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Mike Green motivates students to be more aware

The Iota Lambda chapter of Theta Chi at Longwood University hosted their annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presentation with Mike Green on Feb. 18, in the Lankford Student Ballroom. Courtesy of Theta Chi; Mike Green in the middle between hieu Nyguen and other brothers “The event was a part of Theta ...


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Longwood spreads social justice in social media

The fourth annual Social Justice in Action Leadership Summit took place on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. The event was an all-day event, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and took place in Hiner Hall. Check in for the summit started at 9:00 a.m., where participants were able to enjoy a free continental breakfast. Then, ...


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Longwood loses legend Jerome Kersey

When people discuss Longwood basketball, one name shines as a north star above the rest. Jerome Kersey was a two-time All-American who wrote the record books at Longwood as he set the all-time records for points (1,756), rebounds (1,162), made field goals (720), made free throws (316), free throw attempts ...


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A single night dedicated to 1,920 years of service

Loud chatter and laughter of over a hundred Longwood faculty and staff resonated from the first floor of the dining hall. The smells of crab cake, little meatballs and fresh fruit wafted through the air, intermingling with cheery clinks of ice against glass. Friday night saw the gathering of employees ...


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LUV ROX

Valentines Day is that special day where couples get together and have their day planned from morning to night,but what about the single people, what do they do? On Feb. 14, at 8p.m., Lancer Productions hosted an event at Wygal Auditorium, featuring comedians Dave and Ethan. They took the stage where ...


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“Handy-Capped”

Lancer Productions hosted Comedians Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe, as they came to Longwood University, on Feb. 11, in the Wygal Auditorium at 7p.m., with at least 50+ people attended. What makes these comedians different from others, is that they make you re-think disabilities, and were an inspirational ...



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A Kodak Moment

College: an institution of higher education and also, the party before the hang over that is adulthood. No one ever wants to leave college, these four years are considered the best four years of our lives and afterwards, the real world occurs—nothing is ever certain and uncertainty starts to unfold. Longwood ...


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Austin Speaks on Reinstating Pimentel

Junior Jason Pimentel, found guilty of sexual battery in Prince Edward County District Court earlier this month, was reinstated to the Longwood men’s basketball team immediately prior to their Feb. 14 home game against Charleston Southern University. He had been previously under an “indefinite suspension,” ...



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#20beautifulwomen takes over social media

The newest hashtag trend on social media is blowing up right now thanks to the book it is based off of, called 20 Beautiful Women.  The book includes 20 stories that are meant to inspire, heal your soul and help you find your passion and purpose. After the hashtag initially blew up in the past ...


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Book release promotes balance and happiness

Jason Garner, CEO of Global Music at Live Nation, and a former Live Nation executive, has recently published a new book entitled, “And I Breathed, My Journey from a Life of Matter to a Life that Matters.” Garner continues to blog on a regular basis for his many followers. Garner started out as a ...




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BSA Poetry Night showcases local talent

“We want students to fellowship together and showcase their talents,” said Quincy Goodnie, the vice president of the B.S.A (Black Student Association) about the annual BSA Poetry Competition on Feb. 6. The competition brought out Longwood’s up-and-coming writers as well as reciters to the Student ...


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New on-campus sorority, ABY, holds second walk

On Sunday Feb. 8, 2015, behind the Lankford Student Union, the sorority Alpha Beta Psi held their second annual walk as an on-campus sorority. They recruited seven girls, consisting of four freshmen, two sophomores and one junior. ABY used to be an off-campus local sorority that was founded at Richard ...


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Understanding Riley

“Everyone thinks you’re annoying.”   I remember my heart breaking at that student’s words, imagining that one day someone could say that to my future son for asking “too many” questions in class, for being “too” passionate about learning. Tears filled my eyes as Riley reacted in ...


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Men’s walk brings adds more to the Greek community

On Friday, Jan. 30, the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) held their annual spring walk to welcome more members into the social Greek community.  Before the walk, recruitment for the fraternities took place in the ABC rooms of the Student Union. Vice President of recruitment for IFC, Daishan Johnson, ...



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Comedian Eric O’Shea leaves Student Union in stitches

Walking into the main ballroom of the Lankford Student Union, one was greeted by an unusual sight on Friday night. A stage was set up, couches and chairs rearranged, and the Lancer Productions Logo cast against a projector screen. All of this was in preparation for the performance of award-winning comedian ...


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ZTA Hosts Pink Out at Women’s Basket Game

A large crowd of supporters came out Tuesday night to not only show support for the women’s basketball team, but for the sorority of Zeta Tau Alpha and their philanthropy of breast cancer awareness.     The sorority’s annual event created an explosion of pink and awareness at the ...