Rotunda vol 84, no 2 sept 16, 2004

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Volume 84, Number 2

SGA Predicts Smoother Organization Approval

Students use the newly installed workstations in Greenwood Library. Such use might become necessary for students blocked from Longwood's network.

Improved budget process, new website cited as turning poin ts Shawn Garrett News Editor Current organization presidents, treasurers, and students attempting to start new organizations will find SGA's approval process considerably less infuriating and obscure this year. At least that's the hope of SGA Treasurer Jon Miller, who addressed the first Council of Organizations at Longwood (COOL) meeting Tuesday night.

"We're working for you," Miller said to the more than 25 student club and organization leaders in the Student Union's Lankford Ballroom. "It's a give and take process," said Miller, adding that he understood the serious negative not having a budget can have.

ed it," said Miller. "There was no budget template, out of date instructions on spending money, no bylaws and generally poor English throughout."

According to Miller, the old packet was a rough draft that was never improved upon until now.

The new packets have been made clearer and, though much was added, Miller says the contract has also been simplified.

Clearer rules and outlines are expected to make the approval process much easier.

Lee French, former president of both the Audiovisual Communication Technology (ACT) club and the Outdoor club, welcomed the news of a more organization-friendly process. "I found the old SGA

Student Organizations At-A-Glance: The total 93A budget is en file at the 9Gft of fke. It cores directly firm the $80.50 student activity fee assessed of mast Longwood students.

Projected 2004-2005 Budget: $644,000 ($375,000 already earmarked) Top Five ^{proved Budgets as of 9/16/04: Lancet Productions: $171,375 Mortar Board: $63,687 WMLU: $51,010 Seal: $34,122.93 SGA: $25,400 Miller explained the basic steps toward creation and what organizations can expect when called upon to defend their budget requests. Afterward, there was a Q and A session where he addressed specific concerns and myths concerning the approval process. Also announced was a new SGA website, www.luconnect.com.

A highlight of the budget process this year is a revamped budget packet, the informational set of guidelines and instructions given to every prospective organization.

"The old budget packet was a lot less developed when 1 inherit-

difficult to work with," said Lee, citing problems with poor communication and unclear requirements.

James Barber, current president of ACT seconded French's observation, adding that, under the old system, it was difficult to get started.

"Three years ago, ACT didn't even exist," said Barber, who is impressed with the new turn the approval process has taken.

The procedure for any organization, old or new, is essentially threefold.

First, a prospective organiza-

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Students Now Responsible for Continued Internet Access said Kim Redford, Director of User Support Services. "If the student was not cut off, the netWhile most students spent their work could potentially shut summer break working, studying, down." and laying out by the pool free of Last semester the Help Desk the stresses of college life, it is provided every student on camdoubtful many thought about pus with a three-fold pamphlet updating the software on their outlining how to run these computers. updates. The pamphlet was slid Upon return to campus, some under every campus residence students were denied Internet door. To the disappointment of access. Angry, they called their the Help Desk most of the pamResident Technology Assistant phlets were seen in residence hall seeking help. What they learned trashcans later that day. In an was they had been kicked off of effort to remind students to run the university's network because the updates before returning to their computer was infected with campus this fall, two fliers were a virus. sent to students this summer This was not the first time detailing how to run the updates. many students' computers were "We thought by educating stuinfected. A year ago, over half of dents we would have less probthe campus computers were lems but we did not. This past infected with the "blaster worm" spring semester was awful for the virus. Since then the Help Desk help desk," said Redford. "We has seen a rise in the amount of were spending most of our time computers infected with various tracking down students who had viruses. If there are a lot of virusinfected computers. We decided es on the network, the system will that the only way to get students slow down and eventually crash. to listen was to establish a policy" Most students who were This summer representatives kicked off quickly learned that, from the help desk, campus had they updated their McAfee administration developed a poliantivirus software and ran cy designed to get students to Windows updates regularly, they take a greater responsibility for could have prevented their comthe care and updating of their puter from being infected. "When computers. Student Government the network administrator sees Association President Alicia something that could violate the Moody then reviewed the new network, the student is cut off" policy. The Network Violations Ashley Dow Staff Writer

policy consists of three offenses with the third resulting in judicial charges.

The first offense occurs when the student is identified by the network administrator for having a virus on his or her computer.

As a result, the student's Internet access is temporarily denied and he or she will have to download or update McAfee and Windows.

RTAs will work with the student to clean spyware and run updates.

Upon the first offense, students must sign a confirmation letter saying they have received information on how to update their computer.

If a student's computer is infected a second time, his or her computer must be brought to the Help Desk for re-imaging. This will cost the student 35 dollars an hour in labor charges. The student will loose Internet access for five days after the re-imaging is completed. If a student has a non-Dell laptop or desktop it will take longer to be re-imaged.

The third time a student's computer is found by the administrator to be infected, the student is denied access to the network for a minimum of five days and referred to the Office of Honor and Judicial Programs for violation of the Acceptable Use of Technology policy as outlined

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Editorial

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September 16, 2004

Words from tke Editor: Overseas and Here at Home I've tried to not write about the war, but I guess I can't ignore it forever.

My thoughts have been heavy about this since my phone rang last week. As usual, I ignored the call (because I'm a stellar friend).

So the phone beeps. Message. I check it (unusual. Again, stellar friend). It's my friend Topher telling me that I must call him back. He always says that I never do. But I'm bored, so I da "I got my medical waiver," he tells me.

I don't know what to say to him. Not unlike over the summer, when he took my best friend and me aside.

"I'm thinking about joining the Army," he said.

Stef and I blanked. "Do what?" we asked.

But he tells us how he needs a medical waiver, and he's not sure he can get it. As the son of an

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Army man, Topher also says he feels a need to defend our country. I guess I can understand that. But it doesn't mean I'm not scared for him. And a little weary. Enlisting isn't always the best way to join the services.

We talked to his mom.

"Maybe hell get off his ass now," she said.

But then we dismissed it. The topic was dropped, and we went about our merry collegiate ways.

Until he called me last week.

And then he called me again Tuesday night.

"I'm unofficially officially in the Army," he says. "I leave December 30. Just thought you should be the first to know."

"What does Mom think about this?"

"She's mad; she won't talk to me."

Oh. I guess she had dismissed the topic as well.

Topher is the first friend of mine to sign up for the service.

I have several friends at the Academies, but I tend to dis-

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count them, as there is no immediAdmirable, but this is bigger ate danger. than before. This is bigger than Being the person that I am, I say strawberry milkshakes and cheese the first thing that comes to my fries and bad movies and sidewalk mind. chalk and driving in the middle of "Aren't you afraid to die?" the night.

This makes him angry. "Amy, I think of Mom and the poem how long have you known me?" he we read the day before in Dr. asks.

Challender's class. The only Since we were fifteen. When his Whitman poem I can even half dad was transferred here from take to heart. The only Whitman Kansas. When he was shorter than poem to ever make me cry. Part of I was. When my mom asked me, the last stanza of "Come Up from "What's a Topher?" When he the Fields Father": dated my friends, and we studied "But the mother needs to be trig in his kitchen. When Mom better, made us brownies to encourage She with thin form presently drest our studying. When our entire lives in black, were ahead of us. When the By day her meals untouch'd, then biggest decision we had to make at night fitfully sleeping, often was whether or not to spend waking Friday night at Silver Diner.

In the midnight waking, weeping, "I've never been scared of anylonging with one deep thing before," he says. "Why would longing..."

I start now? If it's my time to die, Mom is a mom to all of us, and it's my time to die." to see her worry and hurt over her

son makes us all worry and hurt as well.

I know all of this is kind of dramatic of me. But it makes me think about how hard it hits me, and I think about all of those before us. In times like World War II and Vietnam when everyone had their nearest and dearest overseas, often against their will.

But here is my good friend, putting his life on the line on purpose. The single most adult, mature, and scary decision to date, especially as we watch the 1000th man go down in a place that used to seem so far away.

But I have faith that if anyone can do this, it's Topher. And for that, I wish him the best.

Amy Whipple Editor-in-Chief

Taking a Stand Against Longwood Values J. Lamont Brand Gutst Writer • I have discovered at least two things as a student here at Longwood.

First, that a GPA and an education are not necessarily synonymous. They are not totally antithetical, but there is much less overlap than one would assume.

Second, that there is only so much rime available in a class, and that all questions, no matter how on or off topic, take up that valuable time.

Therefore, I have made two resolutions starting this year.

First Resolution: GPA is much more important than learning.

Anything that has to be done to get the holy 4.0 comes first. Before learning the material, before events on campus, before my own ego, before anything else at all.

Secondly, that regardless of the seriousness or topicality of any questions or comments, I will try to withhold them so as not to "distract" the class or the professor.

Unfortunately, I have two pet peeves that drive me to frenzy. The first is roll call.

I understand that the Lancaster building wants to know that seats are being kept warm so that some kind of attendance record may be kept. However, I find it demeaning to have to chirp a cheerful, "Here

teacher" like a six-year-old.

The traditional students are used to it; they have been treated as children for the last twelve years. Perhaps they should know they are legal adults now.

My second pet peeve is The Pledge. When I first arrived here, I was treated to a show of people in funny robes passing a candle back and forth while chanting a ritual.

In addition to the amusing show, I was given a card with the Honor Code on it, which I signed.

Now, every time I "pledge" a paper, I feel that I am being called a liar. Didn't I sign this once and for all at the start of my Longwood career?

Let me explain this in simple terms. Either I am honest and would not cheat on a paper or else I am a cheater. In either case the Pledge is irrelevent.

Whenever a professor demands that I pledge a paper, he is either insulting my honesty or insulting my intelligence.

The flashpoint came the other day when my own resolutions conflicted.

I have found myself incapable of answering roll without barking "HERE!" in anger, so I simply sit quiedy until the professor looks up and sees me sitting there.

I was sitting in class while the roll was being taken and gritting

my teeth through the whole humiliating process when my name was called.

The professor glanced up and then said, "Please answer when I call your name, so I don't have to look up."

I had to leave class at that point since I was too furious to not be truly disruptive.

I would have been unable to avoid asking, "Do you understand how indolent that makes you sound? Are you too lethargic to lift your head?"

So from this day on, if you call my name you will hear nothing.

If you do not look up you will not see me and you might mark me absent.

You may do this seven times in a row and fail me from the course, GPA be damned.

I will still be there, trying to learn the material. If you would like, think of it as an audit of the course.

Secondly, I am refusing to pledge another paper.

If you automatically give zeroes to non-pledged papers, than do as you must.

Report me to the Honor Board if that is what you think best. â– As the Yale graduates so recendy in the news have a habit of saying, "Bring it On!"

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Captain Sea s: Wkere are mvj Keys?

Whitney Mercer lMppood Student

Captain Sea's Seafood Restaurant located at 1506 South Main Street looked like an interesting change of pace for a group of nine adults and two children this past Saturday night. We could hardly tell that the restaurant was open, due to the lack of activity as we entered the front door. There were six parties in the front dining room. No more than 20-25 guests (including our party) were being waited on.

It took ten minutes for any cheerful member of Sea's Crew to come to our table and ask what we would like to drink.

After waiting another 12-15 minutes, we finally received our 8 waters, a pink lemonade, and a Mountain Dew. As we sat there with no silverware or straws we amused ourselves by watching the waiting staff walk lazily about the dining room, passing un-bused tables, needy customers, and people who still had not been greeted.

Our amusement quickly turned to disgust. It was now 8:10 pm. There was no food on our table and as we were about to eat the napkins in front of us or storm out in frustration, and head to La Parota, our server dished out 4 orders of crab legs, and a crab cake dinner.

Two of the crab leg dinners had no fries, nor coleslaw, one had no hushpuppies, and the recipient of the crab cake dinner, never ordered a crab cake dinner.

A member of our party went to the hostess stand and spoke with the manager on duty about our unsatisfactory service thus far. When told that only half our party received their meals over this long waiting time, and that those dinners were missing

some of the side items, the manager hastily asked, "And?" as if our complaint was meaningless.

So, 8 minutes later, two more people had their meals in front of them, and 10 minutes after that two more people had their meals (The seafood platter was clearly requested to be broiled, yet came out fried). The chicken finger appetizer for the 3 year old came out last.

But, here's the kicker. As half of us are blankly staring at our "pound" of crab legs, our server so kindly enlightens us that Captain Sea's doesn't have any crab leg crackers.

"Well, how nice, maybe we can just gnaw the shells off?" I thought to myself. At this point, we just wanted to get our check and leave.

However, we thought we'd do the polite thing and eat the food that Captain Sea's had so efficiendy prepared for us.

Our checks were brought to us, separated by couple.

But of course, there was a problem.

The customer whom received the crab cake dinner when he had ordered a crab cake sandwich was charged $10 more than what he expected and at the bottom of the check a tip had been included.

We asked to see the manager, again. After we realized that in this restaurant, the customer is never right, we got up to pay the checks.

We walked by the same un-bused tables with the same food on them that had been there when we entered 2 hours earlier.

I'm not one to leave a restaurant table with no tip upon it because I've been there, yet a 20-25% tip that had been so kindly added to each of our checks wasn't rightfully deserved.

If our server had shown any enthusiasm or interest in our wellbeing or hunger while we "dined" at Captain Sea's I would have left the affixed amount, yet that dinner I had just sat through was one of the most unappetizing, drawn out, and downright annoying experiences I've ever had.

We requested the owner's name and number, and the manager's name that was on duty that night.

Our party continued to pay the checks, refusing to acknowledge the attached gratuity, while I took the 3 year old to the restroom to wash up.

My boyfriend grabbed my purse from under my seat and I met him at his car, not knowing at the time that my keys remained on the table.

Later that night, as I searched for my car keys, I realized the horrible truth. My keys were left in the hands of those who had "served?" us earlier.

I raced to the restaurant only to find the restaurant closed. I tossed and turned all night, freighting over these keys.

The apartment complex that I live in charges for lost bedroom and apartment keys and a hefty fee for an unreturned electric clubhouse key.

As of now, I have called twice and stopped by in person once to Captain Sea's Seafood Restaurant.

Everyone I have spoken too casually brushed me off as if they cared less, except the hostess I left my name and number with when I showed up in person on Sunday afternoon.

All 9 adults that accompanied me on that Saturday night can bare witness to the fact that my keys were used as an entertainment device for the two children who tried their best to patiendy wait for their food.

We all saw the keys lying on the table. Would they actually get rid of my keys?

Believe me, I searched high and low, retraced every step, because I honesdy didn't believe that someone would actually throw a customer's keys away. The keys are still nowhere to be found. It's unlikely that I will ever see my keys again, and will eventually just have to swallow the fact that I must pay for the lost keys. But I still deserve to know, Captain Sea's, WHERE ARE MY-KEYS?

+ To The Bakery. + To a very special girl in England. + To your first credit card. + To Officers Daryl and Tommy. + To Longwood women's rugby.

Drops: - To senior class officers who skip Convocation.

- To the Cafe for only one working register, and shards of glass in the pizza.

- To misplaced ash trays.

- To Wal-Mart for not excepting starter checks, - To poor attitude in the administration.

Speak Out We said, "Parking." You said: I think that the University has increased the ske and number of it's buildings, without increasing parking to accomodate the staff and students.

-Gracey Marbella I don't like the fact that I'm a junior and sometimes sophomores get to park closer to me.

-Jim Perkins I think Longwood needs more Junior/Senior spots.

There's more sophomore space than anything, and that's not fair at all.

-Kristin English

Parking sucks.

-David Ellis

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Governor Warner, Universities Move Forward on

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tion must submit a constitution outlining its specific purpose, mission and method of governance. After a constitution is approved, the organization may then request funds from the SGA by creating a budget which outlines how much money is needed and for what purpose. A meeting time with the SGA Finance Committee is then scheduled. It is here that many groups find the most difficulty.

"The Committee will ask you to effectively defend your requests," said Miller. "When your group name is called, you will come up and be asked a series of questions about your budget" It is during this hearing that SGA scrutinizes specific requests made by the organization. Many students describe the process as tedious and inherendy not in their favor.

According to Miller, this could not be further from the truth.

"Even the most excellent budgets get many questions and often cuts," Miller said, but the process ensures that the organization representatives are given a fair chance to explain their requirements.

Miller did mention certain requests, however, that will not be considered. "We do not buy

Virginia Students Could Earn Up To 13 Credit Hours Before College Shawn Garrcti News Editor High school seniors may have something extra to put on their college applications as early as next year. Governor Warner yesterday, along with representatives of nearly every public and private four-year institution in Virginia, signed a series of compacts that will allow high school seniors across the state to get a full semester of college credit before graduation.

President Cormier was on hand as I-ongwood's representative at the signing between the Commonwealth and 63 public and private, two- and four-year colleges and universities at Virginia Union University's L. Douglas Wilder Library.

The compacts are part of the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative (CCCQ initiative of Virginia's Education For a lifetime program.

Under the CCCC initiative, eligible high school seniors can complete their high school diploma and concurrendy earn a semester's worth of credits that can be used toward a college

INTERNET cont'd p.l tudent Handbook.

"The last thing we want is for our students to go to judicial board," said Redford. "We are here to help and keep the network and the university running smoothly. We know that students don't know that their computers are infected. This is why we are doing the warning first" Roughly 150 students have received a warning already.

RTA's are busy fixing their computers and educating them on how to run updates.

Redford assures that the RTA'S are doing all they can. "We train the RTA's every semester. The beginning of the fall semester is always really hectic for them.

They are working to get everyone back on the network as soon as possible," stated Redford.

degree. These students would receive special recognition in college applications as "Early College Scholars."

With CCCC, eligible high school seniors can earn at least 13 college credit hours in General Biology, General Psychology, U.S. History I and U.S. History 2.

"I think it's a great program," said LU's Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Wayne McWee. "I think it will allow students to expand their interests in college and focus more on their major." When asked if he thought essentially granting freshman their first fall semester before their high school graduation would negatively impact their freshman year, McWee said no.

"It's unlikely a student would cut their freshman year short and leave a semester early," said McWee. If anything, Mr. McWee was confident that such a leg up would allow students to expand their horizons beyond what is usually possible in four years and focus more in-depth on the subjects that interest them.

Frazier RTA Lori Ashmore says the biggest challenge this fall is the time it takes to fix student computers. "Many students think they are updating their computer correcdy. But they are not and it takes over an hour to fix just one computer. Often we can only fix five computers in a night," stated Ashmore.

To help students protect their computer and Longwood's network, the help desk recommends that students run antivirus software and keep it up to date, set a strong administrator password and keep their computer free of spyware. "Students should utilize the Help Desk website and update their computer before it gets extremely infected and they are desperate for an RTA," said Ashmore. "But we don't mind helping anyone who has questions."

According to the office of the Governor, only one in five Virginia high school seniors takes a dual-enrollment, college-level class, and about three-quarters of high schools offer some type of Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

The student's level of understanding is determined by a final exam, the score of which can be converted, at the college's discretion, into college credit. However, very few schools allow seniors to earn up to a full semester of credit.

The proposed effect of the program is twofold. In addition to the competitive edge students are expected to gain from having a full semester of college under their belt before they graduate high school, the ability to complete a bachelors degree in seven semesters and not eight is expected to save the average student S5000 in tuition costs. â&#x20AC;˘ Under the Governor's initiative, a Virtual Advanced Placement School will provide Virginia high school students with access to a broader range of AP courses via existing distancelearning networks, regardless of where the student lives.

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gifts, we do not buy alcohol, we will not send you to exotic locales."

If an organization's budget is passed successfully, its application then moves on to the senate for a pass or veto. Both Miller and Alicia Moody, SGA president, have a veto power.

"We've really made an effort to streamline the procedure," said Miller. "If everything is in order, there is no reason a group couldn't be approved in as little as two weeks [should neither the president nor he veto any aspect of the budget]."

During the Q and A session, Miller also explained that if a group goes over budget, the SGA reserves the right to freeze their account In addition, if a group proceeds to spend money before a formal budget has been passed and their organization approved, SGA will deny them funds to cover what they spent.

SGA's new website, luconnect.com, is also expected to help SGA-student interactions.

The site currendy only contains a "Goal and Commitments" page and ways to contact SGA, though more information is planned. With a username and a password, students can buy and sell books and offer/find rides.

SGA is confident, marking a turning point for Longwood's student government and its relations with students.

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Hurricane Ivan Takes Aim at Motile, Alabama Gary Mitchell Associated Press

14 mph. The storm, which plowed through the Caribbean, has now killed at least 70 people

from New York. This is my first one. Terrorists scare me but not a hurricane."

As the storm drew near, streets along Mississippi's Gulf Coast were all but deserted, and miles of homes and businesses, including its 12 floating casinos, were boarded up. Only patrol cars and an occasional luggagepacked car or van could be seen

Police began clearing people off the streets, enforcing a 2 p.m. curfew.

"I think it's safe to say we will have flooding in this city," said Mayor Ray Nagin. However, he contradicted a statement from his emergency preparedness director that the city needed at least 10,000 body bags to handle possible drowning victims.

Rick Pfeifer, a salesman from Washougal, Wash., was stuck in New Orleans with no flights out and no cars to rent after arriving earlier this week for a National Safety Congress convention.

His storm rations included as many chips, pretzels and botded water as he could buy.

"I'm going to ride it out in the high-ground area of the city," he said wryly. "Fourth floor in a good hotel, with a good bar."

Frail, elderly and sick residents unable to get out were moved to the 72,000-seat Louisiana Superdome, where 200 cots in upper-deck concourses supplanted the dome's usual tenant, the New Orleans

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- in all: Hurricane Ivan and its 135-mph Ivan's waves - some up to 25 winds churned toward this his- feet - were already destroying toric port city with frightening homes along the Florida coast intensity Wednesday as the storm Wednesday. began its assault on the Gulf Twelve-foot waves boomed Coast, lashing the region with ashore at Gulf Shores, Ala., heavy rain and ferocious wind, eroding the beach. A buoy spawning monster waves that toppled beach houses and spinning off deadly tornadoes.

The storm was expected to make landfall early Thursday near Mobile and could swamp the coastline with a 16-foot storm surge and up to 15 inches of rain. Ivan offered a daylong preview of its destruction as it took Saints. aim at the coast: Sheets LuLinda Williams of rain across the wept after dropping region, a series of toroff her bedridden nadoes, and escalating grandmother, who is winds that shredded on oxygen, at the signs, knocked out Superdome. Only one power and made traffic family member was lights and oak trees allowed to stay with whipsaw. each patient, so "We have never seen Williams left her a hurricane of this size Ashley Jiminez watches as the weather conditions deteriorate in the home where she and her jaueht<.r come into Alabama," >"'()' Plan t0 ridf <>"'â&#x20AC;&#x17E; *** stotrm Wednesday^SepU IS, 2004 in Mobile, Ala. Hurricane Ivan â&#x20AC;&#x17E;j ^^ ^y ^ is slated to make landfall in the area early Thursday morning.

Gov B the family stay with (A'P Photo/Joe Cavaretta) In the Florida them," Williams said.

Panhandle near Panama City, tor- about 300 miles south of passing Gulfport's "Welcome to Of the roughly 2 million who "Where are the rest of us supnadoes produced by the storm Panama City registered waves the Gulf Coast" billboard. fled the path of the storm, often posed to go now? How are we killed two people and trapped over 34 feet high.

New Orleans scrambled to get in bumper-to-bumper caravans supposed to know she's OK?" others in the rubble of their In Mobile, majestic oaks that people out of harm's way, put- on highways turned into oneNagin later said the dome damaged homes. Several people line the streets swayed in gusting ting the frail and elderly in the way evacuation routes, 1.2 mil- would also be opened as a onewere injured and more than 70 winds as the city of some cavernous Louisiana Superdome lion were from greater New night last resort for able-bodied homes were damaged.

200,000 braced for a hurricane and urging others to move to Orleans. A cancer patient and an storm refugees. The last time that "We have a report from a expected to be even more higher floors in tall buildings.

80-year-old nursing home resi- happened during Hurricane deputy that it looks like a war destructive than Frederic, which An llth-hour turn may have dent died after they evacuated Georges in 1998, the 14,000 zone," said sheriffs spokes- killed five people 25 years ago. spared the bowl-shaped city a and were caught in hours-long refugees nearly did more damage woman Ruth Sasser.

At least 11,000 people crowd- direct hit, but the sheer size of traffic jams. than the storm itself. Countless Hurricane-force winds ed into 95 shelters across the storm could create cataThousands of tourists were televisions, seat cushions and bar extended out 105 miles from the Alabama, and thousands more strophic flooding in New believed stranded in New stools were stolen, and workers Category 4 storm, threatening went to homes of relatives and Orleans.

Orleans, along with 100,000 spent months cleaning graffiti off widespread damage no matter friends.

Officials warned that the lev- mosdy inner-city residents with- the walls. where it strikes.

Winds howled across One potential target of Ivan ees and pumping stations that out cars.

After reaching land, Ivan is the tiny town of Hurricane, normally hold back the water The mayor advised them to Louisiana's bayous with enough threatened to stall over the Ala., where the storm surge may not be enough to protect resort to "vertical evacuations," force to topple trees and knock Southeast and southern could be the highest. suggesting they take shelter in out power. the below-sea-level city.

Appalachians, with a potential "If we turn up dead tomor- buildings taller than two stories.

"We heard a loud pop, and I Mobile bar owner I.ori for as much as 20 inches of rain. Hunter said her business would row, it's my fault," said Jane If that is not possible, he said, thought, not already," said At 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, remain closed "until the land- Allinder, who stayed stubbornly they should go into an attic and Harold Plaisance, who had been Ivan was centered about 105 lord takes the boards down off behind at her daughter's French take equipment with them that sitting on the porch watching the miles south of the Alabama the windows."

Quarter doll shop to keep an eye would let allow them to cut storm in the fishing village of coast and was moving north at "We're staying," she said. "I'm on her cat. through the roof and get out Lafitte.

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Blast From tke Past - WUTA: Back on Track?

WML Us predecessor pushed for higher wa ttage, more in terest, bigger a udiences Jeff Abernathy 1983 Managing Editor

'This is WUTA - Longwood College - 90.1 on your FM dial."

The DJ's voice is smooth and rich as he speaks into the microphone which is center stage for a small, cube-like room.

He is at once confident and interested, comfortable and soothing while speaking to no one in particular save his strange black ball jutting out over a mass of equipment.

He occasionally wonders if there is anyone "out there, but he maintains his composure. Not knowing if anyone is tuned into the station is a frequent worry of Longwood disc jockeys - a small and highly individualistic group but there is always hope that some friends are listening in, if no one else. Still it is with a slight sigh of relief that he answers the phone for a request.

Faced with poor funding and a small group of supporters, the I.ongwood Radio Association has been plagued with inoperative periods throughout the current semester.

The longest lasted nearly four weeks, beginning when then station's transformer broke down in late October. Upon returning to school in August, Radio Association memebers could not begin to broadcast until new needles were bought for the station's two turntables because the old needles had bee6 damaged over the summer. Such problems have been typical in WUTA's four-year history.

Current vice-president Jamie Mereness notes that the station "lost a lot of credibility when we went off the air."

Due to the small size of WUTA and other college stations, they are often overlooked by the industry. "If you're a 10

watt station, you're basically ignored in the music business," Mereness said. This means that promotional albums and singles are rarely recieved from record companies. The station does have a relatively small collection of records, but for the most part disc jockeys use their own albums and tapes.

During the 1982-83 school year, WUTA purchased two new turntables, a reel-to-reel tape deck, and a cassette tape deck in addition to remodeling the studio.

This year plans were made to purchase a new mixer at a cost of approximately $3,000. The mixer in use is over thirty years old and inadequate for the station's needs.

When members returned this semester, however, they found they had only $300 left from last year to operate on for the '83-'84 school year. No representative of the Association had applied in

There s a New Bakery in Town Local Couple Decides to Open up Dakeru to Appease Foriegn Tastes Leslie Smith Style Editor

When Philip Fenaux and his wife Synthia decided to open The Bakery in Farmville, it was something they had thought about doing for a very long time.

They lived in the Farmville area for 12+ years before starting up their store.

They had bought all of their bread in Charlottesville previous to this, because of their love of European bread.

Philip had grown up and lived in Belgium for many years, while Synthia had lived in Italy for several years.

Now all they have to do is look to their own kitchen for all of the wonderful handmade bread and pastries they could want.

Their imported cheeses include Brie, Swiss, Vermont

Cheddar, etc meals.

They stocked their shelves So, if you crave the occawith many foods, candies, cook- sional European continential ies, jams, etc., that they them- breakfast (instead of old, selves enjoy eating. tough, bagels), or a french They are eager to reach out to bread sandwhich ever)' once the new influx of students who and a while, head down to The have returned to school this fall.

Bakery for a new and interestWhen they started their bak- ing treat. ery earlier this year in May, they were not sure what to Where else can you get expect, but they have been pleasendy fresh 'European pasteries? surprised and grateful for the large community of people who love their At The Bakery! crusty breads and croissants.

They have started to consider putting 218 N. Main S student art up on the walls of their Farmville bare red walls, and 434.395.1011 preparing packaged 7am-6pm sandwich and soda

March to the Student Activities Committee for funding and no money was allocated for the radio station this year. All of the remaining funds have been spent and the Association is now applying for surplus funds.

In recent weeks WUTA has experienced a rise in its listening audience, which is documented with a growing number of requests being phoned in nightly. However, President Jay Carey still feels the station is "suffering from obscurity. I think that people don't know the potential we have. Until they do, we're still the lowly ten watt station that nobody knows about, despite all the hard working members."

The "five-year plan" for WUTA may be a boost to 100 watts and stereo. Currendy mono at ten watts, the station's signal is weak in comparison to that of the 100-watt station at the University of Richmond.

New equipment is needed, and Association members are anxious to work such expenses into their budget At present, smaller problems are being dealt with, such as the station's interference with Richmond's TV channel six (WWBT). When both Farmville station WFLO and WUTA are

in operation, reception of channel six has been poor across campus as well as in Farmville.

Interference between the two stations has created a jamming signal in the past, but WUTA solved the problem last week.

Reception of WWBT is now free of interference.

To solve WUTA's financial difficulties, a meeting has been set up with Vice-President for Student Affairs, Phyllis Mable, to discuss the station's function on campus and the need for funding. In addition, Association members "are striving to create a fair and well balanced format... for the Longwood student body," said Mereness.

"I think we need to be more in touch with the students...we want to have a good, professional operation," added station treasurer., Brad Schwartz.

After playing a request, one DJ gives the Selective Service a spot, while another sings "America the Beautiful" in the background. "It's quick, it's easy, and it's the law."

They finish the ad, crank the Beades' "Revolution" and get ready for the next song.

This article is from the December 6, 1983 edition of The Rotunda.

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New Director Seeks to Inspire Life^Long Leadership Ashley Dow Staff Writ* As a freshman at the University of Rhode Island, Kerstin Soderlund never imagined she would spend the rest of her life at college.

It was the encouragement from student affairs personnel at Rhode Island and her desire to help students adjust to college life that her to chose a career that kept her in higher education.

This past July, Soderlund became the Director of Leadership and New Student Programs here at Longwood University.

She brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Director of Leadership Development at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut where she created new leadership programs and improved the new student orientation program.

Though happy in her job at

community," Conference, and other program* Quinnipiac, Soderlund wanted to Longwood be at a university more focused expressed Soderlund. "Students through our office," said on developing leaders. creating and encouraging a lead- Soderlund. "I then want to see Longwood fit this description ership opportunity for their peers how we can help them continue to develop their leadership skills is a wonderful thing." perfectly.

Often with a new director after the programs have ended."

"A colleague of mine in Soderlund says her biggest Connecticut had graduated from comes change. Yet, Soderlund challenge is trying to Longwood and never had an unkind reach those students who have leadership word to say about potential but just need the school," said ' Students creating and a little encourageSoderlund. "I was encouraging a leaderskip attracted to the uniment.

To reach those stuversity's mission and opportunity lor tkeir peers dents, Soderlund its focus on leadership and student orihopes to collaborate is a wonderful thing, entation." with other organizaMoving to tions conducting leadsaid Soderlund. ership programs Farmville also brings Soderlund closer to throughout the year.

"We are looking for her family in Charlottesville. wants to assess current leadership ways to extend the freshman Soderlund believes Longwood and new student programs and experience beyond New Lancers is unique in the way leadership discover how students connect Days, Preview, and Longwood programs are peer driven. their leadership experiences Seminar," stated Soderlund.

"Through opportunities such throughout their college career.

"We want to help all organizaas Student Educators for Active "I hope to determine what tions develop strong leaders and Leadership, those students type of student attends the New continue the tradition of leaderinvolved have a tremendous Student Leadership Program, ship all four years and ultimately opportunity to contribute to the Mountain Lake Leadership throughout life."

In the spirit of promoting citizen leadership, Soderlund encourages all students to get involved.

If not through her office, through organizations which interest them.

"Students should think about all of their past experiences and current talents and reach out to organizations where they match," said Soderlund. "I want people to come to my office and bring ideas on how to promote leadership.

One of the most important things is to hear the student voice and what they need to be a more complete and effective leader."

The office of Leadership and New Student Programs will sponsor Citizen Leader Day on September 25th.

The theme "Taking Action, Getting Results" will help students encourage others to take on leadership roles and make their organizations and themselves a greater asset to the Longwood Community. Students who are interested in participating can call x2414 for more information.

Longwood Students Discover Remnants of Thomas Jefferson Archeology students makepubliskable iind Janet Jones Copy Editor

CD Review: Bjork's 'Medulla' more 'oon, akk' tkan too, kiss' Jon Schubin

U-Win It takes guts to admit you like Bjork.

The Icelandic singer has risen to an unequaled level of infamy among experimental musicians.

Your grandmother has heard of Bjork, and so has your downstairs neighbor.

Chances are they don't like her either.

Her escapades, from eating a dress on the set of her film

"Dancer in the Dark" (2000) to wearing a swan wrapped around her neck at the 2001 Oscars, have branded her a kook.

Recent albums have brought her further and further away from early solo hits like "Human Behavior" and "It's

Oh So Quiet"

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No, not really Thomas Jefferson himself. But now that I have your attention you should read the story anyway.

Last year, students from Longwood went on an archeological field project in Buckingham County and found the remains of one of two courthouses that Thomas Jefferson designed.

Finding an old courthouse may not seem remarkable at first, but I spoke with Dr. Bates and he explained the immense importance that this discovery holds.

In 1821, Buckingham County officials contacted Thomas Jefferson, asking him if he would be interested in contributing his brilliant design on a new courthouse building. He agreed and

went to work.

This would have been a pleasant ending with great historical heritage, but in 1869 this courthouse burned to the ground and after a new one was constructed in 1873, litde was spoken of Jefferson's courthouse.

It was always speculated that remnants from Jefferson's courthouse remained but this idea was largely ignored, primarily because no one recognized the potential research question.

Dr. Bates and a group of students at Longwood University decided to investigate and, on February 1st 2003, set out on a mission.

The point of this mission was to find out about Jefferson's designs, something that has been discussed by laymen and scholars for years.

After searching, these students found evidence around and beneath the courthouse.

They discovered that the new courthouse, which was rebuilt on Thomas Jefferson's foundation, was 25 to 30% larger and was a much grander structure.

As a result of their efforts, Dr. Bates was asked to present this at the Society for American Archeology in Montreal.

Upon doing so, the editor from the Smithsonian showed interest in writing a story about his findings, which should be coming out in the next few weeks.

Dr. Bates said the most significant part of the project was that, "Students at Longwood engaged in, literally and figuratively, ground breaking research on a subject dealing with a prominent figure in our national heritage."

September 16, 2004

BJORK con't p.8 Her appearance at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, where her cavernous dress was unfurled until it eventually covered all athletes, only cemented her eccentric image.

The basic reasoning goes something like this: Bjork equals bizarre and if you listen to her, you must also be strange.

The release of her latest album, "Medulla," is the perfect time to evaluate this mindset.

Is Iceland's most famous singer a cultural freak-show or relevant artist? Initial impressions of the album don't allay any fears that it'll be a strange listening experience.

The album is almost entirely a cappella. There is one track in Icelandic, and three others sung in gibberish.

The cover shows Bjork's face partially obscured by a mask made completely out of hair.

The songs themselves are often bumpy rides.

"Ooohhs" and "ahhhhs" appear where you might expect a drum beat or bass note; the human voice is sometimes stretched to the breaking point.

The people that Bjork brings in to flesh out this symphony of the mouth - Mike Patton of Faith No More; Razhel of the Roots; socialist rocker Robert Wyatt; throat singers, the London Community Choir â&#x20AC;&#x201D; do not bring conventional voices along with them.

But despite the oddities, it's clear on the first listen (and even more so on the second, third, and fourth) that "Medulla" is a cohesive and rewarding album.

What keeps this record together and has laid the foundation for Bjork's entire career is her sense of discipline.

The strange noises are there in service of the songs themselves, not simply to showcase technical mastery.

It's one thing to make an album completely out of vocal effects; it's another for it to be listenable.

Take the first single "Oceania."

As performed at the Olympics, it all seemed a bit directionless (an excuse for the elaborate costume, maybe). listening at home, one

Features notices the song's strengths.

Although there is no chorus, the end of every verse is held out for a moment of a cappella.

It's an unusual hook, but an effective one nonetheless.

A digitally manipulated barrage of voices moves up and down scales and between channels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's like a school of fish swimming around the main vocal track.

There are several songs here that maintain a predictable verse/chorus/verse format.

They were a wise decision, because these more conventional songs help anchor the record.

The wordless cooing at the beginning and end of the opening track, "Pleasure is All Mine," sounds more distinctive when placed within a traditional pop structure.

It all leads up to "Who Is It?" perhaps Bjork's finest song yet Her life-affirming outlook is in full force here.

"Ask yourself carefully, now patiently/ who is it who never lets you down?" she sings.

There are vocal parts that approximate an entire band, from drums to keyboard to bass and even clicking noises.

Best of all is the uncluttered arrangement, keeping the focus right where it should be: the voice.

And Razhel has a beatbox solo.

For the uninitiated, "Medulla" has several more difficult tracks that could divide listeners.

"Show Me Forgiveness" is a single-tracked vocal, while "Oil Birtan" is a collage of notes and beats that rise and fall.

While each of these may be interesting, they collectively drain a part of the album's charm.

Bjork is at her best when she takes strange, alien elements, and combines them into a wholly accessible work.

Three-quarters of "Medulla" gets this formula exacdy right.

It's like nothing you ever heard before, but you can play it for friends and they won't find you strange.

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Women s Golf Sports Information

Longwood University finished in third-place at the Draper Valley Intercollegiate after the second round was washed out on Tuesday. The I -ancers shot a score of 303 to earn the finish, while Murray State took home top team honors shooting a 291 and was followed in second-place by Marshall, who finished with a 302.

Longwood will be back in action September 25-26 when they participate in the Lion Intercollegiate in Sunset Beach, N.C.. longwood was led by seniors Tiffany Woodyer and Amanda Diamond, who both finished shooting a 73. Junior Stephanie Hicks followed with a 77, while junior Tucker McCarthy and freshman Perra Nystrom shot an 80 and 83, respectively, to round out the scores for the Lancers.

Top 3 Team Results 1. Murray State 291 2. Marshall 302 3. Longwood University 303

September 16, 2004

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Internet Technology Aids Atklet ic Programs Kyle Martin Staff Writer Parents, friends, alum, and potential recruits can follow Longwood's athletic programs by using the internet now. With the move to Division 1 status, Longwood University is finding ways to use technology to help the competition of the athletic programs. Assistant Athletic Director/Development Mike Mitchell says, "The one thing about the internet is that you are getting out to a worldwide audience." I-ast year, both the men's and women's basketball games were broadcast online.

Women's basketball head coach Shirley Duncan recognizes the benefits of internet broadcasting. "In terms of the overall program, it favors publicity and marketability. We have to increase the level of our program," Duncan said.

With increased publicity, a critical concern is the added pressure on players to perform. Forward

Catherine Dunn, a senior, does not see the increased exposure as a problem. "It doesn't make me nervous You have to focus on the game and play the game. It makes you feel good about yourself and the team to know that you are a priority to the school. It makes you proud." Dunn said.

As the amount of technology for Ixmgwood University's athletic programs increase, interaction opportunities for fans also arise.

Mike Gillian, the men's basketball head coach, says, "It opens up all types of avenues including interviews and coaches' shows. All of that stuff promotes the basketball program, athletic programs, and the school."

Currently, the internet broadcasts allow for streaming audio, but future enhancements may be possible. "The opportunity for a new level of coverage is video streaming," Mitchell said. The option to expand the amount of sports broadcasts, however, does face many obstacles. Director of

Athletics, Rick Maz/uto, says, "Greater local interest will create a chance to do more games and if there's more interest in the student radio station to get it done.

Part of it, is the logistics to get it done. A lot of universities usually rely on student stations and not commercial stations. There are costs to broadcast, but it's really getting broadcast entities to get interested in our product."

I-ongwood's drive to Division 1 accreditation will increase the availability of its sports coverage worldwide.

Weekly Trivia Who is the only Lancer currently playing in MLB? Answer next week If you would like to submit a trivia question send an email to rorunda@longwwod.edu subject "Trivia" with your question, answer and name(if desired).

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Players of the Week Field Hockey * Men's Soccer Matt VanOekel, 9 saves Women's Soccer * Unavailable

Softball Opens School Year Hosting a Trio of Division I Teams Patrick Sullivan Sports Editor Longwood Softball will kick off their first game of the school year this Saturday at Lancer Field in an explosive fashion.

The Lancers will host a tournament consisting of themselves and three Division I teams. Liberty, Campbell, and Hampton.

Campbell is the only team the I .ancers did not face last season, winning both of their games against Hampton and finishing two and one against liberty.

The unfamiliarity with Campbell is one of the concerns facing head coach Nancy Riley who is entering her eighth year of leading Ixmgwood softball.

However, Riley believes that her team is extremely capable of coming out of Saturday victorious, but admits than anything is possible.

One thing she is sure of is that through durability and depth the Softball team can eas-

They will join the Lancers' threats junior Shama ily handle the tournament's starter in her first year. only returning pitcher senior Freshman pitcher Brittany Washington who led the team in strenuous workload.

Jennifer Steele who appeared in DeLaCruz, who recorded 15 nearly every offensive category As Longwood's athletics continues the trek toward shut-outs her senior year, could over thirty games last season and senior speedster Alishia Division I status, impressive pair with fellow freshman pitch- and is equally as impressive at Stewart whose thirteen stolen bases was more than any other performances in tournaments er Rachel Mills to be relied on the plate.

Also returning are offensive Lancer. such as this could issue a stark heavily in their first year. warning to future opponents that Longwood softball is no pushover.

Riley predicts a smooth transition and wouldn't be shocked if the Lancers were serious competitors within two or three years Make the most of your spring semester with an exciting internship, chalof Longwood's changing lenging college courses, interesting guest speakers, and all the drama of status.

Virginia politics.

One reason for Riley's Experience Virginia's capital city during the excitement of a legislative sesconfidence is an impres| sion while continuing your studies on a full-time basis through course work at sive collection of new Virginia Commonwealth University - and earn a $1,000 stipend. faces consisting of six For more information and application: freshmen and one transfer * http://www.vcu.edu/capitalsemester; student, adding to an j * Virginia Capital Semester, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and already strong core Public Affairs, P.O. Box 842028, Virginia Commonwealth University, Bealeton native and freshRichmond, VA, 23284-2028, or * Contact Professor Ralph Hambrick at (804) 828-8053 or man Ryan Washington, vacapitalsemCaivcu.edu. who Riley says, "her athI * Application deadline is October 1st, 2004 mÂŤ,u.ioppomuut,/.ffinnÂŤivtKiior.un,vcn,ty leticism makes her look to be a person who will be an Virginia C o m m u I t h U n i impact" may become a

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NHL To Lock Out Players On Thusday Ronald Blum AP Sports Writer

NFL Update: Week 1 Patrick Sullivan Sports Editor

One week ago today the NFL began what will undoubtedly be another great season of football.

Th season officially kicked off with Payton Manning failing to obtain his first win ever in Foxboro as the Patriots continue their winning ways against the Colts. Hurricanes in Florida forced the Titans to move up their trouncing of the Ricky Williams-less Dolphins.

One of the great things about the NFL is the teams' ability to improve from one season to the next and the Browns did just that by holding Jamal Lewis, who ran for over 500 yards last year against Cleveland, and the Ravens to just 3 points and 89 rushing yards. Detroit also managed to turn themselves around, ending a 24-game road losing streak against the habitually hibernating Bears.

The Rams still have their highpowered offensive machine but appeared to have a few screws loose, barely coming away with a win against the lowly Cardinals.

The Eagles offense, however, may have finally found that Super Bowl piece in Terrell Owens as they cruise past the Giants, their divisional rivals. In San Diego .Drew Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson are creating their own machine after a come-frombehind victory against the Texans.

Had the Cowboys defense

been able to hold Duante Culpepper, Keyshawn Johnson's painful receptions might have been worth more than highlight fodder. The Seahawks' defense, on the other hand, was successful in holding the Saints in a Seatde win.

The week had its share of nail biters, as the Jaguars were able to overcome the Bills with a last second bomb from Byron Leftwich. Just as exciting was the failed two-point conversion that would have kept the 49ers alive against Michael Vick and the Flacons.

In the Saturday night matchup Broncos' fans won't be missing Clinton Portis after Quentin Griffin's explosive performance in their defeat of the Chiefs. Portis was equally explosive against Tampa Bay as Joe Gibbs' first game back with the Redskins resulted in a victory.

The next night Brett Favre's Packers stuffed the Super Bowl's runner up, the Panthers.

Player of the Week: Although one of the most consistent running backs in NFL history Curtis Martin has never been given the credit he deserves even after his 196 yard rushing, two touchdown performance lifting his Jets above the Bengals.

Game of the Week: Even after blowing an eleven-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Steelers were still able to pull one out against the Raiders in a true nail-biter.

Cup final for the first time since 1919, when the series between Montreal and Seatde was stopped after five games due a Spanish influenza epidemic "The union is trying to win a fight, hoping that the owners will give up. That will turn out to be a terrible error in judgment," Bettman said. "They are apparendy convinced that come some point in the season, the owners' resolve will waver, and I'm telling you that is wrong, wrong, wrong."

would lose less money during a lockout than they would if play continued, "It is a sad day for all of ua," Montreal owner George Gittett said, The 30 teams - 24 in the United States and six in Canada - had been set to start opening training camps on Thursday, the day after the expiration of the current labor contract. The deal was first agreed to in 1995 and extended two years later through Sept. 15, 2004.

Bettman termed the

The National Hockey League is locking out its players starting Thursday, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to gain massive change in the sport's economic structure.

After the long-expected decision was approved unanimously Wednesday by NHL owners, "I think it's pretty fair to say that extension "a miscommissioner we're at an impasse right now, and my take, in hindsight" Gary Bettman guess is that we've probably been at "It of kind stinks, impasse for months, if not a year," packing up and repeatedly belitded the union's bar- NHL commissidner Gary Bettman said moving out of gaining position, here," Philadelphia talked about the possibility the NHL management claims right wing Tony Amonte said at confrontation could extend into teams combined to lose $273 mil- his team's practice rink. "I can't the 2005-06 season and said the lion in 2002-03 and $224 million say they weren't preparing us for last season. Bettman said the it" conflict has jeopardized the NHL's participation in the 2006 union's proposals would do little Some players are expected to for owners, and said the six offers sign with European leagues, and Winter Olympics. rejected by the union would lower others could join a six-team, four"If there's enough time to play the average player salary from on-four circuit called the Original some games, we'll do it," he said of this season, "and if there's $1.8 million to $1.3 million.

Stars Hockey League, which is set Goodenow said players had to start play Friday in Barrie, not, we won't." offered more than $100 million in Ontario. Others could go to a Bettman called it a "bleak day," claimed teams had comannual concessions. revived World Hockey bined to lose more than $1.8 bil"The notion that we don't have Association, which plans to open competitive balance is absurd," Oct. 29 with eight teams playing lion over 10 years and cited said Vancouver center Trevor 76 games apiece. bankruptcy filings by teams in Buffalo, Los Angeles, Ottawa Linden, the union's president.

Bettman said more than 100 and Pittsburgh. He said manageBettman made clear that employees from the NHL's cenment will not agree to a labor declaring an impasse under U.S. tral staff of about 225 will be terlabor law and imposing new work minated, most on Sept. 20. deal that doesn't include a rules unilaterally was an option.

The stoppage is the, first for a defined relationship between but said it had not yet been con- North American major league revenue and salaries.

"Until he gets off the salarysidered. since the 1997-98 NBA lockout "I think it's pretty fair to say canceled 464 games, cutting each cap issue, there's not a chance for that we're at an impasse right now, club's regular-season schedule us to get an agreement," union and my guess is that we've proba- from 82 games to 50. head Bob Goodenow said in bly been at impasse for months, if It is the third stoppage for the Toronto, adding that players "are not prepared to entertain a salary not a year," he said. "At some NHL following a 10-day strike in cap in any way, shape, measure or point when we're at impasse, we 1992 that caused the postponeform." could simply say, We're going to ment of 30 games and a 103-day Far apart on both philosophy open and here are the terms and lockout in 1994-95 that eliminated conditions. Let's go.' It's that sim- 468 games, cutting each team's and finances, the sides haven't pie." regular-season schedule from 84 bargained since last Thursday and say they are entrenched for Goodenow said attempting to games to 48. That lockout ended the long run, echoing words of impose terms would be a "very, on Jan. 11, five days before the very ill-advised strategy" and pre- deadline set by Bettman to scutde baseball players and owners at the start of their 7 1/2-month dieted "the results of it could be the season, catastrophic" Bettman said the Baseball has had eight work labor war of 1994-95. use of replacement players is not stoppages, the last causing the There is almost no chance the under consideration. cancellation of 921 regular-season season will start as scheduled on Owners have contributed $300 games over two years and cancelOct. 13, and Bettman told teams million to a league fund to help ing the World Series for the first to release their arenas for other get them through a lockout, and time since 1904. The NFL has had events for the next 30 days. the union has retained licensing four strikes, including two during Bettman said the season can't extend past June, and the lockout money to help its members, the regular season, but has Bettman said about 20 teams enjoyed labor peace since 1987. threatens to wipe out the Stanley

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