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Delta Zeta’s Turtle Tug WMLU Concerns Men’s Basketball by natalie joseph by kira zimney by halle parker Sisters raise over $650 from their annual Concerns were raised by Longwood’s radio The team prepares for their upcoming season philanthropy event. station at the SGA meeting. and opening exhibition against HSC.

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Candlelight Vigil for Hannah Graham

photo by staff photographer marlisha stewart Students gather around President Reveley for the candlelight vigil that was held in memory of Hannah Graham. Read more on page 9.

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editorial board 2014 Card Access in Wygal Hall by Ronald Mountcasel contributor Wygal is not a new building and can be traced back to the 1970’s. Much like Bedford, Wygal houses The grey side door leading into expensive equipment ranging from the first floor of Wygal has not computers, sound production been opening, neither is the red mixing consoles and instruments, door that opens to the staircase some of which belong to students. and the two grey double doors are Safety is a major concern for locked shut. students and staff alike. The While this would be considered value of stored equipment in the annoying for some, for music building makes only certain people victoria walker editor-in-chief majors, this is a constant struggle authorized for card access. Card that they must deal with every day. access would allow the equipment nick conigliaro The only way for them to access the to be used without the potential editor-in-chief pro tem sports editor building is through the front doors risk of theft. In addition, the use assistant rotunda studios producer of the building and these are the of cards would help majors who only unlocked doors from 6 P.M. to need to access the building early jeff halliday lauren karidis midnight. On weekends the doors in the morning, late at night or mike mergen typically are not unlocked until during weekends when ensembles faculty advisers 12 P.M., which some consider to need to move equipment from the kira zimney cierra gauvin be too late. There’s one thing that building to their destinations. news editor copy editing staff music majors have been asking for In the main atrium of Wygal some time more than anything sits a small white cardboard box mary callender haley ramsey features editor copy editing staff else: card access. with the title “Suggestion Box.” Many Music majors would like to Like most suggestion boxes, they stephanie mendoza courtney fisher have what other students consider contain a small pad of paper assistant features editor copy editing staff to be “normal” for the building they and a pen for concerned people meghan west kayla franklin consider to be home. Much like to voice their observations, but A&E editor copy editing staff Art majors, Music majors spend something is different about the carly shaia jason tsai large amounts of time in Wygal one in Wygal. The paper is gone, opinions editor opinions staff writer either in classes, rehearsals and and the box has been drawn all meetings, or often times practicing over. It’s been neglected, many Lizzy Stapula briana adhikusuma online editor news staff their instruments, in some cases people have simply forgotten about late into the night. Their needs are its existence. For some majors, it’s matthew alexander jordyn oglesby much different compared to other like it doesn’t even matter. assistant online editor layout staff photography staff majors that often involve work that The box is nothing more than a natalie joseph can be completed outside of the representation of how many of the jessica godart features staff academic building. In addition, majors feel about the situation of event coordinator jason tsai many extracurricular activities the building. During a meeting, madi turner opinions staff and ensembles frequently meet one of the majors advised other assistant event coordinator during times that the building’s majors to not make suggestions orlando peyton kayla baldino rotunda studios staff lower floor is locked because it’s for card access, because it won’t layout editor the only time they can meet. happen. However, changes such Bri Dewulf Senior Music major, Sam Andrews as new water fountains would kara forbes rotunda studios staff rotunda studios producer said, “It’s just a hassle to do school not have happened without the travis lyles work and it shouldn’t be too hard suggestion box. emily haswell sports and news staff writer [in] a building that I study in.” While plans for card access social media editor halle parker With card access in all of the have not been established in the monica newell assistant sports editor dorms and modern academic revision of Longwood’s master business manager buildings such as Bedford, CSTAC plan. Students hope that with laura clarke alana mackey photography staff and now the Greenwood Library, enough support, they will be able assistant business manager it would be a logical step to add to access the building in the same marlisha stewart card access to the Music majors’ way that they access their dorms. carson reeher photography staff photograpy editor academic building. lindsay graybill ashley bender graphic design staff copy editor ashlyn kemp assistant copy editor contact information [email protected] therotundaonline.com

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Editorial board and staff positions are available; contact The Rotunda ([email protected]) for more information and an application. November 5, 2014 news 3 The Increasing Issue of Commuter Parking Longwood students begin to address the issue of parking spaces

by Raven Williams contributor to park,” stated Mrs. Rice. “We she drives around for ten minutes pay so much money for a parking lost the Jarman lot because of the some mornings, looking for a pass and are limited to spots. Cunninghams project. When you parking spot before class. “It has “The parking passes are way Why are there fewer commuter lose a parking lot, you have to make made me late numerous times,” too expensive,” Skersick stated. parking spots this year? Why up those spaces somewhere.” She she adds. Then says that she needs “My brother attends Charleston are parking passes so expensive? also stated that by late December to leave 20 minutes before class in Southern and he only has to Numerous students around construction by Arc will continue order to find a parking spot. pay $25 and is allowed to park campus have asked these for the new dorms, as well as the However, not every student is anywhere. If they are going to questions. At the start of the 2014- Cunninghams will begin to come allowed to purchase a commuter make us pay so much money for a 2015 school year, there were a lot of down, and the Dining Hall is pass. You are expected to buy a parking pass, they should allow us changes being made and parking still getting a new roof. “We have parking pass for the residence to park anywhere on campus.” spots were one of them. construction all over the place,” you live in, with the exception of According to Rice, the prices There are many students that said Rice. Longwood Village residents. here at Longwood have not drive to campus everyday. These For many students, parking Student athletes that live in changed in ten years. “They are students are required to have a is a major problem on campus. Lancer Park are allowed to about the same as other schools. commuter parking pass on their The most complaints come from purchase commuter passes as Other schools have different cars. Students with commuter commuter students. In previous well, an issue that has raised a ways of calculating their fees. For passes are also required to park years, there was commuter commotion. “Everyone should example, the further you park only in designated areas with red parking behind Willet Hall, a have the same privileges,” said away from school, the less money lines. There have been a lot of very convenient spot for athletes Deshay Brown, a resident at you have to make.” areas taken away where commuter that had practice sometimes until Lancer Park. The problem with Even though parking has been students used to be allowed to 10:00 at night. Now that those that is everyone would purchase a huge struggle so far this year, it park. The main question students parking spots are available for a commuter-parking pass and all falls on the students. “Students want to know is “Why?” Laura faculty and staff only, athletes there would be even less parking have impact schedules. There’s Rice, manager of Parking Services, have to park further away from and even more problems than we traffic and accidents, so students explains exactly why these changes the gym. Walking all the way from already have. “It may make parking should plan ahead,” said Rice, were made. the gym to Cox Hall or to the top worse, but they should really think “Being self informed is a good “This year there has been a of the Recreational Center can be about making more available spots point. Not only for riding the bus, lot more construction going difficult late at night. for students so there won’t be any but for everything with rules.” on. We had to make changes to “The parking around here sucks,” problems,” said Brown. parking so that the construction said Kyndal Skersick, a commuter Another issue that has been workers could have somewhere athlete. Skersick explained how brought up is the fact that students The Longwood University Emergency Response Team Update By Victoria Walker Editor-in-Chief

@noexcusesx device capable of producing an open The Longwood University Emergen- or enclosed/contained flame in any cy Response Team (LUERT) has been residence hall or Longwood owned or under investigation since September controlled property, except when such 2014. use is consistent with existing policies “The LUERT was recently accused or written permission is provided by by the Longwood Police Department the Vice resident for Student Affairs.” [for] possessing dangerous equip- “It was because of this accusation ment,” said the LUERT Captain Corey that LUERT was placed on temporary Davis in a press release. “Specifically suspension pending an investigation three smaller-sized oxygen cylinders.” and hearing,” said Davis. “However, According to Davis, the LUPD also the administrative hearing held Tues- stated that they were not in compli- day, Nov. 4, at 12:45 p.m. has found ance with Section 16, Subsection A of LUERT not responsible.” the Student Handbook which states: According to Davis, the LUERT con-

“16. Flammable Items: a. Possessing, tinues to operate in accordance with Photos courtesy ofthe LUERT Facebook Page lighting or burning candles, incense, Longwood policy and procedure and (Top)Corey Davis and fellow LUERT members discuss safety precautions. oil lamps, lanterns, grills or any item/ strives to promote safety within our (Bottom)The LUERT demonstrates the correct procedure for handling organization as well as campus wide. certain types of emergencies. 4 news TheRotundaOnline.com Stampede Coming Your Way Longwood’s drumline back to perform another year by Jacqueline Blas contributor to feel like family and I think that’s Students that have been to but saw that anyone could join. “I what made this a success,” said Longwood’s basketball games think more people should join. The Thomas. in 2013 may have noticed the group was small, but they sounded Longwood’s drumline is Being in drumline takes work drumline. Student Emily Horton great. I would join, but I don’t have back and ready to perform for and practice, but can be an enjoyable says, “I went to a basketball game the time for it this year, but who Longwood’s student body at experience. Practice began in mid- and I saw the drumline play and knows maybe I’ll check it out next basketball games. The school’s September. Although it started thought it was pretty cool. I didn’t year.” very own drumline, also known out as a small group of students, even know that Longwood had a Longwood students in the as Longwood’s Stampede, is a they were very eager to perform drumline.” She spoke to her friends drumline have spent hours in fairly new program that started in in front of a crowd. A member that have been to Longwood longer rehearsal. If you want to see them 2013. Chris Thomas, director of of the drumline says, “It’s really and found out that they had never perform, come out to a basketball percussion worked hard to put the great playing for the audience, the seen the line before either. Horton game. Longwood Stampede is drumline where it is today. “It was energy is amazing. I’m grateful for also noticed that there were flyers under the direction of Chris difficult setting up the program having experienced [it].” about the line and thought that Thomas. If you are interested in and trying to get students to join, These students take time off originally only people that played joining or want to learn more, talk but we got it done,” said Thomas. their schedules to practice on the instruments were allowed to join, to Thomas in Wygal Hall. The majority of the group was weekends with the group or break made up of percussion majors and off into sectionals so that they can people who had experience with learn how to play their parts with instruments. The first year, the their section. “It can sometimes drumline members were trying be difficult to rehearse since there to figure out how to perform, are other things I have to do like what works and what doesn’t and homework for other classes. I what made things easier for them am not getting any class credit through trial and error. The new for joining the drumline, but it’s process brought the members something I really enjoy doing, so closer, and they became fast regardless of all the other things friends. “It was really amazing how that I have to do I always try to fit fast these students became friends it into my schedule,” remarked a photo by staff photographer matt alexander with one another, it quickly started drum line member. Drumline members practicing techniques and coordination as a group. The Struggle that is Financial Aid

Longwood zeros in on college tuition rates by Chris Clements contributor difficult to determine an average sum, because every student’s situation varies.” The amount of aid given by the school depends on what amount Around the nation, colleges and universities can vary in many different a student or their family provides. Most financial aid cases are very ways such as the size of their educational focuses. The one thing that specific to the individual receiving the aid, and plans are created to best they all have in common is the inconvenience of tuition prices. The price match their financial situation. of receiving higher education is rising around the country and this has For the most part, the ultimate goal of financial aid is to help students lead to a heavier dependence on financial aid. Longwood University is pay for their education. While it does provide education for students, it certainly no exception to this trend. In this modern society, a college also hinders many in post-graduation life. The price of college is looked degree is mandatory for a successful career in any field. One has to at as a good investment in terms of future benefits and quality of life. wonder if there is a more efficient way to aid students’ education that In the present day economy, getting a job immediately after graduating does not result in large sums of debt after graduation. college is not guaranteed. As it seems difficult enough to get a job, it is A fairly common way to reduce the cost of college tuition is to attend unlikely that it will pay enough to make up for ongoing student debts. a school that is in the state of which the potential student is a resident. At The good intent of financial aid is certainly not in question, however, Longwood, the tuition price of a non-Virginia resident is approximately the rising cost of higher education is what’s questionable. Schools $7,000 more than it is for a resident of Virginia to attend. Though this everywhere are seeing an increase in tuition year after year, and is common among most top Virginia state schools, Longwood ranked unfortunately it shows no sign of slowing down. This is quite concerning among the Top 5 highest tuitions prices for public universities in 2013- to incoming students, and over the next five to ten years, the price of 2014. Longwood University’s tuition price has also increased by around tuition could be significantly higher than it already is today. $400 to $500 each year, over the last 5 years. Financial aid will be more prevalent than ever before and hopefully The Office of Financial Aid at Longwood does try to give students a a more affordable student-oriented payment system will be developed. variety of useful ways to assist in paying for their education. The Office of If not, the future average American family might not be able to provide Financial Aid offers grants, scholarships, loans, an education grant and a the necessary funds for a college education. People are going to continue work experience system. The majority of students use loans, which is the to attempt to find alternative ways to pay for a college education. This most common resources utilized by students. When Shawn Clements, nationwide issue can be resolved in a financially efficient matter. For loan counselor in the Longwood Office of Financial Aid, was asked now we will just have to wait and see. what the average sum of a typical student loan was, she replied, “It is November 5, 2014 News 5 WMLU Addresses Concerns Upcoming campus Safety Walk selection. WMLU wants diverse programming and is there “to serve you,” added Tsai. WMLU also made a point of clarification that under policy they cannot play music off of YouTube. The WMLU website has a forum for all requests. Tsai added, “to respond to question of tardiness, we do apologize for that,” stating that DJ’d events should be prompt and ready at the start of the event. Senior Class President, Paige

by kira zimney Rollins, was curious as to if news editor @kmzimney WMLU felt comfortable making changes to forum, as such for specific songs, “maybe investing The Student Governmentin portable hot spots.” Association (SGA) meeting SGA hopes to work with opened with the presentation WMLU on all on-campus related of the Rowe Award, last week’s events, as a contact for a list of Freshman Class Representative, requests. Tsai also stated that Dustyn Hall, presented the award “we’re completely a student run to Senator Constance Garner. service,” as WMLU members photo by staff photographer matt alexander WMLU radio station have respective positions, stating Kristyn Hunter diligenty takes notes on SGA’s current issues, being representatives Scott Baldwin, they would love more members presented by the members and other concerned students. General Manager, and Jason on WMLU, and would be “happy Tsai, Program Director, spoke to train” anyone interested in to SGA members on recent talk working with or DJing events for we appreciate everything you requested to put in a camera” of WMLU DJing organizational WMLU. do, please let us know if there near the commuter lots for safety events. To clarify steps for DJ Under Federal Communications is anything SGA can do.” Tsai purposes. requests WMLU advises those Commission (FCC) guidelines added, WMLU is “happy to help,” Gills moved to Orders of who are curious to visit wmlu. listed on the website, WMLU is with any specific concerns that the Day, stating he will keep a org to request forms, state based on “community standards” their clients may have. follow up with WMLU, adding, organizations, events, special as one of their main focuses. The Open Forum was next, this Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5pm requests, dates and times, etc. When playing music, WMLU discussing registration issues as is the basketball game against Be specific, “we prefer two weeks radio complies with guidelines many students had “glitches,” Hampden-Sydney. “Make prior,” to date of the request. for radio programming. WMLU and some seniors could not sure we have a lot of support,” The remote director then sends committee is in constant change complete registration because of added Gills. At the game, 1,000 a “confirmation” that correlates to their constitution “every year this, explained Worden. wristbands will be handed out that the request is pending. They to meet needs of the community” Another registration issue that instead of tickets at the game, will contact the organization, and and to keep themselves updated. arose is that English 400 “filled added Executive Senator, Natalie if not, “we let the organization WMLU spoke on matters up before half the seniors had Joseph. know three days prior.” such as not being able to play registered,” stated Treasurer Campus Safety Walk is next Senator Leighan Worden “profanity” on their radio station. Jessica Darst. Also, professors Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7pm meeting pointed out that in the past However, closed Longwood based did not override any students. at the Chi fountain, as well as couple of years it has been hard parties are allowed to play music Darst spoke on the issue, saying handing out information for the for organizations to hear back, of their choice for events and “more courses could be offered” walk. and followed up with a question organizations. Tsai and Baldwin for students so they will not be Garner explained she had asking what WMLU is doing to explained that it is important for set back due to the few number of a “productive meeting” with improve response times. DJ’s to be responsible for fines seats available. Doug Howell, Residential and Tsai answered saying that if they are not following the Next, students with food Commuter Life staff, on how to WMLU is taking “the proper guidelines, as DJ’s want to cater allergies have been having issues fix the issue regarding last week’s steps” to make sure that this will to the organization’s scheduled being exempt from the Dining overflown trash shoots near not happen again. Currently, event, as well as following the Hall. They are “concerned about Curry and Frazer. there are 16 active DJ’s on WMLU, guidelines of FCC. student health,” as many have Dr. Tim Pierson added on in which each DJ is assigned for WMLU and the senate members allergic reactions and many need academic issues over registration, each day out of the week, for discussed a possible “greater to avoid certain foods served at to “get word to the registrars equipment set, as well as going submission time” to provide the Dining Hall, as there are “not office, so it can be “targeted through the whole process. Tsai service for an organization’s many options” and are concerned quick.”” Adding that faculty is explained that WMLU “cannot needs on music selections. In with having to purchase a meal working to establish “well known play music that does not conform order to provide better service plan when they are not able to hours” for dining hall, library and within community standards,” for organizations and events for eat “most of the food.” Garner other rec hours, on upcoming that is WMLU has to take the Longwood, WMLU is “doing advised to meet with these winter snow days. proper precautions to make sure [their] very best to train [DJ’s]” concerned students after the Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7pm music falls under the program for planned events and private meeting for further discussion. MTV’s the Buried Life is coming standards. Tsai also advises when organization events on campus. The R.C.L. Representative, to speak, in Jarman. making a request, “be as specific President Joseph Gills added, Savannah Barnett then brought Senate board meeting called to as possible,” in regards to music “WMLU does a lot for us, and up that “some students have close. 6 features TheRotundaOnline.com Delta Zeta’s Annual Turtle Tug Various organizations on campus come out to support the Painted Turtle Camp

by natalie joseph features staff writer

Delta Zeta’s annual Turtle Tug event took place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the sand volleyball courts on Stubbs Lawn. The event raised over 690 dollars, and had 21 teams participate. Delta Zeta’s Turtle Tug and intramurals chair, Alexandra Horton, said, “I think it was a very successful event. There were teams who came out and supported Delta Zeta and our philanthropy.” Turtle Tug is an event in which six players of the same gender participate as a team against another in a tug-of-war competition. Once the red marker on the rope is pulled completely over to one team’s side, the players of the losing team are pulled into a mud pit. The entry fee into the Turtle Tug was five dollars per person, so thirty dollars a team. All proceeds of the event went to Delta Zeta’s philanthropy called, ‘The Painted Turtle Camp.’ The camp is a place that gives and helps children with severe and chronic disabilities a chance to attend a camp in which they can participate in unique programs, gain photos by longwood public relations assistant photographer caleb briggs support and celebrate being a kid. Various organizations came out to support Delta Zeta’s annual philanthropy Horton said, “Each member of Delta Zeta holds ‘The Painted Turtle event in order to raise awareness and funds for the Painted Turtle Camp. Camp’ close to their hearts and we want to do everything we can to help them in any way we can.” sisters also came together to work the event by helping set up and take The competition was split into random brackets based on gender, one down the event as a chapter. male and one female. The first place winners in the male bracket were The sisters of Delta Zeta also raised money for their philanthropy the Longwood Rugby team. For the females, Therapeutic Recreations by going out to local business and asking for donations to “The Painted took home first place. Turtle Camp.” Together, they also dug out the mud pit in the sand and The Turtle Tug was mainly organized by a planning committee within brought out a DJ to the event. Delta Zeta who planned the logistical aspects of the event, headed by Horton said, “The event in very important to me because it’s an annual Horton. Along with the other sisters in the chapter, they all came event that Delta Zeta has every fall. It is one of the events that raises a together to market and promote the event throughout Longwood. The lot of money for one of our philanthropies.” November 5, 2014 features 7 RCL Advisory Board Hosts a Trunk or Treat Campus-Wide by Natalie Joseph features staff from their car as a special treat for the observing students. Maupin’s trunk was decorated in stuffed animals and was This year’s Trunk or Treat event was held on Wednesday, Oct. bright and colorful. She was in the Halloween spirit by coming 29, on the patio behind the Lankford Student Union. The event dressed up in a onesie that perfectly matched the decorations of began at 2 p.m. and lasted until 4 p.m. and was hosted by the her trunk. Residential and Commuter Life Advisory Board (RCL). SGA’s trunk was decorated to match the Halloween spirit with Three cars for three different participating organizations came monster teeth, and also included a sign that advertised SGA out with their trunks open and decorated. The two organizations meetings and included candy for voters to take. and commuter students that participated in this event were the The event was sponsored by the RCL staff. Members of the staff Student Government Association (SGA), Theta Chi Fraternity participated in the event by handing out Halloween candy and and Longwood student Jacque Maupin. passing out voting tickets. The first 50 students who came to the The participating organizations also came dressed up in fun event received treat bags. costumes to match their cars or to represent their organization. This was the advisory board’s second annual Trunk or Treat Every person who came to the event, or passed by, was offered event. The event was made so that more commuters could get the chance to vote for their favorite decorated trunk. The first involved and feel a part of the main campus. Since cars are very place winner was Theta Chi Fraternity, Maupin came in second popular for on-campus students as well, the board made the and SGA came in third place. event open to all campus organizations to participate. Senior and RCL Advisory Board Constance Garner said, “The According to Garner, they planned for the event by picking RCL Advisory Board focuses on programming for Commuters. a convenient and popular location, as well as a time and date. All of our residential students have RA’s who program for them, They then added a few things that were different from last year, however, sometimes our commuter students get left out of a like the treat bags and used the event to hand out flyers that lot of things on campus, thus the Advisory Board was formed. promoted appropriate Halloween costumes. Last year we came up with Trunk-or-Treat as a way to get more Garner said, “We really hope to see this event carry on as a commuters involved on campus, because they all have cars tradition of the RCL Advisory Board. We are already using our conveniently on campus.” experience this year to build off of for the planning of next year’s First place winners, Theta Chi Fraternity, had their brothers event. We know that each year it will continue to get bigger and come out in fun costumes for the event and even played music better!” 8 Features TheRotundaOnline.com Lancer Madness Draws Large Crowd to Willett Hall

Longwood basketball gets support from fans and fellow students by halle parker asst. sports editor @_halparker from waltz to tango to freestyle. This was followed by many other events such as the Hot Shot challenge, a time trial and a Dunk Contest. In order to generate interest and excitement for the upcoming winter The Hot Shot challenge involved four groups of shooters competing basketball season, the Lancer Lunatics and Athletic Department put on to receive a 250 dollar textbook scholarship, provided by the Lancer the second annual Lancer Madness event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Lunatics. The event kicked off with a tailgate at 6:30 p.m. where free corn dogs, Along with the basketball events, the crowd also watched performances cookies and drinks were provided by Aramark Dining Services. Also, a by the Longwood cheerleaders, the Blue Heat dance team and the dance hired crew of DJ’s played music to keep the energy high. group FIERCE. Each group had their own prepared routine to entertain Although people were not allowed into Willet Hall until 8 p.m., the line those in the bleachers, or standing opposite to the bleachers. started forming as early as 6:40 p.m.. Slowly, the line grew and snaked its Throughout Lancer Madness, the members of both the men’s and way around the building as the time for the event approached. women’s teams showed each other support and cheered each other on While people waited in line, they watched as limo after limo appeared, through the challenges. holding different men’s and women’s basketball players—the men’s During the Dunk Challenge, the women’s team joined the audience players in suits, the women’s in dresses. Each group was greeted by a in supporting the four competing men’s players. In the end, sophomore different theme song, finally ending with the delivery of both teams’ Darrion Allen and junior Shaquille Johnson were the final players left coaches. standing. Just before 8 p.m., students were allowed past the intimidating bouncer Junior Shaquille Johnson tried to dunk over the head of redshirted that guarded the doors. The head men’s basketball coach, Jayson Gee, junior Lotanna Nwogbo and eventually found success, after a few greeted each student who passed him with a handshake. unsuccesful attempts. Once everyone filed into the gym area, it went dark and MC Steve Gee ended Lancer Madness by addressing the crowd to come support Robertson introduced this season’s men’s and women’s basketball roster the team in their first exhibition match on Nov. 8 against the Division III with great enthusiasm. school Hampden-Sydney at 5 p.m. in Willett Hall. Select members on both teams shared a prepared dance transitioning

photos by staff photographer matthew alexander (Left) Longwood students, faculty and staff join the Farmville community in welcoming the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball seasons. (Right) Head Coach Jayson Gee inspired fans to show their Lancer pride throughout the event. November 5, 2014 features 9 Longwood Shows Support for Hannah Graham

by mary callender features editor @mariec7695

Dozens of people braved the chilly weather last Thursday night to gather together and show their support for Hannah Graham and other missing persons. The somber faces of students were lit up by the light of a candle as they listened to speeches from Josh Atkins, general manager of 202 Bar and Grill, Longwood Police Chief Beach and President Reveley. This vigil, headed by Hannah Burns with the help of Kandice Brown, Amanda Elgin and Melanie Books, was put on by the brothers of Alphi Phi Omega. Burns said that the vigil was “to remember Hannah in a respectful and formal way, as well as have this be a somber opportunity for Longwood to re-evaluate how we might handle similar situations like this in

the future.” photoS by staff photographer marlisha stewart One of the main topics of the night was Students stand with somber faces in honor of Hannah Graham, as they learn about safety, safety. What happened to Hannah really could happen to anyone. During his speech, Josh awareness and to incorporate this knowledge into their every day lives. Atkins reassured students that our safety is of the utmost importance to him. He promised important for us to let Hannah’s life make a vigil was a great way to honor Hannah’s life, as to watch out for each and every Longwood positive difference on everyone it has touched well as remind us that this really could happen student, and before turning the microphone and watch out for those closest to us. to anyone.” over to Beach, he said, “It’s my job to make Before closing with a moment of silence, Longwood will continue to remember sure ya’ll are safe, and I’ll do whatever it takes President Reveley stressed that Hannah’s story Hannah Graham and her family in this to do that.” has brought heartbreak for many. We must difficult time. There will be a ribbon campaign Students were also reminded by Beach draw strength from the past and send our put on by SGA, Monday, on Brock Commons. that the police aren’t the enemy, especially thoughts and prayers to our sister university Make sure to stop by, pick up a ribbon and in situations like this. We should never be and all of those suffering from this tragedy. show your support for Hannah. afraid to contact them in a time of need. More Attendee Jennifer Trate said, “I thought it importantly, Beach stressed the idea that it’s was really sweet and well put together. The Longwood’s On-Campus Clubs and Organizations by Jacob Mumma contributor IFC Treasurer Benjamin Baker, who is also time. a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity Students choose not to get involved in a Longwood University consists of almost found fraternity life to be one of the best club or organization for a few reasons, such as 5,000 students, with that in mind it is fair to things he has done at Longwood. Baker, who they want to maintain their grades, or they feel say that Longwood is not a very big school. is originally from Temecula, California, said that they are enjoying the college experience With the smaller number of students and the of his fraternity, “It is my home away from without clubs or organizations. Junior Matt lack of major sports teams, some students have home. Because I live so far away from home Harrington sees no need in joining a club or a hard time finding things to occupy their my fraternity brothers are in a way my family.” organization. He feels they are “not completely time. This raises the question, what is there to As far as the fraternity life being a distraction necessary to enjoy college life.” Another do at Longwood? from schoolwork, Baker has a different view, roadblock for Harrington is also his grades. “I There are a good amount of students involved “In our fraternity we are required to maintain might consider joining a fraternity if my grades in clubs or organizations at Longwood, a 2.7 GPA, which is a little added pressure to do were better, but I feel if I join my grades are and find them to be a good source of extra- well.” Baker later went on to say, “Brothers try going to drop dramatically.” Matt is perfectly curricular fun. Some students, however, see to help other brothers out if they are struggling happy in his current situation, and does not clubs and organizations as extra work on top of in a subject.” Fraternities helped Ben feel more want to change that. an already large workload, and stay away from at home at Longwood, despite being so far So whether you see clubs and organizations clubs and organizations in order to maintain a away from his. as a good or a bad thing, just remember, good GPA. Longwood has more to offer than just everyone sees things differently. What you With both perspectives, one is inclined to fraternities and sororities such as countless see as fun, someone else might not see as fun. ask, what is the better choice? Getting involved clubs, sports teams and other organizations Attitude is everything when it comes to clubs in clubs and organizations allows you to that students have the option to join. Chaz and organizations, if you enjoy them and want get to know new people, make new friends Gibson, a member of the club rugby team, finds to be a part of them then do so. If you don’t and hopefully have a more enjoyable time at his involvement in club sports to be a good see much of a point in clubs and organizations college. Whereas, staying away from clubs and thing, “Before I started playing rugby my days it’s perfectly fine to not join them. College is organizations gives you more time to take care were boring, I would have all this free time and different for everyone, but as long as you do of your schoolwork and to study to ensure you nothing to do with it.” For Chaz, he was able well in class and enjoy yourself, then you have are prepared for your classes. to find something that he enjoys to occupy his made the right choice. 10 Arts & Entertainment TheRotundaOnline.com “Private Show” and “Oh Yeah” Showcase T.I.’s New Album by ryan quigley contributor the likes of Kid Cudi, Eminem, songs T.I. has released in the However, that does not mean Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams last few years, which says a lot, that there weren’t any bright T.I. has somewhat fallen off and Kanye West, the lyrics were given his poor track record as spots in this album. “Private the map over the last few years. uninspired and the instrumentals of late. This song consists of Show,” featuring Chris Brown, is T.I. used to be one of the biggest were empty. everything that a respectable a settled, sexy tune that’s about rappers in the game with his “Heavy Man: Heavy is the hip-hop track shouldn’t have. as smooth as D’Angelo back signature Atlanta-based hip-hop Head” wasn’t any better. One of There are random shouts and in his heyday and the Pharrell style in songs such as “What You the few segments of the album screams all throughout the song’s Williams-featured song, “Oh Know,” “Top Back,” “Bring Em that are even somewhat decent background, the lyrics are empty Yeah,” is ridiculous. This song Out,” and “Rubber Band Man.” to listen to is “Sorry,” featuring and the song’s horrible auto-tune is just begging to be played at His potential had no limit. With André 3000. The only part of that makes it almost painful to listen. football games when the home the release of 2006’s hit album song that I end up listening to is Some people can pull off auto- team runs out of the tunnel. This “King,” T.I. was getting the 3K’s sick verse towards the song’s tune,but T.I. does not, by any is nearly reminiscent of T.I.’s recognition he deserved through twilight. “Heavy Man” had some means, pull it off on this track, or golden days from “King” and the early years of his career. decent dance floor hits such as this album in general. “Urban Legend.” It’s just a shame Since the release of his 2008 “Go Get It” and “Ball,” featuring “No Mediocre,” featuring Iggy that the rest of “Paperwork” isn’t album, “Paper Trail,” he seems to Lil Wayne, but other than that, Azalea, is one of the better tracks nearly as good as “Private Show” have succumbed to the dreaded there’s nothing much to take away on “Paperwork,” but it’s nearly a and “Oh Yeah.” lack of originality that fills from it. copy and pasted version of Iggy’s T.I. isn’t a bad rapper. If he much of today’s pop-oriented Unfortunately, T.I.’s new “Fancy” beat that T.I. just shuffled was, he wouldn’t be getting hip-hop. Since “King,” T.I. has album, “Paperwork,” continues around to make it sound like a the recognition he continues released average-at-best records his trend of releasing subpar T.I. song. If you listen to the two to receive. Decent artists put routinely. 2010’s “No Mercy” records. The album’s lead songs side-by-side, it’s almost out bad albums all the time, was underwhelming to say the single, “About the Money,” is eerie how similar they are: same and this is one of those cases. least. Though the album featured one of the most unimpressive tempo, same rapping style and “Paperwork” just doesn’t know both songs are nearly the exact where it belongs. One second it same time-length. It’s kind of will be gangsta rap and then all freaky. I honestly wouldn’t know of a sudden it’s pop. There’s no What’s Trending May who wrote the song if the album structure and the album is at I bought didn’t have the name a low level in creativty. I didn’t “T.I.” written all over its’ case. I expect much from “Paperwork” Not Be for You certainly hope that T.I. isn’t being and, unfortunately, there wasn’t Learning how to choose outfits that enhance your body influenced by a newcomer like much received. by nicole reed Iggy Azalea because, if that’s the contributor campus, us ladies love our leggings. They are comfortable case, he’s looking in the wrong My rating: 5/10 direction. Ladies, this article is for you. How and easy to throw under a shirt many times have you purchased or sweater for either a casual or Meet the Editorial Board an item knowing it’s too small, dressy look. week 6 but had to have it because it was Leggings are not always the most Each week The Rotunda will feature a member of the editorial board. the latest trend? Well, I’m here to flattering piece of clothing for tell you that everything trending every body type. It simply boils Jessica Godart isn’t always for you. down to what looks best on your Your body is your temple, and body type, and not every woman when dressing your temple make should wear leggings. Ladies, sure you’re embracing every you should love your bodies, aspect it has to offer. Body shape don’t disrespect it by wearing is all about proportions, not unflattering clothing. about height or weight. So choose Prints are also another pieces that showcase your body in huge issue amongst women’s a positive light. clothing. Picking the right print According to sheknow.com, is important because they can there are five general categories enhance the look of your body. in which women’s shapes may Some prints to look out for are fall into. They are as following: polka dots, stripes and Aztec pear, wedge, rectangle, apple and prints, which are tricky and can hourglass. Once you figure out be hard to wear on certain body Event Coordinator the shape you have, shopping types. 21 years old will become much easier and Ultimately, everything comes Senior you will leave every mall feeling down to dressing for your body Major: Communication Studies; Minor: Criminal Justice accomplished. and learning what compliments it I’ve been with The Rotunda for three years. best. Ladies, look like the Queens When choosing clothes make Fun Fact: “In my pastime I like to write short stories and crime fiction sure they’re flattering towards you are and enhance your body in your individual body type. I every way that you can. novels.” know especially on Longwood’s She wants to pursue a career in writing for Entertainment Magazine and be a published author. November 5, 2014 Arts & Entertainment 11 Seto Amazes Audience with Senior Recital Performance by Meghan West a&e Editor every word. After a brief intermission, Seto took the stage On Nov. 1, 2014, Dawn Seto, a senior Music for the second half of her performance. The Education major took the stage to perform her next selection was a French piece by composer senior recital in front of friends, family and her Jules Massenet. This is when Seto really showed peers in the Music Department. The Molnar her emotions as the first piece “Premiere Recital Hall began to fill as the clock struck Danse” was about a young girl attending her 7:30 p.m. and Seto was moments away from first dance. Seto really embraced this role as taking the stage. When the stage door opened, she expressed emotions and gestures similar silence overcame the auditorium as Seto, in a to how the young girl would have portrayed beautiful gown, took her place on stage beside them. her accompanist, Teri Kidd. The final selection of the evening was by The evening’s program consisted of four composer Franz Liszt and was entitled “Tre selections, each comprised of multiple songs sonetti di Petrarca.” The two selections were that told a story. The audience could follow expressing the poet’s love for a woman named along with Seto’s singing by using the notes Laura who could never return his love because and texts included in the program. These she was married. These selections were more notes contained background information on somber as Seto expressed the sadness of the the composer and piece, along with the lyrics poet with her tone and facial expressions. This to each and for the majority of the pieces a final selection introduced the highest pitches translation by Seto herself. of the night from Seto, with the repetition of Seto’s first selection of the night consisted the lyrics, the key of the notes changed and of excerpts from “Weichet nur, betrübte went higher and higher. Schatten,” a German piece composed by Bach, This recital showcased the various talents of telling the story of ridding winter for spring Seto and her diversity of singing in multiple to come. Seto’s friend Kathryn Zeh played the languages. It was an overall impressive flute along with Kidd’s piano accompaniment, performance for Seto has an excellent voice and it really spoke to the audience. that carried throughout the auditorium and The next selection by Seto was a few excerpts sent chills down each of the audience members’ photo by photo editor carson reeher from “Hermit Songs” by American composer spines as she hit the highest notes imaginable Dawn Seto stands in front of the audience Samuel Barber, and consisted of six smaller with grace and ease. Seto’s selections were wowing them with her incredible vocal talents. selections. These pieces were in English and perfect for her voice and her passionate tone are small parts of manuscripts by Irish monks and expressions during each piece made the evening out of your schedule to support your containing a religious aspect to them. Seto’s performance an enjoyable experience. fellow peers in the Music Department and tone during each piece expressed the emotions If you ever have the opportunity to attend experience music you may have never heard of the monks writing these pieces from agony a senior recital, you will not regret it. These before. and despair to happiness. The repetition of students have worked very hard in making lyrics in the pieces conveyed the importance their selections, practicing and performing of the particular section and gave meaning to them as part of their senior project. Take one Splash Zone Provides Best Seats in the House by jessica mayo contributor be scary, think just the opposite! If you’re still iffy on going to see musical has nothing to do with I highly recommend you buy a this because it says it’s a musical, the story, but the technology. I highly recommend you go see ticket in the splash zone because see it anyway! They are singing The microphones the actors used Evil Dead: The Musical because if at random parts of the musical exactly what we all think of when would go out and the audience you have seen the original Evil you will be sprayed with blood! watching a scary movie at home would miss a piece of a joke or Dead and Evil Dead 2, then you So wear a white shirt if you want or in theaters. After hearing the plot. It was hard to follow what will understand all the jokes/ to get splashed or get one of the songs, you’re going to want a CD was happening when I could songs that the cast make and will ponchos that they handout when of them because they are catchy barely hear the actor’s voice when need to gasp for air from laughing you walk in if getting covered and relatable to a viewer. they were normally speaking too hard. If you haven’t seen any in blood is not your thing. They The best song of the musical has versus them speaking into their of the films, that is okay, you will also have plastic bags to put your to be the opening song. It sets the microphone. Admittedly, this still laugh at all the jokes they phone in and have plastic on the tone of the musical and of what only happened a few times and make. floor in front of the seats to cover you are about to witness. I won’t was fixed after intermission. The musical makes light hearted your bag. go into detail because I don’t want Longwood’s Theatre Department jokes not just about the films it’s The cast did a great job of to ruin the glory of the musical, always puts on amazing shows based on, but at horror movies portraying their characters and but be prepared to laugh almost every year and they continue to in general that take place in the mocking them by making jabs at the whole time as they sing. The get better with every show. Get woods. If you have seen at least what they are doing and how it’s best scene is right before the your ticket, preferably splash zone, one horror film that took place a crazy situation they are in. They musical is over. It was hilarious and enjoy the show while you can! in the woods, then you know blended the first and second Evil and well done on how towrap it the ingredients that many movie Dead wonderfully and used great up. Basically, it ends like almost productions use to make a horror quotes from the movies to add to every other horror movie. movie. If you think this is going to the humor. The only downside of the whole 12 Opinion TheRotundaOnline.com In the Closet: What it means to find one’s coming out story by carly shaia opinions editor questioning,” she explains, “because I’ve never been with a girl.” She @luopinions feels that because of her connecting with the LGBT community, “I wouldn’t be surprised if my mom was questioning if I wasn’t straight.” Quoted from a song in the musical, Avenue Q, “If you were gay, In her opinion, it is best for her to not tell her family members about that’d be okay.” Right? In the life of someone who is a part of the LGBT her sexuality, unless she begins to date a female. Since only a small community, life may not be so easy, especially when one hasn’t had their number of Susan’s friends know that she identifies as bisexual she has coming out. Inspired by PRIDE Club’s “Coming Out Rally,” this is a run into many issues where she feels offended, some of those comments glimpse into two peoples lives still working on their coming out stories. coming from even the best of her friends. Her most recent encounter In order to let the two individuals work on their coming out stories was when she and a friend were watching television and a gay couple in their time, their identities have been changed for the purpose of is shown on the show. “‘Why does every show need a gay couple?’ the this article. Rachel is the name used to identify a female who identifies friend said, and I was very offended.” With most of society built around as pansexual, and Susan is used to identify a female who identifies as heterosexual couples, she feels that having “one representation of the bisexual. LGBT community is a good thing.” “Pansexual means I love people for who they are, regardless of Unlike Rachel, Susan is still religious and maintains a connection with orientation,” is how Rachel defines her sexuality. Despite how accepting being Christian. After wrestling with her feelings of fearing religion she is of others, she feels they won’t love her back. “I could never tell she came to the result, as she says, “Everyone is meant to love.” Susan my parents. They’re too religious.” There have been multiple incidences continues to pray daily and feels connected with the strength she gains where Rachel feels her parents wouldn’t accept her sexuality. “I feel like from her friends and from her religion. “[I know] He loves me.” Susan if I brought a girl home as my partner,” she explains, “my parents would is still searching for the right place to worship with others who will be tell me we can’t be together.” Rachel also feels that she isn’t always accepting of her. accepted even amongst those in the LGBT community. She feels that, Although Susan is “still figuring out [her] sexual orientation” she is like someone who may be bisexual, people in the LGBT community hopeful in finding someone she loves, and that loves her back. Whether feel she needs to choose one sex to love. “Someone said to me once I am it is a female or a male, Susan is still unsure about how to come out fully ‘greedy’ being a pansexual.” with what she feels. Susan is still working on understanding herself and Although Rachel has not come out publicly, she feels that she is others around her. “I am scared that if people know, they will judge me.” happier when people don’t associate her identity with her sexuality. “I’m Together Rachel and Susan are both actively searching for themselves. just myself, whether I include pansexual or not.” Rachel is currently Some members of the LGBT community have hardships with their in a relationship with a straight male. She didn’t tell him of her sexual coming out while others may not. Every member seems to have a similar orientation until after they started dating. “Even though my partner period of soul searching. However long it takes Rachel and Susan to says he still loves me, I think it still bothers him,” she says, “it probably decide whether or not to come out with their sexual orientations is makes him feel uncomfortable.” She and her partner may not often talk entirely up to them, and they will continue to be supported by those about her sexuality, but she feels she and her partner are still in a “very around them. Please continue to support Rachel, Susan and others happy” relationship. around you because you never know who is currently writing their own Susan identifies herself as bisexual. “[However,] I do consider myself coming out story. To Drink, or Not to Drink: That Is Not the Question A modest proposal to how we consume alcohol in college by Jason Tsai opinions staff @luopinions noon. With assignments due at least five days a week and all that we are involved in, be it the Paleontology Club’s dinosaur movie nights Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer the jeers of your or a food drive for local families in need, where can we even find the merrymaking friends on the porch or to spend an entire night in time? Can we really afford to be so self-indulgent as to drink so much blacked out drunkeness is not the question. in lieu of our true passions and commitment to a career program? Your attitude toward the consumption of alcohol in any form Practically speaking, a habit of turning it up can ruin meaningful, or quantity is a habit, a series of decisions over time leading to a memorable life experiences. consistency in behavior. This habit should not be affected by your Drinking can also become an ethical choice. After all, we are immediate society or by some self-righteousness that is staked on fear responsible not only for ourselves, but also for those who invest in us. and ignorance. Eight shots of straight bourbon and a few margaritas in the span of No, your decision to drink or not to drink at house parties on a few hours is not a feat, but a miracle. It’s alcohol poisoning, even if Buffalo, in small gatherings at Lancer Park or even in your Frazer you didn’t wind up in the hospital. Would you have put yourself in the dorm suite should be a practical and ethical decision. same state in front of your parents, whose health insurance you are You wouldn’t wolf down in one sitting that fifth donut from that on? box you bought at the Boy Scout fundraiser or the large, unhealthy A twenty-four pack of gas station beer and a bottle of vodka passed cheddar bacon cheeseburger at Cookout. You wouldn’t go weeks around the boys on the porch may have sparked great conversations, without sleep looting caves full of virtual gear on Destiny with your but have you decided if you are going to drive home yet? Now how can fraternity brothers. You wouldn’t wear your Superman pajamas you even think about driving home, when you are not even sure if you bottoms to class for your news presentation with makeup (yours?) can make it down the front steps without falling? Are you going to be smeared onto the front of your T-shirt. able to see through your windshield and see the old man walking his No, you would at least eat a banana from D-Hall or a hard boiled terrier across the intersection at 3am? egg and even a salad (maybe with a little too much ranch). You would Be you a woman or a man, would you want to pass out in a house at least take a nap in the commuter lounge between French Class and full of strangers? Wouldn’t your significant other worry? Shouldn’t Public Speaking. You would at least make an effort to look presentable you? for any presentation in a classroom setting. What I am urging here is not abstinence – despite the gruesome You would at least think twice. Why should drinking be any scenarios I’ve invoked. For one, where I came from abroad, alcohol is different? a normal part of everyone’s routine and the legal age is 18 (a different Alcohol use should be considered in the context of your discussion). What I am recommending here is a more mindful responsibilities. decision when it comes to consuming alcohol. In perspective: two nights out drinking is two days gone out of a This is all I am proposing. Who and what are we really affecting with seven day week if you count the hangover the following morning until each drink? November 5, 2014 Opinion 13 @LUopinions Dear Netflix... By: College Student I love you, Netflix, but I feel like we need some time apart. We’ve been spending so much time together. Not that I didn’t want to, since I Dear Netflix, am the one that presses the start button. It’s a way for me to relax, sure, I feel like we have had this conversation before. The one where you but relaxing for more than eight hours and completely neglecting, or decide to invade my studying time and tempt me with your endless flat out forgetting, an important assignment. I need to give others some possibilities. Well, I know I am weak-willed enough to fall for it. attention, like Hulu or Youtube. Sometimes, Netflix, I feel like you really get me. All of my favorite Oh, Netflix, how could we possibly be apart? Well, we really aren’t. shows and movies are on demand, and my homework can wait. After Not when your application is on my smart phone and you’re downloaded all, “Once Upon A Time” is worth the binge watching so I can actually to my computer, tablet, and/or e-reader. Plus with all of my friends understand what my friends are talking about. Whenever you suggest reminding me of your existence, I couldn’t possibly forget about you. other titles, I feel like you really get me. When I’m watching a comedy, Netflix is a way to watch movies I need to for class. Sure I can watch you instead suggest to me “The Bucket List” so I then cry for hours. that foreign film I need for my GNED class, but first I think I’ll watch Sometimes, Netflix, you’re so far in left field that you suggest something some “Breaking Bad” and maybe a little “Project Runway.” Just one I’d never watch, but watch it anyway because I have nothing better to do. more episode usually translates into three hours later when I’m with you, Rather I should say something I don’t want to start yet. Your algorithms Netflix. won’t align our stars properly, and I’ll have to keep searching through the Thanks, Netflix, for without you I wouldn’t be able to survive breakups, titles until I feel inspired. delaying discussion posts, or avoid talking with actual people. Sometimes, you’re a matchmaker in heaven. It’s like, you know I want to waste time, so you give me these shows that are only six seasons, twelve Hugs and kisses, episodes each, long that I can easily do nothing for a whole weekend. College Students Who needs human interactions when I’ve got you, Netflix?

Poetry Corner anonymous contribution PROPS & DROPS

They come forth in swarms. High-heels continuously forcing their staccato beat Into the night Props: Equally match their low-cut uniform. + Beards + Starbucks’ LGBT commercial They call it “Buffalo Street.” + American Horror Story connections Like good little soldiers, Marching their way to the front, + Extra hour of sleep Just like the pictures make it seem.

They say everyone does it. Pushing themselves into darker houses with A putrid smell wafting through the air, Yet these soldiers don’t seem to mind Knowing little tokens covered in Red Will bring them an off-put beat, Drops: Or heavy heads. - Too early Christmas displays Mashing into tiny rooms, - Baseball season being over Seemingly effortlessly, They ask for another. - Waiting for Thanksgiving break And another. - No more flip flops And another. Another. Another. Another.

They shuffle on. 14 sports TheRotundaOnline.com @LWRotundaSport Men’s Basketball Excited for New Season Longwood’s team is ready to recreate its own identity by halle parker assistant sports editor effect on the court. playing hard [and] @_halparker “Quincy Taylor, who sat out last playing tough.” After a poor season last year, year and learned our system and These qualities will 3-13 conference record and 8-24 worked extremely hard to become be important in their record overall, five players from the lead point guard. He’s had a performance in their the 2013-2014 roster transferred to great summer of training and he’s upcoming exhibition new schools, four graduated and got a great attitude,” Gee said. “I game against Division one was dismissed from the team. expect him to be one of the better III school, Hampden- Of these ten players, four out of five point guards in the Big South Sydney College, on were starters last season. Conference.” Saturday, Nov. 8. With such a large turnover, head Also, junior forward/center Hampden-Sydney coach Jayson Gee said they had Lotanna Nwogbo, a transfer from has earned eight Div. “basically a whole new team” this Tulane University, has the ability III NCAA Tournament year. However, he’s confident that make an impression. appearances in the the change is for the better. “He sat out last year, got a chance past 15 years, one of “The turnover’s going to make us to learn the system as well, and has which was in 2013. stronger because we’ve increased become a dominant force inside as Last season they our talent level,” said Gee. the preseason goes. My plan and finished as runner-ups Finishing in sixth place in the hope is that he can continue that in their conference North Division of the Big South once we start playing games this tournament. Conference last year did not give weekend,” said Gee. “They own this town them automatic entry into the Aside from these two previously and deservedly so with quarterfinals of the Big South redshirted players, five otherall the championships tournament. The last four teams players return including last they’ve won and the of each division—North versus season’s regular starter, junior great success they’ve South—faced off in the first round guard Leron Fisher. Also, Geter had…we’re not just where Longwood lost to the South and sophomore guard Darrion playing against their Division’s No. 3 seed, Gardner Allen return after earning a few players. We’re playing Webb University. starts and minutes last year. against a confidence Staff Photographer Matt Alexander One of the four voted team “Where they [Fisher, Geter and and a lot of success,” Sophomore forward Damarion Geter makes captains, sophomore forward Allen] really bring us an advantage said Gee. Damarion Geter said he is excited is that they’ve got a whole year With the new behind the back dunk, during the Lancer to see what happens this season under their belt in our system, season comes a new Madness Dunk Contest. and “ready to improve on last which is a productive thing,” said opportunity to gain the season will be, the fourth season.” Gee. respect, which is a goal for the captain, Tyler Akers, senior guard, In order to improve, two players With the new players, Gee said team, according to Gee. said it would be exciting and are expected to make an impact on the team’s depth has improved, “I believe we’ve established some different from previous seasons, the team after both were redshirted along with their talent and relevancy. This season’s about the summarizing Gee’s thoughts as during last season due to an NCAA athleticism, allowing them to play second stage and that is we’ve got well. transfer rule. his style of basketball involving to garner some respect,” said Gee. “We’ve got a great team, great Captain senior guard Quincy “pace, pressure, [and] attack,” “The way you garner some respect chemistry, a lot of athletes, a lot of Taylor, a transfer from the characteristics to define them. is we [have] to win some more leadership, pretty deep and we’re University of Alabama at “I think that it’s important in any games and we’re focused on doing really just looking forward to Birmingham, started for most of organization that you develop a everything we can to make that getting it going.” his sophomore year prior to a knee culture or an identity,” said Gee. happen.” injury, is anticipated to have an “Our identity is playing defense, In describing how he thinks week 10 nfl picks *For full Week 10 NFL Picks go to therotundaonline. GAMES OF THE WEEK:

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by nick conigliaro A new season of Longwood Basketball is soon to be underway sports editor @nickcanoli10 group. So, there was a lack of congruity among the group,” said Reinson. “So, the injuries themselves, outside of Daeisha Brown, weren’t the cause of the issues. It was the fact that they haven’t played together enough and “We’re expecting a lot more energy. We’re expecting a lot more mature weren’t familiar with each other enough.” group. We’re expecting them to play hard every practice and every game; Reinson believes there are many players that need to step up, but in and we’re hoping for a little better health,” said head coach Bill Reinson. particular he believes junior guards Deborah Headen, Daeisha Brown, This season the team is bringing back every player from last year, but Raven Williams and, once fully healthy, Khalilah Ali. 6’4 forward Heather Tobeck (graduated). Reinson believes, if she stays “I think everybody does need to take a step-up. Deborah Headen took healthy this season, sophomore forward Emily Nylen (6’5) will be able a huge step-up this summer. Daeisha Brown being back healthy is going to help replace the down-low presence Tobeck brought. to help us. Khalilah Ali returning from her knee injury, she’s been pretty Besides having the same team roster as last season, and two new good, she hasn’t gotten back to 100% yet but she’s been pretty good,” freshman, Reinson and the coaching staff have changed everything. said Reinson. “Individually the one that really needs to take the step is “We have two freshman coming in who I think by midseason will be Raven Williams because Raven had a tough season on and off the court playing valuable minutes for us. What else has changed? Pretty much and it’s one of those situations where we really need her energy, we really everything else. I didn’t like the way we played last year,” said Reinson. need her ability to pass, we need her leadership. So, she has to get her “Our tempo was too slow, we’re too small to play at that tempo, so this mind right and she has to take a step-up and be the vocal and physical season so far we’ve been working on pushing the ball in transition, high leader of the team.” pressure defense, and a lot of traps. Maybe playing at a little bit more In the Big South Conference preseason rankings Longwood was voted frenetic pace would be the best way to describe it.” ten out of eleven by the league’s head coaches. Reinson believes with the Last season the team went 8-22, with a conference record of 5-15; good Big South Conference there’s only three teams (Liberty, High Point, enough to be ninth out of eleven. Winthrop) who are for sure the top teams, but after that it’s basically a The Lancers were hurt by injuries throughout all of last season, only situation of “four through eleven, you can throw them all in a hat and playing a handful of games with the same starting five, but Reinson still pick them out.” believes that wasn’t what kept them from winning. The 2014-2015 women’s basketball begins on Sat, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. “The biggest problem we had last year, to be honest, wasn’t necessarily in Winston-Salem, N.C. against the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest the injuries. The problem was they would then sit out three or four days University. or two weeks, and they wouldn’t be able to practice with the rest of the Longwood Receives New Additions The men’s basketball team has added new players and coaches by harrison waddell contributor coming, coaches in the country Jason Pimentel. Pimental’s height a family we do everything together Jayson Gee; who loves his players and whatever we go through we go There is new life in the Longwood and is all about the development of through it together. Like, if you’re University Men’s basketball the total person.” going through something personal program; seven new players and The other new assistant coach for everybody on the team pretty two coaches. Longwood acquired men’s basketball is Craig Carter. much knows what you are going head coach Jayson Gee for the Carter has been coaching at the through and we are always going 2013-2014 men’s basketball season. college level, since 2001. When to support you through it whether Gee has to work with a team in a talking about what attracted Carter it’s good or bad.” transitional period, and it showed to Longwood he said, “I didn’t I wanted to find out what the in their Big South Conference really care about level or where it coaching dynamic from Pimentel’s record (3-13). is. It is more about the people you point of view was. Even though he One of the new assistant coaches are working with, and these are a is a transfer this year to Longwood for men’s basketball is Samba great group of people. I’m looking he has a good working knowledge Johnson. According to www. forward to being here and helping of the coaches’ backgrounds. longwoodlancers.com, Johnson’s to get Longwood on the map.” Pimentel said in regard to the has been coaching for 18 years, Recently at the Big South coaches, “They understand us, and is now reunited with Gee. Conference media day, Longwood we understand them, they set Johnson coached alongside Gee at was ranked to finish in tenth place. expectations for us and we set Staff Photographer Matt Alexander the University of Charleston 2001- “Make no mistake, none of our Transfer junior forward Jason expectations for them as well.” 2002. guys want to finish tenth and Pimental and transfer junior guard/ According to Pimentel, the “The ability to build relationships we have way loftier goals for this forward Shaquille Johnson. coaches understand the players with our guys and to develop them season,” said Carter. and set the expectations for them. from young men to men,” said With a lot of new players to the (6’8) makes him a pivotal big player With the many additions to the Johnson on what he brings to the men’s basketball team Carter for Gee’s developing team. team, as far as players and coaches job. believes nobody really wants to be “The environment and coach Gee go, Longwood men’s basketball Johnson was very adamant in the that guy, they’re embracing being really made it sound good, and he team will be one to watch in this capabilities of Gee, “These guys a team. sold me on family, and the school year’s Big South Conference. get an opportunity to play for one Longwood also has a new impact is almost like a family as well as of the best head coaches, up and player, transfer power forward our team,” said Pimental. “We are 16 features TheRotundaOnline.com Costume Contest Downtown

photos by photo editor carson reeher The town of Farmville invites local families to showcase their Halloween costumes and receive more candy before the night ends. (Bottom Left) Longwood students Cainan Townsend and Tevin Jones aid Josh Bolt, a local boy with cerebral palsy.