At Longwood University, there are niches for everyone. From researching historical documents, to listening to symphonies, to going to art exhibits: if it's something you have an intense professional relationship with, you'll probably find it on or near campus. However, what is you want to build your ...
Longwood is a school that puts a great deal of emphasis on tradition, and Longwood students love it. Last Thursday, Longwood Seniors and their hand selected underclassmen friends participated on one of Longwood's most beloved traditions, Convocation. Why is this formal, kicking-off-the-year ceremony ...
I had high hopes last Spring as I filled out applications for a summer job. I dreamed of working at one of the three state parks that I applied to, or working in an office somewhere filing papers and bringing coffee to very successful people, or at a Petsmart with hundreds of kittens and puppies. I ...
As convocation approaches, I've been forced to evaluate the last few years I've spent here at Longwood. I've kind of been going through somewhat of a "quarter-life crisis." As August has already come and gone, I've had mixed feelings of regret and relief; regret for some of the mistakes I've made, ...
1. Water, Water, and more Water! Water keeps everything moving through you, it enriches your skin and will help you lose weight. You should drink 9 or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day. 2. Fruits and vegetables are GREAT! Colorful foods contain antioxidants, which help make your immune system ...
From May to August, senior Biology majors Adam Rice and Theo Kuntz worked on Longwood's Hull Springs Farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Their mission was to gather as much information on the farm as possible about everything from history to wildlife and to compile this information for the utilization ...
From May to August, senior Biology majors Adam Rice and Theo Kuntz worked on Longwood's Hull Springs Farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Their mission was to gather as much information on the farm as possible about everything from history to wildlife and to compile this information for the utilization ...
Only a few blocks from Longwood University, FACES, or Farmville Area Community Emergency Services, has the motto, "Lending a helping hand…One bag at a time." Even while close enough to walk to, the location of FACES is easy to not notice when passing by – an old, steel building with the white paint ...
Remember when you were younger and you would watch shows like "Arthur", "Hey Arnold", and "Recess"? Remember how each show had a designated "bully" figure? I personally feel that we are living within the scripts of these shows. I remember when I was younger and I did not know who I was and what I was ...
Recognizing that suicide is a tragic issue facing all institutions of higher education and is the second leading cause of death among U.S. college-age young people, Longwood University announced the inauguration of an innovative program to train faculty and staff in suicide prevention, in recognition ...
Another semester has come, as has another round of promising events and activities for the campus' enjoyment. Lancer Productions, Longwood's student-run programming board, is gearing up for a semester of free movies, comedians, concerts, and speakers, all free admission for students. On Friday, ...
I had just gotten out of Astronomy class and I was starving. There was a Cup of Noodles calling my name. I went up to my room on the fourth floor, greeted my roommate, Ashton, and began to prepare my inexpensive meal. I had yet to use my microwave, a tiny antiquated gift from my grandma, and ...
We all have our celebrity crushes, our celebrity icons, our celebrity inspiration, and even our celebrity dream image. Our whole lives we have been presented with certain images that are supposedly the definition of "beauty", especially when it comes to body size. The human race is full of diversity; ...
So it's late August and early September. The weather is still hot, girls still wear daisy dukes and guys still walk about shirtless. It's a lazy time, the first paper is a few weeks off and the parties have come back with an abounding vengeance. It won't be this good for many weeks, never this ...
Three recent Longwood graduates are frontrunners in a statewide contest. Kendall Beebe, Leigh Culpitt, and Max Duchaine, all '11, created a Public Service Announcement last semester entitled "It Only Takes One Night to Save a Life" as part of a competition held by The Governor's Office for Substance ...
During your first year at college, you get to do what you want, when you want. This freedom can come with a cost. If you are not careful, excess calorie intake, stress, and lack of sleep and exercise can all cause weight gain. As you get older, excess alcohol consumption can also cause you to ...
The Rotunda would like to thank and recognize all the seniors who have made great contributions to the paper who will be graduating this May.Megan Kozich Meagan Burkett Max Duchaine Laura Beth Stricker Matt Orben Tamika Sayles Crissy Field Keenan Crump Nathan Epstein Karen Redmond Jessica Snyder Courtney ...
Well, another year has come and gone here at Longwood. It's been up and down and 'round and 'round to get to this point. As I sit here on this April afternoon writing this column and trying to get it in by the deadline (or as close to it as possible), I am reminded of all the good things I have seen ...
By LeighAnna FeeserAs a society that is constantly using natural and agricultural resources faster than we can plant new ones, it becomes important for us to try and modify our lifestyle to try and sustain the world for our future generations. We can begin doing this by training ourselves to eat seasonally. ...
It was a big night on Monday, April 25th for Longwood Athletics. The 2010-11 Student-Athlete Awards Banquet was held in the Lee Grand Dining Room at Dorrill Dining Hall. Senior Briana Wells, star pitcher for the softball team, won the Longwood Female Athlete of the Year award for the second year in ...
