On Nov. 2, 15 students and two non-students were arrested in connection with alleged hazing allegations against the Rho Kappa chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity. In early September, allegations of hazing came forward and the Longwood University Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life forwarded ...
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 ...
"When you see a red flag, say something." That's the motto behind the Red Flag Campaign, a public awareness campaign that, according to their website, is designed to address dating violence and promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses. The campaign not only teaches people to have ...
Many people place visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida on their bucket list. Two Longwood students will get to place it on their resume. Senior Daria Hoobchaak and junior Kelly O'Connor were both selected for the Disney College Program. Hoobchaak saw a poster advertising the pro- gram her ...
"I'm a feminist, not a feminazi," explained 21-year-old senior English major Elizabeth Chassey (known around campus as Liz). Chassey, who is very involved on campus, has been using her time at Longwood to get involved and explore her interests in equality and diversity, among other things. Chassey ...
"I honestly have no idea who came up with the idea," said Emily Flint, philanthropy chair of Kappa Delta Sorority, when she was asked about the Miss Longwood Pageant organization sponsors. While Flint doesn't know about the creation of the pageant, she can attest to its outcomes. Last year, the event ...
Who wouldn't love a pair of golden ovaries? Bobbi Ausubel visited campus on Tuesday night to lead an interactive workshop entitled "That Takes Ovaries." The event, sponsored by the Student Diversity & Inclusion Council (SDIC), was brought to Longwood students as part of the Women's History Month. ...
When I went to see "Next Fall," all I knew was that it was not a main stage production, and it was centered around a homosexual couple. I was excited to see my fellow classmates perform, but other than that, I had no expectations for the show. I left the theater being pleasantly surprised. The show ...
Oral contraceptive pills seem like a basic right for all women. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2006-2008 10.7 percent of women were using the oral contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as birth control. The right to take birth control was a fight for those who ...
Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) fraternity for women will be making its return to campus in Spring 2013. ZTA, which was founded at Longwood University on Oct. 15, 1898, closed its Longwood chapter in May 2009 due to hazing allegations. Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Kate Planow explained ...
