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Longwood University Digital Commons @ Longwood University Rotunda Library, Special Collections, and Archives 11-6-2017 Rotunda - Vol 96, no.10 - Nov. 6, 2017 Longwood University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rotunda Recommended Citation Longwood University, "Rotunda - Vol 96, no.10 - Nov. 6, 2017" (2017). Rotunda. 2195. https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/rotunda/2195 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Library, Special Collections, and Archives at Digital Commons @ Longwood University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Rotunda by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Longwood University. For more information, please contact hinestm@longwood.edu.
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NOV. 6, 2017
VOL 96. ISSUE 10
GR APHIC BY L AUR A GOTTSCHALK
02 > NEWS TheRotundaOnline.com
Curry and Frazer Halls up next for renovation
Academic and admissions buildings in planning phases
The Upchurch University Center is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2018. TAY L O R O’B E R RY | T H E R OT U N DA
by Steven Herring | Asst. News Editor | @Skherring
R
enovations to Curry The funds for both the new of the Registrar and Disability rooms for interviews, space for
and Frazer Halls will academic and admissions Resources, First Year Experience group presentations and events,
begin May 2018. The buildings were “appropriated by and Family Programs and the private offices for staff personnel
new academic and admissions the state,” she said. Associate Vice President for to hold interviews, and operations
buildings are still in the planning The Real Estate Foundation Enrollment Management and support areas.”
phases as Brock Hall, home of is borrowing money for the Student Success will be located in “We should be breaking
the Student Success Center, and Curry and Frazer projects, while Brock Hall, said Waller. ground on that project, starting
the Upchurch University Center donations and student fees helped The Upchurch University Center construction in the spring next
are coming to a close, according pay for the university center and is scheduled to open in fall 2018 semester,” Waller said.
to Associate Vice President for the student center, according to with all the spaces currently in Waller stated the new
Campus Planning, Construction Waller. Lankford Student Union moving Longwood University Barnes
and the Real Estate Foundation “The construction process is to the new building, according to and Noble bookstore location at
Louise Waller. really very long and a lot of the Waller. 200 N. Main Street is now open.
Waller said the Curry and Frazer process actually happens before According to Waller, both Curry Students can expect a larger cafe
project will cost approximately anybody brings a hammer, nails, and Frazer Hall will get updates while workers will notice a bigger
$62 million; the new academic shovels, anything on site,” Waller on the inside to help make them “back of the house.”
building will cost $22.7 million; said. more appealing. A new entrance Longwood and the Real Estate
the new admissions building will Brock Hall is currently in the onto Main Street will be added Foundation rent the building
cost $13.5 million; the Upchurch final phases of construction and along with a new exterior look. that houses the bookstore from
University Center wll cost $35 will be opening next semester, “The buildings will look Walk2Campus, according to
million and Brock Hall will cost according to Waller. absolutely (and) completely Waller.
$10 million. 62+22.7=84.7+13.5 The Center for Academic different,” Waller said. “Shows great teamwork in that
98.2+35=143.2 Success, Writing Center, offices Construction of Frazer Hall will (the) community and Barnes
start May 2018 and will carry on and Noble has been such a great
until August 2019, while Curry partner with us on this project,”
Hall construction begins May Waller said.
2019 and lasts until August 2020, She said the new bookstore
according to Waller. location was a “historical tax
Students who usually stay in credit project.”
those dorms will be moved to “The developer of this project
other campus housing, Waller was able to renovate this to
said. the Department of Historic
“We’re going to be able to double Resources standards, and was
up in areas and triple up in areas able to receive tax credits back
to accommodate the shortage,” to help reduce the total project
said Waller. costs,” said Waller.
According to Longwood’s Walter stated no other projects
website, the new admissions are currently in development.
TAY L O R O’B E R RY | T H E R OT U N DA building will house “information
Construction of the university center has cost Longwood approximately $35 areas, several adaptable
million. conference and presentation
NOV. 6, 2017 03 > NEWS
EDITORIAL BOARD 2017
halle parker
editor-in-chief
jeff halliday and mike mergen
UPCOMING
faculty advisers
NEWS
CHRISTINE RINDFLEISCH
editor
ROTUNDA STUDIOS
PAYTON CONWAY
producer
EVENTS
editor-in-chief pro-tempore ALAINA JACQUES
staff
NOV. 6
STEVEN HERRING
assistant editor NICOLE DEL ROSARIO
JESSE PLICHTA-KELLAR staff
staff NAAJAMAH JONES
staff Chamber Winds Concert @5 P.M. in
BUSINESS ELLIE STUCK
KIERSTEN FREEDMAN staff Wygal Hall
manager
TREVOR HEATH
LAYOUT
ERIN EATON
staff
FEATURES
editor
LAURA GOTTSCHALK
assistant editor
NOV. 8
DAVID PETTYJOHN
staff PHOTO Housing and Rental Fair @7:30 P.M. in
RAE MUNDIE
staff
TAYLOR O’BERRY
editor
Greenwood Library 201
MEGAN GARY ANN POLEK
staff assistant editor Mental Health Café Series: Stress
A&E
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staff
@3:30 P.M. in the Health & Fitness
JACOB DILANDRO CARRIE BAILEY Center 305
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OPINIONS “Everyman” @7 P.M. in the Mainstage
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editor editor
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SAM RINCHETTI JOEL WORFORD
staff staff
RACHAEL POOLE
staff
DAVINA APPLEWHITE
CHARLEIGH KONDAS
staff
KAITLYN CROW
NOV. 9
staff staff
JOSH RABINOWITZ 2017 Club and Organization Award
SPORTS
TJ WENGERT
staff Dinner @5 P.M. in Dorrill Dining Hall
assistant editor EVENTS
PATRICK SANDERSON EMILY NEIGHBORS
co-coordinator
“Everyman” @7 P.M. in the Mainstage
staff ALEX KISZKA
co-coordinator
Auditorium of CSTAC
SOCIAL MEDIA
MIRANDA FARLEY
editor
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Ralph Northam LEE WHITM AN | THE WA SHINGTON BL ADE
Ed Gillespie MIKE SEGAR | REUTERS
Clifford Hyra COURTESY OF HYRA FOR GOVERNOR
Three way race for Governor
Education, taxes, spending and health care breakdown
by Christine Rindfleisch | News Editor | @longwoodrotunda
Who is running families are aware of what each he describes as “oversubscribed a need for higher quality care
Three candidates are running in Virginia college is offering, and turning students away.” of patients for a lower cost. He
the upcoming Virginia General according to Northam’s campaign wants more transparency for what
Election on Nov. 7 for governor: website. Taxes and Spending the costs are for the care a patient
Democrat Ralph Northam, “Students should not have to Northam plans to keep the is receiving. In addition, Gillespie
Republican Ed Gillespie and shoulder the burden of large budget balanced and audit in plans to expand micro-hospitals
Libertarian Clifford Hyra. tuition increases, and every the future to let taxpayers know to meet the needs of rural areas
According to Northam’s student should have an option where their money is going without immediate access to
campaign website, Northam to go without oppressive debt,” toward. Northam believes it is hospitals.
wants to add to Virginia’s according to Northam’s campaign crucial for women to receive equal Hyra wants an “innovative”
economy that he believes is in website. pay as men do for the same work. health care program and repeal
progress currently and “defend Northam also wants to establish In doing so, Northam, if elected, the Certificate of Public need
our values against those who equality in education for “students will fight for legislation to produce regulations that “deter healthcare
want to take us back.” of color, students in poverty and transparent salary information, innovation, increase costs and
Gillespie believes in what students with disabilities.” according to Northam’s campaign reduce access to healthcare”. In
he refers to as Fairness, Gillespie is looking to establish a website. addition, Hyra would like to look
Accountability, Integrity, firm foundation with developing Gillespie plans to cut individual into all possibilities to increase
Transparency and Honesty more opportunities for youth to income tax by 10 percent across price transparency that would
(FAITH) in government, per prepare for the workforce. the board in an effort to create result in a more “market-based”
Gillespie’s campaign website. “Ed will channel more money more private sector jobs, according health care program within
Hyra sees a need to “unleash into the classroom, reform our to Gillespie’s campaign website. the state, according to Hyra’s
innovation in Virginia” that system to give teachers and Hyra plans to exempt the first campaign website.
focuses on the economic growth schools more flexibility and move $60,000 from household income
mainly in small businesses with Virginia toward personalized tax from state tax. In addition, Confederate Statues
a “smaller, more flexible, fairer learning for all children,” as stated Hyra plans to allow $30,000 In response to the
government,” according to Hyra’s on Gillespie’s campaign website. exemption for individuals in the Charlottesville attacks, Northam
campaign website. On Aug. 30, Gillespie effort to avoid a marriage penalty. released a statement on Aug.
published his three-part plan Ultimately, Hyra plans to freeze 16 in agreement with the City
Education for higher education to establish new state spending for two years. of Charlottesville’s decision to
Overall on education, Northam partnerships with businesses and If elected, Hyra will “end subsidies remove the Confederate statue
believes in early testing, raising education “focused on workforce for big business and other crony of Robert E. Lee and supports
wages for teachers to meet the development and retention in capitalism,” according to Hyra’s relocating Confederate statues
national average and providing Virginia,” relationships between campaign website. into museums, according to
local training programs as an individual colleges to increase Northam’s campaign website.
alternative to college. access and affordability and Health Care According to Gillespie’s
On Aug. 29, Northam treat families and students as Northam wants to keep the campaign website, he doesn’t
published his plan for higher consumers that colleges serve. relationship between a woman support the removal of
education. Northam’s plan has Hyra has proposed introducing and her doctor confidential. Confederate monuments. This is
three components: affordability, more competition with the In addition, Northam wants in reference to his article published
accessibility and innovation. implementation of more Virginia to provide contraceptives to on June 12 where he stated he
All achieved by investing more charter schools. If elected, Hyra women, regardless of their wasn’t in favor of the removal of
funding into higher education. will replace Virginia’s Standards ability to pay. He believes in the the Robert E. Lee statue in the
Northam is looking to establish of Quality (SoQ ) and Standards plan Expanding Access to Long City of Charlottesville.
a “four year promise” where of Learning (SOL) with “growth Acting Reversible Contraceptives Hyra wants to leave the decision
students maintain the same measure testing at beginning and (LARCs) in the attempt to lower of whether to keep or remove a
financial package for all four end of the school year,” according teen pregnancies, according to Confederate statue to the local
years. He plans to create a website to Hyra’s campaign website. Northam’s campaign website. governments, according to Hyra’s
with information pertaining to Hyra wants to invest in According to Gillespie’s campaign website.
for-profit colleges so prospective expanding technical schools that campaign website, Gillespie sees
NOV. 6, 2017 05 > NEWS
In SGA
Office of Student
Research
presentation and
ride to the polls
by Rachael Poole | Opinions Staff | @rapoole17
I
n this week’s Student Government
Association (SGA) meeting on Oct.
31, Director of Office of Student
Research Dr. Crystal Anderson, presented
two upcoming research programs the Office
of Student Research will be conducting.
The programs are the Spring Presentation
of Undergraduate Research (SPUR) and
Collaborative Interdisciplinary Tutorials for
TAY L O R O’B E R RY | T H E R OT U N DA
Employment (CITE). During this weeks SGA meeting, Dr. Crystal Anderson, director of the Office of Student Reseach, gave a
Anderson said research isn’t just science- presentation on what she does at the Office of Student Reseach and how the office could benefit students.
specific and confined to a lab. She wanted to
break the stigma of research being only for program is a partnership between the Office in mind, especially during Halloween. Steele
science-specific topics or certain students. of Student Research and Citizen Leadership explained students should make sure not
According to Anderson, the goal of the Office and Social Justice this spring. Students will to dress up in costumes that parody certain
of Student Research is to take a student’s receive a $1,800 stipend, or salary, for the cultures, because it’s insensitive to those who
interests and passions and then turn it process of conducting research and having are part of those cultures.
into research, whether it’s for a classroom their research published. Historian Emily Moran gave information on
assignment or not. SPUR will be held on Anderson also stated the Office of Student Ride to the Polls, taking place on Nov. 7 for
April 24, 2018. The digital event is open for Research will stay in the library upon the the Virginia General Election. Volunteers will
all students to submit a presentation of their opening of the new Student Success Center, be standing in front of Jarman Auditorium,
research to be published on various platforms. but she hopes the space in the new Success where students can be picked up and
According to Anderson, CITE gives Center is utilized for research. transported to voting polls. The ride times are
students the opportunity to develop practical During the orders of the day, SGA Adviser 9-11 a.m. and 1-7 p.m.
research skills for future employment through and Dean for Student Engagement Cheryl The next SGA meeting will be Tuesday,
engaging in collaborative research. The Steele briefly discussed cultural education and Nov. 7 at 3:45 p.m. in the Martinelli Board
the importance of keeping cultural sensitivity Room in the Maugans Alumni Center.
SFC Report
by Rachael Poole | Opinions Staff | @rapoole17
Student Educators for Active
Leadership (SEAL) $7,610
The money would be a reallocation for the
Mountain Lake Leadership Conference that
takes place from Nov. 10.
SFC allocation was approved.
Bare Naked Ladies (BNL)
$150.00
The funds would be used for t-shirts and supplies
needed for a fashion show the club plans to have
this month.
SFC allocation was approved. TAY L O R O’B E R RY | T H E R OT U N DA
Barenaked Ladies members Melrica Williams and Mackenzie Spicer requested $150 for the club.
06 > A&E TheRotundaOnline.com
THE REEL LIFE Movie reviews by Jacob DiLandro | A&E Staff | @spongejay1
W
hile he is one of the most well- Despite the film’s ridiculous tone and comedy,
known characters in the Marvel it still finds time to be a very satisfying entry in
Cinematic Universe, Thor’s solo the Marvel Universe, giving just enough world
films have been the runt of the Marvel litter building to justify its existence. However, it also
for quite some time. His first film was decent, helps to build the characters of Hulk and Thor,
but “Thor The Dark World” just barely got a as the two of them get legitimate moments
passing grade from critics and audiences. Now, of character development, with Thor’s being
acclaimed director Taika Waititi (“What We at the crux of the entire film. For a comedy
Do in The Shadows,” “Boy,” “Hunt for the set in space about a God, it’s refreshingly
Wilderpeople”) is here to bring his quirky, human.
ridiculous indie sensibilities to Marvel, and Marks Mothersbaugh, of Devo fame, also
saving one of their biggest heroes in the process. gives the film a synth infused score that is
“Thor Ragnarok” is a comedy about the delightful. It matches the tone of the entire
apocalypse. It knows this as well. Coasting off film, which is extensively ‘80s without being
a gloriously self-obsessed performance from ‘80s. It douses itself in the kinds of space opera
Chris Hemsworth, the movie bleeds a kind of sensibilities that came about from the decade,
cool buddy cop feeling. It revels in making the as opposed to making direct, cheesy references
audience laugh just as much as it makes them to it.
cheer. The humor is whip smart, and the one “Ragnarok” has one issue though: its tone.
or two times that a joke doesn’t land, its easily While for the most part it works well,
brushed under the rug as the film’s excellent the tonal shifts of the film do show
pacing keeps the fun train rolling. at times. It doesn’t ruin the film,
While “Guardians of the Galaxy” may have more often than not, it plays into
brought Marvel to space first, “Ragnarok” the overall sense that Waititi and
completely runs wild with the concept of Marvel are trying to show how
a superhero space film. The locations are much fun this over the top and
absolutely bonkers, with a main set on the scrap ridiculous kind of situation and
heap planet of Sakaar looking like someone character can be.
decided to assemble a “Mad Max” meets “Blade Because that’s what makes
Runner” city with colorful trash. Characters “Thor Ragnarok” so great. It’s
have bizarre masks and their own subculture absolutely absurd in every way,
with with way more cool details that are too from its bright poppy colors, to its
good to spoil. sense of humor along with along
Waititi also has assembled a great cast here, with its characters, its music,
with Cate Blanchett especially great as the its settings, and it embraces
villainous Hela. Not since Loki’s appearance in it wholeheartedly. The film’s
the first “Avengers” film has there been a villain pure absurdity makes it one Check
has there been a villain so deliciously evil. She of the greatest Marvel films online for
relishes in her depravity, and her excellent ever, purely because it’s
costume and hair only had to the character’s one of the few films that “Spiderman:
insane evil. manages to be a lot of fun Homecoming”
Tom Hiddleston struts his comedic timing without compromising the
as Thor’s brother Loki, and Tessa Thompson the story and character
movie review!
is also great as the bad ass space scavenger development. “Thor
Valkyrie; who she plays as if Han Solo got Ragnarok” rocks.
kidnapped and sent to the Marvel world. Jeff
Goldblum has also gone full Goldblum level of
insane here, dressed in technicolor outfits and
spouting some of the best lines he’s ever been
4.5/5
given in a film. P H OT O C O U R T E S Y O F M A R V E L S T U D I O A N D WA LT D I S N E Y S T U D I O S M OT I O N P I C T U R E S .
NOV. 6, 2017 07 > OPINIONS
Fall looks inspired by
your favorite celebrities
by Davina Applewhite l Opinions Staff l @longwoodrotunda
it not only keeps you warm during the cooler
days of Fall but it’s stylish, designed in chic
and channels the earlier days of fashion.
Think: every girl at panel in America’s Next
Top Model!
Turtlenecks: Who wouldn’t want to
wear a shirt named after a cute little animal?
Turtlenecks are the best pieces to wear during
the Fall because they’re basically a scarf and
shirt all in one. Miley Cyrus knows the
convenience of a turtleneck best, even going as
far as wearing one in her Malibu music video.
You don’t only have to settle for a turtleneck
shirt, though. The fashion world has brought
turtleneck dresses to the table. Now that’s a
triple threat!
Cropped Hoodies: Fall time is the CO U RT E S Y O F T H E TO DAY SH OW
best time for cropped hoodies to make an Paris Hilton has always been the queen of Juicy
appearance! They all have the comfort of Couture tracksuits and had a color for every occasion
an actual hoodie but are shortened enough back in the early 2000s.
to show midriff. You can even easily DIY a
cropped hoodie from an old one in your closet.
This look is also a favorite among celebrities.
Zendaya rocks this piece with distressed
C O U R T E S Y O F DA I LY M A I L
jeans and you can too. Warning: once you
Karrueche is so relatable in this laid-back look, wearing
olive green joggers to add a pop of color to her outfit. throw one of these on, you might never want
to take it off. I know it’s been hard for me not
O
ur days are about to be shorter and to throw on one every time I go out.
a whole lot colder, which means
that everyone’s favorite holidays are Joggers: Who says you can’t be cute
coming up! It also means that it’s time to swap and comfy? Sweatpants are a thing of
out mini-skirts for ripped jeans and cropped the past now that joggers are in the
tees for warm, fuzzy sweaters. picture. Though the material can be
If you’re anything like me and hate the cold, similar to sweatpants, joggers often
it can be difficult to find clothing items that include a cinched hem at the ankles.
are affordable, comfortable, keep you warm Joggers are great for when you’re
and that are in-style. What I like to do is take in a rush, before school and can
inspiration from the many celebrities who be matched with a denim jacket
strut around Hollywood, prepared for any and and some sneakers for a more
all seasonal transitions. dressed-down look. Celebrities
like Karrueche Tran, has
Fishnet Tights: Fishnet stockings worn joggers, especially when
were a trend of the past but like many other having to head out on the
pieces, they’re making a reappearance and town a little early.
our Hollywood’s stars aren’t afraid to show it.
Fishnet stockings aren’t just a style for your Faux Fur Coats: Faux
Halloween costumes. Though this item may fur coats may be seen as overkill
be looked at as a summer piece, you can take during the Fall, but at the very
inspiration from Khloe Kardashian and layer most you know you’ll be prepared for
a pair of fishnet stockings under ripped jeans. the unpredictable Fall weather. This item
I’ve personally tried this look, and it was a is great for those randomly chilly Fall
great way to stay warm and added an edgier days, and add a bit of style to your outfit.
vibe to my outfit. Celebrities like Rihanna and Demi Lovato Khloe Kardashian
have been seen wearing this piece while was spotted in
Velvet Tracksuits: Juicy Couture’s looking cozy and fashionable doing so. It’s California, wearing a
signature Velour tracksuit rocked the early important that celebrities advocate for the use scandalous see-through
2000s, becoming staples in the closets of stars and wear of faux fur rather than real fur since top and rocking fishnet
like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Now, they have such a influence on our wardrobe stockings under her ripped
this two-piece velvet outfit is a go-to look for style. jeans.
celebs like Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian.
This trend is great for this time of year because COURTESY OF PINTEREST
08 > OPINIONS TheRotundaOnline.com
The seriousness of emotional abuse
by Rachael Poole | Opinions Staff | @rapoole17 COURTESY OF THE MIR AMAR RECOVERY CENTER
A
lot of times when you ask someone, fight with a friend. Some people grow up in like you can’t live without the person hurting
“What’s worse: emotional or physical households where parents are always fighting, you, because they’ve tricked you into believing
abuse?” you’re more likely to get the or in houses where they don’t get enough they’re all you have.
latter as an answer. People tend to think of attention from their parents. When you know someone who’s still
physical abuse as more damaging because Personally, I flinch every time someone suffering from the trauma of emotional abuse,
it can show visible aftermath. Bruises, cuts starts to talk a little too loudly, or if someone is always let them know they aren’t alone. It
and scars are signifiers of what could be obviously mad at me. I don’t fear that they will will take time to get them to ease up to you,
happening behind closed doors. However, hit me, but I fear that they will say something and it varies from person to person. Be the
with emotional abuse, there are also bruises, that will cause my walls to build up higher. shoulder for them to cry on, offer your advice
cuts and scars - and they never go away. It comes from so many years of being talked and be patient. Having a support system can
The abuse can take form in verbal attacks, down upon and being called countless things. do wonders for a victim of abuse.
controlling behavior or jealousy. There are No one’s life is perfect, and it’s better to If you’re a victim, always know that it’s not
many instances where these attacks can cause assume that right off the bat. People who your fault. Your past experiences don’t define
the victim to go into isolation from friends come across as more sheltered and closed off you and you’re stronger than you think. You
and even family. Emotional abuse has so many are more than your downfalls and you are
long-lasting repercussions that, even when more than your pain. Never be afraid to reach
someone is finally out of their toxic situation, If you’re a victim, out.
they’re still suffering on the inside
Emotional abuse can cause mental trauma. always know that it’s
Sometimes, psychological abuse can result
in the development of different disorders. not your fault.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic
disorders, depression and anxiety are just a could have gone through more than you could
few that can cause more problems for a victim imagine. Speaking from experience, it’s so
after the abuse is over. A person can also hard to develop good relationships and trust
develop trust issues, emotional instability, in people when you’re so used to being hurt.
feelings of underachievement and suicidal I know people who have grown up in toxic
thoughts. households. I know people who have been
A misconception regarding emotional abuse stuck in shitty friendships, and have felt like
is that it’s only perpetuated by men onto they had no way out. There’s a stigma around
women. This is probably because, statistically, emotional abuse, where people tend to think
physical abuse is more often committed it only happens in romantic relationships.
by men. However, mental abuse can be Emotional abuse has no obstacles, though.
committed by anyone regardless of gender, It can take the form of words or it can take
and is severely damaging no matter what. the form of silence. Emotional abuse isn’t just
Everyone at some point has endured some insult after insult. It’s also being ignored and
kind of emotional pain. It could have been neglected. It’s being told what you can and
a mean kid when they were younger, or a can’t do excessively. It’s being made to feel
COURTESY OF THE OPEN MINDNOV. 6, 2017 09 > SPORTS
Lancers fall in MAC semifinals
by Patrick Sanderson | Sports Staff | @psanderson20
MIKE KROPF | LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Senior defender Lil-Sophie Achterwinter garnered all-MAC awards during field hockey’s 2017 season.
T
o close what was going up against and won’t change first four seasons, Byers said the Longwood entered the season
arguably one of the most much about their game plan. team realizes the opportunity winning nine of their first ten
successful seasons in “I don’t think we’re going to presented to them and is focused games, before dropping four of
program history, the Longwood change too much, you know in on their upcoming game. their final six games to end the
field hockey team fell just short the old saying, ‘If it ain’t broke, “We had a team meeting season with a program-best 11-5
in Kent, Ohio on Friday during don’t fix it.’ It’s just a few tweaks yesterday and talked about the record since joining the MAC.
the crucial Mid-American rather than a whole re-haul. teams that didn’t get to the Ultimately, Byers said on the
Conference (MAC) semifinal We’re confident that we have tournament and talked about Longwood athletics official
game against Kent State, losing the knowledge, ability and the how fortunate we are and how we website, ““This was one of our
4-2. technique and team cohesion,” he should appreciate the effort that most competitive years due to
While the Lancers sought said. got us there,” said Byers. “(We the commitment from the team,
their first MAC championship Senior forward Edel Nyland and will) continue to work hard and the leadership of the seniors and
appearance since they joined the junior forward Leonie Verstraete focus on those fundamentals that the approach to every practice. I
conference in 2014, Kent State notched two goals for the Lancers have been the basis of the entire couldn’t have asked for more.”
had their eyes set on their fourth early in Friday’s match. season.”
straight MAC championship, Longwood put together a
12th of all time. memorable 2017 campaign to
Despite a tight first half, Kent earn a place in the four-team
State clinched the win with the conference tournament for the
go-ahead go in the 31st minute second straight season. They
and the team’s final blow in the allowed only 18 goals all season,
40th. by far the least amount in the
Kent State defeated Longwood conference, in front of unbeaten
earlier this season in a 3-2 Miami, who has allowed 30.
overtime thriller on Oct. 21. The MAC conference consists of
Senior defender Lil-Sophie seven teams, four of which qualify
Achterwinter and senior forward for the postseason tournament.
Edel Nyland both scored for the Longwood enters the tournament
Lancers. as the No. 3 seed to play No. 2
Plagued with injuries in that Kent State. In the other semifinal
match, ten-year veteran head game, No. 1 Miami (Ohio) will
coach Iain Byers said in an host No. 4 Appalachian State.
interview before the game that Missing out on the MAC MIKE KROPF | LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
the team knew what they were tournament only once in their Kent State defeated Longwood field hockey in the MAC semifinals.10 > SPORTS TheRotundaOnline.com
Men’s soccer fails to make tournament
Head coach called season frustrating
hasn’t, but to save time I’m not
ashamed about it at the same
time,” said Campos.
The Norwegian captain said the
team’s victory in last year’s Big
South semifinal was his favorite
moment of his career. After this
season, Campos said he plans to
return to Norway at first because
he will have completed his degree
at the end of this semester, but is
not sure if soccer is in his future.
“Obviously if something pops
up or comes up that’s interesting,
I’m not going to say no,” said
Campos.
Looking at the team’s future,
sophomore goalkeeper Lance
DaSilva and junior midfielder
Josh Hanratty said they expect to
take on more leadership.
This year marked DaSilva’s
first full season in goal after the
graduation of 2016 All-Big South
tournament team selection Carlos
Canas. The Fredericksburg native
said he thought he played solid in
the starting role and improved as
the season went on.
H A L L E PA R K ER | T H E R OT U N DA
In the majority of games,
DaSilva allowed no more than
Longwood Men’s Soccer fell to the High Point Panthers in Farmville on Wednesday, marking an end to their troubled season.
two goals per game, accumulating
Nick Lewis | Contributor | @GoldenDiver57 65 saves going into the final game
with a career high eight saves
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ast year, the Lancers squad, I think we might’ve saw “As the season bore on without
reached the tournament some differences as the season the results coming through, it against Winthrop.
with a late goal from Dan progressed,” said Atkinson. did knock the confidence of the When asked what advice
Campos in their final regular Two key player makers in boys,” said Atkinson. he would give himself at the
season thriller against Liberty redshirt junior forward Willy The head coach said he planned beginning of this season, he
University, launching them into a Miezan and sophomore forward a tougher schedule in order to take said, “Taking a bigger role in
postseason run that took them to Max Poelker were sidelined due an “iron sharpens iron” approach. communication and leadership
the conference championship for to injury. He said by playing harder part earlier on the field.”
the first time in their Big South In Miezan’s first year with the opponents, the competition After transferring from UNC
history. Lancers, he scored 13 goals, the would elevate their play when Pembroke, Hanratty finished
This season, though Longwood second-most in the conference conference play arrived. his first season with the Lancers
men’s soccer sought to control and top 10 in the nation. At After the Lancers play their with hope to improve next year,
their fate in Saturday’s game the start of the season, Miezan final match of 2017, the team carrying a goal and an assist to his
against Gardner-Webb, the team looked to bounce back from his will lose seven seniors: midfielder name before the final game.
ultimately came up short after the 2016 ACL tear, however he tore Dan Campos, defender Marten “It was somewhat of a success
Runnin’ Bulldogs tucked away his ACL again and was forced to Pajunurm, defender Tom Devitt, but collectively it wasn’t the most
two second half goals. With the sit out for another season. defender Chad Kozoyed, defender ideal season result wise,” he said.
2-1 loss, the Lancers lost their As a freshman, Poelker had Vaughn Fowler and midfielder “But individually looking at my
chance to redeem themselves seven goals but he struggled this Eoin O’Donovan. The class will performances, I’ve been satisfied.”
after their heartbreaking defeat year, only netting one goal before be honored before the senior day He said he believes if they
in the final round of the 2016 the 2016 Big South All-Freshman match against High Point. collectively buy into the stuff they
tournament. selection broke his foot in the 4-3 For All-Big South first team are doing, he is confident they can
Longwood Men’s Soccer loss against Campbell, the fourth selection, Campos, his last season be successful.
Head Coach Jon Atkinson conference game of the season. was statistically different with just The men’s soccer team will look
said though the season hasn’t In addition to their Big South one goal and two assists going to finish the season strong on
been disappointing, it has been opponents, the Lancers faced into his senior day match. The Wednesday, Nov. 1 against High
frustrating. He believed if the some of the top programs in the year before, he scored four goals, Point and send their seniors off
team was fully healthy, then some country, including Virginia Tech, had twelve assists and ranked with one final victory at home in
of the results would have turned NC State, former No. 9 UNC fourth in the country in assists Farmville.
out differently. Wilmington and No. 2 Wake per game.
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Senior guard Casey Ripp attacked the flank in an early morning practice drill on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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ast season, the Longwood With the new offense in place, senior guard Autumn Childress scoring chances.
women’s basketball team Spradlin believed the new game and junior guard Kristina “It just speeds the game up, and
finished eighth in scoring plan will bolster their attack. Antonenko, can also knock down plays into our favor,” said Ellis.
and last in defensive scoring en She said, “We have a lot of three-point jumpers. Creating turnovers was an
route to a 4-26 overall record, guards that like to play fast, so With the bigs being able knock issue last season, as they finished
1-17 in conference. that’ll play right into our hands.” down those outside shots, Ellis seventh in the Big South with 203
In order to turn their fortunes “I’m really excited about it, said, “It helps us because it steals, averaging 6.8 per game. The
around, the team is breaking out especially because we’re aiming to stretches the defense out. It makes team also finished with a negative
a new offensive and defensive take a lot of threes every game,” bigs come out, and they can’t just turnover differential, giving up
strategy. On offense, they will nearly 60 more turnovers than
play a fast paced system that their opponents.
revolves around fast breaks and Reinson said, “It’s supposed
three point shooting. to be an attack system. We’re
“The ideal situation is to supposed to be pressing both full
constantly attack, and constantly court and half court.”
put pressure on the opponent,” In order to keep the team from
said head coach Bill Reinson. being winded, he added the
“We have an opportunity, I team plans to rotate their players
think, to be the only team in our to maintain pressure on their
conference to play at that pace, opponents.
and that’s what we’re looking for.” Reinson also noted after a team
On how the offense fits the gets past half court and tries to
team’s personnel, senior point run their offense, Longwood
guard Micaela Ellis said, “We will stay in a trap/press oriented
mainly have guards on our team, scheme.
and our bigs aren’t super tall. So, “We’re not gonna let them run
our advantages are that we’re their offense,” he said.
quick and can get the ball up the Continuing in their pursuit to
court faster.” C ARRIE BAILEY | THE ROTUNDA be a dark horse in the Big South,
A season ago, the team shot Women’s basketball redshirt sophomore guard Kate Spradlin practiced the team’s the Lancers embark on their final
just 23.8 percent from behind the high pressure defense strategy against assistant coach Antwon Harris. days of practice before they travel
three point arc, putting them at she added. “I think making three- stand in the paint.” to Marshall on Nov. 10 to open
eighth in the conference. point shots raises the energy level With that court spacing, Ellis their season.
Redshirt sophomore Kate a little bit. It’s almost like the believes it will create driving lanes
Spradlin lead the team in three equivalent in the men’s game.” for her and the other guards.
pointers, hitting 39 from beyond Along with guards like Ellis, On defense, the Lancers look
the arc with a 38.2 shooting Spradlin and sophomore guard to play a full-court press to force
average last season. Jada Russell, forwards, including turnovers, which will create easyYou can also read
