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Psychologist hopes to aid counterinsurgency efforts with social psychology manual
August 14, 2015
Dr. Sarai Blincoe wants to provide soldiers with what she believes to be the most effective weapon in contemporary warfare: not an M-16 but the ability to win the trust of local civilians.
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From the pond to the lab: Student researcher fishes out data on changing ecosystems
August 12, 2015
Nick Ravagli is no stranger to farm ponds. Growing up in nearby rural Prospect, he has been surrounded by a pastoral landscape his whole life.
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Longwood music faculty to present concert Aug. 24
August 10, 2015
Longwood University’s 5th annual First Night Faculty Gala Recital will be presented Monday, Aug. 24
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Stress Test: For Longwood student researcher, saliva holds the mysteries of anxiety
August 05, 2015
Ri’Shawn Bassette is studying other Longwood students’ saliva this summer. Quirky obsession? Probably—unless you happen to be interested in studying anxiety disorders, as Bassette is.
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Longwood student researcher reveals how to overcome students’ ‘fear and loathing’ of grammar
August 05, 2015
Students everywhere seem to really hate grammar. Catch the mistake?
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Longwood student and professor get smart about rainwater conservation
July 31, 2015
Computer technology is helping Mother Nature in a Longwood research project.
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Just do it: Longwood student lands dream internship with Nike
July 30, 2015
James Laycock ’16 has dreamed of working for Nike since he was a kid. He doesn’t have to dream anymore. The graphic design major from Williamsburg is currently a summer intern at Nike world headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., outside Portland.
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What geographers see when they look at Pluto
July 28, 2015
The world waited in anticipation just a week ago when the first high-resolution images of Pluto and its moons were released by NASA—the first detailed look at what was once our furthest sibling in the solar system.
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What this summer’s shark attacks tell us about fear, stress and anxiety
July 22, 2015
Headed to the beach but scared of getting in the water for fear of sharks?
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How effectively are some courses taught? Longwood student researcher explores ripple effect of teaching
July 21, 2015
Education is often like a pyramid: layers built upon layers, and the firmer the foundation, the more solid the whole structure.