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Same-sex Marriage Ban Up lor Nov. Vote Leslie Smith Design I'.ditor
Last month, the Virginia Senate gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday that prohibits samesex marriage, a matter that The House of Delegates has already endorsed. Virginia voters will have the final say in a November referendum. The amendment reads: "That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is
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assigned the rights, benefits, obliinition of marriage, the gations, qualities, or effects of family, too, would be redemarriage." fined, ultimately destroying This matter has been seen in the traditional family. And courts all over the United States. if the traditional structure Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, of family no longer matMichigan, Mississippi, Montana, ters, what is marriage for?" North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Many opponents point Oregon and Utah all banned out, though, that the prosame-sex marriage in 2004 elec- A protester holds a sign. "Civil posal will threaten heterotions. Marriage is a Civil Right." sexual relationships as well As of 2006, Connecticut, - the amendment outlaws hup: I /medhjS. mashlngtonpaa.com Massachusetts, New Jersey, New gay marriage, civil unions, Mexico, New York and Rhode domestic partnerships and passed last year also prevented Island do not have laws explicitly recognition of same-sex civil common law marriages between barring same-sex marriage. unions and partnership agree- unmarried heterosexuals. However, with the exception of ments to the state's Affirmation It specifically bars the state and Massachusetts, officials in these of Marriage Act its jurisdictions from "creating or states have refused to issue mar"We're advancing this amend- recognizing another union, partriage licenses to same-sex couples. ment today because we trust the nership, or other legal status to Last month a Baltimore judge judgment of the people of which is assigned the rights, beneruled that Maryland's law banning Virginia and not the courts," fits, obligations, qualities, or same-sex marriage is discrimina- amendment-supporter Del. effects of marriage." tor)- and "cannot withstand con- Kathy J. Byron (R-Lynchburg), Many sides to this argument stitutional challenge." said in Richmond recently, will surely come up in the next Virginia is only one of the "Marriage is much more than just few months, as Virginia gets closother 43 states explicitly barring two people sharing a committed cr to the November voting dates, homosexual marriage - a bill relationship. By changing the def-
Science Department Undergoes More Changes Sara Bonovitch
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February 17, 2006
The College of Arts and Sciences is currendy undergoinga major transformations in the science department. Next fall the department will be split into two individual departments which will separate physics and chemistry from earth science and biology with geography. The decision to split the department is not a new one and the idea has been under consideration for several years. Last year the transformation came one step closer to reality thanks to Dr. Wayne McWce, Vice President for Academic Affairs. "Most of the faculty felt that the split would be positive," said Dr. Michelle Parry, Interim Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences.
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earth science or geography. The science department split will help in the formation in an environmental science major. The current science faculty has been workState-of-the-art science building-site of ing on the upcoming departmental fission. change since winr.hiHfnoi.tam last year and "Having two departments will will likely allow a clear vision to be devel- continue through this semester. The process requires hiring oped and will give the department chairs an opportunity to better additional administrative personmanage the departments." nel, choosing department chairs One of the primary reasons for for each department, and estabthe department separation is to lishing a budget for each separate help the College of Arts and department Sciences form a new major. "Departmental by-laws and There is currendy no major in specifications for tenure and pro-
motion must be developed for each department," Parry added. While the projected separation date is July 1,2006, names for each new department have not yet been chosen. One department will have eight faculty members while the other will have 14 members. The course catalog will not change much. Current classes will continue to be offered. The significant changes will be in the area of the new major as additional courses will be offered in environmental science studies. "Having been the department chair for the current department, I believe that a split is necessary," said Parry. "I believe this will give us the opportunity to focus on and strengthen our programs... Longwood students and prospective students will benefit from a more organized, cohesive department."
Editorial
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February 17, 2006
Words From Tke Editor: Can Music Save Your Mortal Soul? I After receiving a letter of comI plaint for my I last editorial, I claiming that my scntiments were I cynical and bitter, I decided to witness these lovers in action and perhaps even prove myself wrong; perhaps see that the majority of people are not naive products of their surroundings. Luckily, two of my good friends have a weekly party on Tuesday nights, which happened to fall on Valentine's Day: a perfect opportunity to observe such an instance. As I sat amongst the masses who were dancing, drinking, kissing and bantering, I heard a disheartening statement from a young male who said, "This dumb sorority b***h just called me. I guess I'm gonna have to leave so I can go rail her." I was so appalled and dismayed that I almost choked on
my Natural Light and expressed to him how that is a horrible thing to say. He looked at me and said flippantly, "I don't care; 1 am a horrible person." I felt my heart sink at his despair and hopelessness. I inquired as to why he did not care—why he wanted to demean other humans—why he did not care about saving his soul? Not saving his soul necessarily through religion, but rather through life. After digesting the fact that someone had seriously asked him about the state of his soul at a keg party, he challenged me and asked how he was to go about doing this—being a person one would not classify as horrible. I honestly did not know what concrete answer I could provide, and after a moment of clarity I referred him to musicians and writers; to those gifted individuals who possess the
power to make people emote and they do not have to be satisfied come to realizations otherwise with what is before them. • They do not have to be satisunseen. I referred him to the essay fied with the comforts that are "The Energized Man" by James available and expected of them. These comforts take over life Dickey where he comments on the power of words, "It is a hap- and we must be reminded that pening in depth, rather than at the living is an option. Dickey warns us that we must surface: a happening at that level of the personality where things not fall victim to, "the vast really matter, not because they are destructive powers of the things supposed to matter—No; poetry that have to be done': the little happens at the level, not where things that kill by inches, and things are supposed to matter, but leave behind nothing but the where they do matter: they matter body of one who kept near because of what they are, and ledger sheets, or another who never allowed rust to form on her because of what you are." This connection provides the kitchen appliances." If the world of public opinion hopeless and horrible with an alternative to the vapid ennui of can be discounted and facts moved to a state of lesser imporour world. This connection within the tance, a new level of life can rise, imagination gives life to a whole providing something really worth new world of possibilities that are living for. While reading Dickey has untouchable by any corporation, hatred or conformity that seems made me feel this way, listening to my good friend Laura to seep in and render us ruined. In Dickey's writings he Wortman sing has had equallyattempted to remind people that moving effects (who is playing
Friday night at Baine's books and coffee on Main Street in Appomattox—a good opportunity for soul saving). Her voice causes me to move outside of myself where I can leave the evils of Time and obligations and all of the other things that seem to steal in and make an attempt to control my life. If these gems of living are forgotten or overiooked because we are so busy, then we will ultimately turn to the agitations and cruelties to others I mentioned previously. I hope my new friend thought these things over and did not indeed "rail" that poor girl. If not, in an attempt to create a happy ending, I hope he at least suffered a mild case of ineptitude via inebriation.
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This is in regards to your editorial, last week, about "Our Cheating Hearts". I marvel at how you were able to "expose" Valentine's Day, and its true pagan, primitive origins. I am sure your extensive research found on Google.com has enlightened us all. According to your history of Valentine's Day, its original intention was for everyone to participate in a free-for-all orgy, or.for some man to "consummate his conquest with marriage". It seems more likely to me, that this was just one more excuse for you to push the fact that humans, like animals, where not intended to be monogamous, and have sex with whom ever they "feel the sex drive" toward. You blamed adultery, promiscuity, jealousy, and divorce on the fact that we arc just like the dog down the street; unable to control himself. You then went on to say, that long-term relationships were a result of societal conditioning. Marriage is not merely a way for a man to claim his prize in war. It is a way for people to commit to a life-long love and take care of each other. I guarantee you that if you visit-
ed people in a nursing home, they would not have memories of an amazing one-night stand they had when they were 20. Rather, they would tell you stories of walking in the park together, family vacations, and loving their spouses more with each year they had the privilege of sharing with each other. Regardless of the origins of Valentine's Day, it is a day that roles around once a year to remind us to value and protect whatever relationships we have. So, you may choose to sit in your room and watch Love Story, lamenting about how ridiculous a holiday Valentine's Day is. I know I, and coundess others, will be fondly looking back on wonderful memories that have and are yet to be created. Sincerely, Caidyn Carroll
Response to Letter Caidyn, Thank you for your letter. I would not say that I was exposing Valentine's Day, but rather providing the historical account for those who were unaware. Which, by the way, I learned of through
the 7 years of Latin I took, not a source from the internet. I was not promoting rape or animal slaughter in any way-I am actually a strong advocate against both injustices. I am also not against the sanction of marriage, but I think people should remember to get married because they are experiencing an unexplainable love and cannot go without that. With our 50% divorce rate, I have a hard time believing this occurs as often as it should. Just because there are elderly people who remember wonderful times with their spouse, does not mean they remained faithful. Even if they regret this, they still endured that centrifugal force that sadly made them think or act unfaithfully. While I too spent February 14th celebrating with my good friends that I love, it should be remembered that a certain date should not dictate when we value, protect or must express the way we feel toward others. I hope that you had a wonderful Valentine's Day and that this clarifies that my message was not meant to be hateful or condemn the love or institution between two people. Janet Jones
Opinion
February 17, 2006
"If you're not mad, you're not paying attention!"
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Eiops; Tte'Actt*^ i+your outixt for bottiirufyocic^ Thi+i+your + Professors holding class outside on gorgeous days your chorus txy-Ao^yytneihir^- about K>ctetoi eviUi M04tead-(^yu4t wKUx*^^ aiottt the^ So- + Google never ceasing to amaze ipeak, up arid, act up. Beca*w, if you/re< not nuxa\ youin, not paying- attention,. Imad, + Planning fabulous Spring Break trips ActtoHt idea* to- rotunda^>longMiood\edui + The library's great selection of music and movies + Glorious weather in February + Recognizing love in all its inexplicable forms Kristcn Csualenuovo Wiley served seventeen years people about Wiley. + Late night poetry discussions Opinion liditor in the army and four years in the He is a walking contradiction. I visited Piedmont Regional Jail air force. He did two tours in He appears to be insane, yet he + Being content not knowing what the future holds + Celebrating Black History Month yesterday, and I left knowing a lot Vietnam and two in the Berlin is speaks lucidly about his viewmore than when I went in. No, I crisis. He joined by choice, but he points. We want to categorize + Friends who keep you real wasn't locked up in the drunk firmly believes that every man him, but he doesn't fit neady tank swearing off alcohol. should be required to serve his into our known social norms. Diopsi I was visiting an inmate who country. We can only assume he must be - The Rotunda being 12 pages for lack of writers shared with me his purpose in Wiley is retired now. He owns homeless or crazy to do what he - Being broke right before pay day life. His name is David Wiley, and a home in town. His military pen- does. - Living a comfortable, meaningless existence he is "a man with a mission." sion affords him a comfortable What is it that causes us to Wiley was born and raised right life without excess. Above all, stereotype Wiley? Is it because - Plagiarism, and being wrongfully accused of it here in Farmville, Virginia. He Wiley asserts that he is "a man he dares to demonstrate his - People who nit pick at the hard work of others grew up in the heyday of the with a mission." He carries the beliefs in a way that forces us to - Singing lyrics to impress someone, then messing up bravery and the brutality of the Confederate flag, because he says confront our own? Is it because - Realizing you don't know an old friend anymore Civil Rights Movement. He wit- Jesus was a rebel. He says, 'The we feel more in control of our - That one class that messes up your whole GPA nessed Prince Edward County only path to righteousness is to lives when we write off people - The Virginia General Assembly killing a bill to add shut down its public school sys- follow Christ's teachings and we don't understand? sexual orientation to the state's hate crime definition tem rather than integrate. example." We feel sorry for him, and He believes that every citizen With such a firm set of beliefs, continue on our way. But perhas a responsibility to be involved it is a wonder that so many stu- haps it is us who are the unforin government affairs, and vice dents approach him trying to give tunate ones. Perhaps it is us who versa. But we need righteous lead- him money or food because they have never searched the depths ers who will lead us and the rest think he is homeless. Others fear of our souls to discover the true Dear Editor, they love each other of the world by example. enough to go through with the threat of any confrontation meaning of our very existence. Janet, I'd like to thank it. Hell, I'D probably go Wiley was the son of a preach- because they assume to stand on Perhaps it is us who have never you for your frank through with it too, someer, his three brothers are preach- street corners waving flags. been conscience enough to act overview of the pagan ritu- time in the future. I like ers themselves, and it may come Dr. Kenneth Perkins, profes- on our convictions. als that went on during thinking about being maras no surprise that he himself is sor states that there are two Wiley believes in something deeply spiritual. He believes that forms of social deviance; crime enough to proudly share it with ancient "Valentine Days." ried as much as the next As a pagan, I feel that far girl/guy. the church is corrupt. We all need and mental illness. 'Then there is others. How many of us can say too often Christians ignore to form a personal relationship a residual deviance that we can- that? But I'm not about to the heritage they've risen with "God-spirit." Our body is not identify." Dr. Perkins deceive myself and think We should all strive to be up from. our temple. that I'm not attracted to explains that that is what scares someone with a mission.
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Letters to tke Editor, Cont'd
Breaking News: First Woman Elected President ol tne United States Courtney Boger Busintss Manaffr
This is the headline that I dream of seeing in my lifetime. Since 1789, when George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, we have been run by male presidents. In no way am I attempting to put these men down, for we have had some great presidents that will be remembered for centuries All I am pointing out is the fact that after 200 years, we still have yet to appoint a female into a position that would make her the most powerful woman in the country. While the United States decided to sit back, several other coun-
tries have stepped up the plate. The first woman elected to be Prime Minister in the Twentieth Century was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka in 1960. India and Israel quickly followed in the sixties. By the turn of the century, there were forty nine women elected or appointed into power. Nine countries went on to elect more than one woman into power within the forty years. For those of you who believe that women are not capable of running a country, take a look at a map. I guarantee that the countries that have elected women into power are still there. They didn't mysteriously self destruct the
moment a women came into power, and let's be honest, neither will the United States. If a woman decided "to run for the presidency in the next few elections, are you the type of person that doesn't vote for someone because of their sex? Or do you not vote for someone because you do not agree with their issues that they are fighting for? All I am asking is if a woman decided to run for the presidency think before you act. Our country has been simpleminded for over two hundred years, now is the time to break that trend. Put a woman into power. Not just any woman, but a
And I don't even mean how they've forgotten that their ancestors were once all pagan! I'm talking about how most have forgotten that they come from basic Jewish roots, too. I had a friend who once asked his p2stor, "So, we're supposed to be like Jesus, right?" His pastor replies, "Of course, son'." "So I should become Jewish and start a cult, right?" Well, anyway, the point is, while it's probably better today that we don't give out girls to the raping masses, I still think that marriage is kind of dumb. It's cute when my friends get married, and I'm happy
other people - my boyfriend feels the same way. It's a natural instinct, as you outlined in your editorial, for one to try and pass on their genes to the widest selection possible. Boys and girls feel this way, I'm positive. Sure, both genders get all territorial and mad ("Don't you look at her ass!") when presented with the possibility that their chosen mate might leave them, but, come on. There's a big difference between mental attraction and physical attraction. Okay, I've rambled enough! Janet, you rock, all the same. - Diane Brian
Art <& Entertainment
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Movie Review. Do the Right Thing
The Dos Passos Prize Winner 2006: Tim Gautreaux
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She introduced Dr. Margaret Bauer, the managing editor of "Making fiction real is very the North Carolina Literary important to me," Tim Review and professor at East Gautreaux said at a small, infor-. Carolina University. mal gathering of students in Bauer introduced Gautreaux, Grainger, Wednesday, February saying, "Reading Tim 15. Gautreaux's work makes me As the Dos Passos Prize homesick, not to mention hunWinner of 2006, Gautreaux gry. Tim's love for his region is spent his day on campus, talking throughout his work." to and impressing students and Gautreaux read his short faculty alike with his easy-going story, "Welding with Children." nature and constant smile. His One of Gautreaux's strengths writing covers a wide variety of lays in his ability to capture voicsubjects, mostly concerning es, and his characters prove it. themselves with southern themes "Students often ask me where relating to the customs and cul- I get my characters, and I often ture of Louisiana. say Wal-Mart," he laughed. Coming from a blue-collar When he was presented with background,, Gautreaux's refer- the medal and monetary honoences to machinery and power rarium, Gautreaux thanked tools in his works (such as the "Longwood, the Department of welding in "Welding with English and Modern Languages, Children") are from personal and the Longwood Foundation." experience. He was a college Afterward, at the reception, photographer, and students and facthat has also found ulty remarked on its way into some his reading. of his stories. "Coming from "We all have a place where no these little observaone knows anytions... and every one or their one of them is useproblems, the ful in fiction," he intimacy of the remarked to the small town in his small handful of story was eyestudents and faculopening," Shawn ty that afternoon. Garrett said. Later that night, Lianna Kaker in Wygal, he was offered an honest presented the Prize "We all have these lit- view: "I was surafter giving a read- tle observations...and prised by how ing to a much larg- every one of them is much I enjoyed er crowd made up useful in fiction," [Tim it." of students, faculty, Gautreaux] remarked. And Carrollhup: I' u H II _'.tclu.edu and community Hackett, a longmembers, the majority of them time fan of Gautreaux finished fans. with, "I heard him as an underDr. Martha Cook introduced grad and it changed the way I the Dos Passos Prize to the looked at writing, so that's why crowd, saying, "I thought it was I'm glad Longwood students got too ambitious a project [at the to hear him." time of its conception]...I'm The books will be on sale in glad I was wrong." the campus bookstore until they Ms. Mary Carroll-Hackett, Dr. sell out: The Next Step in the Dance Craig Challender, and Dr. (novel), $11.43; Welding with Gorden Van Ness made up the Children (short story collection), judging panel that picked $9.52; The Clearing (novel), Gautreaux for the Prize this year, $10.48; and Same Place, Same and Cook chaired the committee Things (short story collection), that picked the candidates. $9.52.
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happy. It also doesn't hurt that the movie is set in Brooklyn (New York, baby! . I pon watching this again, 1 thought Ix'e did a commendable job on the racial overtones in the film. Sometimes it came off as pretencious, (the direct monologue segment in particular,) but contributed well to building the racial tension that came to a head at the film's climax. I thought it was clever to have aggressive antagonists on each side of the rence to show that neither race was truly bad, but that there are bad apples ruining it for everyone. Concerning the climax, I thought it was appropriate to show how the characters frustration and anger resulted in destruction which in the end failed to change anything. Until we realize that there are good people in each race, and that we need to put passions and then emotions aside for a moment, opposition and hostility will continue. The only major gripe I have with the film was the portrayal of the film's center point, Mookie. I thought Lee could've bit the bullet and let another actor take on the role, but alas, this did not happen. What resulted was a slow, borderline boring pace whenever the story supped into Mookie's shoes, and the tragedy of it is that those scenes could've elevated the film. In other words, stay behind the camera, Lee. Ossie Davis was simply charm-
I could never put my finger on it, but there is something special about Spike Lee's movies. It may be the uniquely African-American elements that are not seen a lot in cinema, or it may be the creative characters that are usually cooked up. Either way, Spike Lee is a director whom I know can make good movies, and Do the Right Thing is probably his best cinematic effort, in my humble opinion. The film revolves around the hottest day of the year in BedStuy, a district in Brooklyn. As temperatures rise, Mookie makes deliveries from Sal's Pizzeria and finds himself involved in the daily lives of the people in Bed-Stuy, from Smiley selling pictures, to Mister Senor Love Daddy playing his tunes for the citizens of Bed-Stuy. I have a "sweet tooth" for films that can execute a story that follows multiple characters, and I think that's what makes the movie so enjoyable. August Wilson's plays came to mind while watching this. Lee was able to have a huge spectrum of characters running around doing their own thing, but managed to tie everything together nicely at the film's conclusion. Although some of the characters are a bit Are you interested in... exaggerated, Learning about other countries? they each have Making new friends? distinctive perHelping out those who don't know sonalities that make them the United States very well? joy to follow. Learning about other cultures? The simple cinBeing a friend and a mentor to an ematography and International student? occasional Traveling and going to cool places sequences of with an International student? characters directly Rooming with an International stuaddressing the dent? audience gave the film an informal Longwood's International students and more inti- come from: Britain, China, France, mate feel. Spain, Columbia, Canada, and many Also, with a other places!
tng as Da Mayor, bringing humor and tenderness to the role (1 further recommend BMw lh-tep— great movie). I've had a respect tor Giancarlo Esposito since Spike Lee's School Daft and in the Homicide televisu in series; here he puts forth another great display, portraying the animated, but dangerous, BugghY
Out Danny Aiello did wonderful work as Sal, being able to shift from a blunt Brooklyn persona into a very human and admirable man (take it fromsomconc who knows, he pulled it off nicely). His scene in the pizza shop with John Turturro was, at least for me, the golden moment in the film. Which brings me to John Turturro's performance as the pissed-off Pino. Frankly, it was a little too linear for my taste, but I could understand where his character was coming from and his purpose. Good work, but it paled in comparison to the other characters. As I said, when it came to the character of Mookie, Spike Lee arguably plays Spike Lee. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't really interesting either. What makes this film so special is the uniquely human element given to the characters; they're simply people trying to take it one day at a time. I believe a film which addresses issues such as racism needs characters that can hold their own, otherwise the impact is lost A funny, enjoyable, and inquiring, this is a film that can be appreciated by any moviegoer. And that's the double-truth, Ruth.
If you are interested in being an international buddy, please contact Lonnie Calhoun at calhounli(q>,longwood.edu or Ashley Greene at avgreene(2ilongwood.edu or visit the website: http://www.longwood.edu/mcaffairs/international/buddvprogram.ht m If you are interested in having an International Student as a roommate, contact Lonnie Calhoun at calhounli@longwood.edu.
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February 17, 2006
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Danish Cartoon Sparks Muslim Protest Marina Sizow A&li lidi/or
Ckair of Virginia Board, of Social Services to speak at Longwood Julie Christopher, chair of the Virginia Board of Social Services, will speak Thursday, March 2, at 7 " p.m. in Longwood University's Orr Auditorium (Hull 132) on Ready, Set, Go! The Untapped Potential of Early Childhood Development. The program is part of the Sankofa Lecture Series in the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). The series, a forum to discuss diverse ideas in education today, was established by Dr. Deneese Jones, dean of CEHS. The first speaker in the series was Dr. Jo Lynne DeMary, then Virginia's superintendent of public instruction, last October. Christopher's address will examine issues related to the fact that between 20 and 35 percent of children entering school are not ready to learn and are unlikely to achieve the educational levels needed to succeed in the future. Christopher, of Richmond, was appointed to the Virginia Board of Social Services by then-Governor Mark Warner in 2002 and has been chair since 2004. Last spring she was appointed to the Governor's Council on Early Childhood Development. She is a former president of Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and has been a certified Court Appointed Special Advocate in Henrico County's Court Appointed Special Advocates program.
Cartoons published in the Danish newspaper JyllandsPosten in September 30, 2005 are now making headlines and angering Muslims world-wide. The artist, who was accused of satirizing the Prophet Muhammad in his depictions, is now having his comics reprinted across Europe. The comics themselves range in their degree of sarcasms including one of Muhammad with a bomb in his turban and another with the caption, "Stop we ran out of virgins!" Islamic tradition strictly prohibits any depiction of Allah the Prophet, which is typically shown as a faceless figure in conventional and religious art. The backlash of these publications has resulted in Danish flag-burnings in the Philippines, as well as, a trade boycott between Denmark and Indonesia, and two editors in Jordan being charged with blasphemy and defamation. Other more violent outbursts arc also accompanying the media attention received by the comics. Back in October Egyptian newspaper al-Fagr reprinted some of the cartoons, describing
them as a "continuing insult" and a "racist bomb." Following the reprint ambassadors from ten Islamic countries complained to the prime minister of Denmark con, Muslims protest the use °H cerrung the content ot u . '. _ , . ° Muhammad m a Danish cartoon. the cartoons. In From this point on vioent January 2006 the comics were protests have ensued from reprinted by a Norwegian newsAfghanistan to Syria and beyond, paper and Saudi Arabia recalled the death toll of related incidents its ambassador to Denmark, continues to grow rapidly each while Libya stated its intention to day and the property (public and close its embassy in Copenhagen. private) has reached millions. After gunmen raided the Targets such as fast-food outlets, European Union's office in Gaza embassies and anything linked to demanding an apology the foreign firms or Western lifestyle Danish paper apologized. The are now being attacked. Danish prime minister welcomes As of to date, February 15, the apology but defends the free2006, Pakistani security guards dom of the press. Newspapers have shot another two protestors across Europe in turn reprinted in Lahore, used tear gas on stuthe comics furthering infuriating dents in Islamabad for entering a the Muslim world. diplomatic area, crowds have
attacked British and German embassies in Iran, and in Basra the city council in Iraq is calling for the withdrawal of Danish troops from their country. The majority of Europe, including Denmark itself, remains unapologetic for what they believe is their freedom of press. An editorial in the JyllandsPosten released this comment Thursday February 9th. "We are on our way to a slippery slope where no-one can tell how the self-censorship will end." In Germany, where Iran has demanded a written apology for printing similar comics, the newspaper Berliner Zeitung released this statement: "Of course there are limits in journalism," the paper says, "but these limits are defined by the Constitution, by press laws of each country and by many other documents. The Koran is not part of this, neither is the Bible."
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McCrickard Goes to Mali on Longwood s Dime Naomi Pearson Copy Editor
Freshman Kara McCrickard, got more than she bargained for when she applied to I-ongwood. In high school, she planned to apply for the Cormier Scholarship that was listed in her school resource book, but found out that only those freshmen who applied to I-ongwood's Honors Program could be considered for it. She was always interested in achieving academic excellence, so she applied, and was accepted. To her delighted shock, she also got the scholarship. McCrickard, a Political Science major with a concentration in Global Politics, had already set her sights on a career in international service. She expected to include a stint overseas during her junior or senior year as part of her academic experience. Her plan was to save money over the next two years to pay for her junior or senior year travel abroad.
She was surprised, then, when her advisor, Dr. N. Scott Cole, suggested that she consider joining Dr. Geoffrey de I^forcade s group trip to Mali during her first year at Ix>ngwood. Her concern was with funding the trip on such short notice. It turned out she didn't have to worry too much. Dr. Geoffrey Orth, Director of the Honors Program, explained that students in the Honors Program are required to work out long-term projects with their advisors. "Each year, the student would propose an activity related to that long-term project," said Orth. Those activities could include conferences, research, or interna tional experiences. " "The adviser and the student would speak to me about it and submit a summary of the costs involved," he said. The Honors Program has specific funds available to finance approved activities.
Then Orth would consider the proposal for approval and pass it on to Dr. Wayne McWee, Vice President of Academic Affairs for final approval. Under the guidance of Cole, McCrickard wrote a short statement outlining exactly where she wanted to go, what her purpose in going was, and how she anticipated it would benefit her in terms of her academic and career goals. Once her proposal was submitted to Orth, she had to wait for a decision. The funding for her trip was granted. Before she arrived in Mali, McCrickard already knew what she wanted to observe. She planned to keep a journal noting the effect of globalization on the county. When she arrived, however, she was surprised to see very little in the way of international influence.
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February 17, 2006
Motivate Me: Words to Inspire "People want to know why I do this, why I write such gross stuff. I like to tell them I have the heart of a small boy... and I keep it in a jar on my desk."- Stephen King "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. - Mark
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Wal-Mart Internskips Help Defuse Anti-Wal-Mart Sentiments Kristin.t Johnson .'/ Urittr
|oyner was quick to inform the crowd th.ir cash register emplowo make over SlO.On .m hour. Due ID media slander, WalMart is otten heralded as the "big bad guy" that comes to towns and bankrupts all small businesses the term that was coined based off this practice is "Wal-Marn/ation." However, the Parrnyilfe WalMart is a prime example of how this is not always the case. Summer internship opportunities are available at any store location and open to students of all majors.
One February 9, 2006, the ( ollege of Business and Economics brought thru Wal Man employed to provide interested students with information pertaining to internship opportunities available through the company. Jeff Krauss, a marketing manager in Richmond, George Joyncr, a district manager, and the manager of Farmville's very own Wal-Mart who introduced himself simply as "Harold." Wal-Mart currendy offers internships to eligible college juniors and seniors. The paid internship is a Due to media slander, 10-week program in which Wal-Mart is often heralded students learn the inside as the "big bad guy" that operations of the company. comes to towns and bankPrior to the afternoon rupts all small businesses presentation, the men met the term that was coined with a small roomful of sen- based off this practice is iors hosted by Linda Wright "Wal-Martization." to answer any questions However, the Farmville about Wal-Mart the upcom- Wal-Mart is a prime examing graduates potentially ple of how this is not always the case. had. Krauss and Joyner tackled difficult questions about everyFor more information, conthing from store closings in tact Robert F. Dame, Assistant Canada due to Wal-Mart being Dean for External Affairs, anti-union to low wage accusa- located in Hiner 203. tions.
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African-American Histonj Month Programs at Longwood
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l.onnie Calhoun invites all Longwood students to "Come celebrate our diverse American history" as several campus groups present programs this month relating to the contributions of African-Americans to the history of the United States. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity have organized a Black History month celebration with their own series, which began February 7 with the presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. They will be conducting a Black History Quiz Bowl in the Xi Zeta chapter room on February 21. They have also invited guest speaker Dr. Charles White to speak on February 28 in Lankford Student Union on the
MALI cont'd p.10 So she expanded her plans to include everything else, and threw herself into absorbing every sight, every person, every situation, and every experience. Instead of filling her journal with observable facts, she chronicled not just her experiences, but her thoughts and feelings as she went to the markets, as she watched the chiefs and how they ran things, and as she interacted with the children. Even now McCrickard finds it hard to get her thoughts out and to process so much information— there was so much to learn and dis-
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role Prince Edward County played in the Civil Rights Movement. I .ach event begins at 7:06 p.m. The Black Student \ssociation hosts writer and speaker Cleanora Hudson-Wecms on February 21 in Hiner 207 at 7 p.m. She will be speaking about the Rmmctt Till incident and other aspects of the Civil Rights
which included Boycott on February 7 and Miss Even' Boyi on February 14, txring presented bj Dr. I.arissa Smith and the history department has been cut short. Smith cancelled the showing of the films scheduled for February 21 and February 28 to avoid conflict with the HudsonWeems and the White programs. Calhoun stressed that these "Come celebrate the diversity programs are not meant for of American History, not just just African-American audiof African-Americans, but of ences. "...Step out and go to one everyone," [Lonnie Calhoun] of these programs," he said. said. This month it's everybody's Movement. responsibility to realize that, as Fimmitt Till was a 14-year-old Calhoun said, "...it is not African-American from Chicago America without the diversity, who was lynched while visiting without the contributions of family in Mississippi in 1955. other cultures." Dr. Hudson-Weems is a proHe encourages the fessor of English at the Longwood community to parUniversity of Missouri-Columbia ticipate. and has written Emmett Till: The "Come celebrate the diversity Sacrificial Lamb of the Civil Rights of American History, not just of Movement and Africana Womanism: African-Americans, but of Reclaiming Ourselves. everyone," he said. The rest of the film series,
cover. She hopes to put some aspect of her trip into practice in her long-term project. McCrickard spent only a week in Mali, but she knows that the experience changed her and the way she thinks. While there, she noticed he absence of things taken for granted in the United States. She tried to think of ways to make things better for the people of Mali. "There is so much need," she said. But then she wondered, "How will making things better hurt them?"
McCrickard expressed her thanks to her advisor Cole, to Orth, to de Laforcade for the amazing opportunity to go on the trip to founders of the scholarship, and to all the people who made her experience possible. "The scholarship gives me an amazing, endless opportunity to better myself," said McCrickard. In the meantime, she vows to promote community service, and to take full advantage if everything she can while in the Honors Program. "I can't wait to see what happens in the future," she said.
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February 17, 2006
Men's Ru&bij Garners Respect at Black Rose Tournament John Graham Staff Writer Longwood's men's rugby team traveled to Statesboro, Georgia and the campus of Georgia Southern University to Compete in the 16th Annual Black Rose Rugby Tournament. The event had college teams from University of Central Florida, Georgia Southern and Georgia Tech and Senior men's clubs from Greenville, SC; Savannah, Ga and Statesboro. Due to miscommunicarion by the tournament director, Lohgwood was forced into the portion of the draw that required them to play three games on Saturday to make the Sunday final, while other local team would play two or even only a single game. First against Ixingwood was Georgia Tech, the ACC powerhouse from Atlanta. After a slow start, they proved no match for Lmgwood. An early
try by Ronnie "Rabbit" Smith opened the gates and tries by Justin Mulkey, Pat Gorham and Cody Swider followed (Logan Reid added 4 of 5 conversions). GT could answer with only a lone penalty kick and the final score stood at 35-3. This was an overall team victory as I^ongwood played 26 different players in the rout. The ease of this victory had the team thinking an overall victory in the tournament was in the cards. After a four-hour rest break, Longwood faced the Stateboro Senior Men's team. Because judging the quality of a men's team can be difficult with no past history or current record to go by, the Lancers had to be careful. A typically strong defense was the order of the day for Longwood and holes in the Stateboro defense were easily exposed by superior rucking and timely counter-attacks. Tries by Neal Hurst,
Mulkey(2), Dan Crites, Dana Shaffer, Pat Ferrel and 6 of 7 conversions by Ried, Shaffer, and Joel Pollack left the final score at 45-10 in favor of Longwood. Since it was the first rime Hurst, Shaffer and Crites had ever scored for Longwood Rugby, in keeping with protocol, they performed a warrior dance to demonstrate their coming of age. Again, a total team effort was reward with a big victory. Next was Georgia Southern University. They are perennial contenders in the South territory and have as recently as 2004 appeared in the United States Division II final 8 teams. This was their home field, with their hometown fans and they had played only one game earlier, a 55-0 win over Central Florida, so most of GSU's starters had rested. On the other hand, I-ongwood was showing the effects of two earlier games. Assorted small
Cavs OList Longwood 91^56 Kyle Martin Gutsl Writer Although Longwood managed to shoot 59% from the field in the first half against the University of Virginia (UVa), an injury-riddled roster forced the 1-ancers to rely on their bench to contain the Cavaliers. "You can look at injuries any way you want," Longwood men's basketball head coach Mike Gillian said. "The reality of them is they happen, they occur, and you can't lament the fact that you don't have certain players available to play." Starting forward and teamleading scorer Maurice Sumter was not cleared to play in Wednesday night's contest due to a ribcage injury. "He's taken a beating over the course of the season," Gillian said. "He's got a ribcage injury that's gotten worse over the course over the season. He wanted to play. I wanted him to play. The doctor would not allow him
to play tonight." Gillian expects Sumter to be available for Saturday's home match-up against James Madison University. Despite the injuries, I<ongwood kept pace with UVa in the opening minutes of the contest, tying the game 2-2 on a jumper from junior forward Clayton Morgan. Sophomore Adrian Joseph drained two treys in the run to give UVa the 22-12 lead with 13:18 remaining in the period. Longwood cut the deficit to eight on a pair of free-throws from sophomore forward Dana Smith, but the Cavaliers used a 13-6 run capped by a threepointer from sophomore guard Sean Singletary to lead by 15 with 7:09 to play in the period. The Lancers' Smith breathed some life into the Longwood bench with a right-handed dunk across the baseline over UVa freshman forward Lurynas Mikalauskas to slice the lead to 18.
A three from junior guard J.R. Reynolds pushed UVa to a 54-31 advantage wth 2:10 left. The Cavaliers entered the break with a 24-point mountain over Longwood on a Billy Campbell free-throw. Brandon Giles checked out of the game with an ankle injury. "He hurt himself in the Liberty game," Gillian said. "Right now with our situation we need him to be on the court. At the end of the first half, he really aggravated that again. That's not worth it for us to leave him out there for another 20 minutes." In the first half, the Cavaliers' Singletary led all scorers with 15 points while teammate Joseph joined him as the only UVa players in double figures with 10 points. Longwood's Smith was the sole Lancer in double-figure scoring with 10 points followed by teammate Clayton Morgan with nine in the period. The Cavaliers capitalized on
injuries along with the 10-hour drive to Georgia placed the Lancers at a disadvantage. The ultimate outcome of the tournament rested on this game as no team in the other brackets had shown the quality of either Longwood or GSU This was the game of the tournament and it measured up to all expectations.
The game started as expected with both team probing for holes in the defense. Most of the play stayed in the center of the field, due to the trademark strength of this years' Lancers, and neither team could manage any continuity.
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Preview: Logo Unveiling Emily Grove Sports Editor As part of Longwood's transition to Division I, graphic design students and the design team of CRT/tanaka Public Relations and Marketing Counsel in Richmond have finalized on a new Lancer logo. The new logo will be revealed prior to tip-off of the men's basketball game v. JMU Saturday, February 18 at 3p.m. There were many reasons for the image alteration. • According to the Office of Public Relations, it is imperative that the school logo "project a positive image with a flexible concept that is adaptable to both print and electronic media formats." Moving to Division I status means more visibility. The old logo contained colors
too complicated for screening. Previous research by CRT/tanaka pointed out that the previous logo, with a knight riding a horse, was not popular, effective, or historically accurate. The old logo depicted more of a "jousting" knight in armor than a "Lancer". The term "Lancer" refers to a cavalry soldier, without armor, who carried a Lance on horseback. In England today, there are still two "lancer" regiments, both of which travel in armored vehicles. "The new logo meets the challenge that faced the design team: it is simple, yet forceful," according to Public Relations. The new logo makes a stronger statement through design, with a more effective representation of everything that Longwood University embodies.
I.ongwood mistakes in first half, scoring 17 points off of 11 Lancer turnovers. UVa also outrebounded longwood, snatching 16 boards to Longwood's nine and held the Lancers to zero offensive rebounds. Longwood managed a 19% performance from the floor in the final stanza capped by the highlight of freshman forward Kirk Williams. With 6:58 remaining in the contest, Williams forced the ball from UVa's Mamadi Diane, ran the length of the floor, and finished with two-handed dunk. The Lancers cut the gap to 26 on two occasions over the final 3:11, but the Cavaliers finished with a 35-point victory. In the win UVa placed three players in double-figure scoring, lead by Singletary's game-high 20
points while shooting 4-7 from three-point range. The Cavaliers held the edge in rebounds (40-35) and assists (23-7) in the contest. Although UVa picked up the victory, Cavaliers men's basketball head coach Dave Leitao was not pleased with the team's performance. "We're not a team that can just yawn your way through, score when.you feel like, and win and move on," Leitao said. "We're not that good and we're not that experienced to be able to do that and I don't know if we accomplished that today." Longwood drops to 7-19 on the season with loss and will return home this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. to host James Madison University. The Lancers will also unveil their new logo before the game in a special ceremony.
February 17, 2006
Features/ Sports RUGBY cont'd p.10
Speaker Whitney Dunlap-Fowler Sufi Writer The Black Student Association would like to invite you to celebrate a week of Black history! Beginning on Monday, February 20, there will be a viewing of the historical movie of Bmrnett Till, a young Chicago native who was brutally kidnapped and lynched while visiting relatives in the South. This event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Dormitory Lounge. On Tuesday, February 21, African-American feminist and civil rights activist. Dr. Clenora Hudson-Weems, will be speaking on the Emmett Till incident in her own words. Husdon-Weems is famous for writing many books including Emmitt Till: The Sacrificial Lamb of the Civil Rights Movement, and Afritana Womanism: Reclaiming Ourselves. For more than 17 years, Hudson-Weems has firmly stood by the idea that Till's murder, and not Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama sparked the Qvil Rights Movement For more information on Ms. Hudson-Weems please visit http://www.missouri.edu/ ~engchw/- This event will take place in Hiner 207 at 7
p.m. On Wednesday, February 22, the Black Student Association will join
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About 20 minutes into the first half, momentum shifted slighdy to GSU and they managed to push over a try (conversion missed). In typical fashion, Longwood answered the call and attacked rclendessly, refusing to take a beak seat to any team. Finally, after a quick tap on a penalty, Scott Zavrel rolled in with a try and with the Reid conversion the score stood at 7-5 for Longwood at the half. The second half was more of the same-very right batdes in the middle of the field and good defense. Finally, Longwood was able to get the ball in the hands of their speedy wing, Smith, who made a 60-meter run though the GSU defense to score. Georgia Southern came back strong and forced the final, showdown to a score that left Longwood leading 14-12 with about ten minutes
Feb. 16, 1857 - Frederick Douglass elected President of Freeman Bank and Trust. Feb. 17, 1963 - Michael Jeffrey Jordan, famed basketball player and former minor league baseball player, born in New York,N.Y. Feb. 18, 1688 - First formal protest against slavery by organized white body in English America made by Germantown Quakers at monthly meeting. Feb. 19, 1919 Pan-African Congress, organized by W.E.B. DuBois, met at the Grand
Hotel, Paris. There were 57 delegates-16 from the United States and 14 from Africa as well as others from 16 countries and colonies. Feb. 20, 1895 - Death of Frederick Douglass. Douglass was the leading black spokesman for almost 50 years. He was a major abolitionist, lecturer, and editor. Feb. 21, 1965 - Malcolm X assassinated at age 39 in the Audubon Ballroom at a rally of his organization. Three blacks were later convicted of the crime and sentenced to life imprisonment.
the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for a poetry slam which in the Student Union Cafe at 7 p.m. The Black Student Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated would like to remind all students that all of the events listed are open to all Longwood University Students. Participation in all of these events would be greatly appreciated. Samuel Taylor, a native of Richmond, Virginia and the author of Why do AfricanAmericans Call themselves the N... Word? will be speaking at Hampden Sydney College on February 23 in Johns Auditorium at 7 p.m.
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remaining in the game. At this point, almost three full games had been played by the Longwood starters and it showed. GSU pressured but Longwood made several brilliant goal line stands until GSU managed a score with two minutes left. Trailing 19-14, Longwood came down the field with fierce determination and pride, only to fall about ten meters short as rime expired. A lot of respect was earned despite the loss, and no one will soon forget Longwood Rugby. The games were a total team effort and the team is ready to take on all comers in the Virginia Rugby Union.
The next game is against University of Richmond at the University of Richmond next Thursday (February 23) at 7 p.m. The Longwood men's rugby lineup includes forwards Brian Lynch, Ryan Russel, Jordan Boze, Neal Hurst, Todd Miller, Scott Zavrel, Chris Foster, Pat Ferrel, Ben Adams, Tim Knowlcs, Mart Earnst, and Ix>gan Reid. The rest of the team consists of backs Mike Raginjoel Pollock, Pat Gorham, Justin Mulkey, Greg Hopkins, Cody Swider, Ronnie Smith, Mark Forseman, Byron Trafton, Dan Crites, James Meadden, Dana Shaffer, Tony Soulcs, and Steve Davis.
Preview: Lancer Lunatics
Tailgate Parks Smith SU$ Writer On Saturday, February 18, Brock Commons will be transformed into the biggest tailgating event that Longwood University has ever hosted. This is only a pre-game warmup for the game against JMU. Tip-off is at 3pm. The Lancer Lunatic tailgate will be conducted from noon2pm. At the tailgate, pompoms, wigs, and face paint will be handed out to use during the game. Many iTunes gift cards will be awarded several contests conducted prior to the game. WMLU will provide music during the tailgate and
Aramark will provide food for students. After the tailgate, students are encouraged go to Willett Hall for the game against James Madison. As students enter, they will each be given a raffle ticket to win one of six iPods to be given out at halftime. Many other prizes will be thrown out to fans during competition. Before tip-off, President Patricia Cormier and the design team will unveil the new Lancer logo. Longwood (7-18) enters the game against the Dukes of JMU riding a four-game winning streak in Willett Hall. The Dukes enter the game with a 519 record.
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