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THE ROTUNDA VOLUME 77, NUMBER 3 SERVING THE LONGWOOD COMMUNITY SINCE 1920 SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
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This year, the NECC will draw more than 1,500 college students, career advisors and current environmental profes- sionals. The two-day event will feature a variety of lec- tures, panel discussions, workshops, field trips and networking opportunities. The conference will also fea-
ture a unique Career Networking Day Saturday, October 25 where students can discuss environmental career opportunities with representa- tives from industry, govern- ment and non-profit sectors.
The event will also feature a morning and afternoon schedule of roundtable discus- sions facilitated by current professionals and from all employment sectors. This will give the students to talk one- on-one with an actual profes- sional in a field of interest.
Registration fees for the NECC vary from $55 for a one-day pass to $95 for the full two days of educational ses- sions, field trips, and the Career Networking Day. Those who register before September 30, 1997 can take advantage of the early-bird registration dis- count.
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Michael Shwedick And His Albino Siamese Soft-Shell Turtle, Buttercup
Michael Shwedick^ And His Reptile World Fascinates Longwood
By. GREG "COBRA COMMANDER"
MeCARNEY Arii fc> Entertainment Editor
/t was like an episode on the Discovery Channel at the fountain Wednesday,
September 16, when Reptile World rewrned to Longwood.
Michael Shwedick present-, ed Reptile World for the enjoy- ment of the campus. With over ten different reptiles, Shwedick presented an educational and fascinating program of animals which are commonly feared and misunderstood.
Shwedick has been collect- ing reptiles since he was in high school. He thanks his high schecl biology teacher for-, allowing him to keep his col-. lection in the classroom (his' parents would not let him bring his snakes home because they did not have legs.)
From a modest beginning, Shwedick has presented his
collection for 27 years now. Reptile World is based in Maryland, where Shwedick works along side his younger brother, Bruce. Together the Shwedick brothers do more than 700 shows during the year. Their collection has grown to 200 reptiles from all over die globe. Interesting enough is that none of the animals have been taken from their natural habitat All the animals have been born and raised in Reptile World, is one of the largest private collec- tions of reptiles in the country.
The presentation began with the soothing voice of Shwedick giving an overview of the show's format and some background information on himself. The first reptile shown was Buttercup. The crowd sat in amazement as Shwedick dis- played the beautiful, 25 year old, soft shell turtle while hold- ing her on the palm of his hand.
Continuing with the show, Shwedick put on long gloves to protect his arms from the claws
of the Super Tropical Iguana, Mister Spike. After a descrip- tion of his normal habitat, Mister Spike hung out for the duration of the program on a tree branch.
Mister Spike was followed by Okychobe, a six foot long alligator, and Tanna, a 14 month old Nile Crocodile.
Following the alligator and crocodile were what everyone was waiting for—the snakes.
Shwedictc brought many different types of snakes. He displayed a Mexican Milk, a South American Boa, and even two snakes indigenous t&V Virginia, the Timber Rattlesnake and a Copperhead. Handling the snakes with, an object called a snake hook, Shwedick explained common misconcep- tions about snakes, such as snakes have no ears and swal- low their food whole by sepa- rating their jaws.
Possibly the most popular snakes were presented next. Out of baskets, emerged an Indian Cobra and a Black Cobra. The cobras spread their hoods and bobbed back and forth as Shwedick explained the myth of snake charmers and how the snakes followed movement, not the sound of the flute played.
Gosing the show, Shwedick presented the most amazing spectacle yet. He displayed a sixteen foot long Albino Burmese Python. This beauti ful snake was shedding its skin when it was shown.
Shwedick travels all over . the country showing his rep : tiles to millions of people each
year. He has made amazing strides in increasing the aware ness of reptiles and educating
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Editor-in-Chief/Snorts Editor Michael PH. Young Junior, Gloucester HS (Va.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Assistant Editor Deitra N. Nance - Senior, Bluestone HS, Chase City, Virginia
Melanie Barker - Senior. Cumberland HS, Cumberland, Virginia
Layout and Design Manager Michael French Senior. Fauquier HS, Farmville, Virginia
Nina Lynch - Senior, Thomas Dale HS. Chester. Virginia
Arts and Entertainment Editor Gregory McCamey - Senior, OaktonHS, Herndon. Virginia
Qtnml Mamgtn Elimbeth Crispens Senior, Menchville HS, Newport News, Virginia C. Brandi Frasier Junior. AlbemarleHS, Charlottesville, Virginia
Busintu Managtr ± . Sylvia Odell - Senior. Frank W. CoxHS(\b.), Beaverton, Oregon
Advertising Manager Jeremy Glesner - Senior
Photography Manager Heather Whitacre - Junior, Lafayette HS, Williamsburg,
W Copy tdUor Shelly Perutelli Sophomore. Buckingham HS. Dillwyn. Virginia
AtLmsi Jeff Dingr Idem - Longwood College, Farmville. Virginia
Staff Writers/Columnist, April Moore Senior Jaclyn O'Laughlin - Freshman. Fauquier HS, Warrenton, Virginia Jessica McCaughey - Freshman. Fauquier HS. Warrenton, Virginia Benjamin Tufts Senior, Park View HS, Sterling, Virginia Sharon Cooper - Senior, LC. BirdHS. Chesterfield, Virginia Kristin Wigington - Freshman. Magna Vista HS. Ridgeway. Virginia Kelly Gerow Freshman, Monacan HS. Richmond. Virginia Cali Adams Junior Reuben Skye Rose - Sophomore, Wall Whitman HS. Bethesda. Maryland Saryna Somerville -Senior Jeromy French - Sophomore. Tabb HS. Yorktown. Virginia Matthew Rinker Sopomore. Courtland HS. Fredericksburg. Virginia
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Cooper's Comments On: The Invisible Minorities
by SHARON COOPER,
Rotunda Staff Columnist
I will never know what it's like to be the only visible minority in a classroom. I will never know what it's like to be singled out as an expert on an issue because of the color of my skin. I will never know what it's like to be in the shopping mall and have workers and managers follow me around, just curious to see if I need "help." I simply will never know.
But there are some things I do know. I know what it's like to be at a football game and hear a spectator shout to his friend in the stand, "Hey dirty Jew!" and try to convince myself that what the per- son actually said was something like "Hey you." I know what it's like to overhear someone tell jokes or use terms like "Jew down," and I know what it's like for these things to be spoken directly to me in casual conversation. I know what it's like for very few people
to know when your major holidays are or what they stand for, and even if you wanted to go to a place of worship, I know what it's like to have to drive over an hour to get there. These are just things I know.
I also know that there are many other invisible minorities— people who "blend in" (and I don't particularly like this term, but for a lack fo a better one)—people who are religious, sexual, or ethnic mi- norities—people who overhear conversations, people who wonder who they can trust.
What would it be like? What if we all blended in? Because we are a people who are so color struck, many minorities are also invisible minorities if their skin is light enough, or if their eyes are round enough, or if their hair is done in a certain way. Also, be- cause we are a people who often assume that everyone is straight, we often talk in these terms. What would it be like if all the invisible minorities became visible. What would it be like if all the visible
minorities became invisible? Would their world change at all? Would yours?
Certainly, if we look at our background, whether in our imme- diate family, or way down on the tree, we probably have a little bit of a lot of things in us. But that doesn't change the fact that people treat people in a certain way based on the way they see each other. Growing up, someone always told me to keep a low profile, blend in, get hurt less. I'm not sure that was good advice—if blending in means giving up being me. And really, if you think about it, how boring would it be if you only knew people of your race, religion, and ethnicity?
I do not know if it is more difficult to be a visible or an invis- ible minority, and I am not really sure if it matters. But if you are not already doing it, take the time to get to know someone outside of your circle. If you don't, you could be missing out on the whole world.
Speaking Out: Is the Annual Freshman Family Day Worth It?
by Kelly Gerow
Rotunda Staff Columinst
My theory is that if I hear one more lecture or see one more educational skit about what happens when the theatre students drink too much, my head will implode and then no one will learn anything. That beingsaid, how was your Freshman Family Day? I opted out and went home, but I
hear that some people stayed. They may be better at giving their opinions on the topic than I am.
"It's a pathetic excuse for Longwood to try and get involved with our families. Our families didn't come to Longwood, we did. — Anna Heller
"The activities are stupid and in no way relate to the family." — Kim Goff
"It's not really school oriented. It was just families coming to hang with us." - Jennifer Bowers
"It's good that it was a set date so I got to meet my friends' parents." - Kasey Wardlaw
"It was nice not having to ride the FAB to Wal-Mart." — Susan Berryman
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By: JACLYN OTAUGHLIN Staff Writer
Freshman Family Day was held Saturday, September 20. The event was organized by the New Student Center.
For those families that arrived Friday night, Efifils Rush In was shown in the Lankford Ballroom from 8:00- 10:30 p.m.
Beginning the stem of events Saturday at 8:00-9:15 a.m. was registration and a continental breakfast in the Lankford Ballroom. This gave students a chance to sit down and talk with their families while eating a good meal. From 9:30-9:45, Norman J. Bregman, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, gave a welcome speech to all the stu- dents and parents in the Jarman Auditorium. At 9:45- 10:45, a well known motiva- tional speaker, Nancy Hunter Denney, spoke about the col- lege experience. This program was entitled, "The Future is Yours to Create". From 11:00- 12:00 it was time for the par-
ents to finally meet with their son's or daughter's Longwood Seminar leader in their regular- ly scheduled classrooms. If the parents did not feel like doing this, then they had the choice of seeing the women's soccer match at First Avenue Field instead.
There was a break from 11:30-1:30 for a picnic lunch at the First Avenue Field. The*97 Lancer Games were held there also from 1:15-2:00. These were activities held for stu- dents and parents. There was an open house from 2:00-4:00 on the freshmen floors of resi- dence halls and in the com- muter student lounge in Lankford 211. The special community projects created by students were displayed there as well.
Other events included the men's soccer match from 3:00- 5:00 at First Avenue Field, exhibits of contemporary fiber art and american quilts on dis- play at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts from 12:30- 4:00, and the comedy club fea- turing Al Ducarme at 8 PM in the Lankford Ballroom.
Heartland Forest Festival: Chain Saws, Live Bluegrass Music, And Smokey The Bear
prizes, old time wood crafts, demonstrations, an auction (starting at 2:30 p.m.), and logger competitions (includ- ing chain saw speed cutting, crosscut sawing, and fire- wood splitting). In addition, there will also be children's activities such as live birds of prey, predator cats (cougar, lynx and bobcat), nature walks, face painting, clowns, and yes Smokey the Bear!
As if chain saws and Smokey the Bear is not enough to convince you to check out this festival, the
by: REUBEN SKYE ROSE Staff Columnist
rhere is going to be a hay-day in Farmville, the Heartland of
Virginia, Saturday, September 27. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., people from near and far will be coming together at Wilck's Lake for a day of fun and festivities. The event is called the Heartland Forest Festival. Its purpose is to excite and educate the public about Forestry, and natural resource quality issues.
There will be contests,
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Learn about one of the biggest businesses in the theatre industry,
experience and enjoy the the- atre from a child's perspec- tive through Longwood's upcoming "Performances for Children and Young Adults!"
"Many [theatre] majors come to one of these shows as a kid and decide to come to Longwood to do theatre. Most children never have exposure to arts and theatre without this," said Lynda Halliday, Box Office Manager.
If you are interested in becoming a more exciting teacher, these shows can work: for you. A dance workshop will be offered for Longwood stu- dents in conjunction with the first production. Call Nelson Neal, head of the Physical Education Department, for information. There will also be a puppeteering workshop pre- * sented by the Bob Brown Players. Information is avail- able through the Education Department.
The fust production will be presented by the Menagerie Dance Company, Thursday, November 20. It is entitled "Stars and Constellations" and teaches children science
through the art of dance. The Tuesday, December 2 production of "The Jack Tale Players Celebrate Christmas" focuses on t h e Appalachian stories and songs of Christmas, "The Reluctant Dragon," February 24 and 25 provides a lesson on non-violent problem solv- ing using puppets. Young adult audiences will get a modern explanation of Elizabethan language and stage combat attending "Shakespeare in Action," Tuesday, April 21.
All shows are at 9:30ajn. and 12 p.m. in the Jarman Auditorium.
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By: JACLYN OLAUGHLIN Stiff Writer
~T T pperclassmen are M I upset over the new \mS regulation for alcohol- free dorms and co-habitating with Freshmen, but some upperclassmen are trying to help brighten their atmosphere. Tim Pierson, Dean of Students, believes the housing changes will better the environment for freshmen.
The upperclassmen living in Curry have to share their hallway with freshmen. Most of them knew that the majority of the dorm would be fresh- men, but primarily the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors are upperclassmen. The R.E.C. of Curry, Donna Deragon, feels along with the other upper- classmen that it is a great atmosphere.
"The Freshmen can adjust to getting to know their way around campus. It is conducive to learning. The upperclassmen have helped input their ideas into ways to meet freshmens' needs, such as going inter- mixed to see Tom Deluca. In the future these programs will have an educational base," Deragon said.
Some of the upperclass- men are upset about the alco- hol-free dorms because they are of the legal age to buy alco- hol.
"I feel that an alcohol-free dorm is stupid, but I feel if freshmen floors are underage, then students shouldn't be allowed to have alcohol on halls," senior Ryan Whittaker said.
Tim Pierson explained that when the dorms became inter- mixed, it was hard to keep straight who was of age to drink. Eventually all of the dorms became alcohol-free.
Another reason for the alcohol-free dorms is that it will help the freshmen adjust to college and a new environ- ment.
"The alcohol-free dorms will help the freshmen get more correlated with their seminar classes and have a broader program," Pierson said.
Upper division students were allowed to live with underclassmen if they signed an agreement not to bring alco- hol into the dorms. Pierson also explained that if upper- classmen had a preference of residence, they could have signed up ahead of time and requested a particular dorm.
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Zeta Tau Alpha Holds Annual Spikefest Saturday September 27
Zeta Tau Alpha will hold its annual Spikefest, a volley- ball tournament, on the sand courts in front on Stubbs Mall Saturday, September 27. This event is held to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which is the sorority's national philan- thropy. Many local businesses have made donations that will be given away for prizes. Students from Longwood and Hampden-Sydney will partici- pate, as will people from the community. All are invited to watch. Please come out and help this worthy cause. All pro- ceeds go to the foundation.
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live Bluegrass music should be the straw that breaks the camel's back. But, let us not forget that this event is "Celebrating Our Forestry Heritage and Future," as well as provid- ing us with fun and enter- tainment.
If you are interested in volunteering to help set up a Straw Bale Maze, prepare Educational Displays, con- duct Children's Activities, learn about Forestry and Soil and Water Quality Issues, meet Smokey the Bear, give out prizes, and have fun while EDUCAT- ING YOUR COMMUNI- TY, contact Alecia Daves, of the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District, at (804)-392-3782.
IFC Announces High Hopes For Fraternity Life
By: CHRIS BEACH Guest Writer
rhe Interfraternity Council is off to a great start this year. With
new officers and cabinet members, the IFC is looking forward to the upcoming semester. Our goals for this year are to increase brother- hood and community involve- ment throughout the commu- nity. There are a lot of events planned, making it a busy year for the IFC and Greek life.
Here are some of the events that- are planned for the upcoming weeks. Coming up September 25, we have Greek Night at the Cafe. Bring all of your brothers out for a night of fun and brotherhood. Also in the works is the biggest event of each semester, Lip Sync. This will be held October 9 in Lancer Gym. We are also planning a month long service drive, in which the fraternities will see who can do the most community service in a four week span. This will be start- ing October 18. With all of
these activities planned, the IFC and Greek community are going to make this year the best ever.
For those who do not know what the Interfraternity Council is, it is a board consist- ing of Alpha Chi Rho, Alpha Sigma Phi, Phi Kappa Tau, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Tau Kappa Epsilon. These fraternities work together as a whole to help the Greek com- munity. The Executive Board and Cabinet head the IFC. This year's D?C Executive Board is Howard Kohl, President; Michael White, Vice-President; Brad Magrum, Secretary; Dan Moser, Treasurer; Preston Bousman, Sergeant at Arms; and John Dyer, Vice President of Rush. The Vice President's Cabinet includes Jeremy Stombaugh, Greek Unity; Chris Beach, Public Relations; Jeff Ensor, Scholarship; and Ike Tucker, Service. If there are any questions about fraternity life, these are the guys you need to see.
We are looking forward to a successful and productive y«ar for fraternity life at Longwood College.
Career Emphasis Week Held October 20-23
By: SHELLY PERUTELLI Copy Editor
rhe Career Emphasis Week, entitled "The Career Game: Playing
to Win," will be held October 20-23.
"The week is to focus on what is useful to people going into the job place," said Toby Emert, Assistant Director of the Career Center.
Five alumni, who just graduated and now have jobs, will speak on their job search experience—the good and the bad—October 20.
The next night will offer the employer's view, as three guest speakers voice what they are looking for in employees. Panelists include Cynthia Wood, Acting Assistant to the Dean of Longwood Business School; Patti Bowman Carey, Vice President of Human Resources of East Coast Oil;
and Tom Bailey, Regional Manager of Quantam Resources.
"The first two nights will offer the student and the employers perspectives on the workplace," Emert said.
The topic is women dis- cussing their career successes October 22. Panelists range from Dr. Patricia Cormier, President of Longwood College to The Honorable Viola Baskerville, Richmond City Council Member.
"These women have done it and done it well," Emert said.
Thursday, October 23 offers the chance for students to have dinner and speak with alumni and community repre- sentatives about their work experiences.
Dinner will be held in The Fountain Room with a limit of 45 students. The deadline for reservations is Friday, October 10.
"Our effort is to allow stu- dents to see all of this informa- tion in one place at one time. We are really excited about this program," Emert said.
All of the panels will be in Bedford Auditorium at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of October 22, in which the panel will meet in Jarman Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Workshops such as Resume Writing, Job Interviewing, etc. will be held during the day during Career Emphasis Week. Workshops will be scheduled throughout the semester by the request of students, faculty, and staff.
These programs are spon- sored by the Career Center in conjunction with Alumni Affairs and Greek Affairs.
For more information on Career Emphasis Week, or to make reservations for the din- ner October 23, contact the Career Center at 395-2063.
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Greek Spotlight Alpha Sigma Alpha
By: GREG "Raggedy Andy McCARNEY
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Longwood College is a school rich in history and tra- dition. Whether it's Chi Burning or Oktoberfest, these traditions make Longwood distinct from other institutions of higher learning. Greek life is another tradition which is very strong on our campus. We have numerous fraternities and sororities founded on ideals and principles dealing with enhancement of the indi- vidual and the advancement of the common good. My pur- pose in writing this column is to spotlight different greek organizations and educate the entire campus on what Greek life is really about.
Alpha Sigma Alpha Five women on
Longwood's campus joined together to form Alpha Sigma Alpha November 15, 1901. Alpha Sigma Alpha is one of the four sororities which was founded with it's Alpha Chapter at Longwood. ASA was established to develop the well rounded individual that satisfies the four aims of
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ASA's colors are crimson red and pearl white. Their symbols are the ladybug, Raggedy Ann, and the palm tree. There are 55 actives in the sorority this semester with 13 new members after the Fall 1997 Rush.
Service is a large aspect of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The national philanthropy is Special Olympics and the S. June Smith Center in Pennsylvania. On the local level they hold an Easter Egg Hunt in the Spring, and in December they have Santa Claus come and give presents they have donated to Farmville youth, among other programs. This semester Alpha Sigma Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon will be joining together to form an Adopt- the-Campus Program. This program is much like the Adopt-A- Highway program.
"We'll clean up the cam- pus and plant trees just trying to make the campus more beautiful," said Billie Wood, Membership Officer.
Alpha Sigma Alpha takes an active role in teaching its members leadership skills and developing their members into active students on campus. There are members involved in varsity sports, honor societies,
and other activites like Senior Mentors and Rho Chis. "I know for a fact that I would never had ended up in all the activities nor the position I am in without my sorority," com- mented Aimee Merrill, President.
There are over 100 Chapters of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and they have numer- ous colonies. Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters
holds a National Convention biennially. In the off years of the National Convention, the headquarters holds a Leadership Development Institute. In both of these of the programs, Alpha Sigma Alpha promotes their spirit of sisterhood and shares ideas and programs, which can help for the advancement of the entire sorority.
Kappa Delta Announces Centennial Scholarship
In honor of its Centennial Anniversary, the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta soror- ity at Longwood College is proud to present a Centennial Scholarship to an outstanding Greek woman on campus.
Through membership in Kappa Delta's elite Golden Circle, this chapter has dis- played its commitment to the KD Foundation, which sup- ports scholarships, fellow- ships, the educational and leadership programs of the sorority, and the National Panhellenic Conference. It is appropriate, this being the National Panhellenic Conference's Year of the Scholar, that sorority members have chosen to celebrate by
presenting a scholarship to a woman from another sorority on campus.
Those eligible for the scholarship are upperclass Greek women (Junior or Senior classification as of the begin- ning of the Fall 1997 academic year) who have demonstrated academic accomplishment (3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale cumula- tive GPA) and who are repre- sentative of the highest quali- ties of ethical leadership in uni- versity, fraternal and communi- ty activities. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash scholar- ship and a certificate of award in late October 1997. Contact the Panhellenic Office for an application.
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By: GREG "BUTROS BUTROS" McCARNEY
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Moon Ska Records has outdone themselves with the production and release of the first all ska soundtrack for the indie film Bang. This soundtrack contains 17 tracks of the new wave of old school two tone style from ska bands like Skavoovie & The Epitones and The Articles all the way to Moon Ska vets The Toasters and Let's Go Bowling. Also included are the infamous two tone crews like Isaac Green and The Skalars, The Slackers, New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, and The Skunks. A collection of artists like this speaks for itself. If you are into the old school, two tone, smooth ska style, this album is a must.
rhe Skoidats are a ska band from Missoula, Montana, a site not
really known for a thriving ska scene. This six member group blends ska, oi!, jazz, and punk, which produces a smooth style reminiscent of old school greats like The Skatalites with the energy level of punk rock. The Skoidats use hip lyrics and the harsh voice of lead singer Justin Dillavou to create their distinct sound. Even at moments, Dillavou sounds like Keith Morris, lead singer of the 80's skate punk band The Circle Jerks. The Times, their new album, displays a contem- porary style not as harsh as most ska-core or ska-punk groups on the scene today. The Times has a smooth style, which seems to be lost by most modern ska-core and ska-punk bands. This album has 14 tracks to keep you skanking for hours of enjoyment.
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ences. We saw the explosion of the Challenger. We wit- nessed the spread of AIDS across continents. We have huddled together and worried about the future. But in the midst of the tragedies, we share the memories of 80s television—the commercials, the sitcoms, and the theme songs, which we still hum today.
The site, 80s TV Themes, located at http://www- Leland.stanford.edu/-karimz ad/ brings back a lot of mem- ories. This site contains downloadable audio clips of some of the best sitcoms aired on NBC in the 80s.
Some of the theme songs available are those from The AJfeam, CHiP's (the 1978- 1982 version and the 1977 version), Dallas. The Fall Gjiy. I-A. Law. MacQyvei, 222. Benson. Charles in Qiaigfi, Ttr Cosby Show. piff'rent Strokes. Ihe_EacJS of Life (the 1979 version, the
1980-86 version, and the 1985-88 version), The Love Boat, and Three's Company.
Commercial theme songs are also available for your lis- tening pleasure. This site pro- vides catchy tunes for several dozen products including Apple Jacks, Big Red, Chuck E. Cheese, Coke, McDonalds, and Milk.
Gameshows were also an essential part to 80s television. Adam's Game Show Webpage (http://www.daccess.net/marc hese/gameshow.html) pro- vides downloadable gameshow sounds, as well as strategies for any The Price is Right hopefuls. Adam, who appears to be obsessed with Press Your Luck, also has bloopers from the show and a list of all the prizes and their values given away during the show's run.
Links to individual shows like The Knight Rider andTJg Dukes of Hazzard are also available through these sites.
Being a fan of The Dukes of HMMI (anyone else have Daisy Duke underoos when they were little?), I checked
out a few of these individual sites. One particularly inter- esting one was The Dukes of Hazzard Drinking Game, located at http://www- .pitt.edu/-alwst 14/dukes.htm. Detailed rules are available at this site. For example, the player takes one sip when Bo leaves the keys in the General Lee, which ends up stolen; when a chase scene occurs; when the General Lee's horn is sounded; or when a jump scene is stopped mid-way through for a commercial. The player takes two sips when anyone says they know a shortcut, or if the player finds it ironic that linos' last name is Straight, and he works for Boss Hogg. The players stop playing immedi- ately if Bo and Luke are replaced by the "cheap imita- tions."
There's nothing better than checking out these sites to revive fond memories, except for checking out the real shows in syndication. Check your local listings for show times.
Poet Dorianne Laux Reads At Longwood By: JESSICA MCCAUGHEY
Staff Writer
rhe first poet of the Longwood College Author Series,
Dorianne Laux, presented her poetry to students and faculty Thursday, September 18 at 8 PM in Wygal Auditorium.
Laux is the author of Awake, a book of poetry pub- lished in 1990, and What We Carry, published in 1994. The poet read from both books, as well as a third work in progress, tentatively titled
M'lf^ in the Morning. Laux has also co-authored The Poets Companion: A Guide to th« Pleasures of Writing Poetry, with Kim Addonizio.
In between poems, Laux spoke to the audience about her experiences and gave some background on each poem.
A single mother for 13 years, Laux worked "• count- less number of jobs," which included selling subscriptions to TV Guide, waiting tables, delivering phone books, and pumping gas. In 1994, Laux began working at the
University of Oregon's pro- gram in Creative Writing. She says that all of these experiences play into her writing on such a large vari- ety of topics, including "... .abuse, love, displacement, etc."
Laux says of writing poetry, "There's no set time it takes. Poetry takes your whole life, up to the moment you write it"
Laux also believes her mother was a great inspira- tion to her, especially ;-. uer
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Saryna Rates Blockbuster Movies of Summer Past by: SARYNA SOMERVILLE
Staff Columnist
rhis was the summer of the $100 million action picture, $200 million
sequel, great performances, surprise hits and misses. I was fortunate enough to see a few in each of the categories. Here is my personal breakdown, from worst to best, of the sum- mer movies and the grades they received.
The Devils Own - (the worst) - I hated it. Sorry to be so blunt. I cannot say much more about the movie, because I did not understand it enough to comment further. Even though I got to look at Brad Pitt for two hours, it did not make up for this over-edited piece of junk. I say it was over-edited because I hope Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford would not con- sciously participate in a movie this bad. I >
Batman and Robin - What a miss! The script, the sets, the directing, even the acting were all awful. The dialogue in the movie insulted my intelli- gence. Can I please hear the line "Take two of these and call me in the morning" one more time. D-
BfeakdPWn - Not many agree with me, but I almost had a nervous breakdown watching Breakdown It made me fell like I was actually in the desert being chased by a truck and an even bigger trucker. A feeling of relief came over me when the movie was finally over. D
TtlC 2th Element - This movie has the Batman and Robin Syndrome: too much money in their budget, not enough studio space. The sets were tacky. Either too much thought or not enough thought went into cin- ematography and set design. In my opinion, when a set is bad, it ruins the movie. C-
THC Lost World - The Lost World contained more dinosaurs and more deaths
than the first Jurassic Park. In this case, more is not always better. This movie had the Waterworld Syndrome, big budget, bad script.
Conspiracy Theory - For the first time ever, I did not totally enjoy a Mel Gibson movie. I was confused throughout most of the movie. I did understand that Mel Gibson was one of the good guys, and the bad wanted to wait, Mel was one of the bad guys, who remembered all of these good deeds, but forgot the bad, so now he's good. (Confused yet?) C+
Copland - To appreciate Copland, you must be a sit down, watch closely and love it for the performances type person. It moved very slow, but I think the performances of Robert DeNiro, Harvey Keitel, Sly Stallone and Ray Liotta made up for it. B
Air Force One - Harrison Ford as President, Glenn Close as Vice President and Gary Oldman as a bad guy, sounds like a sure hit. Well, it was a hit, but I didn't totally buy it. I did not believe neither Ford nor Close in their Presidential roles. As for Gary Oldman, he was born to be vicious. B
My Best Friend's Wedding -1 have not liked Julia Roberts this much since Pretty Woman. Her genre is strictly comedy. She was far better in this movie than she was in Conspiracy Theory. This was definitely the romantic come- dy hit of the summer. B+
Liar. Liar - I am not a fan of Jim Carrey, but I am a very big fan of Liar. Liar Carrey was hilarious. He did all of the ges- tures and antics that made him famous, only this time they were appropriate. This is Jim Carrey's best movie by far. B+
Con Air - This movie is action packed and has a great script. It also has an amazing all-star cast which includes John Malkovich, Nicholas Cage, Steve Bushemi, Ving Rhames and John Cusack. Yet the film
contains a few flaws. A big flaw is Cage's awful Southern Accent. Another flaw is the sloppy last ten minutes of the movie. If it were not for these two things, the movie would receive an A. B+
Men In Black - O.K., Will Smith fights aliens again this summer, just as he did last summer. Believe me, Independence Pay and Menin Black are two totally different movies. Men In Black is the better of the two. It was funny, a little scary, slightly sus- penseful and at times heart warning. The perfect summer movie combination. B+
G.I. Jane - I have always admired Demi Moore. Not for her acting ability, but for who she is in her personal life. She has always been outspoken, strong, yet feminine. Moore managed to bring these quali- ties into G.I. Jane. I left the theatre feeling totally inspired. This is definitely Moore's best performance. A
Face Off (the best) - Amazing! Face Off is film making at its absolute best. The writing, act- ing, and directing were all top notch. Face Off is the best movie I have seen since Pulp Fjcjion,. Hey! John Travolta was in that too. Expect a few more Oscar nominations to be given to this movie.
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writing. Laux's mother, who was a pianist, never thought of herself as an artist, though Laux disagrees.
"My mother showed mi you can be a woman, but you can also be an artist That's what I believe," said Laux.
Four more authors will be presenting in the Longwood College Author Series from November to April. They include Rebecca McClanahan, Liz AM, Peter Makuck, and Cornelius Eady. The Longwood College Author Series is sponsored by the Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages and Arts Council.
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An Experience That Will Change Your Taste In Music
By: MICHAEL YOUNG Editor
When I got to col- lege, I was pretty strict on what
music I liked and what I did not like. Living in the dorm will make you adapt. I used to listen to strictly R&B and Hip-Hop. I was in a friend's room when he popped in a CD that at first I hated, but once I listened to it a few times, it grew on me until I began to like it. It was then that I had gone through the Type 0 Negative experi- ence.
Type O's latest CD "October Rust" has become one of my favorite CDs
since I bought it in August. This CD steps away from the heavy-hitting hardcore sound that I was used to with Type 0 and experiments with, dare I say, a "hardcore power ballad" (my own term) on "Love You to Death".
This CD is much more mellow and pleasing to lis- ten to and really brings lead singer Peter Steele's voice to the forefront. I would even go so far as to say you could relax while listen to some of the music. Fear not, Type O fans, the hardcore that made them famous is still preve- lant in songs like "Be My Druidess" and "Cinnamon Girl".
Some of the reasons that
Type O fans love their music is for the depressing, and I do mean depressing, songs that they compose. This CD has got that for you, too. "Christmas Mourning" and "Green Man" are probably two of the most depressing tunes that I have ever heard.
Possibly the song that this CD is most known for is the Type O favorite "My Girlfriend's Girlfriend", draw your own conclusions.
To the person who intro- duced me to Type 0 Negative, and you know who you are, I say a big thanks. You actually broad- ened my horizons and gave me the Negativity to get through the sea of music I was drowning in. Grade: A-
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POETRY CORNER By: CALI ADAMS
Guest Writer
rhis column is devoted to all the poets out there who may or
may not know that the things that they say or write some- times are poetry and many times inspire poetry in others. Please submit poetry to me at Box 17. Until I receive poet- ry, you'll be subjected to some of my own!
This poem was written shortly after the death of my best friend, Cory Smith. He was killed in a car accient his freshman year of college in December of 1995. He was like a brother to me...
GOODBYE
I sit in this spot day after day The ground beneath me is familiar with my form It welcomes me This sacred ground
The wind whispers through the trees beside me But its silent song can offer no consolation The tears still come Relentless
In a constant flood One after the other Falling
They soften the ground below me I run my hands over each blade of grass beside me I look up Blue skies and beautiful bil- lowy clouds Just like the day we tried to fly that kite that you made I could hear your laughter beside me as we ran side by side in that field It was comforting - your laughter Like a flannel blanket on a cold winter night You always could make me laugh
I look down My eyes fall upon the rose resting in my lap It's white - they always were your favorite It looks perfect, only flawed upon close inspection - kind of like you
I look in front of me Cold white marble Cold words - son, brother, friend 1977-1995 All I want to know is, Are you laughing now?
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10 THE ROTUNDA SPORTS
Longwood College Fall 1997 Sports Schedules DMZ Came Site. Time.
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Head Coaches: Men's Soccer: Todd Dyer Field Hockey: Janet Grubbs Women's Soccer: Todd Dyer
Women's Golf: Cindy Ho Men's Golf: Kevin Fillman Athletic Director: Jack Williams
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Lancer Women Golfers Finish 11th At Penn State Tournament
Men's Soccer Undefeated In CVAC continued from page 12
Longwood finished 11th among 16 teams at the annual Lady Northern In-
vitational hosted by NCAA Divi- sion I Penn State with a 54- hole team total of 320-315-323-958. The Lancers of Coach Cindy Ho were led by senior Karla
Roberson (Chesapeake-Great Bridge HS) with her 77-81-81- 239 at the 5,983-yard, par-72 Blue Course at Penn State Sept. 19-21. Roberson placed in a tie for 46th individually in the tour- nament featuring 15 Division I schools won by Ohio State (293-
299-290-882). LC will next play at the 54 hole Lady Tar Heel Invitational hosted by North Carolina Oct. 3-5.
Others playing in Pennsyl- vania included sophomore Jessica Fernandez (Baltimore, Md.- Patapsco HS) who shot 80-77-83-
240, freshman Mandy Beamer (Crewe- Nottoway HS) who shot 82-78-80-240, sophomores Becky Mailloux (Hope, R.I.- Scituate HS) had a 83-79-83-245 and Katie Soule (Suffolk- Franklin HS) shot 81- 86-79-246, along with junior Rachel Abbott (Clemmons, N.C.-Boyerstown, Pa. HS) with an 88- 8 3-86-257. Fernandez and Beamer tied for 50th in the field of 106, while Mailloux tied for 64th, Soule tied for 68th, and Abbott tied for 93rd.
Through three tournaments and 126 holes of competition, Roberson continues to lead LC with her 76.86 average with a low-round of 74. Roberson is followed by Mailloux (79.29, 77), Fernandez (80.29, 77), Beamer (80.57, 78), Abbott (82.86, 78), and Soule (84.40,79 - 90 holes). The Lancers are averaging 315.57 as a team through the first three tourna- ments.
for LC. "The result was nice, but the
pace of the game was lacking in a lot of areas," explained Dyer. "We all realize that we have to be a much sharper team to compete in postseason."
Rmfolpb-Mawn 1. Lmzuwd Q At Macon, the Lancers were
shutout for the first time this season while dropping the narrow road de- cision. Freshman keeper Zach Wheeler (Yorktown.-Tabb HS) went the distance in front of the net with nine saves for LC. Wheeler was play- ing for injured senior captain Steve Thompson (Dumfries-Gar-Field HS) who has not played since suffering a concussion at Mount Olive (N.C.) Sept. 14. Thompson, the CVAC's top-ranked keeper, should make a
The 1997-1998 Longwood College Women's GolfTeom, Left to Right: Coach Cindy Ho. Becky Mailloux, Jessica Fernandez. Mady Beamer, Rachel Abbott. Karla Roberson, and Kane Soule
return to the lineup during action this week.
Through seven matches, Zollinhofer leads LC in scoring with four goals for eight points. Zollinhofer is followed by senior Tito Lopez (Tegucigalpa, Honduras- American School) with 3 goals, Shaffner (2 goals, 1 assist), senior Chris Engstrom (Dumfries-CD. Hylton HS with 2 goals, Rapp (1 goal, 2 assists), and sophomore Dan Rogers (Poquoson-Poquoson HS) with 2 goals. Thompson has allowed three goals (0.80) while making 36 saves for a .923 save percentage dur- ing 337:15 in front of the net. Wheeler has allowed one goal (0.37) while making 17 saves for a.944 save percentage during 245 minutes, while BenninghofT has allowed one goal (1.00) while making 14 saves for a .933 save percentage during 90 min- utes.
Lancer Women's Soccer Spanks Coker, 5-1 Longwood won its only match
last week a 5-1 triumph past CVAC opponent Coker (S.C.)
at home Sept 20. The Lancers of Coach Todd Dyer are now 6-1 over- all, 3-1 in the CVAC and have won four consecutive matches while al- lowing just one goal along the way. LC will play another conference match this week at Pfeiffer (N.C.) Sept 27.
Against Coker, the Lancers stormed back from a 1-0 halftime deficit with five unanswered goals in the second half for the victory. Se- nior Carrie Burnett (Springfield-West Springfield HS) got things rolling early in the second half with an as- sisted goal from freshman Amanda Stombaugh (Sterling-Park View HS). Sophomore Claudia Watt (Virginia Beach-Green Run HS) put the hosts ahead to stay with 38:20 remaining, scoring unassisted off a deflection in front of the net Freshman Amina
field Hockey 5-2 After Split With D-l Continued from page 12
Va. Commonwealth And Davidson
orjening half . LC added to its 1-0 halftime advantage with two quick goals in the second half, the first from junior Rachel Holmes (Alex- andria-Annandale HS) with 33:45 remaining. Holmes' unassisted goal was followed by another unassisted score, this time from freshman standout Heather White (Burke- Lake Braddock HS) on a penalty-
tors scored 8:43 later to avoid the shutout but sophomore keeper Kim Iman (Virginia Beach-Frank W. Cox HS) made sure that was as close as the Rams would get with 12 saves during the match
"Our teamwork was excel- lent" commented Grubbs. "Every- one did exactly as they were sup- posedtodo. It was our goal to take
stiokeorjporturutywith28:47onthe our game up a notch—andwedkr clock and a 34) LC lead. The visi- At Davidson, LC battled back
from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to tie the match at 2-2 with 18:23 remaining before the Wildcats scored the game- winner with 13:25 left to play. Kern scored both Lancer goals, one in each half: a penalty-stroke opportunity in the first before receiving an assist from junior Cat Howard (Virginia Beach-Kellam HS) in the second half. Iman kept things interesting with 15 stops in front of the cage for LC.
Through seven matches, the region's top-ranked Lancers are led in scoring by White with seven goals and three assists for 17 points. White is followed by Kern (5g, 3a), Rice (3g, la), Holmes (3g), and Howard(2g. la). Howard also leads the squad in defensive saves with two, while Iman has allowed just seven goals (1.11) while making 46 saves for an .868 save percentage with 2.5 shutouts during 440 min- utes in the cage.
Bayou (Annandale-WT Woodson HS) scored at the midway point of the second half with an assist from classmate Dory Scull (Mechanicsville-Lee-Davis HS). Stombaugh and senior Cara Bums (Falls Church-George C. Marshall HS) then teamed fa the final two goals, Stombaugh scoring with 17:55 to play off a cross from Bums, then Bums finished the scoring with a goal from across from Stombaugh Fresh- man keeper Amy Kennedy (Crozet- Western Albemarle HS) made four saves in front of the net for the Lanc- ers, including a rare stop on a pen- alty-kick opportunity by the Cobras.
"We hadn't played a match in a week and it showed during the first half," said Dyer. "Things just came together in the second half and we scored some nice goals. Amy's save on the PK was huge and very pivotal as far as the matches momentum went"
Through seven matches, jun- ior Kieley Munnikhuysen (Montclair-C.D. Hylton HS) with 6 goals and 1 assist and Scull (4 goals, 5 assists) lead LC in scoring with 13 points each. They are followed by freshman Erin Hirschi (Virginia Beach-Salem HS), who has 6 goals, Burnett (5 goals, 1 assist), Watt (3 goals, 4 assists), Stombaugh (2 goals, 4 assists), and Bayou (2 goals, 3 as- sists). Kennedy, the CVAC's top- ranked keeper, has allowed just three goals (0.55) while making 21 saves for an .875 save percentage during 495 minutes in front of the net
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
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SPORTS Amanda Stombaugh And Gary Koh Named Players Of The Week Longwood College fresh
man Amanda Stombaugh (Sterling-Park View HS)
and senior Gary Koh (Newport News-Menchville HS) have been selected as this week's Longwood College/Domino's 'Players of the Week'. Stombaugh and Koh are standouts on the College's women's soccer and men's golf teams, respectively. The Longwood College sports infor- mation office selects the weekly honorees among Lancer Athlet- ics.
Stombaugh sparked the Lancer women's soccer team to a 5-1 victory past visiting Caroli- nas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) opponent Coker (S.C.) Sept. 20 at First Avenue Field. The first-year midfielder, this week's CVAC 'Player of the Week' as well, scored one goal while adding two assists during the triumph, LC's fourth consecu- tive win. Stombaugh assisted on the first goal of the second half as Longwood rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit. She then added the team's fourth goal to the scoreboard before assisting again on the final score of the match.
Amanda is the daughter Kenneth and JoAnn Stombaugh
of Sterling, Va., and is majoring in physical education at Longwood. She has played in five matches, starting the last three, as Longwood is currently 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the CVAC. Stombaugh has added two goals and four assists to the attack dur- ing her three starts for the Lanc- ers.
Koh helped the Longwood men's golf team place fourth
among 16 teams at the Washing- ton & Lee Fall Golf Classic Sept. 19-20. Playing number one for the Lancers, Koh fired a 36-hole score of 75-76-151 at the 6,586- yard, par-71 Lexington Golf & Country Club to finish sixth in- dividually, his second top ten fin- ish in two starts this fall. Koh's effort helped the Lancers score a 313-309-622 team total at W&L. Through two tournaments and 72
holes of competi- tion, Koh leads LC with his 76.00 aver- age, including a low- round of 74 at Clarion (Pa.) Sept. 6.
Gary is the son of Kun Pil and Kyoung Koh of Newport News, Va., and is majoring in business administra- tion at Longwood. A third-year member of the men's golf team, Koh partici- pated in the 1996 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Champi- onship as the Lanc- ers placed 16th in the nation that year.
Longwood Men's Soccer Still Undefeated In Conference Play Longwood split a pair of
matches last week while remaining unbeaten
within the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC). The Lancers of Coach Todd Dyer defeated CVAC opponent Coker (S.C.) 3-1 at home on First Av- enue Field Sept. 20, following a tough 1 0 loss at Randolph-Ma- con Sept. 17. LC is now 5-1-1 overall, 4-0 in the CVAC while continuing its finest start to a sea- son since 1988. The Lancers play a couple of conference matches
on the road this week, beginning at Belmont Abbey (N.C.) Sept. 24 and then at Pfeiffer (N.C.) Sept. 27.
LonjWQoiS.Cokerl Against Coker, senior Eric
Shaffner (Hampton-Hampton HS) put LC ahead in the first half with a head-in goal 16:00 before the intermission off an assist from freshman Chris Rapp (Midlothian-Clover Hill HS) on the corner-kick. Shaffner then assisted sophomore Brian
Zollinhofer (Charlottesville.- Charlottesville HS) early in the second half for a 2-0 advantage. Rapp made it 3-0 with an unas- sisted goal after dribbling past the Cobra keeper with 18:00 remain- ing. The visitors avoided the shutout with a late score as first- time starter and junior goalie Scott Benninghoff (Colonial Heights-Colonial Heights HS) made 14 stops in front of the net
See MEN'S SOCCER, page 11
ongwood finished fourth among 16 teams at the annual Washington £Lee
Fall Golf Classic with a 36-hole team total of 313-309-622. The Lancers of Coach Kevin Fillman were led by senior Gary Koh (Newport News-Menchville HS) with hissteady 75-76-151 at the 6,586^yard, par-71 Lexington Golf ^Country qub Sept 19- 20. Koh placed sixu> individu- ally aLW&L, his second top .ten
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"Our first three guys did a nice job of putting some solid scores m the board and giving us a good chance to challenge for the team title," said Ffliman. "We needed to get a fourth score in to bav>a| opportunity to win.
"Our high number of three-putts (26 for the tourney) really cost Us. That's an area we need;*
Field Hockey Team Ranked #1 In Division II South Region Longwood split a pair of
matches against NCAA Di vision I opposition last week,
defeating Virginia Commonwealth 3- 1 Sept 21 on Barlow Field follow- ing a tough 3-2 loss at Davidson (N.C.) Sept 17. The Lancers of Coach Janet Grubbs are now 5-2 and ranked first in the Division II South Region with three contests scheduled this week. LC will play at Randolph-
Macon Sept. 23, before hosting Catawba (N.C.) Sept 26 and East Stroudsburg (Pa) Sept 28.
Against VCU, the Lancers got on the scoreboard first when senior Diana Rice (Bel Air, Md.-C. Milton Wright HS) scored off an assist from junior Janelle Kern (Marysville, Pa- Susquenita HS) midway through the
see FIELD HOCKEY, page 11
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