The Study Abroad Fair was held this past Thursday in the Student Union Ballroom to help students learn more about the different study abroad opportunities that Longwood offers. The Office of International Affairs set up the annual Study Abroad Fair from two to five pm in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom. The ...
Whenever I ask upper classmen what their favorite events on campus are, I’ve always been told that the two best weekends at Longwood are Oktoberfest and Spring Weekend, and now I know why. Oktoberfest started with some great food provided by D-Hall, and a parade of clowns and Spirit Leaders putting ...
On Thursday, Oct. 2, Sigma Kappa Sorority and Mortar Board had another successful Alzheimer’s Walk to kick off the Oktoberfest weekend festivities. The walk had over 400 participants that helped to raise $17,865 dollars for Alzheimer’sresearch. Participants started on Lancaster Hall and walked 1.5 ...
Dr. Jordan’s Bonfire. Color Wars. Battle of the Bands. Oktoberfest. Longwood is a place of tradition; traditions passed on class after class, Red Class to Green Class and vice-versa. But these are not traditions reinforced by some administrative automaton willed to power by tuition and tax money. ...
You know what’s impressive about Lady Gaga? She can sing. She can dance. She can act. Of course, she has one of the most interesting wardrobes in Hollywood. And did I mention: she can sing. Yeah, she’s really good at that. But now, she can swing. And she’s doing it with one of the best in the ...
A Dream Play is a complex and confusing story that can entrap the audience with twists, turns and unexpected changes in events. This play was written by August Strindberg and focuses on the main character Agnes, who is not human but a descendant of the gods sent to Earth to understand human life. The ...
Longwood students gathered around this past Sunday night for Dr. Jordan’s Bonfire to kick off the week of Oktoberfest. Dr. Jordan’s Bonfire, or as he liked to call it, “Let the good times roll - kick off to Oktoberfest,” took place on Iler field at 9pm on Sept. 28. There was hot chocolate, hot ...
As many of you may know, on Sept. 13, 2014, 18-year-old University of Virginia sophomore, Hannah Graham, went missing in Charlottesville, Virginia. After a late night, Graham was last seen a little after 1 a.m. at a downtown mall in Charlottesville with a man by the name of Jesse Matthew. ...
“I will not play at tug o’ war. I’d rather play at hug o’ war, where everyone hugs instead of tugs, where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins.” You may recognize this little poem from Shel Silverstein’s ...
Celebrations, like how Oktoberfest always symbolizes one particular thing in a college student’s mind: Food. Although it is always something to look forward to, not all students are going home for the holiday or don’t have enough to spare in their budget for an extravagant meal. Here are just ten ...
Longwood students, faculty, and the Farmville community gathered at the Longwood Landings for the annual Rock the Block event this past Friday evening. This was the 6th year that Longwood University has teamed up with the Town of Farmville to host a block party for everyone to enjoy. Student, Kristen ...
On Tuesday, Sep. 16, six eager, newly elected Freshman Class Officers were sworn in to the Student Government Association (SGA). Standing tall and looking classy after their induction, Alyssa Wright, Bailey Rice, Kaitlyn Pugh, Sarah Kensy, Dustyn Hall and Michael Moore proceeded to take celebratory ...
While driving on the main road past Wilkes Lake in Farmville, people from all over couldn’t help but recognize the giant Ferris wheel and a sky-high twisting and turning ride called Rainbow. As they looked to their lefts in awe, they soon recognized that they were looking at the annual Five County ...
Perfect weather, clear skies and family visits added together to make a great weekend. This past weekend, Longwood hosted their annual Family Weekend where students and families were reunited for a time of exploration, fun and food. My parents came up for the weekend and were able to experience Rock ...
After countless hours of layovers, flights and squishy, uncomfortable bus rides, a group of thirty-three Longwood University students, along with Dr. Goetz and Dr. Holliday, finally reached their destination of Valencia, Spain. For the next four weeks, these students would be embarking onthe journey ...
Integrating into different cultures has just been a normal lifestyle for international exchange student Many Pang. Originally from Cambodia, Pang moved to France in 2005 after her father got a new job. After having to start over after 12 years in Cambodia, she herself will tell anyone that that is why ...
Tuesday, Sept. 9, is not just another Tuesday for many Longwood University faculty, staff and students, especially in the Communications Department. Tuesday, Sept. 9 marked two years since the death of the beloved Communication Studies Professor Dr. Bill Stuart, affectionately known as “Dr. B.” ...
Lancer Productions made sure that students wouldn’t have a reason to be bored on this past Saturday night, by hosting a game night in the lounge of the Student Union. Late Night Director of Lancer Productions, Jessica Hamilton said, “This game night was intended for students to be able to come and ...
When asked to use one word or phrase to describe himself as a student at Longwood, first year Alex Dworetzky answered, “Alex is…at peace with himself.” Before coming to Longwood University, Dworetzky came from a small, Quaker K-12 school called, Virginia Beach Friend’s School in his hometown ...
When asked to use one word or phrase to describe himself as a student at Longwood, first year Alex Dworetzky answered, “Alex is…at peace with himself.” Before coming to Longwood University, Dworetzky came from a small, Quaker K-12 school called, Virginia Beach Friend’s School in his hometown ...
