It’s over. The lights were dimmed, the speeches were given and the comments were political. Oddly enough, most of the actual speeches avoided political comments. Host Jimmy Kimmel made the most political comments, with lines like, “Doctor Strange is nominated tonight for ‘Outstanding Visual Effects ...
Popular hit songs played through the speakers of Wygal auditorium Friday night, welcoming an audience of about 40 students. Chris Ruggiero immediately took the stage filling the room with high energy as he began his One Man Variety show that was hosted by Lancer Productions. Ruggiero came to Longwood ...
Invited by Lancer Productions, slam poet from New York City, Carlos Andrés Gómez performed in Wygal Auditorium at 7:30 pm on Feb. 16. The poems recited focused on equality for everyone, no matter their beliefs on religion or politics, their skin color, where they come from or who they choose ...
At the beginning of the month, amid heated racial allegations that have troubled him since he announced his campaign for presidency, President Donald Trump proclaimed Black History Month as African-American History Month in a statement, honoring the month. While not all that uncommon, several presidents ...
Netflix has been the prime hub for many a different type of specials. They air many of the most popular comedy specials nowadays, hitting big with “A Very Murray Christmas” last year and they even make short animated programs to trick little ones into thinking New Years has happened when it’s ...
If you’ve ever ventured up East Third Street and into Farmville’s local music store, Buffalo Creek Guitar Company, you were probably met with a warm welcome from the shop’s owner Gary Hickman. Hickman opened Buffalo Creek in May 2006, and has since become the Town of Farmville's main reference ...
In 2008, a small puzzle game, “Braid” was released for XBOX 360’s downloadable marketplace. The game gave you the task of with playing as a man who had the power to rewind time while being set in a two-dimensional platforming game, à la Super Mario Bros. It became an unmitigated success, becoming ...
As the 59th annual Grammy awards approach, music’s best from 2016 will be validated, celebrated and become legendary as their work from the past year will go down in the pantheon of greats. With the Grammys being the exclamation point of a historical year in music, the anticipation for what 2017 will ...
The Look: Ninth Hall painted off-white denim jacket (Zumiez), cream colored pullover hoodie (Pacsun), black self-ripped denim pants (JCPenney), Gel-Kayano neon pink men’s running shoes (Asics), small hooped gold-toned earrings (gifted). The Model: Malcolm Moore is a sophomore graphic design major ...
As 2016 has ended, the time to look back on the year in movies has come. Some were great, some were not. Some divided people while others brought people together. As the Golden Globes have passed and nominations for the Academy Awards are around the corner, The Rotunda's arts and entertainment ...
With the beginning of a new semester, comes the beginning of many things to look forward to in the world of arts. From new art exhibitions to concerts and theatrical productions- here are a few things to look forward to as our spring semester unfolds: In Music: Having a music department as well-rounded ...
In a year that seemed to take away an unreasonable number of cultural figures and celebrities, 2016 also brought culture-shifting music in light of what the general public perceived as a tumultuous 12 months. Music has long been the bridge between culture, politics, style and movements, and in 2016 ...
For those unaware of the risky, and some would say insane, production schedule of the popular animated adult cartoon “South Park,” here’s how it works: every Friday, a roughly 30-person staff that has worked on the show since its inception meets to write the episode that will air the following ...
The Look: Bronze and black, bold, floral dress used as top (Unique Thrift Store), pale velvet floral shawl (Wildflowers Consignment Boutique), Frida Kahlo-inspired warm floral patterned skirt (Luxor Vintage Clothing), woven faux leather heeled sandals (Luxor Vintage Clothing), Hamsa Hand stainless ...
The cornerstone of politics is often based in debating public affairs in hopes for a change. Change is what politicians strive for, in fact it is often the centerpiece in campaigning. Pitching change to an entire country is no easy task and to deliver that sort of message requires looking ...
This past Thursday, Nov. 3 was a great night of music from Longwood’s Wind Symphony. The program showed a great variety of music, from traditional marches to intriguing “new” pieces. The auditorium was filled with energy from the audience’s anticipation. The concert began with a march from Edaordo ...
Longwood University’s second theatrical production of the season, R. T. Robinson’s “The Cover of Life” directed by Lacy Klinger, opens on Wednesday Nov. 9. “The Cover of Life” focuses on a New York reporter, Kate Miller, from Life magazine who is sent to small-town Sterlington, La. to do ...
Despite Farmville’s small size, the small town is no stranger to the fine arts. From local shops such as Mainly Clay and Red Door 104, the community theater- Waterworks Players and theater, music and visual arts from both local colleges- like Hampden Sydney’s Esther Atkinson Museum and Longwood ...
As the leaves change colors and eventually collapse to the ground, a certain feeling permeates the air: fall has arrived. With the change of season from the glossy, pop-like feel of summer-time, fall brings a harsh reminder that winter is coming. Although fall itself ...
The Look: Burgundy sleeveless haltered sweater (Goodwill), jungle green winter knitted scarf (Cotton On), button-down A-line tan suede skirt (Gap), distressed earth-toned faux leather boots (Kohl’s), retro inspired clear lens black half-framed glasses (Sunglass Spot), white pearl earrings (H&M), ...
