of the two teams who annually host these Turkey Day games, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. Luckily this year, it was Pavton Manning and the Colts turning to head into Detroit. Manning lit up the I ions throwing for six touchdown passes, closing in on Dan Marino's record of most touchdown passes in a season (48).

Dallas was also the sight of its own family reunion, as brothers Julius Jones and Thomas Jones, starring running backs for the Cowboys and Bears, respectively faced off in their first NFL game together. The younger brother

Julius gets the extra turkey leg at the Jones family for helping the Cowboys snap a three game losing streak.

Ptyton's own brother Eli Manning didn't fair nearly as well as he and his (iiants put a futile attempt in their loss to the Fagles. In their own "Futile Bowl," the 49ers move one Step closer to the number one draft pick after losing to the Dolphins.

St. I,ouis appeared just as ineffective, as Brett Farve picked them apart in their loss to the Packers. Once again sinking below their potential, the Seahawks dropped one to the slumping Bills.

The Panthers are starting to look like a Super Bowl team again after extending their winning streak to three, by defeating the Buccaneers. However, the NFC South division leaders Adanta increased their lead after narrowly defeating New Orleans. The Vikings are trying to fight off the rising Packers in the standings as they defeated

the Jaguars.

The Steelers increase their lead in the AFC North after destroy ing the floundering Redskins; however, there is some good news for Washington fans as Joe (iibbs has reaffirmed his attentions to stay on next year. I lelping the Steelers increase their divisional lead are the Patriots who defeated the Ravens and their struggling offense.

The lets are trying to stay competitive in their division, and their defeat of the Cardinals will help.

The Broncos have dropped out of first place in their division after losing to the Raiders.

Houston also prevailed in their confrontation against the Titans.

Player of the Week: Drew Brees once again came through in the clutch for the Chargers as he threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns.

Game of the Week: The Bengals defeated the Browns set a new post-merger record for points scored with a combined total of

106 points.

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recall being told my freshman year that sometime before we graduated that we needed to lay on the floor of the Rotunda to look at the artwork on the dome. I walked through the Rotunda on a daily basis for four years, but never took the time to truly look at the artwork on the dome.

The night before graduation, a friend and I recalled our freshman seminar and made a late night trip into the Rotunda and laid down on the floor gazing up at the artwork. We laid there for awhile and told some of the fun stories from our undergraduate college years. When I heard about the fire, I was so thankful to have taken those few minutes to truly appreciate the artwork and the Rotunda.

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Men Lose 4tli Straight to Quinnipiac Kyle Martin rler

The men's basketball team, with Fourth consecutive loss Saturday to the Bobcats of Quinnipiac University, is still arching for their first win of the in "We jut smacked m the lace anil now we've got to get back up and keep moving," freshman Forward Lamar Barrett said.

LongWOOaS defense struggled in the first half, allowing Quinnipiac to score the first 19 points of the contest.

The Bobcats' Rob Monroe scored the first ten points of the game including two consecutive threepointers. The Lancers got on the scoreboard with a pair of l.amar Barrett free throws six minutes into the game. Barrett led the l.anccrs in scoring for the half with six points.

Sophomore Forward Leland Beale made Longwood's first basket of the half with 12:40 to play.

At the end of the half, Quinnipiac led I.ongwood by twenty-eight points with a score of 45-17. The Bobcats shot 55% from the field while the Lancers struggled to shoot 21% in the half

Freshman 1 orward l.amar Barrett knows that poor shooting is not always related lo strong oppositional defensive play.

"When we shoot bad percentages, it's not their defense that it stopping us. We're stopping ourselves," Barrett said.

Barrett anil the Lancers improved in the second half, but were unable to catch the Bobcats of Quinnipiac. i.ongwood outscorcd the Bobcats 45-44 in the half, but Quinnipiac defeated the Lancers 89-62. Barrett led the lancers in scoring with 18 points and also had 6 rebounds.

Sophomore Guard Maurice Sumter led the team in rebounds with 10 and put in a solid defensive performance with 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Longwood is currently 0-5 on the season after losing to crosstown rival Hampden-Sydnev 7367 on Monday night. Lamar Barrett led the Lancers with his third 18-point effort of the season. Longwood went on the road and lost at William & Mary yesterday and will go to Howard on December 4. The Lancers next home game is December 6 at 7:00 pmagainst I lofstra.

lusein Pistoljevic's specialA In is his ability to hit tht \ong range shot.f,c,unh)W,n p^ "We need to stay focused as a team and come together as a team. We need to play good team ball. We're rushing too many shots and not staying within ourselves. We're a young team, but we need to come together."

Assistant Coach Doug Thibault said.

Thibault also understands that defensive play must improve as well. "We need to improve all areas of defense and play it for forty minutes," Thibault said.

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Cheerleadiiig Expands From Club Sport to an Athletic Department Endorsed Team Kyle Martin Staff Wriltr "A game isn't a game without cheerleaders" junior third-year cheerleader Karen I lasinger said.

Although often criticized as nonathletic, Longwood University's cheerleading team has earned its

place in an athletic program committed to competing at the Division 1 level.

Formerly a club sport directed by students, the cheerleading team is now headed by newly hired coach Lalisha FitchettBland.

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"I cheered here at Ixjngwood University. That's the main reason 1 came back because the program needed to be strengthened by a coach because it was usually student-run," Head Coach Fitchett-Bland said. FitchettBland has enlisted the help of former cheerleader and junior Ashley Conner who has volunteered to assist with the coaching duties.

"Ashley and I share the same team goals and work very well together. 1 am always thankful.to have her helping me as she brings so much to the team. Sometimes she wishes that she was still out there cheering, but I think that makes her work harder to see the team be successful," FitchettBland said.

Although cheerleading is often stereotyped as an-all female sport, male participation is a strong part of the team. |unior first-year cheerleader Worry

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WOMEN cont'd p. 1 The Lancers challenged hard when junior Amber Mason scored with 12:39 remaining in the half to cut the deficit to three, but the Wildcats quickly responded and stretched their lead, Davidson outscored Longwood 18-4 in the next seven minutes to maintain a dominant advantage.

At halftimc, the Bobcats lead the Lancers 36-25 with three players in double-figures led by Guard Emily Callahan's 14 points. Jessica Wilkerson, with 7 points, led Longwood's offensive attack. However, Davidson was more efficient offensively shooting 55% from the field compared to the Lancers' 32% for the half.

Coach Duncan stated, "We were letting them do whatever they wanted to do offensively in the half. We let them shoot 55% in field goals and 44% in threepointers.

Although trailing by 11 points at halftime, Longwood rallied back eady in the second half to catch the Wildcats. The Lancers went on a 13-4 run in the first eight minutes of the half with Catherine Dunn contributing 5 points to slice the lead to 1 point with 11:47 left in the game.

"We had to pressure fullcourt in order to force them out of their rhythm and it created Hertless, one of the male participants, cheers because, "You're part of the game. 1 feel like I'm contributing to the Lancers."

In addition to comprising a diverse roster, the Lancers will perform at a variety of functions this year. Currendy, the team cheers at every Longwood basketball home game, but the team will aim to compete among elite competition.

'My goals for this season are to prepare my team for Division 1 competitions. 1 hope to do well in local competitions to prepare us for the larger Division I competitions," Fitchett-Bland stated.

However, she added, "We do not have our upcoming competition schedule completely mapped out, but please watch for dates, times, and places in the next couple of months, as we need the support of all Longwood University students."

some turnovers for us and that is what enabled us to cut it to one," Coach Duncan said.

Similar to the first half, Davidson responded whenever I.ongvood kept the game close.

With 10:17 left in regulation, Longwood missed their next five field goals and allowed Davison to build a 9-point lead in five minutes.

Longwood's inability to gain the lead was linked to physical exhaustion. "We expended so much energy to get to that point that wc didn't have any in reserve," Coach Duncan said.

Davidson with a 10-point advantage, defeated Longwood 60-50. Despite the loss in the tournament championship, two Longwood Lancers were honored for their accomplishments.

Senior Forward Merita Meldere and Junior Guard Jessica Wilkerson were named to the all-tournament team.

"I just went out there and played with what I had. My teammates helped me get the award," Wilkerson said.

Wilkerson finished the game with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

As of November 30, the Lancers are 3-2 and continue a five-game road trip against West Virginia and Robert Morris.

Longwood's next home game is December 9 at 7:00 against High Point.

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Last Week's Question: What is the maximum occupancy for Willett Hall Stadium?

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Sports

December 2, 2004

QUICK HITS Men s Basketball Record 0-6 Games this Week Mon. vs Hofstra, 7pm Wed. vs VMI, 7pm Player of the Week Lamar Barrett, 17.3 ppg, 5 rpg Women s Basketball Record 3-3 Games this Week Next Thur(9th) vs.

High Point, 7pm Player of the Week Marita Meldere, 11 ppg, 15 rpg Lancers Make Tasty Treat For Tigers Sports Information

The Hampden-Sydney College Tigers rallied from an eight-point deficit over the final 8:02 for a come-from-behind 73-67 win past visiting Lancers of Longwood University in men's basketball Monday night at Fleet Gymnasium. The Tigers (3-1) were led by Brian Gunn with a game-high 19 points, including 13 in the second half.

The Lancers (0-5) were once again led by freshman Lamar Barrett who finished with 18 points, including 12 points in the first half. Longwood will play again Wednesday, Dec. 1, at The College of William and Mary at 7 p.m.

Longwood started fast in the contest, jumping ahead 21-9 at the 9:09 mark of the opening period on a pair of free throws by Barrett who scored six quick points. It would prove to be the largest lead of the game for the Lancers as H-SC fought back for its first lead of the night at 29-27, with just 2:53 left before halftime on a pair of free throws from Mladen Cvijanovic who came off the bench to score nine first-half points. LU took a narrow 33-32 lead at the intermission with a pair of late free throws from freshman Dana Smith at 0:26.

Longwood extended its margin

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STUDENT-ATHLETE PROFILES Julie Patterson Field Hockey Senior (4th yr.)

Hometown: Esmont, VA

Tobias Guennel Tennis Juinior (1 st) Hometown: Plauen, Germany

Why do you play field hockey?

-I love the sport, and I love my teammates.

When I was younger, I played because my best friend played. I like the game because if it is challenging and is not like any other sport.

Recall your best moment playing here?

-Beating UVa (the University of Virginia) last Spring, because they are a well-known and recognized Division I opponent.

What do you like most about Longwood?

-I like that it's a small school and you can have so many different friends. I like my major, therapeutic recreation..

What goals do you have?

-My goal is to go to graduate school at UVa for adaptive physical education. I also want to coach field hockey.

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

-Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves because my family liked the Braves.

What makes you unique?

-I have an identical twin sister named Jill. We think alike. She is a very outgoing person and I have a more reserved personality.

Why do you play tennis?

-I love sports and tennis is a vcr\ challenging game. There is alu a\ I space to get better and it became a real passion.

Describe your best moment playing?

-The first game ever here was a doubles match with Rashko Patnikov at the Liberty Invitational. We had tough opponents, and it was a tight match but we won 9:8 after a final tie break. That was a great feeling.

What are your goals here?

-I want to help the tennis team to have a good season in the first full Division I schedual year. I want to develop my abilities in all aspects of sport as well as in unviversity.

What do you like most about Longwood?

-The people are very open minded to "strangers." It was very easy to find a "new" home very far away from my "real" home. Although I have some problems with the language I felt integrated pretty fast.

What makes you unique?

-I think the fact that I'm German and therefore come from a completely different culture makes me very unique here.

Lewek also had a double-double of 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, and Drew Prehmus added 10 points for the Tigers.

H-SC also finished at 42% (2969) from the field, including 35% (6-17) on three-pointers, and 69% (9-13) at the line.

MEN from pg 10 The Lancers have also recognized that thier team chemistry must progress in order for success to occur. "We need to sit down and let everything go. We need to sit down and come together as a team," Barrett

said.

Lamar Barrett is confident in the team's potential to win. "I'll use one of Coach Gillian's quotes, 'Rome wasn't built in a day, but when it was built, the sun shined brighdy,'" Barrett stated.

again in the second half, leading by as many as nine points at 4738 with 13:21 remaining on a three-pointer by sophomore Husein Pistoljevic. The Lancers maintained the advantage and led 57-49 with 8:12 left to play on a lay-up from Barrett.

The Tigers, however, rallied back with a 15-5 run to take its first lead of the second period at 64-62 and 4:05 on the clock. HSC extended the lead to 68-62 (2:49) while capping a 19-5 outburst before LU closed to within 69-67 with 53-seconds to go.

The Tigers sealed the outcome with a pair of lay-ups over the final 23-seconds, including the final basket from Gunn at the buzzer. Gunn sparked the decisive late surge with nine points over the final 7:41, including a three-pointer.

Longwood was led by Barrett with his 18 points, adding three blocks. Sophomore Maurice Sumter contributed a doubledouble with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while classmate Michael Jefferson had 12 points for the Lancers. LU shot 42% (27-65) from the field, including 41% (7-17) on three-pointers, and 67% (6-9) at the line.

Hampden-Sydney was led by Gunn's 19 points, along with Cvijanovic's 16 points. Aaron

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