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SHARING THE CHANGE

FEATURES PAGE 3 Waldy’s Ice Cream serves a good cause

A&E PAGE 5 Makins gives insight into native festivals in Thailand

SPORTS PAGE 10 MBB off to 1-1 start NOVEMBER 11, 2019 in new season VOL 98. ISSUE 10 SHANNON HENSHAW | THE ROTUNDA 02 > NEWS TheRotundaOnline.com

In SGA EDITORIAL BOARD 2019 Longwood Recovers, tj wengert editor-in-chief SFC Overview by Allison Turner | Assistant News Editor | @allisonkturner angeli leong n this week’s Student He said, “We are a separate managing editor Government Association committee from SGA…We jeff halliday, clint wright, ashley jones and I (SGA) meeting, allocate money and funds dr. alec hosterman Ashley Hiemenz Green, to recognized clubs and organizational advisers a Longwood Graduate organizations.” Assistant, came to speak SFC is comprised of the NEWS ROTUNDA about Longwood Recovers. SGA Executive Board, class ALLISON TURNER STUDIOS Longwood Recovers is presidents, the freshmen assistant editor ELLIE STUCK the university’s collegiate class officers and a handful of A&E staff recovery program, which SGA representatives. They JACOB DILANDRO ADDIE CLARKE received a 50 thousand dollar meet on Thursdays at 4 p.m. editor staff grant earlier this year. in the Upchurch University SUTTON REEKES LEDANIEL JACKSON Green said, “It is a Center. staff staff DYLAN MCKERCHER LIAM WELLS community of support In Open Forum, Treasurer staff staff for students that are in Samuel Torpy said that the RYAN CROW XARIAH GODFREY recovery.” She added that College of Business and staff staff it is a place where they can Economics is sponsoring a JENN HALL OPINIONS come together, share stories, petting zoo on campus on staff hold each other accountable November 13 for students. TAIYA JARRETT NICK LIONE assistant opinons editor staff and grow. In the President’s Report, DAVINA APPLEWHITE AIYSHANTI GREEN The program currentlyPresident Haleigh Pannell staff staff provides students announced that there will social media staff opportunities for group or be a Campus Safety Walk LAYOUT SPORTS one-on-one meetings, and on Tuesday, November 19 at LAUREN QUEZADA they currently serve around 7 p.m. They will be meeting KURT MARTIN assistant editor editor MASON VEST 10 students in recovery. at the Chi fountain in front editor-in-chief pro-tempore staff Their office is located in of the dining hall, and will PATRICK SANDERSON MELANIE LEWIS the Upchurch University be splitting into groups to assistant editor staff Center on the third floor, walk campus and determine NICK ROBINSON room 305A, for students that anything that is unsafe. staff PHOTO would like to learn more. The next SGA meeting COPY TAYLOR O’BERRY editor In Special Orders of the will take place on Tuesday, ISABELLA CORBO BRANDON CHEUNG Day, Treasurer Samuel November 12 at 3:45 editor assistant editor Torpy provided the Senate p.m. inside of the Wilson events staff JACOB PUTERKO CHELSEA MOORE an overview of what the Chamber at the Upchurch assistant editor staff Student Finance Committee University Center. CARRIE BAILEY AMANDA KING (SFC), does. staff staff KC MCALLISTER EVENTS staff SFC Report RENEE COTTON JESSICA PAQUETTE coordinator staff SHANNON HENSHAW Athletic Trainers Association SOCIAL MEDIA staff MIRANDA FARLEY JESSICA BOGGS requests funds editor staff by Ryan Crow | A&E Staff | @longwoodrotunda TAYLOR JENNINGS assistant editor BUSINESS Longwood Athletic Trainers Association: $300.00 IRIS HAMMOND Funds would be used to cover the registration fee for FEATURES manager participants of the VATA Annual Meeting on January 3-5th, VICTORIA THOMPSON 2020. SFC did not approve the allocation. staff Lancer Productions, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Global Leaders, Student Diversity and Inclusion Council, Longwood Company of Belly Dance: $7,279.64 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Requesting funds under the EPAA (Educational http://tiny.cc/longwoodrotundaonline Programming Appropriations Act) to bring the Step Afrika dance group to perform at Longwood on March 27th, 2020 SFC voted to table the allocation decision until a later date. NOV. 11, 2019 03 > FEATURES

Local family owned business spreads the joy of ice cream while raising awareness for Down Syndrome and Autism Waldy's Ice Cream raises awareness for Down syndrome and autism by Miranda Farley | Social Media Editor | @mir4nda9

SHANNON HENSHAW | THE ROTUNDA

Waldy’s Ice Cream ends their season with half off prices. n a crisp November evening support her sister, Cynthia Lapp, and syndrome and to be there to support in Farmville, Waldy’s Ice brother-in-law. her sister and brother-in-law. O Cream, the family-owned ice The family decided ice cream would “We want to reach the community. cream truck, served its last customers be easy to sell since they wouldn’t have We want to have a safe place for before closing up for the season. For to make it themselves and they felt people to come to and just hang out, the last week, the business ran various that ice cream was something most especially in the summertime,” said promotions to help sell the last of people enjoy. The family also decided Lapp. the ice cream before closing until the that being a mobile business would The business has a very family- spring. make things easier. friendly feel. At night when it starts On their last night of being open for “We all collaborated together as a getting dark, there are disco lights the season, the menu that previously family. It was one meeting and then it that illuminate the area around the was filled with so many different was like a month later pretty much we truck. flavors read sold out for many of the got the trailer and we started working Presley Walton, a junior and options. it,” said Lapp. business administration major at Waldy’s Ice Cream is named after The family wanted to find a way to Longwood, first tried Waldy's Ice a 4-year old boy named Landon. help themselves out financially and Cream when the truck was at the Landon, whose nickname is Waldy, “also for other families that have kids High Bridge Lofts. was the main motivation for the with special needs just to kind of show "I think their reason behind the family to start the business as he the support there.” business is really sweet, for the little was born with Down syndrome and There are currently no set hours boy," said Walton. autism. since the business is mobile. Hours of Walton attended Waldy's Ice Cream After he was born, the family operation change based on location the last night of the season and made a goal of showing support for and are posted on their Facebook page indulged in her favorite ice cream families who have children with Their menu includes floats, cookie flavor, Colombian Coffee. Down syndrome and autism while sandwiches, brownie sundaes, “The things that we really want to contributing to Landon and his milkshakes and more. focus on is just spreading the joy of ice future by opening an ice cream truck According to Lapp, Waldy’s Ice cream and also just the love of Christ in the spring of 2019. Cream traveled for events as far as 30- with everybody around,” said Lapp. Jennifer Lapp, co-owner and the 45 minutes away. To stay informed about upcoming aunt of Landon explained how the She said the inspiration came from events, check the Facebook page idea of starting Waldy’s Ice Cream being able to reach the community, at https://www.facebook.com/ emerged one evening when the to show awareness for other families wa ldys4landon /. family was discussing how they could with children with autism and Down 04 > OPINIONS TheRotundaOnline.com

Academically accommodating: Reforming the outdated school system by Davina Applewhite | Opinions Staff | @longwoodrotunda

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Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. et’s face it: new technological information is just a click away, there which means they learn better through advancements have the needs to be a different approach to the moving, touching and physical activity, L potential to change the way way that students are taught. rather than sitting and listening or students of today learn. The equipment Both the past and the modern-day seeing something written out on the used today is drastically different than educational system value the skills board. what they were accustomed to using of memorization and conformity, There are also visual learners, but fifteen years ago, let alone fifty years rather than retaining information and the school system isn’t always so ago. individualism. accommodating to these different Projectors and iPads were once Because of this, not every student will types of learning styles, instead of chalkboards and typewriters. Taking excel or reach their fullest potential. sticking to teaching one way or the tests and quizzes at home was unheard other. of and, frankly, technologically If a student finds it difficult to learn impossible. the way the instructor is teaching, Now that kids are exposed to without any accommodations to their different forms of learning through learning style, this could cause them that of technology, one would assume to do poorly in school. This then has that the outdated school systems the potential to discourage students to curriculum and teaching styles would pursue higher forms of learning. also change. Because academics in the past were However, this isn’t necessarily the made to prepare young children for a case. career in an industrial period, there American author and entrepreneur, needs to be some reevaluating and Gary Vaynerchuk, believes the changes made to this outdated system. internet has rendered the current We must reform our school system of education system more-or-less teaching, so that students can become useless, because information can be better members of society in order to found everywhere due to the internet's Unfortunately, this isn’t the only pursue a higher education, rather than easy accessibility. problem regarding the teaching styles being discouraged due to the idea that A smartphone carries all the tools of today’s education system. they may not be able to grasp a topic, needed to carry out basic mathematical Students are taught and expected to taught in one way. skills and can find the answers to any learn most information in only one We have a variety of different textbook question taught in schools. particular way. However, there are technological equipment that should This means most students recognize multiple different methods of learning be able to help initiate this change. We that they don’t need to work hard to that work better for different students. have to keep our future generations memorize information, they just need There are a variety of different ways interested in learning and help to have access to technology. for students of all ages to learn the them learn in conjunction with the “The school system was built on information they are being taught technology that we now have access to. memorization of information,” in schools. Some students can be Learning has changed and it’s time Vaynerchuk stated. Now that specific kinesthetic or hands-on learners, the teaching practices change too. NOV. 11, 2019 05 > A&E

COURTESY OF PM TOURS The Loy Krathong and The Yi Peng Chiang Mai Festivals by Savanna Makins | Contributor ave you ever seen "Tangled"? raft together and decorations such as second-largest city in Thailand. If you have, then you flowers and coins. How they discover the dates of H remember a very important But why do they make these rafts celebration is the full moon day of scene where Rapunzel gets to see the with such care? The idea is, once they the ancient Lanna Kingdom Lunar floating lanterns. Where she stands on light the candle, they make a wish and Calendar, therefore, the festival this the boat in amazement looking around send their raft down a river or canal. year is held from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13. as the lights ascend to the Heavens, They believe that once the raft is out Instead of making rafts, they make but did anyone know that this is an of their hands, it takes away all their Khom Loi, which is also known as a actual celebration? past sins and brings good luck for the sky lantern. This is made of a very thin The floating lights festival is a upcoming year. Loy Krathong is also fabric, stretched over bamboo or some celebration held in Thailand that is considered to be the Valentine’s Day of sort of wireframe and a candle. held once a year. Let’s take a closer Thailand. There are plenty of activities to look at, what Thailand calls, The Loy In the days of old, young men and do while in Chiang Mai such as Krathong and The Yi Peng Chiang women could not meet, except at worship rituals, parades of traditional Mai Lantern Festivals. religious events, so during days like Taiwanese dances, bazaars, fireworks, Loy Krathong is a festival that is this, it was their only time to meet and live music and much more. held on the evening of the twelfth full be able to fall in love with someone. They do have the same idea at the moon in Thai’s moon calendar, which Nowadays, it is a great opportunity Loy Krathong festival when someone usually falls around mid-November. for bonding with old and new couples. releases their lantern, it is supposed This year, the Festival of Lights will Sending them together is a symbol of to remove any unfavorable luck or be held on Nov. 11. many years together. It is now very sins that a person may have and bring This is a celebration in which the common to see a man propose to his them grand fortunes for the next year. people make small banana leaf rafts love at The Lantern Festival especially These are both incredible festivals to send out on a river or canal for the in Chiang Mai. to attend once in your life. With definition of Loy Krathong is “float a As for Yi Peng Chiang Mai, the such a unique culture, it is a thriving banana leaf raft." two festivals may seem similar, but experience for anyone who wishes to They make this raft out of banana they are extremely different. This know the cultures of the world around leaves, banana tree bark, three light amazing festival is held dominantly them. incense, a candle, pins to hold the in Chiang Mai, the former It is a great opportunity for love, capital and the adventure and wisdom. So, get your lanterns fixed up because this great celebration is less than one week away!

COURTESY OF PHILIP HAYWARD 06 > A&E TheRotundaOnline.com Ugly footwear is in style, are you? by Taiya Jarrett | Assistant Opinions Editor | @ohsoootay

hunky. Bulky. Massive soles. the last three months compared to the beginning. Eccentric nineties pattern. three months prior to that.” Yet most notably getting affirmation C Sound familiar? Integrating From the social media platform of is Adidas. The sportswear brand has into society as a revived fashion trend, Instagram to the runway to your local simultaneously used its recognition to millennials have oddly resonated a college campus, influencers, designers entice and essentially use the power sparked obsession with "dad sneakers". and perhaps yourself are embracing of well-known social influencers to Certainly, emerging into 2019 as an the "ugliness" of oversized sneakers increase the seller-buyer relationship unlikely item that would have been that the internet has mastered to dub which is not new, nor is it the first considered archaic and unstylish in as "dad sneakers" or “dad shoes”, and time. Business mogul Kanye West’s every sense, this lost 90’s trend has have turned them into a unisex trend. Yeezy brand is a prime example. evidently dismissed that notion as dad However, you're probably wondering, More so, within today’s fashion sneakers are stepping onto the scene as why is the sneaker even relevant footwear market, these dad sneakers fashionable footwear. into today’s fashion? Shoe historian, are definitely here to stay, as they not Having swept throughout the Elizabeth Semmelhack, via Yahoo only offer comfort but neutrality to ‘80s and ‘90s, this style of shoe was Lifestyle, stated, “the trend grew out an outfit. Despite being out of the exclusively worn by dads, yet, they of "normcore," which she describes ordinary with its shape, these versatile have slowly but surely become the as avoiding "hyper branded, super dad sneakers are now for modern-day epitome of a modern statement piece. luxury, in-your-face-fashion" and, sneakerheads, as they can be worn with Seemingly resembling an orthopedic instead, toning down your look with a plethora of clothing pieces varying sportswear shoe, these chunky-soled a more muted and nondescript outfit.” from dresses, jumpsuits, tracksuits, shoes are nothing of the sort as they Incorporating this concept has been you name it. are becoming one of the top shoe various branding companies from the purchases of the year. likes of Balenciaga with their Triple S According to USA Today, "Just shoes that have an extreme platformed within this year, chunky sneakers have heel lined with a range of colors to the seen a 238 percent uptick in stock in well-publicized FILA Disruptor II sneakers, that come in neutral-esque colors, this is only

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNON HENSAHW NOV. 11, 2019 07 > A&E

"May The Lord Watch" Album Review

by LeDaniel Jackson | A&E Staff | @xidjoeker500

COURTESY OF VIBE.COM ittle Brother is a veteran rap hiatus didn't mess up their chemistry. verses with the transitions sounding group from Durham, North “Everything” talks about how the like they’re both telling one story. L Carolina. The group includes rappers think throughout the day. “GoodMorning Sunshine” starts artist Phonte and Big Pooh. These Phonte and Pooh trade verses which with a soulful hip-hop beat while artists are major pioneers in the sound amazing over a laid-back hip- Pooh and Phonte talk about their underground rap scene with releasing hop beat. Phonte provides some upbringings. Similar to “Everything,” five albums.Along with the two artists introspective lyrics such as “Hanging Pooh and Phonte do a good job with is highly acclaimed producer 9th in the balance like a brand-new trading bars. Wonder who provides the production evergreen/ it comes crashing down The production provides a cushion for their albums. as soon as the miracle swings." Pooh for the two rappers as they provide After their previous album delivers a similar verse while matching some great lyrics like “Punch up the “Leftback” was released, the group the energy with Phonte. data, man it’s rather tough to stand has gone on a hiatus leaving their fans “Right on Time” is a more energetic strong if you ain’t man enough.” questioning if they were going to come song with two artists discussing their “Sittin Alone” talks about the current back. Now the group comes back to rough times and how they got through state of the music industry, especially release “May the Lord Watch" which them. Phonte and Pooh explain their in the party and club scene. Phonte is shows how the chemistry between subject matter well with their raw the only group member rapping which artists is still prominent with the delivery. The production enhances honestly brings down the quality of opening track “The Feel." the performance of the two artists the song. Phonte by himself is a great It starts with a smooth hip-hop especially when they start to feed off rapper, however, the combination with beat with Phonte and Big Pooh of each other. him and Pooh sounds great with some showing versatility in their rapping. “Black Magic (Make It Better)” of the previous songs. Phonte delivers the first verse with talks about how people can make bad Overall Little Brother did not gritty delivery and situations better. The song starts with disappoint with their return to punctual lyrics such an old school hip hop creating albums. Phonte and Big as “Who taught beat with Pooh and Pooh show how they can still have food for thought Phonte providing great chemistry while touching on was only for the great performance. some serious topics. The production malnourished." Both artists also stands with providing some old- Big Pooh takes a produce short school hip-hop vibes. However, when different approach the group decides to split it takes away with his a little bit from the album. impressive flow and witty lyrics. 4.5/5 Overall the two artists ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ deliver an a m a z i n g performance and it shows how their COURTESY OF HIPHOPDX.COM 08 > A&E TheRotundaOnline.com Nile Continue Their Reign Over Modern Death Metal by Ryan Crow | A&E Staff | @longwoodrotunda Nile” continues to deliver their creating a fascinating juxtaposition technically challenged playing in the own unique blend of crushing between the modern and ancient “Nile” discography, while “Revel in “ death metal with an ancient worlds of music - “Revel In Their Their Suffering," “Long Shadows of Egyptian theme on their ninth studio Suffering” and “We Are Cursed” Doom” and “The Imperishable Stars album “Vile Nilotic Rites”. Are Sickened” take a chunkier, As the name implies, the groove-oriented approach band is closely tied with with crashing cymbals and Egyptian and Mesopotamian methodical vocals. history, featuring heavy The production on “Vile influence in both their lyrical Nilotic Rites” is on par with subjects and the inclusion of the previous “What Should traditional Middle Eastern Not Be Unearthed," save for scales and melodies – an clearer vocals and some tidying unexpected theme for a of the guitar tone. band from Greenville, South Sanders' razor-sharp guitar Carolina. tone still bites through the mix, Nevertheless, founding but the high end is cleaned up member and vocalist/lead and the drums sit lower in the guitarist Karl Sanders’ mix with a satisfying weight. impressive armada of riffs Unfortunately, talented new and blistering leads with a bass player Brad Parris is hard penchant for Egyptology to discern among the mix, but have earned “Nile” a Sanders’ and Kingsland’s dual prominent spot in the death drop-tuned guitar attack are metal community. deep enough to cover the low This album picks upPHOTO COURTESY OF GENIUS end. The vocals also benefit where 2015’s “What Should Not inserts bursts of choral tensions from a cleaner mix. Be Unearthed” left off – minus the amidst claustrophobic guitars, and After 16 years and nine studio inclusion of longtime vocalist/rhythm “Seven Horns of War” features a albums, “Nile” prove that they can player Dallas Toler-Wade, who left whole warband of drums and war still hang with their contemporaries. the band in 2017 due to fatigue from horns marching the song onwards. “Vile Nilotic Rites” continues their extended touring. “Where Is the Wrathful Sky” and high standard of excellence and For the previous seven albums, “Thus Sayeth the Parasites of the modernizes many aspects of the band, vocals were split between Toler-Wade Mind” bring back the traditional with the new members bringing in and Sanders; “Vile Nilotic Rites” is baglama saz instrument with graceful some fresh new techniques and sounds the introduction of new guitarist and plucking. – and cements its spot as not only an vocalist Brian Kingsland. Kingsland’s Drummer George Kollias continues impressive “Nile” record, but one of expressive vocal style breathes new life his inhumanly precise and aurally the best death metal albums of 2019. into the album, and better polish on assaulting drumming, carrying songs the vocal production allows Sander’s at breakneck speed with intricate AAAA4/5 lyrics to shine in bold choruses and footwork and rhythmically impressive verses. cymbal fills. The title track “Vile Nilotic Rites," His highly technical “Long Shadows of Dread” and “The playing falls in perfectly Imperishable Stars Are Sickened” behind Sander’s chaotic feature dynamic growls and vocal and brutally virtuosic work accompanied by grandiose lyrics riffs that are unafraid covering the end of times and ancient to slow into mid-tempo evils. breakdowns. Adding to the epic scale of these “Snake Pit Mating songs are authentic elements of ancient Frenzy” and “The Oxford Egyptian culture. Handbook of Savage Frantic riffs and hyper-technical Genocidal Warfare” take drum blasts are often punctuated with their place alongside PHOTO COURTESY OF deep gongs, bells or choral chanting, some of the most ECHOESANDDUST.COM NOV. 11, 2019 09 > A&E

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THE REELMovie reviews by Jacob DiLandro LIFE | A&E Editor | @spongejay1 here’s a lot to and the film. even more jarring and upsetting. unpack here. Not Writer/Director Huge amounts of time are spent Tjust the immense Mike Flanagan just watching Danny live his life, get pressure in creating a sequel continues to back on his feet, and learn to use his to “The Shining,” but the show impressive powers for good and comfort. While novel “Doctor Sleep” itself work thanks to an this might appear boring, Flanagan is quite long and covers a large excellent control of slowly reveals that, in order to show swath of Danny Torrence’s space and lighting. the differences and lengths between life. It’s a testament, then, Multiple sequences Danny, Abra and the others, these to the pure skill of everyone jump between distinct differences, large and small, involved that “Doctor Sleep” is enclosed spaces must be shown. anything but a dull boy. like bathrooms, This does lead to a fairly long Ewan McGregor’s bedrooms and run time, and a pace that might be performance here is one to kitchens to wide slower than most would like, but be rivaled. There’s a worn open spaces like “Doctor Sleep” uses its deliberately warmth to this older Danny forests and town slow pace very effectively, building that he embodies so well. squares. This also ties an atmosphere of dread and unease, He clearly cares about those into the film’s heavy rather than deliberate horror. around him and has so many usage of doors and the Thankfully, it keeps that in common demons all locked up to try and framing of them, as with the previous film. “Annabelle,” have a normal life for himself. this is not, The arcs and motivations, as well there is as the broad strokes and changes nary a in the third act never take away single from the immense character j u m p work McGregor delivers, turning scare in out a performance to beat. the film, allowing Likewise, Kyliegh Curran, in her the surprises, major debut, shows exactly why she twists, and expertly should be watched in future years. 5/5 crafted atmosphere to There’s an equal parts determination entrances and AAAAA stretch out and breath, and childlike innocence to her exits, nothing in between. creating the horror naturally through fascination with the Shining. She’s the It’s clearly purposeful, and the world itself. perfect parallel to Danny, somehow cinematographer Michael It does rely heavily on “The Shining,” still seeking out the wonder and good Fimognari uses these a bit too much for some people’s that can be done with their powers. juxtapositions to build the two liking. But each moment spent back Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson types of Shiners who exist in in the Overlook, or each reused shot is a delicious antagonist who sulks this world. feels deliberate and purposeful. Yes, through the scenery and builds her Here comes the elephant in the room it might be aping a shot or moment anticipation. Note, she isn’t villainous, though; this film, while based on the from the first film, but the ways that as she maintains a level of calmness sequel novel written by Stephen King, Flanagan, who also edited the film, and intensity that allows her to is a sequel to “The Shining;” one of the utilize these moments feel like they become menacing without ever taking most beloved films of all time, period. couldn’t have existed in any other way. the title of “evil villain.” There’s a lot of pressure riding on this It’s not copying, its deliberate tribute. Her group of energy vampires are film, and Flanagan’s expert control of “Doctor Sleep” is masterful, wondrous as well, as is the rest of the character work helps the story avoid incredibly creepy, and an intensely supporting cast. Particular standouts falling into disrepair. watchable movie-going experience. It’s are Emily Alyn Lind as Snakebite Virtually every story moment or deep character works and wondrous Andi, a character whose screen time major decision is punctuated with performances, as well as some is limited but makes her mark quickly moments of intense thought and phenomenal cinematography make and effectively, Carl Lumbly taking consideration. This is fantastic,this an unmissable cinema experience. over the role of Dick Halloran from because not only does it allow for true Whether you’ve been to the Overlook Scatman Crothers, and Danny’s time to be taken getting to know the before or not, you shouldn’t miss this friend Billy, played by Cliff Curtis, inner machinations of this world and appointment with “Doctor Sleep.” a kind soul who makes a mark of characters, but it means that when warmth and normalcy on Danny’s life those moments are taken away, they’re 10 > SPORTS TheRotundaOnline.com

Early jitters, newcomer debuts highlight opening week by Patrick Sanderson | Assistant Sports Editor | @psanderson20 ebuting their new-look, 10 points. beyond the arc, the three-ball being cursive lettering uniforms and Even though the Lancers came away a staple of their offense a year ago. Da brand-new staff on the bench with theMBB win, it didn’t come without However, when the Lancers weren’t in Willett Hall, Longwood men’s lapses onMBB both ends of the court, shooting the ball, Aldrich wasn’t basketball walked away with a 73-51 especially on the offensive end. The satisfied with the way the offense was win over Division III Marymount first ten minutes of the first half was being conducted. University Tuesday night to officially sloppy, in that there were 16 total “There were a bunch of times where tip-off the 2019-20 college basketball turnovers in the first 15 minutes we’re just not running our offense,” season. of the game – 10 by the Lancers. A a frustrated Aldrich said. “They’re Second-year head coach Griff frustrated Aldrich was disappointed just, out there – almost like they’re Aldrich rolled out four returners and to see the sheer number of mistakes, confused.” one freshman in his starting lineup – and the offense not exactly adjusting Some of these lapses may be attributed senior guard Shabooty Phillips, senior throughout. to early season nerves in their first guard Jaylon Wilson, junior forward “We had 11 turnovers in the second game in front of a college basketball Jordan Cintron, senior forward half and 10 turnovers in the first half,” atmosphere, with six Lancers making JaShaun Smith and freshman forward he said. “Turnovers is something that their collegiate debuts. Abraham Deng. we’ve been talking about non-stop and The Lancers then travelled to Deng, who logged 13 minutes, to come out and be very careless our Fairfax, Virginia for a matchup with scored six points including a pair of first game is really disappointing to Atlantic-10 opponent George Mason, emphatic dunks in his Longwood see.” dropping the contest 76-65 after a debut after sitting out all of last season He continued: “One of the things I second half comeback attempt. Now as a redshirt freshman. was really disappointed in is that we sitting at 1-1 following the opening Sophomore forward and NJCAA never adjusted to deal with or started week, they’ll look to adjust and transfer Christian Wilson led the to make better decisions.” improve as they enter a three-game Lancers in scoring with 12 points The Lancers did shoot the ball homestand this week – a test in front in a stellar debut, followed by East extremely well, shooting 61.7 percent of their home crowd with three games Carolina transfer, sophomore guard from the field. However, they made in five days. Deshaun Wade with 10 points. Jaylon eight of 16 attempts from the free- Wilson and Cintron both also scored throw line and shot 35 percent from

KC MCALLISTER | THE ROTUNDA

Juan Munoz dishes a pass to Heru Bligen in the team's season opening victory over Division III Marymount. NOV. 11, 2019 11 > SPORTS

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Lancers look to find traction in early season

by Nick Robinson | Sports Staff | @longwoodrotunda

Head Coach Rebecca Tillett guides her team through walkthroughs during a recent practice.

he Longwood women’s thought there were some moments shots, but they encouraged me to basketball team made the two- of chemistry, but you cannot take keep shooting. My coaches and my T hour drive up to Harrisonburg for granted the amount of time that teammates allowed me to get used to on Wednesday to take on the Colonial people play with one another. We the game fast. That really helps when Athletic Association preseason all have to work to know each other you tell someone not to stop, but to favorite James Madison (JMU). better and develop cohesion quicker keep going.” From the opening tip, it seemed because we’ll be going against lots of McMakin said she feels that she is as though the Lancers were playing teams that have more cohesion than us capable of producing on a consistent catch-up as the Dukes started the just based on their roster.” basis for the team. game on an 18-6 run. The team kept Tillett believed that there was much “Definitely. As long as I don’t stay fighting, but ultimately the Dukes’ that the team could learn from a game stagnant and expect to do well. Also, offensive attack proved too much as like this. when my teammates start moving the they pulled away in the second half, “There were a few things that we tried ball, it’s inevitable that an open shot is dominating Longwood by a score of that I think our women executed well going to come," she said. "I’d like to 93-53. from a game plan standpoint in the keep it going and not get shut down. In the aformentioned second half, first half that could gain us a little bit of I want to be able to produce for my the Lancers, after trailing by only 13 confidence. We are trying to maintain team.” at the half, were outscored by 27 after that confidence, especially after a The team then travelled to the break. third quarter that was detrimental to Gainesville, Florida to take on the “Certainly, we didn’t meet our own our defensive confidence” said Tillett. Gators this past Sunday. Despite expectations. We knew that JMU Something that may inspire outscoring their Southeastern was a veteran squad coming off a 29- confidence in the team is the Conference (SEC) foe in both the first win season, so you have to keep that performance of freshman guard, Kyla and fourth quarters, the team would in mind. That being said, nobody McMakin. In her college basketball fall 70-54, pushing their record to 0-2. in our program is satisfied with the debut, McMakin scored a team-high Lancer faithful will have their first loss. Especially with the amount of 17 points and grabbed a team-high chance to see this year's squad on points we gave up, our team took it five rebounds. Wednesday night, as the team plays personally," said head coach Rebecca McMakin was highly-touted coming host to UNC Wilmington at 7 p.m. Tillett. out of Ocean Lakes High School in Despite the result, Tillett said the Virginia Beach, Virginia where she team stuck to the game plan with the averaged twenty-five point seven exception of defensive rebounding and points and eighteen rebounds per transition play. game and also holds the school record A major question mark for the team for career points and rebounds. heading into the season was just how “It was great. I was very nervous well the team would gel on the court coming in," she said. "My teammates with seven new players. did a great job at making me feel Tillett said, “In the first half, I comfortable.WBBWBB I took a few difficult Proud supporters of Longwood Athletics

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