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page 2 page 12 page 13 page your phone Austin speaks on reinstating Pimentel Arson behind Habitat for Humanity Restore by briana adhikusuma news staff

On Feb. 3, a case of arson behind the Habitat for Humanity Restore was reported and responded to on South Main Street. A utility trailer, which contained donated furniture, that was parked behind the store and was later set on fire. The burned trailer was discovered by store employees the next morning. “Video surveillance of the area revealed the fire was intentionally set on Jan. 31, 2015 at 11:50 p.m. and showed two subjects at the utility trailer when the fire started. These subjects fled the scene on foot in the direction of either the south end of the shopping center or the neighborhood behind the Habitat for Humanity Restore,” stated Farmville Acting Chief of Junior forward Jason Pimentel (middle) joins team after serving 25-game suspension. —continued on page 3 Police Andy Ellington in a press release. If you have any information Police Department promotes four in regards to the investigation, by briana adhikusuma contact Detective Sergeant C. news staff way. So I’m looking forward to what I’ve got coming,” W. Moss at 434-392-2109, or the stated Collins. Farmville Police Department at The Longwood University Police Department Although the promotions were given to four 434-392-9259. held a promotional ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13. The men within the department, others outside of the department were considered for the positions as LWU loses legend promotional ceremony was held to recognize four page 9 individuals who were promoted to different positions well. “All of them are senior officers that have really in the department. Two officers, Mike Collins and displayed the highest level of professionalism in our Adam Newcomb, were promoted to the rank of profession and that’s the key here, that we have strong sergeants. Two sergeants, Ray Ostrander and John leadership in our infrastructure to manage what we Johnson, were promoted to the rank of lieutenants. do in the area of public safety and law enforcement. Carlton ‘Skip’ Spain was also recognized with a All of these men come from within the department, certificate at the ceremony for his volunteer work in but they competed against all of a total of somewhere the Parking Services office. around 80 people from all over the state for these During the ceremony, Chief Beach introduced jobs,” stated Beach. and spoke a few words about each man receiving a Although four positions have been filled, the promotion. He stated that the ceremony was not department is still looking to fill one more sergeant really for the four men, but more for their families position. Once the position has been filled, the and friends. The family members in attendance were department will change the shift process to 12 hour then able to adorn the new lieutenants and sergeants shifts instead of eight hour shifts. “That allows us to with their new rank insignia. “I’ve enjoyed my time increase our minimum staffing at any given time on here. Like the students here, I’ve grown in my own the campus. —continued on page 4 2 NEWS TheRotundaOnline.com

EDITORIAL BOARD 2015 Farmville appoints new Chief of Police BY VICTORIA WALKER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Farmville’s next Chief of Police, Curtis Lee Davis, is currently serving his last two weeks as Deputy Chief of the Roanoke Police . Davis will have been on victoria walker the Roanoke Dept. for 26 years editor-in-chief before his move to Farmville on nick conigliaro March 16th. editor-in-chief pro tem With the Former Chief sports editor of Police, Doug Mooney’s jeff halliday retirement in January, the Town lauren karidis Counsel has been eager to fill mike mergen the vacancy. faculty advisers “The Police Chief is appointed by Council and then reports COURTESY THE FARMVILLE HERALD travis lyles jason tsai to the town manager,” said news editor opinion staff Gerry Spates, Farmville Farmville’s future Chief of Police Town Manager. “This leads to Curtis Lee Davis. stephanie mendoza briana adhikusuma features editor news staff committee interviews in which they select several candidates for how the community sees law meghan west jordyn oglesby the entire Council to interview.” enforcement working in the a&e editor layout staff With over 50 applicants only future. emily haswell natalie joseph 10 were interviewed according “So I’m not really coming assistant a&e editor features staff to Spates, even with this large in with expectations for any changes to start with, its more carly shaia payton conway turn out the position was filled opinion editor features staff within two short months. about communication,” said Davis has expressed his Davis. “I want people to know jessica godart orlando peyton coming soon event coordinator rotunda studios staff excitement for this new step I’m very personable, I’m not! in his career, and is looking going to be hard to find and I’ll madi turner bri dewulf forward to become a new citizen be very easy to reach.” assistant event coordinator rotunda studios staff of Farmville. “For years law enforcement kayla baldino kira zimney “I think it’s a wonderful town, have tried to come across as layout editor social media editor I’ve heard nothing but great perfect, and we all know that’s impossible to achieve,” said monica newell halle parker things,” said Davis. “I’m most business manager assistant sports editor excited about meeting the people Davis. “So that means you and having an opportunity to have to be humble, and I’m alana mackey laura clarke assistant business manager photography staff put together a philosophy of very humble coming into this policing that’s best suited for us business knowing the people carson reeher marlisha stewart as a whole.” allow me to serve them, I’m not photograpy editor photography staff According to Davis, his entitled to anything.” ashley bender lindsay graybill expectations are to meet with Davis’ date in which he is to copy editor graphic design staff the citizens from the town as be sworn in as Chief of Police has not yet been set, stay tuned ashlyn kemp whitney scott well as the students from local assistant copy editor rotunda application editor universities to get an idea about to The Rotunda for more information. jennifer thompson matthew alexander copy staff online editor photography staff

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BY TRAVIS LYLES NEWS EDITOR @TRAVISLYLESNEWS a clear-cut timeline set to end the suspension. Pimentel was found guilty of sexual battery on Feb. 2, Junior Jason Pimentel, found twelve days before being reinstated guilty of sexual battery in Prince to the team. “I started Edward County District Court to look at it and think to myself earlier this month, was reinstated what would be appropriate given to the Longwood men’s basketball the mistake made in the situation,” team immediately prior to their said Austin. “Once the matter Feb. 14 home game against was reviewed through the school, Charleston Southern University. there was never a specific number Previously, he had been under an of games (we looked at). We later “indefinite suspension,” announced came to the decision that 25 games on Nov. 6, the day after his arrest. would be appropriate.” Pimentel’s appeal of the district Pimentel rejoined the men’s court’s decision will be heard at the basketball roster with five Circuit Court level on April 21, regular season conference games three days before classes end for remaining before the Big South the spring semester. Conference tournament, which Pimentel has appeared in both begins on March 3. The winner games since his return to uniform. of the tournament receives an In the press release announcing automatic bid to the NCAA his full reinstatement, Longwood basketball tournament. head men’s basketball coach Jayson Longwood is currently in ninth Gee said Pimentel’s then 25-game place in the conference (8-20, suspension for his role in the Nov. 4-11 Big South), with the top 2 incident was “appropriate.” seven teams receiving a first- “Jason has gone through the round bye. Austin said Pimentel’s PHOTO BY LAURA CLARKE university’s disciplinary process reinstatement was not connected to Longwood junior Jason Pimentel returned Saturday from serving a 25 game and met his obligations under the team performance, “The decision suspension after being arrested on charges of sexual battery Nov. 5. He was student code of conduct, and he wasn’t made on whether he can found guilty of those charges Feb. 2, but chose to appeal to circuit court. has now sat out three months of help us win or not.” his junior season,” said Gee. “All After news broke of Pimentel’s consensual contact of a sexual nature intimate parts or material directly along, I have evaluated whether reinstatement, the Longwood may constitute sexual misconduct.” covering such intimate parts.” In he has taken ownership of this community responded both in The policy states, “The University an article published on Nov. 6 by matter, understood its seriousness support and in criticism of the will conduct investigations to the The Rotunda, Longwood Chief and learned from it.” decision. Multiple comments best of their ability that may lead of Police Robert Beach discussed While Gee was the only on The Rotunda’s social media to appropriate criminal, personnel, their investigation of the incident, representative directly attributed platforms connected the recent and Student Conduct actions.” The “The victim said that in the early in the university’s press release decision to reinstate Pimentel Code of Conduct Standards and morning hours of Nov. 2, she was on Feb. 14, Longwood Director to the start of the academic year Regulations, found on page 15 ‘forcibly fondled’ by an individual of Athletics, Troy Austin, in when the university advocated of the handbook, states students who was later determined to be an interview with The Rotunda for increased campus-wide found responsible of sexual Jason Pimentel.” this Monday, said he reinstated awareness on sexual misconduct misconduct should receive “a Virginia Code 18.2-11 states Pimentel. “In assessing all the and other wellness-related factors minimum sanction of Expulsion a conviction for a Class 1 variables, this is the outcome I that negatively impact academic or Disciplinary Suspension.” The misdemeanor, such as sexual worked to and one that I thought performance. This includedresults of these investigations and battery, is punishable by he should be reinstated,” said requiring all students to complete the decisions of the Conduct Board, “confinement in jail for not more Austin. online prevention training through the University Hearing Board and/ than twelve months and a fine of Representing the university, the ‘MyStudentBody.com’ portal. or the University Appeals Board not more than $2,500, either or Longwood spokesman Matt In addition, university faculty and are confidential. both.” McWilliams said, “The way that staff members were required to “Every incident is thoroughly With the conclusion of the the system is set up at Longwood is attend Title IX-related training. evaluated, and there is no exception university’s internal disciplinary that the decision is Troy’s, whether In an article discussing Title to this one. There are decisions process, Austin said no matter he chooses to consult with anyone IX reports at the university last made based on evidence and I the outcome of Pimentel’s else on campus is his choice.” November, Jen Fraley, director of think that is also fair. We have to circuit court appeal, the athletic McWilliams continued, “There Student Conduct and Integrity, evaluate these very carefully and department’s verdict concerning is a student disciplinary process stated a specific hearing board you have to stand by that,” said his reinstatement will stand. “I at Longwood, and that process was created for these cases to Vice President of Student affairs, don’t reflect on whether someone has been resolved in this case. Mr. ensure they received the required Dr. Tim Pierson. is going to disagree with me. I Pimentel is enrolled at Longwood, attention. “It is about us being Pimentel was found guilty of think about whether I’m doing and he is eligible to participate in proactive in saying, ‘This is not Virginia’s Class 1 misdemeanor of something right or wrong in athletic competition.” acceptable at Longwood,’” said sexual battery, 18.2-67.4, which respect to Longwood.” Austin told The Rotunda thathe Fraley. utilizes Code 18.2-67.10 to define Pimentel and the Lancers men’s started to look into reinstatement According to page 44 of the sexual abuse. According to Virginia basketball team will finish the “about two or three weeks ago,” university’s 2014-2015 student law, sexual abuse may be defined regular season with three home before informing Pimentel last handbook, the sexual misconduct as, “The accused intentionally games starting this Saturday, Feb. week. Austin said there was never policy recognizes “any non- touches the complaining witness’s 21 in Farmville. 4 NEWS TheRotundaOnline.com LU and Potomac Healthcare reach a deal

By Travis Lyles Longwood’s 20 plus sport clubs, as quality, patient-focused care, while ten options would have changed it. News Editor well as an urgent care facility. working closely with the university The more we went through this, @travislylesnews McGregor said, though an to continuously improve services.” the more comfortable we felt with outsourced organization is coming Vice President of Student Potomac.” in, student fees would not increase. Affairs, Dr. Tim Pierson, also In a Rotunda article published Longwood University has “They (students) will not pay any commented on Longwood’s last week, rumors were circulating finalized a partnership withmore out of pocket, though student transition, “Potomac brings of local Centra Southside Potomac Healthcare Solutions, a fees pay a big portion of our health decades of health care management Community Hospital being in the company from Northern Virginia, center funding.” expertise to Longwood, and we mix to partner with Longwood, who will manage the school’s According to a Longwood are looking forward to a successful but McGregor said they never health center. University press release, Potomac’s partnership.” presented a proposal. “We did talk “I’m pretty excited with what clientele extends to branches of According to McGregor, to them (Centra), but for whatever we have come up with,” said the military, Fairfax County, there were only two proposals reason they chose not to submit.” Longwood Associate Dean of Bethlehem Steel and Chrysler. The submitted, a concerning number According to McGregor, Wellness and Campus Recreation, deal will include a three-year initial at first. “Obviously, that causes Potomac will be on-campus at Matt McGregor. “They aren’t contract, with seven successive, a little worry from the quantity some entity within the semester. affiliated with any one health care one-year contract options, starting perspective, but as we went through “I envision seeing them here right system and we’re getting a group next school year. the process and the proposals we after spring break to start the that has done this for 25 years. It’s “The Potomac Healthcare team put in, we started feeling really transition process.” not only the expertise level they is proud to have been selected comfortable with Potomac,” said The contract officially begins July bring, but the depth.” to serve the Longwood Lancer’s McGregor. “At that it was 1, when Potomac will offer a blend McGregor stated that Potomac community,” said Thomas Burden, just making sure we both felt of walk-in and scheduled care would come in and bring a principal and chief operating comfortable with the deal.” appointments. perspective Longwood had not officer of Potomac Healthcare He added, “My initial thought had before. The priorities of change Solutions. “We pledge our total was the more we receive, the would be clinics specifically for commitment to delivering top- better. But I don’t know if having For immediate Police Dept. update —continued from the front page release

February 18, 2015

Also, it allows for the Chief of Police, said that the Contact: James Early, PR & Marketing confident leadership supervision reorganization of the department Coordinator during the shifts. So there’s began from a need to expand the 434.395.2662 always a supervisor and always a services. “The campus is spreading [email protected] sufficient number of officers on out all over town basically. We the staff working the street to be want to have better response times 30TH ANNIVERSARY BLADE RUNNER COVER ART LCVA Reschedules New Art After Dark COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT able to more effectively manage to things and more education for INC our issues and incidents here on- the students. So we don’t just do Series with Screening of Blade Runner campus,” stated Beach. the law enforcement part, we also Also in attendance at the do education and teaching things On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Longwood Center for Visual Arts will debut its ceremony, were representatives like alcohol awareness and the newest program, Art After Dark Creative Gatherings, with a screening of from the police departments RAD program. So we want to Blade Runner, a dystopian thriller that examines questions of reality and of Farmville and Hampden- expand on all of these education what it means to be human. This is a rescheduling from the previous date of Sydney College. Jeffrey Gee, opportunities that we’re bringing Feb. 18. The evening will conclude with a brief discussion of Blade Runner the deputy chief of police at to the student population,” she within the context of LCVA’s current Artificial/Life exhibition, which invites Hampden-Sydney College, stated. Wooding also said that the viewers to consider the impact of technology upon their own perceptions of stated the importance of the department will change the shifts authentic experience. Art After Dark participants will also learn how to make connection between Longwood to three officers on duty at a time their own origami unicorn, one of the film’s most iconic images. All activities and Hampden-Sydney. “At instead of the former two. are completely free of charge. some point, we’re forced to work Beach stated in his speech together anyway, and it’s usually that he is confident that the Art After Dark replaces the formal “lecture” format normally associated not under good circumstances. newly promoted sergeants and with museums with interdisciplinary activities, such as a creative talk The better we know each other lieutenants are a valuable asset to coupled with a volunteer-led, hands-on activity, film screening, spoken and know each other’s operations, the department. “Longwood is a word poetry slam or musical performance. The evening gatherings have a it makes it easier to convert from special place. It has unique issues, relaxed atmosphere that encourages engaging conversation. All activities are one campus to the other and it just but the key that I was looking for completely free of charge, and are made possible in part through the very makes good sense,” stated Gee. was strong leadership and ability generous support of the Longwood Parent’s Council. Debbie Wooding, the to perform at that level. I’m very senior manager of the Office of proud of them. I’m very, very When and Where: Integrated Security Systems and proud of them,” stated Beach. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 from 6–9 p.m. at the Longwood Center for the Visual the administrative assistant to Arts at the intersection of Third and Main streets in historic downtown Farmville, VA. February 20, 2015 NEWS 5

whereas forensic examiners handle all abuse Victoria Walker, a member of the Title IX Longwood and cases, according to Riley. advisory committee, had commented on “the “[Victims] deserve someone with a forensic humiliation of being in an alien environment” background,” said Riley. As stated previously, and suggested the need for the procedure of Centra Meet to Centra believed that the issue is quality of care: transport to be more explicit. anybody can deliver a rape kit, but who can Dr. Robert Marmostein had questioned follow through on behalf of the victim with the the absence of data regarding victims from Discuss SANE evidence through the justice system? Farmville who may have turned down the free Riley further elaborated that although there transport service to Lynchburg in contrast with is the “inconvenience of having to travel to a the report nine victims who were transported as Nurse Petition trauma center in Lynchburg” based on the cited by Riley. current protocol, the number of abuse victims To a similar point, Dr. Virginia Beard of

BY JASON TSAI who have travelled to Lynchburg for the services Criminal Justice stressed the need for scientific OPINIONS STAFF of the 5 forensic examiners there totalled 205 in data: “What is the scientific protocol for 2013. There were only 9 victims from Farmville testifying credibility?” who sought the same service at Lynchburg. Longwood VP of Student Affairs Dr. Tim On Feb. 13, the university president’s chief “There are only 500 hospitals in the U.S. Pierson spoke to the group’s many questions, of staff Justin Pope, the Title IX advisory that have forensic programs....We are not any “Our number [of sexual assaults] have blown group, student activists and Centra Southside different from any other college town [hospital up from reports following Title IX....We Community Hospital’s Diane Riley met for an facility],” said Riley. are different from other towns, hosting two open discussion on how to better address the In response to Riley’s elaborations, a series of colleges and having a population that is two- accommodations for sexual assault victims in hard questions followed. Pope asked, “Why thirds female...I do think this is the heart of it.” the Longwood and Farmville community. is this more tenable than having a nurse drive According to Riley, “Nothing is off the table... Pope opened the meeting by stating that, here?” citing an idea suggested at the end of the we are constantly reevaluating our procedures.” “The main reason we are here is that Centra first meeting. A follow-up meeting has not yet been set. expressed some frustration that they couldn’t According to Riley, each of the five nurses in explain some of the nuances” regarding the Lynchburg can see up to 25 abuse victims per petition during a first meeting last fall. day. “It’s not a cost issue...it just wouldn’t make Riley first clarified that Centra’s “sexual sense to take care away from a high volume assault policy is broad,” considered especially in area. We have 4 hospitals in a region the size of light of “a forensic standpoint.” Sexual Assault New Jersey. The question then becomes where Nurse Examiners deal only with sexual abuse might our specialized staff be best utilized?” 6 FEATURES TheRotundaOnline.com A single night dedicated to 1,920 years of service Longwood employees receive pins commemorating service milestones and retirements BY HALLE PARKER ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The awards ceremony began with the based on five year increments. @_HALPARKER honoring of each retiree of the past year. A The amount of award winners tapered off member of the retiree’s community delivered with each step as only one person received the Loud chatter and laughter of over a hundred a short speech regarding the character of the final forty-five year award, Betty Eike, library Longwood faculty and staff resonated from the person prior to his or her pinning. cataloguing specialist. first floor of the dining hall. The smells of crab The first retiree pin belonged to Pamela Each employee showed their own cake, little meatballs and fresh fruit wafted Arkin of the Theater department, introduced personality walking to Reveley for their pin. through the air, intermingling with cheery by Ken Perkins, who is a provost as well as the Some strutted, some stopped for hugs along clinks of ice against glass. vice president for Academic Affairs. the way and others strode with confidence. Friday night saw the gathering of employees “If there has been a person more devoted Myrtis Lunsford, a Mathematics professor, from all departments join for one purpose, and to her students, and students more devoted danced her way to the front, swaying without that was the celebration of one another. to her, I don’t know who it is,” said Perkins to music, finishing her performance with a large “One of the things, one of the most describe Arkin. hug for the president. important things that makes Longwood so Following Perkins’ lead, each attending The theme, “A Heart of Gold,” asserted itself great is how much we care for each other and retiree was introduced through anecdotes, throughout the night in the form of a video, the spirit of comradery here,” said President some causing a chuckle to rumble through the table decorations and the community of people W. Taylor Reveley. room. seated in the Grand Dining Hall. Several To open the banquet, Reveley commented Retiree Edward Vitale, carpenter, not only standing ovations occurred throughout the on the past year’s successes and the celebration received a pin, but a signed gift and a Mario- night and applause echoed regularly. of service milestones within the staff themed PowerPoint. “People across the whole university know community. “My favorite part of the night is seeing the each other and care about each other and Nearly 2,000 years of service to Longwood retirees come forward and hear the people network together for years and years and it University were represented by those they’ve worked with for so many years talk shows,” said Revely. recognized. about them and jibe them and say such great “This is the Friday night before Valentine’s “It’s a night to be able to showcase that things,” said Reveley. Day and here we’ve got a packed house on a and celebrate all the people who have given The end of the retiree list marked the cold night in February to come be with each so many years, decades, to Longwood,” said beginning of milestone awards ranging from other and honor each other.” Reveley. five to forty-five years; the awards were given February 20, 2015 FEATURES 7 A Kodak moment

BY STEPHANIE MENDOZA FEATURES EDITOR When the Cunningham’s were torn down, many people were upset, because of the memories College: an institution of higher the building contained and the education, and also the party before University was faced with an the hang over that is adulthood. ultimate “eye-sore.” Jenkins said, No one ever wants to leave college, “I was really sad that they tore it these four years are considered down. I was a freshman when I the best four years of our lives lived there, so it was definitely and afterwards, the real world bittersweet, and now it’s so barren occurs, nothing is ever certain and over on that side of campus.” uncertainty starts to unfold. With the Cunninghams gone, a Longwood University was new building will occur, which will founded in 1839 and is one of help develop new memories and the three oldest and historic more opportunities for students. institutions in Virginia. It is also PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CARSON REEHER Longwood University needs the first college to be recognized as The fence around the demolished and cleared hill where The Cunninghams your help to submit photos for a women’s college that later became used to perch is being turned into a Kodak moment with student pictures. the new building. Now through co-educational in 1976. Feb. 23, the University is asking Cunningham Hall was one to tour the infamous building. In eye, was now gone. for students to submit photos of of Longwood’s oldest historic it’s place will be the Upchurch Bailey Jenkins, a sophomore, Longwood traditions—whether buildings, and was once a University Center, a new university lived on the second floor of North it’s Color Wars, Convocation, residence hall that occupied center for the modern student to be Cunninghams. “My favorite part Chi or Princeps, Commencement, freshman, sophomores and juniors. able to have more activities to do of living in the Cunningham’s was Dr. Jordan’s Ghost Stories, There were three sections to the around campus. how homey and very inviting it Oktoberfest, Spring Weekend, Cunninghams, North, Main In August 2014, after the was. It was cool too, because the Oozeball, New Lancer Days, The and South Cunningham. North G.A.M.E, the plans were set in door would always be open and G.A.M.E., The Ruffner Tree opened in 1928, Main opened in stone to build a new student center. my dad lived in the Cunningham’s Lighting or Late-night Breakfast. 1939 and South opened in 1958. Later that year, the demolition during the late 80s, so it was What better way to be Back in 2013, Longwood held occurred to tear it down. Although awesome to get his perspective remembered at Longwood an event called “Farewell to the many opposed the demolition, it about living there and everything. University, than leaving behind Cunninghams” where students, still occurred, and the once iconic We have this bond now, which is a Kodak moment with your best faculty, staff and alumni were able building that caught everyone’s great,” said Jenkins. friends. “Handy-Capped”

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Lancer Productions hosted Comedians Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe, as they came to Longwood University, on Feb. 11, in the Wygal Auditorium at 7p.m., with at least 50+ people that attended. What makes these comedians different from others, is that they make you re-think disabilities, and were an inspirational show, which people have been waiting for. It focused more on the underdog and how it can reflect a life-long struggle in a positive and hilarious light. Drew Lynch was born in Indiana, and was raised in Las Vegas. While in high school, he had aspirations of becoming a film actor in Los Angeles, but at the age of 20, he suffered an accident that left his vocal cords paralyzed, causing him to stutter.

This life-changing injury sparked a new interest for Lynch in writing PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CARSON REEHER and stand-up comedy, which helped bring light to the social hardships of Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe, with their show “Preferred Park,” dealing with a speech impediment. In his struggle to fit in, Drew met a entertained over 50 Longwood students, faculty and staff for a night of comedian who had Tourette’s syndrome his whole life, Samuel. Samuel J. Comroe was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley hilarious and inspiring comedy in the Wygal Auditorium. of Los Angeles, California. He was born into a family of nine. In third grade he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, which is a disorder characterized by physical tics that can occur throughout a lifetime, there and even drew the attention to themselves and poked fun at their is treatment to make them discrete though. disabilities. Unlike Lynch, he was bullied throughout his schooling career until Afterwards they came together at the end and did a Question and high school. He made the conscious decision that, enough was enough, Answer comedy session for the last 25 minutes, where the audience got and began to laugh with his bullies, and began to become involved to ask them anything they wanted. The men were even willing to do a with his high school’s theatre department, where he found his passion, meet and greet at the end, which the fans appreciated. performing. He stated, “the pure excitement and joy of performing, is all These hilarious comedians have challenges that inspire and motivate I need.” you to think twice about complaining about your life. Lynch and Comroe Lynch and Comroe soon became close friends, subjected to unwanted perform together at a comedy club in California, where their comedy situations throughout their daily lives. show “Preferred Park” was born. The performance began with jokes. Drew went first and Samuel went second. They told jokes about their lives, made jokes about the audience 8 FEATURES TheRotundaOnline.com LUV ROX

BY STEPHANIE MENDOZA FEATURES EDITOR Longwood girls have problems getting a date. The crowd laughed with amusement to which the comedians talked about Hampden-Sydney, Valentines Day is that special day where couples get together and also known as “hamsters,” and how there is nothing to do or eat in have their day planned from morning to night, but what about the single Farmville. people, what do they do? Jessica Hamilton, the late night director of Lancer Productions On Feb. 14, at 8p.m., Lancer Productions hosted an event at Wygal was also proud of the comedians. “These two were very prepared Auditorium, featuring comedians Dave and Ethan. They took the stage and connected with the audience,” said Hamilton. “They knew facts where 50 people attended the event. about the school and were able to relate to students about dating on Dave and Ethan are two comedic dating coaches who started in Longwood’s campus.” March of 2008 where they placed an ad on YouTube inviting pairs of They then went to ask for volunteers whom were willing to come girls to double date. A couple of months later, their video went viral and to the stage and share their bad first date experiences and then tell the birth of their YouTube show was born. them how they should have acted to make it a better evening instead of Both Dave and Ethan began hosting monthly shows at the People’s sulking,anything can be fixed with positive vibes. Improv Theatre in New York City where they would give advice about Afterwards, Dave and Ethan did a mini dating show, much like their best and worst dating experiences. Which then brings us to small the “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” shows. Everyone gathered around a town U.S.A., also known as Farmville, Virginia. single bachelor who started off with a pool of romantic interests until Jessica Frye, the director of comedy and cinema for Lancer Productions the bachelor was with one person. was the one who organized the event. “It was our very first Valentine’s Hamilton said, “By the end of the show, everyone left with smiles Day comedy event, so I am extremely happy as to how well it worked on their faces, and laughing from reminiscing about the embarrassing out,” said Frye. “Even with the mini blizzard right before starting time, dating situations they had encountered.” we still had a good turnout.” At the end of the event, Lancer Productions handed out two drawing Dave and Ethan opened up the event with a skit of why they thought baskets with a movie, stuffed animal and candy in each. Longwood snow day 2015

Students, faculty and residents of Farmville bundle up with mittens and scarves during the snow storm of Feb. 2015 and the brace for the continuing freeze. The Longwood campus glistens in the sheets of fluffy snow as gleeful students dance in the flurries on their days off from school.

PHOTOS BY PHOTO EDITOR CARSON REEHER February 20, 2015 JEROME KERSEY 9 Longwood loses legend Former Longwood basketball player Jerome Kersey dies at 52 BY NICK CONIGLIARO SPORTS EDITOR @NICKCONIGLIARO members of the Longwood Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the inaugural 2005 When people discuss Longwood class. Along with being a member basketball, one name shines as a of the Longwood Athletics Hall of north star above the rest. Jerome Fame, Kersey’s jersey number 54 is Kersey was a two-time All- retired in Willett Hall. He’s also American who wrote the record earned a spot in the Virginia Sports books at Longwood as he set the Hall of Fame in April 2008, and in all-time records for points (1,756), the Portland Sports Hall of Fame rebounds (1,162), made field goals shortly after in September 2008. (720), made free throws (316), free In 2015, Kersey was recognized throw attempts (521), steals (255) by Longwood as an alumni who and blocks (142) during his time at has achieved success and national the college. distinction in both his personal “It is so sad. It is a huge loss for the Portland community. He was the greatest guy, the nicest friend, teammate and brother. He was loved by COURTESEY LONGWOOD ATHLETICS everyone. We will Jerome Kersey lived from June 26, 1962 to Feb. 18, 2015 all miss him. He just truly lost a legend.” During Kersey’s NBA career cared so much. This is Kersey is most known for his he played in 1,153 games, scored playing time with the Portland 11,825 points (10.3 ppg), 6,339 unbelievable.” Trailblazers from 1984-95 where he rebounds (5.5 rpg) and 1,439 started and helped the team make steals (1.2 spg). In Portland, NBA Naismith Memorial it to two NBA Championships. Kersey made his mark as well, was Basketball Hall of Fame teammate He was drafted with the 46 overall second all-time in games played pick in the 1984 NBA Draft by the (831) and rebounds (5,078), then Trailblazers. third for blocked shots (621) and COURTESEY LONGWOOD ATHLETICS NBA Naismith Memorial steals (1,059) at the time of his Jerome Kersey played for Longwood On Wednesday night, Basketball Hall of Fame player retirement. He retired from the from 1981-84, before being drafted Longwood’s brightest star passed Clyde “The Glide” Drexler played game he loved after the 2000-01 46th overall by the Portland away from a blood clot which beside Kersey during all 11 seasons season. Trailblazers. began in his calf and travelled he was with the team. He told Although Kersey played at to his lungs, clogging both his Comcast SportsNet Northwest, Longwood from 1981-84, he and professional life, embodying pulmonary arteries, according to “It is so sad. It is a huge loss for didn’t obtain his degree until 2006 the concept of citizen leadership oregonlive.com. Kersey was 52 and the Portland community. He was after playing in the NBA because as he was awarded the William residing in Lake Oswego, Oregon the greatest guy, the nicest friend, he still needed two course credits Henry Ruffner Alumni Award. as a Blazer Ambassador, a part- teammate and brother. He was to earn it. Kersey is survived by his daughter time community relations position loved by everyone. We will all miss “Jerome embodied the ideal of Kiara, his wife Teri and her with his former team. him. He just cared so much. This is the citizen-leadership at the heart children McKenzie, Brendan and “The news of Jerome Kersey’s unbelievable.” of Longwood’s mission. His Maddie. passing is devastating. Jerome was In 1987, Kersey competed in athletic accomplishments are well “Today we lost an incredible a genuinely warm-hearted and the All-Star noted, but what made him special person and one of the most kind person, and he fully embraced where he outdunked all, but Slam was his commitment to serving beloved players to ever wear a his role as an ambassador for Dunk Contest winner, Michael his community,” Longwood Trail Blazers uniform,” Portland Longwood,” Longwood Director Jordan. President W. Taylor Reveley IV Trailblazers owner Paul Allen told of Athletics Troy Austin told Kersey also played for five other told Longwood’s official athletic’s oregonlive.com. “My thoughts and Longwood’s official athletics’teams throughout his 17-season website. “He devoted his life to condolences are with the Kersey website. “He played bigger than his NBA career, including a NBA serving those around him until family. He will be missed by all of size on the hardwood and carried Championship title run with the the very day of his passing. We are us. It’s a terrible loss.” that passion into his everyday life. in the 1998-99 proud to have called him a Lancer.” The Longwood community has season. Kersey was one of the first 10 ART & ENTERTAINMENT TheRotundaOnline.com Comic Corner COMIC BY THOMAS WISE/2015

game news and view tutorials of enjoys a good laugh, Markiplier watching him along the years. levels I may be having a difficult has many videos that aren’t just Along with posting videos, YouTuber time with. Sure, there are plenty video gameplays, but also offers there is one aspect of Markiplier of gamers on YouTube, however, skits and collaboration videos with that sets him apart from other the highest grossing, and most other YouTubers. He’s even tried YouTubers. Just about every Review: subscribed to YouTuber is a gamer, pole-dancing lessons a few times. month he selects a charity, then PewDiePie. Though there is one Although enjoying videogames hosts a long, typically 24 hour, live gamer that doesn’t get enough can make one relate more to stream event where he plays games Markiplier, credit for the charity and sincerity Markiplier, it is easy to fall in love fans select and hosts merchandise he brings almost every day to his with his humor and personality with proceeds that directly go to channel, and that is Markiplier. without much knowledge around charity. I couldn’t help but buy his the gamer you Markiplier is a slightly lesser a controller. cute shirt that went towards the known gamer on YouTube who Markiplier is always constantly ALS Ice Bucket Challenge instead releases a video at least once interacting with his fan base. He of actually doing the challenge. may not know, a day. He is well known for doesn’t just address them with a His incentive towards his live playing horror games, such as greeting and a closing as all other streams is what gets viewers to “Slender Man” or “Five Nights YouTubers do then forget that the come back every month; there but should at Freddy’s.” However, he often fans still exist. Much of his social is always new merchandise that

BY CARLY SHAIA plays lesser-known games, does media is filled with fan-art that is only available during the live OPINION EDITOR funny skits and continuously plays he reposts and asks for feedback stream. That is, assuming one games with long stories. The basis or suggestions for the next game buys the merchandise before all of Markiplier’s game play videos is he should play. Throughout his the other 5.9 million subscribers Often people search for a source usually the same; he is in the corner channel there are life updates do. of entertainment via the Internet. where the viewer can watch his and very personal videos, some of So, next time one is looking Whether it is a video, an article funny expressions while he plays them emotional, where Markiplier for a laugh, go and check out or a funny image one always the game. Markiplier has a tone thanks his fans for getting him Markiplier on YouTube. He is heads back to that same place to throughout his videos where he is through the rough life he has been sure to give you a laugh, and search for more laughs. In my serious about each review, even if through and making it to where maybe his next charity event will case, I enjoy heading to YouTube he his screaming his head off from he is currently. Unlike other be one you’ll support. to catch up with the latest antics a jump scare or is laughing from YouTubers, his “Draw My Life” of my favorite Youtubers. As a the game’s awful mechanics. For video can easily make one shed gamer, I enjoy getting updates on someone that is not a gamer, but a tear, especially if one has been February 20, 2015 ART & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Hello Haim! The sister band that is taking over music in 2015

BY NATALIE JOSEPH FEATURES STAFF and “Falling.” Haim also got the opportunity to perform on Saturday Night Live in 2013. Along with that, the group also received the backing Haim (pronounced hy-əm), is a sister band that consists of Este, from artists such as Mumford & Sons, Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift and Danielle and Alana Haim, with Danielle being the lead singer. They are Phil Collins. This reception led to the band touring the United States one the hottest new bands in music this year. They will also be touring from April 2014 to May 2014, playing shows all around the country. with Taylor Swift during her “1989” world concert tour, beginning this Haim has also appeared on the original soundtrack of “The Hunger summer. In addition to that, the Games: Mockingjay Part I,” as trio was nominated for Best New well as contributed their vocals to Artist at this year’s 57th Annual the track “Pray to God” on Calvin Grammy Awards. Harris’ album “Motion.” They Haim’s music is pop rock, soft have also collaborated with artists rock and folk, with a mix of R&B such as A$AP Ferg and Kid Cudi. and an electric feel. In addition Haim has toured with Mumford to the main three sisters, the & Sons, as well as Florence and band also includes lesser-known the Machine. drummer Dash Hutton. The band has hippy-chic hair, The sisters began playing music wears cool clothes and the girls when they were growing up, and have said that Beyoncé inspires first debuted as Haim in 2007. them. Their sound has been They then took a break from compared to the popular 1970s music together, as Danielle began band Fleetwood Mac. touring with guitarist Jenny Lewis, For live performances, Este and “The Storke” frontman, Julian Haim plays bass, Danielle Haim Casablancas. plays lead guitar and sings lead Thankfully, the girls resumed vocals and Alana Haim plays in 2012, with the release of their PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE rhythm guitar, along with first EP, “Forever,” which caught The sister band Haim, consisiting of Este, Danielle and Alana Haim, pose for a keyboards and percussion. In the attention of many and led to photo. They will be touring with Taylor Swift this year during her “1989” tour. addition to that, all three sisters the widespread discovery of their contribute to the vocal harmony group by the music business. of each song. Even though it was available for limited download, “Forever” landed Every song off of Haim’s album “Days Are Over,” will have you them a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z’s bobbing your head and moving your body. Roc Nation. Haim has a refreshing sound that goes against the grain of popular While recording their first studio album, “Days Are Over,” Haim music today. The beats are funky, old school, fun and upbeat. Danielle continued to tour, playing mostly festivals. After a year spent working Haim’s lead vocals make you feel like you are back in the 1970s, ‘80s on the album, “Days Are Over” was finally released in 2013 and reached or ‘90s, and combined with the talented guitar and drum playing, you number one on the charts in the United Kingdom. cannot help but dance to this kooky sister band. “Days Are Over,” features hit songs such as “The Wire,” “Forever” If you do not know Haim already, in 2015, you sure will. New mixtape showcases harder side to Drake

BY RYAN QUIGLEY A&E STAFF We’re Going Home,” to name a “If You’re Reading This It’s Too songs on the mixtape. few. Late” displays a lot of Drake’s Drake has built himself up as Drake has built himself quite Just over a year after 2013s aggressive style, with songs like one of the biggest names in music the reputation over the turn of “Nothing Was the Same,” Drake “Energy” and the Lil Wayne- over the last few years, but has the decade. Since his 2009 album is back with, not an album, but featured “Used To,” but “10 also built himself up as one of rap’s “I’m Goin’ In” hit, Drake has all a monstrous 16-track mixtape Bands” really showcased Drake’s softest artists as well. Even looking but dominated the charts as one of entitled, “If You’re Reading This best quality, which is just rhyming at the title, “If You’re Reading This the top rappers in the current rap It’s Too Late.” In this mixtape bars over a sick beat. “10 Bands”’ It’s Too Late,” you’d think that game. After Drake’s 2010 debut Drake continues to stick by his sample sounds like something out this mixtape would continue to see album “Thank Me Later,” he has soft, yet aggressive rapping style. of a winter wonderland universe, Drake being the romantic that he only continued to build on that But it doesn’t take long for Drake but it’s a beat that you can really portrays himself as. While he does success, by utilizing his signature to make up for the subpar opener. bob your head to. do that, he also really showcases wordplay and auto-tune-peppered Immediately following “Legend,” Drake also goes soft on some himself as someone who can hang vocals. Drake has shown versatility is “Energy” which is one of the of the songs here. Most notably, in there with the hard-hitters. within his rapping, displaying his main highlights of the mixtape. As “Jungle,” is a warm, heart-melting Drake is no DMX, by any means, aggressive side through songs such Drake rhymes about the difficulties track that brings back the Drake but the release of this mixtape as “Lord Knows” and “Over.” He of being one of rap’s most hated from “Hold On, We’re Going could very well make him a little also displays his softer side on artists, the darkness of the track Home.” Though Drake doesn’t more of a Big Sean than a Tyga. underrated tracks such as “Over makes you feel even more engulfed exactly blow anyone’s minds on My Dead Body” and “Hold On, in it’s ominous, claustrophobic and “Jungle,” he does however, piece My Rating: 6/10 underlying piano sample. together one of the more soulful 12 ART & ENTERTAINMENT TheRotundaOnline.com

BY EMILY HASWELL ASST. A&E EDITOR mention the fact that Bosta had one of the most tense scenes in the musical, especially in regards powerful voices in the cast. to his power over Johanna. The theatre was packed with eager faces Haley Mizelle, as Todd’s estranged daughter, The Beadle, played by Carlito Trotter, had on Friday night, as audiences waited for the was subtle and sweet. She had a lovely little an almost jolly quality, which did not exactly show to begin. A haunting and repetitive voice that was very fitting for the character. As fit with his henchmen like character. However, churning sound played over the sound system, Johanna is one of the most challenging vocal he did a wonderful job of building tension in a leaving those in the audience with a feeling of roles in the show, you could tell Mizelle had the climatic scene in which he waits for Sweeney impending dread. The lights dimmed and we technical training to pull it off. Todd to return home. were transported into a dark and dreary version Colin Williams played the sweet and easily of London that was not for the faint of heart. manipulated Tobias Ragg. Williams played the The set featured two high risers set on Sweeney Todd: character with a vulnerability that made him opposite sides of each other as if to signify one of the most beloved characters in the show. how close Sweeney Todd actually was to his As the show went on, Williams was able to long estranged daughter. A perfect back drop The Demon make the audience feel both pity and terror for made the audience feel that they were actively his character. Providing the audience with both participating in the story. It was an innovative Barber of Fleet the saddest and scariest moments of the show, way in which to show the world of “Sweeney he ran the gambit of emotions. Todd.” Mackenzie Matthews proved that she is The show was made up of a talented cast Street provides a very talented actress in her portrayal of the that had clearly put a lot of work into the Beggar Woman. She managed to be subtle in characterization of their roles. Having the her performance so as not to give anything audience seated so close to the action was the laughs and away. She was funny, sad and scary, often times right move for the ensemble and were all just as all in the same scene. All the while giving one dynamic as the larger roles. of the most poignant acting performances in Austin Madison played the manic Sweeney thrills the show. Todd with a kind of quiet, underlying anger. You Though there were some technical difficulties never knew just when he would explode, which Anthony Hope is one of the few truly pure in the performance, it is worth noting that one made his performance all the more terrifyingly hearted characters in the show. Corwin Donnell particularly tricky scene set in an asylum was awesome. His vocal performance was also pulled this off beautifully and came across as pulled off beautifully by both the cast and crew. decent enough to pull off the complicated and genuinely infatuated with Johanna. In fact, one “Sweeney Todd,” with all of its dark twists and twisted performance. of the most charming scenes in the show was turns, is a show that will stick with you long Taylor Bosta played Mrs. Lovett and when Donnell first laid eyes on Mizelle. after you leave the theatre. Don’t miss the final absolutely stole the show. Her comedic timing Trent Williams, as Judge Turpin, used mostly performances this Thursday through Friday at 7 coupled with her underlying desperation for body language in order to show his character’s p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.. love made for a dynamic performance. Not to inner rage, providing us with some of the most (Top Left) A multitude of the performing characters actively engage with what is occuring on the stage, by surrounding the character named Toby. (Bottom Left) Two actors, Haley Mizelle who plays Johanna and Corwin Donnell who plays Anthony, engage in an enchanting, romantic moment on stage. Perfectly capturing their characters personalities. (Right) Actor Corwin Donnell, who plays the part of Anthony Hope, performs whole- heartedly for the attending audience, during this year’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

PHOTOS BY LIGHTING DESIGNER SCOTT CHAPMAN February 20, 2015 OPINION 13 50 Shades of confusion BY JENNIFER LOUDEN CONTRIBUTER After an enticing buildup from the novel, much. He stated, “I thought it was too slow.” the movie “50 Shades of Grey,” by E.L. It seems as if seeing the movie without James, was a sensual movie that left many first reading the book negatively affected the viewers with mixed emotions. reviews of the movie. To open the movie, Anastasia Steele, re- “I never read the book, but I was just ferred to as Ana, subjects herself to interview expecting a different ending from the movie. billionaire Christian Grey for her room- It surprised me,” stated Longwood University mate who has fallen sick. She meets him at Junior, Georgia Skipper. his Grey House, home to Grey Enterprises, Likewise, Macy Magee, Longwood Junior, in Seattle. Stumbling over her words as she said, “I need to read the book because then meets Grey, the two begin a whirlwind of maybe I would understand the messed up emotions that can hardly be called a romantic relationship. I liked the movie at first, but I definitely did not like the ending.” She also relationship. COURTESY OF NEW YORK DAILY NEWS “I loved the books, but I thought the movie continued to say, “I was hoping for more, and need for lust. He controls Steele and the men could’ve been a little better,” said Longwood it just never happened.” she talks to and the amount that she drinks. He University junior, Molly Watson. However, In the movie, there were many intense sex even goes as far as to travel to meet her, just to she did think that after reading the book it is scenes involving Grey and Steele. Outside entice her and pull her further into his grasp. worth spending the money to see the movie. of the sheets, Grey was an extremely flawed Stringing Steele along with her hope being that Contrastingly, Longwood University senior, man. I would classify him as a womanizer, he may just fall in love with her, the way she has Kenny Cassidy did not enjoy the movie as and a man who is driven off of greed and the fallen for him. However, there is no love in this movie, and Hosted by Longwood NAACP & The Rotunda Grey makes it very clear that he is incapable of loving any woman. He has no feeling besides what he can make Steele feel in the bedroom. “I think in a weird and unhealthy way it por- Essay, Poetry &Art trays a relationship,” said Longwood freshman, Reghan Slater. She stated, “ I actually loved it. I read all three books in the series and I thought Contest that the movie did a good job representing it.” The movie had more than just a plot to make it enticing to viewers. The soundtrack, featuring songs by famous singers like Elle Golding and (A) How would you define diversity? Beyonce, was phenomenal. “I wish ‘Crazy Love’ was on Spotify,” said (B) Racism has been a consistent problem in Longwood Junior, Alexis Kiriakos. “I loved the remake.” America. Do you think the soltions that have Christian Grey, played by actor Jamie Dornan, been implemented are effective? What solutions and Ana Steele, played by Dakota Johnson, were do you have to combat racism? simply sensual together. However, I feel that in many ways, Dakota Johnson outplayed Dornan. While Dornan fulfilled his duty as an actor, he (C) Do you think racism is embedded in people’s does not take his acting any further than the book portrayed him. Johnson took her role a leap subconscious? further and finds humor in her character and truly bests the material she’s given for a raunchy *For art entries, please submit a summary about sex movie. According to The Guardian, “50 Shades of your work to go along with your art Grey” has already scored a $248 million box of- fice for the opening weekend. Earning it a spot 1st place wins a personal feature in The Rotunda above the highest grossing film, “Avatar.” While the R-Rated film may cause hearts to beat a little faster and eyes to be covered for cer- Free to enter | 3 Winners | Grand prize tain scenes, sultry lead to success for this movie for beforehand book readers. Walking in off the street for this film may provide for two hours of Email items to [email protected] confusion and dislike. 14 @LUopinion OPINION TheRotundaOnline.com Dear GNED Classes I am white. BY CARLY SHAIA OPINION EDITOR By Carly Shaia Opinion Editor Dear GNED Classes, Whether it’s some science class with an unscientific name, or taking a musical history class, I am white. you’re all the same GNED requirements. I have to take you to seem like a “Citizen Leader.” Even I think. though these are skills that I am paying to have At least, that’s what all the other girls say. and will never use again, I will still take them to seem like a well-rounded person with you on my That’s what my makeup brand says, transcript. Sure, I love that I can take some BS class that Porcelain. will raise my grade point average, but what is the real point of you GNED requirements? I want to But my skin is olive, take one of your many offerings and actually take a class I will enjoy and learn from. Why not have My father is dark, a class where I can learn to file my taxes, cook a And my situ has sand etched in her hands dish that isn’t instant ramen or how to make myself more marketable to future employers? Instead, I Deep under her dark nails. have to take a gym class. Not that I don’t find being healthy important, Somehow my partner, GNED requirements, but don’t you think it would be more valuable to learn about healthy cooking Redder than I, and eating, STDs and self-defense techniques? Other colleges actually let one pick a sport that So much darker than I, would be more appealing to them instead of doing Firmly believes general physical education that all the education systems have been doing since the first grade. That I am not limited to such a description. Have you ever thought, GNED classes, that there are many more art classes that would be better Goal It doesn’t do me four classes than an architecture class? If students had the option to take actual craft classes, then they Justice. would have a class to look forward to and get to say they took that ceramics class in college. Of course, My hair and eyes like woven wood some may argue that then the classes would fill up Yet they are carved with students who don’t care and take resources away from actual majors and minors. However, if With others’ an underclassman is taking these classes and trying to find their major, having these classes would be Words. a way for them to try out the major and see if it is right for them. The same idea could be said for other classes as well. Longwood is known as a liberal arts college, so let other majors like criminal justice, liberal studies or other majors be involved in the Goal PROPS & DROPS eight requirements list of options. Goal one does allow for undeclared majors the option of finding a major within that specific LSEM, but for those Props: that are searching that are already declared it would give them a chance to find what they are looking + High Street Harmony sing-grams for. + North West temper tantrum GNED classes, you make a great cushion for + KJ Hibachi my GPA, but your classes can seem dull. If there was more diversity within your programming with + Snow options that catered to all, they wouldn’t seem like such a chore. I wish that more of your goals, like the option exists for the Goal 10 language requirement, Drops: could be duel-enrolled at other universities that offered those crazy and cool special topics classes - Chocolate wasted that discuss everything from the physics of comic - Pimental on the bench books to the analysis of bad Super Bowl plays. You’re taking a step in the right direction with your new, - Out of stock Walmart syrupy science option, but it will make the classes more fun for the students and professors to teach classes they actually find interesting themselves. Hugs and kisses, Longwood students February 20, 2015 SPORTS @LWRotundaSports 15 Longwood wins battle for the real LU

Men’s basketball faced off against in-state rival Liberty University on Tuesday night

BY NICK CONIGLIARO SPORTS EDITOR @NICKCONIGLIARO Taylor, hit one of his two shots from behind the arc against the Flames. Tuesday night snow covered all After this, Longwood never of Virginia, but that didn’t stop the looked back, leading the Flames (8-20, 4-11) for the rest of the 37:05 left in the from traveling to Lynchburg, game. At one point the team’s lead Virginia to battle the Liberty hit 20 points with 10 minutes, Flames (7-21, 1-14). until Liberty slowly dwindled the The game consisted of a dominant lead and brought it down to six to performance from Longwood, finish the game. along with a collapse down the Liberty junior guard/forward, stretch that almost cost them the Theo Johnson, posted over half game. In the end, the Lancers (eight) of his second half points in pulled out a 78-72 victory over the the last ten minutes, leading the rival LU. final 32-18 run by the Flames. “Our guys have hung tough all Liberty senior forward Andrew year and they haven’t gotten down Smith’s double-double (21 points, regardless of how many points 12 rebounds)—combined with have been on the scoreboard. Johnson’s 17 points—wasn’t They’ve done an outstanding job of enough to overcome the Lancer fighting every game. If you watch offense; Longwood shot 49.0 us practice and watch us play, it’s percent (25-of-51) from the field, not indicative of our record. They 47.6 percent (10-of-21) from don’t feel sorry for themselves. beyond the arc. They just continue to compete,” Longwood has just three games Longwood men’s basketball Head left before traveling to Conway, Coach Jayson Gee told Longwood’s South Carolina for the Big South official athletics’ website. Tournament, hosted by Coastal Junior guard, Leron Fisher, Carolina University, from March posted his fourth 20-point game 3-8. The Lancers’ last three games of the season, after only scoring will all be in Farmville, Virginia, four against Charleston Southern inside of Willett Hall, against PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER LAURA CLARKE University. Fisher’s productivity Winthrop University (Feb. 21, at 5 Junior guard Leron Fisher led the Lancers with 24 points, four steals and has proven to be a game changer p.m.), Coastal Carolina University four assists. He also pulled down four rebounds and went 9-for-14 from for the Lancers, as they’re 3-1 (Feb. 23, at 7 p.m.) and Campbell the field, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. when Fisher goes for 20 or more. University (Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.). The Flames had one lead through “With three games at home told Longwood’s official athletics’ great chance this is to finish strong the entire game, from the 18:05 left, we feel pretty good, but right website. “I just challenged our and get ready for the tournament.” mark to the 17:55 mark, before now we just have to regroup and players and told them with three senior guard, captain Quincy take it one game at a time,” Gee games left– all at our place– what a lancer sports scoreboard baseball women’s lacrosse @tennessee tech @jmu vs. elon Feb. 13 PPD Feb. 14 W 8-2 L 10-7 L 8-7 L 12-2

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By Halle Parker Asst. Sports Editor “It was nice to have Kyndal back,” Longwood head coach Bill Reinson @_HalParker said to the Longwood Athletics’ official website. “She is a terrific scorer and really balances our line up.” Top seed Liberty University Flames (20-6, 16-1) went from an 11 point Longwood junior guard Raven Williams scored 12 of her 16 points deficit to winning by five on Tuesday night in Willett Hall. Longwood’s following halftime, in response to Liberty’s second half scoring spike. (3-24, 3-15) trouble defensively with the tall Flames caused them to be Free throws finished the Lancers as Liberty’s senior guard Emily out-rebounded, 41-26. Frazier swished two with 25 seconds left to push the Flames to their Liberty’s junior forward/center pair, Katelyn Adams, 6-5, and Ashley final five point lead. Rininger, 6-4, contributed a combined 13 rebounds, six on offense. Frazier led Liberty in scoring with 13 points, eight from free throws. Offensive rebounds resulted in 14 second chance points, over a quarter Liberty sophomore forward Simone Brown trailed Frazier by one in of Liberty’s total score in the second half (42). scoring with six of her points from the line. Longwood junior guard Kyndal Skersick—coming off an ankle The Lancers out-scored Liberty .421 (8-of-19) to .286 (4-of-14) from injury—finished with her season-high 21 points after going 4-for-4, beyond the arc throughout the game and held Liberty to a .333 (8-of-24) including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, in the first half. Skersick was the average from the field in the first half. only player to leave the court at half time in double-digits (13). “We had an outstanding effort from everyone tonight and followed the game plan perfectly,” said Reinson to the Longwood Athletics’ official website. “Liberty is the best team in the league and we battled them for 40 minutes. In the end, they just made a few more plays than we did.” The win cemented Liberty’s spot as the uncontested No. 1 in the Big South Conference. Longwood still holds No. 9 with only Charleston Southern (21-5, 1-16) below in the standings. The Lancers have two games left in their regular season. The team will return to Willett Hall to face Presbyterian College at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Last time out Presbyterian defeated the Lancers 53- 48 led by freshman guard Cortney Storey, 11.

Photos by rotunda staff photographer laura clarke Longwood junior guards Kyndal Skersick (left) and Raven Williams (right) led Longwood in scoring; Skersick with 21 and Williams with 16. Skersick shot lights out through the game going 6-for-8 from the field, 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Williams went 4-for-13 from the field, 1-for-4 from beyond the arc and 7-for-7 from the line. In the end, Longwood dropped the game 65-60 to No. 1 Liberty University.