Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Tom Akre has been researching wood turtles since attending graduate school at George Mason University (GMU) for a PhD in environmental science public policy. Through his research, Akre continues to assess the challenges to the conservation of the organisms in a rapidly ...
Art can take on different meanings to many different people, whether it be by having art for culture's sake, for the community's sake, for that spot on the wall you need covered up's sake, for one's own sake and even for art's own sake. The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) accepted 23 diverse ...
*The following statements I make within this article are my own opinions. The statements made in this article are not the views of The Rotunda or Longwood University* This past weekend was one of Longwood's most celebrated weekends during the year: Spring Weekend. A celebration where the whole student ...
Art history was the topic of the day on Wednesday, April 11 in Hull Auditorium as seniors Josephine Ziluca and Colleen Mac Murtrie both presented their art history lecture research projects. Assistant Professor of Art History Erin Devine opened the 4 p.m. event. Discussing the Art Nouveau period that ...
Get ready to rev up your engines. Longwood University's newest club, Automotive Enthusiasts, is aiming to get on track for students and community members of Farmville alike to participate in an organization dedicated to the fast, the furious and any automotive enthusiast willing to hop on board. Longwood ...
Last week we met several Lancer couples who have become engaged and are planning a wedding while in college. This week, they are back to talk about what it is like to be engaged. Some of the couples both go to Longwood, but several of the brides to be have grooms back home or at another school. Marissa ...
Role models and leaders have been given the opportunity to completely change the Longwood campus for the better. Ever since the reveal of the Student Diversity and Inclusion Council (SDIC) on Sept. 30, 2011 on Brock Commons, Longwood University has flourished with frequent programs and activities celebrating ...
I recently bought a smart phone. This was after months of debating with my mom and dad. My renewal contract was coming up, and that's usually when you get some great deals on phones. I've always taken the deals they throw out for 99 cents or some ridiculously low price like that. But this time I was ...
What is the function of water in the body? Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in the body depends on water. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. How much water do you need? The ...
Sculptor, photographer and educator Mary Carothers spoke of the progression of her artwork from when she was an undergraduate at Pratt Institute to her most recent projects and artwork. The event occurred on Thursday, April 12 at 5 p.m. in Hull Auditorium. On Friday, April 13, Carothers hosted ...
While students are getting involved more than ever in this year's Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is offering students a longtime commitment that could further their benefits to cancer research and more in a new, completely different way. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...
We've all pretty much forgotten about spring break, that sunny time in the middle of March when everything was right. So you're all probably wondering why anyone would write a column about it in April. The answer is simple: this past spring break, I took one of the most enjoyable classes I ever had ...
On Friday, April 7, Sunchase Cinema 8 and Lancer Productions (LP) joined forces to help the early birds of Longwood University get the cinematic worm. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the first 200 students who arrived at Sunchase Cinema 8 with their student ID received a movie ticket free of charge. After only ...
Nearly one in four women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault during their time at college. Preventing sexual assaults has been a growing concern for many departments at Longwood University. For those who have been sexually assaulted, there are several resources available for ...
Disabilities are a part of life. Few people can deny this. The facts are that something as basic as movement is not the same for every person. Additionally, in college, movement is a necessity, and students, faculty and staff alike cannot afford to have their movement hampered. To make the situation ...
Jamie Clift, The Rotunda's longtime features editor, is studying abroad in Valencia, Spain at the Institute of Spanish Studies during the spring 2012 semester. Having stepped down from her position as features editor for the time being, Jamie Clift has charitably taken it upon herself to assume the ...
On Wednesday, April 4, the first ever HabaPalooza graced the stage at Jarman Auditorium for an audience of about 120 members.The event featured the various talents of Longwood University and the students therein, and raised almost $400. Admission price was $3. During the evening, prizes were raffled ...
Alcohol poisoning is serious and can sometimes lead to death. With Spring Weekend approaching, it is important to know about alcohol poisoning and how to deal with it. Drinking large amounts of alcohol within a short period of time can affect your breathing, heart rate, gag reflex and potentially lead ...
On Monday, April 2, Sci-Fi/Fantasy author Andy Duncan graced the stage of Molnar Recital Hall in Wygal Hall with stories that ranged from the weird to the poignant right back to the weird. The event was featured as the final event to the 2011-2012 Authors Series and included a question and answers section, ...
Now, I've met a lot of individuals in my lifetime who love to criticize and make fun of me. They say, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Whoever told me that must have been out of it that day, because they were wrong. Words do hurt. There's no denying that. People ...
