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March 31, 2021 Volume 105, Issue 24

The Mystic and Wonder of the Claytor Nature Center

Cassandra Matthews
Assisstant Copy Editor
Matthews_Cg@lynchburg.edu
Located in Bedford, Va., the
Claytor Nature Center remains
a treasured component of the
University of Lynchburg.
A. Boyd Claytor III donated
the property and his farmhouse,
Cloverlea, in 1998. He did so
for the purpose of allowing
students and the community
to learn about and connect
with nature. Today, the Claytor
Nature Center takes up 491
acres, and is home to an array of
opportunities and experiences.
Trish Cerulli, the Outreach
Coordinator for the Claytor
Nature Center, specified how
the University of Lynchburg
utilizes the property. She said,
“As a part of the University,
the Claytor Nature Center
offers outreach and educational
programming to the University
and wider community, use of the
land and facilities for academic
and laboratory coursework
Cloverlea Farmhouse and Memorial Gardens in the snow. Photo retrieved from the Claytor Nature Center
facebook page.
and research purposes, and
holds special programs for
student recreation and campus
organization events or retreats.”
Dr. Greg Eaton, the director
of the Claytor Nature Center,
described the terrain of
the property. He called it a
“beautiful natural habitat”
bisected by the Big Otter River,
and explained that there are
wetlands, grasslands, forests,
and two ponds.
He also described Cloverlea,
saying, “[it] is surrounded by
formal gardens and has the
most breathtaking view of the
Peaks of Otter anywhere. The
Belk Astronomical Observatory
is also there.”
Although the property is
owned by the University of
Lynchburg, the Claytor Nature
Center ’s audience reaches
beyond the classroom. Cerulli
said, “For our educational
programming, families and
kids (preK-12) visit regularly,
whether they are part of the
homeschool community, or
looking for something to
supplement virtual or public
school work. We have every age
of visitor for our independent
recreational amenities, like 7.5
miles of hiking trails, Otter
Space nature playground,
picnicking in the pavilion or
in the gardens of Cloverlea, or
wading in the Big Otter River in
the summertime.”
She continued, “The Cloverlea
Farmhouse hosts many special
events, including weddings, so
that spot is a common first-time
experience for guests attending
an event; then they return to
see what else we have to offer!
The Belk Observatory also
draws a different crowd, those
excited about space science and
exploring the skies during our
monthly Daytime Sky Series
or nighttime Open Houses. We
try to offer ways for anyone to
come and connect to nature and
the world around them.”
Cerulli also discussed the
University-wide project to
further explore and understand
the history of the property
and those who lived there.
She explained, “Alumni,
volunteers, faculty members
and student interns, staff from
the Knight-Capron Library, and
community organizations are
teaming together to explore the
rich history that the Claytor
Nature Center holds. Some
of this project stems from
interesting finds that were
hidden away in the Cloverlea
attic that tell the story of Boyd
and Virginia Claytor in their
early years through their time
creating a home at the Cloverlea
Farm.”
She continued, “In summary,
what we know so far is that
the original portion of the
farmhouse was built circa
1790s, and the surrounding
property and parcels changed
hands several times throughout
the years. The property was
used for various agricultural
purposes, including as a dairy
farm, and it is said that the first
addition of the house was paid
for with the proceeds of selling
buttermilk, and therefore called
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2 News Wednesday, September 26,
2018
Critograph
2019-2020
Center for the first time during
Editor-in-Chief
Grace Cavanaugh
Assistant Editor
CLAYTOR the day (at first my visits
were at night, at Belk), I saw
Cassandra Matthews from page 1 the Cloverlea Farmhouse and
Copy Editor
Kamryn Schnieder the absolutely stunning view,
the ‘Buttermilk House’, built in
News Editor and it is just magical. I knew
Evy Brunelle the mid-1800s.”
I wanted to get married there,
Web Editor Cerulli said, “There are many
Alyson Draper even though I had not even met
points of interest on the property
Breaking News Editor my husband yet! We did get
Gannon Vitelli that used to have structures or
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
married at Cloverlea in 2015,
buildings, including a family
Daniel Skutvik since the Claytor Nature Center
Mulitmedia Editor cemetery from the Watson and
had become a special place for
Joshua Price Carnefix families, past owners
News Editor us for family hikes and picnics
of the house and land. Mr.
Selena Wimouth with our dogs. Both Cloverlea
Sports Columnist Claytor bought the farm in
William Masselli
and Belk provide unique
the early 1950s with his wife
Social Media Manager opportunities that allow people
Stephanie Arnold Virginia Claytor. He acquired
to appreciate and learn about
Business/Marketing Manager more parcels surrounding the
Jessica Head our world, all in the setting of
farm, and added the East Wing Sign at the Claytor Nature Center. Photo retrieved from the Claytor Nature Center’s facebook page.
Staff Writer a fantastically beautiful place.”
Kelli Carter of the house in the early 1960s.
So we reopened by reservation pick just one thing. “I love Belk Dr. Eaton reflected on the ways
Faculty Advisor In memory of his wife, Virginia,
Dr. Ghislaine Lewis only to reduce the possibility of Observatory and the Cloverlea in which people’s mannerisms
after she passed, Mr. Claytor
larger groups beyond what was Farmhouse both so much,” she change at the Claytor Nature
The Critograph is the official had the lower gardens and
University of Lynchburg mandated and safe.” said. “My background is in Center. “My favorite aspect is
reflecting pool, overlooking the
student news and information Cerulli added, “We Astrochemistry, with my M.Sc. that when people come to the
source, published weekly Peaks of Otter mountains, built
understand that almost 500 from University of Virginia, and Claytor Center, they become
during the fall and spring. in the late 1990s. Mr. Claytor
acres of open natural space is I have always had an interest calm and move about more
made the agreement to give
All copy, photographs and one of the safer places to be in space science as an amateur slowly,” he explained. “It is a
his estate to the University
graphics are the sole property of during a pandemic. Being in astronomer. I have volunteered wondrous place to experience,
The Critograph and may not be of Lynchburg, and it became
nature can be a wonderful way at Belk since 2010 as a docent; so they become quiet in order to
reproduced without the specific the Claytor Nature Center,
for people to get out of the house it is what brought me to the experience it all the better. I like
consent of the Editor in Chief. with gradual plans to add the
and connect with others in a Claytor Nature Center as an to think that when they leave
Education building, EcoLodge,
Letters to the editor are safe environment. We are open opportunity to get involved they take some of that quiet
encouraged. Submissions should and Belk Astronomical
to the public daily from 8:30 in astronomy locally when I calm with them, and I hope it
be sent to critograph@lynchburg. Observatory, as well as other
a.m. - 5 p.m. for independent moved to Lynchburg. When lasts like the memories they
edu by 6 p.m. on Sundays. natural areas and amenities that
Letters are limited to 250 words recreational activities. Our I came to the Claytor Nature make here!”
are there today.”
or less and must include name, programming and events
address and a current email Dr. Eaton and Cerulli
require registration and health
address or phone number. talked about how the ongoing
pandemic has affected the
verification by all guests, Security Blotter
If you have a correction or clarification, as well as face covering and
operations of the Claytor Nature
e-mail Critograph@lynchburg.edu. distancing guidelines. Indoor
Center. Dr. Eaton said, “Our Wednesday, March 17
If you are interested in placing an access is limited to our lower Dangerous Practice - Students throwing containers of applesauce at moving
advertisement in a print issue or programs depend on hands-on,
restrooms at the Education vehicles.
online, please e-mail Critograph@ outdoor experiential education,
lynchburg.edu, Building, or by appointment or
and fun gatherings of family Friday, March 26
program registration only. We
and friends. We host any school Dangerous Practice - Pizza thrown from top floor of residential facility onto vehicle;
feel it is important to continue
Contact Us groups, so to have the schools
offering space and programs
student identified
Critograph closed was devastating. The
that allow folks to connect with Saturday, March 27
1501 Lakeside Drive Claytor Center also closed
nature and their environment. Trespasser -Student reports suspicious male on campus; located by security
Lynchburg College, Schewel
Hall Newsroom 116 along with the University officers and issued trespass letter. Police summoned to scene.
Cerulli shared that when
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 campus for five months in 2020.
it comes to deciding what her
434.544.8301 We soon realized, however,
critograph@lynchburg.edu favorite aspect of the Claytor Security Blotter reprinted verbatim from online
that outdoors in nature is the campus crime log.
critograph.com Nature Center is, it is hard to
safest place that people can be!
 Wednesday, September 26,
2018
TJ Harvey
Guest Writer
Harvey_t@lynchburg.edu
If you walked by Shellenberger
Field lately, you might have
noticed the construction at the
scoreboard. The University of
Lynchburg has come up with a
plan called “Five for the Hive”
to help renovate the athletic
facilities on campus.
“The scoreboard project
is one of the Five of the Hive
projects. We are making a
commitment to upgrading the
athlete and student experiences
at each of home athletic venues.
The scoreboard represents the
beginning of this project and
there is something for Turner
Gym, baseball, softball, and
tennis. Those five represent the
Healthy Dining Options at the University of Lynchburg
Matty Cash
Guest Writer
Cash_Mp@lynchburg.edu
Eating healthy as a college
student has never been an
easy task, but with COVID-19
making it more difficult to
be in large gatherings, eating
healthy has become even more
challenging for many students.
The pandemic has
encouraged many students
to utilize Domino’s Pizza and
other delivery options before
considering the on-campus
dining options. Though it is
often more convenient and
perhaps safer to order delivery,
it is definitely not always the
healthiest.
Five for the Hive
Aurous, the Journal of Visual Arts and Creative Writing. Image from https://www.
lynchburg.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/art/aurous/
five on campus competition
venues,” said John Waters,
director of Athletics.
The hope is that updating
the facilities on campus comes
with its perks of an increase in
fan engagement and an increase
in recruitment for the athletic
department.
“We offer so many healthy
options, from the salad bar to
the deli bar. But ultimately, it
is the student’s choice what to
eat and what not to eat,” said
dining hall supervisor, Lori
Elholm.
Michial Neal, Co-Director
and Chef for Dining Services,
reiterated Elholm’s sentiment.
“Eating healthy in the Caf
is always someone’s choice.
We offer healthy options
everyday. We also offer not-so-
healthy options everyday.”
With that in mind, there
are a lot of options to choose
from in the dining hall, and
sometimes it can be difficult to
sort through what is healthy
and what is not. However,
News
“We really tried to look at
some different ways to enhance
the student athlete experience,
enhance the fan experience at
our venues. We have amazing
teams and the coaches have
done such a great job with the
program. Unfortunately, our
athletic facilities are older so
there is a quick and easy way
students can identify healthy
foods - Dining Service’s
“Green Light Nutrition”.
“We color code everything
[at the Dining Hall]. Green
being the healthiest option,
red being the option you
should take notice and maybe
not eat as much of. Everything
is labeled that way,” said
Elholm.
Finally, if you have any
special dietary restrictions,
there are options available for
you as well.
“The biggest thing that we
encourage students to do is
talk to the employees if there’s
a concern. And if there is an
even bigger [dietary] concern,
they are not really modern.
Ultimately we hope to do a
brand new Wakefield House
concept and have venues that
match the success of our teams,”
said Waters.
James Sprecher, director
of Track and Cross Country,
admires the idea. “I think it will
add a special element to our
home meets. Not only we can
put the results on the board, with
a lot better graphics compared
to the old one. Overall, it will
be a great addition to the fan
experience.”
Treshanda Crawford, a senior
track & field athlete, agrees
as well. Crawford said, “I do
believe it will help with the fan
experience because of all the
new features, especially now
with Westover having balconies
they can always set up an
appointment with Michial
[Neal] and Shaun [Dearden],”
said Elholm.
Moreover, Neal suggested,
“If a student has a dietary
need, Julia Timmons is the first
one I would bring them to...
then, work with us to identify
what options we have here in
Dining Services. We are willing
to even make a special meal for
someone if there is something
that we are not offering during
the day that they are able to
eat. Let us know and we will
make you something you are
able to enjoy.”
So, no matter what your
preferences or dietary needs
may be, Dining Services have
3
and outside seating, the
collaboration will be a drastic
change”.
The hope is that after the
scoreboard project is done, it
will start to get used everyday.
It would not be just for games,
but since it is in the center
of campus, it will provide
messages about events and
updates that can be broadcast
out to the campus.
“I am grateful for it! It is
going to be so beautiful and it
honestly needed to be done. I
am also amazed at how fast it
was put up,” says Crawford,
providing her opinion on the
scoreboard renovation.
As of March 25th, the first
Five for the Hive project should
be fully operational within the
next 10-15 days.
you covered. At the end of the
day, there are many healthy
dining options on campus,
you just have to know where
to look and then make the
right choice for you. Dining
Services has healthy options
but also options meant for
college students to enjoy, so
be mindful of your personal
dietary needs.
If you are looking for
further help with nutrition,
the Health Center on campus
offers nutrition counseling.
There is also a nutrition
calculator for University of
Lynchburg students, which
can be accessed at https://
app.mynutritioncalculator.
net/lynchburg/.
 4 News
COVID’s Impact On Local Nonprofits
Hunter Epperson
Staff Writer
Epperson_H@lynchburg.edu
The coronavirus continues
to linger in the Lynchburg
community even though
thousands have received
vaccinations and is still
impacting local nonprofits
such as the University of
Lynchburg.
Nationally, there has been
a strict enforcement of social
distancing policies and many
nonprofits were forced to
cancel fundraisers, which were
their primary sources of income
to keep their organization
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Wednesday, September 26,
2018
operating. One local nonprofit
The pandemic has organization, the University of
highlighted the financial Lynchburg, “received $400,000
plights of many nonprofits in through the state to make
the Central Virginia region as alterations and adjust,” said
they struggled to stay open, Steve Bright, chief financial
this led to a rise in nonprofits officer of the university.
applying for financial aid, said The aid received from the
Dr. Jimmy Roux, president state allowed the university
of Central Virginia Academy to pay students who used
for Nonprofit Excellence work-study for financial A 990 form- a form used by nonprofit organizations when filing earnings and other financial statements.
Photo retrieved from https://www.philanthropy.com/article/irs-unleashes-flood-of-searchable-charity-
(CVANE). needs, the university to pay data/.
Roux said the qualifications employees unemployment has also impacted nonprofits like the the University of
were based on several factors, due to the pandemic, and to financially and helped Lynchburg, to rethink and
including the organization’s make the campus returnable nonprofits improve in other reorganize their operation
size, the nonprofit’s category by implementing preventive ways. and fundraising by making
(education, etc.), and their measures. In the long run, the pandemic nonprofits get creative to earn
financial history, to name a few. However, the pandemic has caused many nonprofits, money, said Roux.
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learned and developed and your own response. superpowers now which will
learn from your mistakes. really is routine.
really fly with it. change you for the better.
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 Wednesday, September 26, Opinion 5

The Buzz
2018

Week in
Review
[catches hornet opinions in writing] Witness: Officer in Floyd case gave

The columns in “The Buzz” do not represent the opinions of The Critograph or its staff, but instead captures the views of their authors. onlookers a ‘cold’ stare
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY
FORLITI

Watch With Me: Twin Peaks Season 1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As onlookers
pleaded with Minneapolis police Officer
Derek Chauvin to take his knee off
George Floyd’s neck, Chauvin just gave
them a “cold” and “heartless” stare, the

Alyson Draper
teenager who shot the harrowing video of
the arrest testified Tuesday at Chauvin’s

Web Editor murder trial.

In tearful testimony, Darnella Frazier, 18,
Drapera768@lynchburg.edu said that Chauvin continued to kneel on
Floyd and that fellow Officer Tou Thao
held the crowd back, even when one
of the onlookers identified herself as
CW: Mild Spoilers, Abuse a firefighter and begged repeatedly to
check Floyd’s pulse.

I am sure any fan of cult classic

TV shows is familiar with Twin Video shows vicious attack of Asian
American woman in NYC
Peaks, the TV debut of David By MICHAEL R. SISAK and KAREN
MATTHEWS
Lynch. NEW YORK (AP) — A vicious attack on
David Lynch was already well an Asian American woman near New
York City’s Times Square is drawing
known for his surrealist approach widespread condemnation and raising
alarms about the failure of bystanders
to filmmaking, especially with his to intervene amid a rash of anti-Asian
violence across the U.S.
flagship film “Eraserhead” (1977). A lone assailant was seen on surveillance
So seeing Lynch take a stab at a video Monday kicking the 65-year-old
woman in the stomach, knocking her to
prime time TV show was a bit the ground and stomping on her face, all
as police say he shouted anti-Asian slurs
strange for people familiar with at her.
his work.
The show is supposed to be
a parody of the prime time soap Ariana Grande joining ‘The Voice’ for
“Ever Mind the Rule of Three” is a common Wiccan phrase. Photo retrieved from https://aminoapps.com/c/wiccanss/ season 21 as a coach
operas that were popular at the By The Associated Press
strange and endearing characters darker plots going on within Lynch’s original idea was to NEW YORK (AP) — “The Voice” is
time, but with that signature
that populate the town. the idyllic logging town of Twin keep the mystery unsolved, as it switching their positions for Ariana
Lynchian twist. “Twin Peaks” Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in
The large cast carries the show Peaks, which in turn shows that did not really matter in the long the coach’s chair later this year.
follows Special Agent Dale NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join
and there are many plot threads Lynch is not afraid of touchy run. The show was ultimately the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021
Cooper as he enters the small cycle.
going at once with each one of subjects on prime-time TV. about the characters and their Grande will be joined by Blake Shelton,
Washington town of Twin Peaks
them. For example, take the story The murder of Laura Palmer relationships, with Laura’s Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. The
to investigate the mysterious 20th season of “The Voice” is currently
of Shelly and Leo Johnson. Shelly is also something that sets the murder being a catalyst for the on air and features those three singers
murder of the primaddona Laura along with Nick Jonas.
works at the local diner, and Leo is show apart from other crime or story at large.
Palmer.
known as the local thug, running mystery shows at the time, with Personally, I loved the first
As Cooper and the police force
drugs and doing less than legal the bloody details of her death season. It has its low moments in
of Twin Peaks begin to uncover
things for money. The viewers see being explained more and more the form of gushy love scenes, but
the mystery behind Laura’s
that Shelly is constantly abused as the season goes on. Laura is the in all it is a perfect dark comedy
death, it is clear that something
by Leo, and she finds herself driving force of the show, every thriller. If anything, I would
dark is happening behind the
trapped within a cycle of fear and event being caused by her death recommend this series just for
scenes. But despite its rather
abuse, unable to escape. Shelly is in one way or another. Dale Cooper himself, as he is one
dreary premise, the show still
helped by Bobby Briggs, Laura’s At the end of the season we know of the perfect protagonists.
keeps an air of comedy about it
ex-boyfriend, to face Leo and about as much as Cooper and the
with Cooper’s endless positivity Information compiled
stand up for herself. police, which is little to none, and Twin Peaks is available to from various sources.
and love of coffee mixed with the
This is just one of the many the mystery remains open ended. watch on Netflix.
 6 Opinion Wednesday, September 26,
2018
Nerd Factor: Godzilla vs. Kong
Dr. Michael Robinson costuming, modeling, and
Communication Studies Professor creative camera angles to
Robinson.m@lynchburg.edu
achieve its fantastic scenario.
The film launched the kind
It will be the Battle of
of cinematic movie franchise
Kings, a royal rumble a whole
that is still the envy of studios
lifetime in the waiting. But
today.
by the time you read this, we
The two titans have
will know the outcome. Who
officially met only once before,
will win, Godzilla, King of the
in the 1962 film King Kong vs.
Monsters, or King Kong?
Godzilla. A popular culture
In one corner stands the
myth holds that there were
original, the giant monster
actually two different endings
from which all other giant
filmed with America getting
monsters descended, the
a victorious Kong and Japan
one and only King Kong. In
getting a triumphant Godzilla.
1933, King Kong not only
This is not the case though.
electrified movie theaters
Suffering a brutal beating
to the awesome spectacle of
from Godzilla, Kong prevailed
film, it also saved the RKO Godzilla (left) fighting King Kong (right). Photo retrieved from https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/godzilla-vs-kong/.
after an empowering jolt of
Pictures from bankruptcy. The
electricity reinvigorated the A definitive answer is remarks, “Oh no, it was not Human ingenuity has defiled
stop motion animation used
giant ape and enabled him needed. the airplanes. It was beauty Mother Nature, so Godzilla
to create Kong’s adventures
to repeatedly zap Godzilla First, fights in popular culture killed the beast.” Those were arrives as a particularly
might look quaint to our
upon contact. The two terrors are fun mental puzzles. What pretty self-serving words from punitive reminder not to
contemporary, CGI-dazzled
fell into the ocean and a few prevails, atomic powered the guy who dragged Kong mess with her. True, Godzilla
eyes, but when Kong climbed
moments later Kong swam reptilian fury or super simian out of his native environment has over the decades become
the Empire State Building, the
away, apparently victorious. mammalian creativity? and got him killed. No, Carl, more of an anti-hero, but the
film prophesied the way that
That ending has felt like an Face it, Kong is going to we all know who really killed destruction that follows in his
blockbuster special effects
enormous cheat to me since burn. Everything Godzilla Kong and that curious way in wake is always treated as the
extravaganzas would enrich
my first childhood viewing. fights eventually burns. which Kong was the underdog price that must be paid for our
box offices and thrill future
Kong got an extra power Radioactivity is Godzilla’s one of the tale. Kong represents role in his creation.
audiences.
added to his resume at the last big trick. If Kong figures a way not just the heart of tragic love Curiously, the biggest
In the other corner stands
minute. Complaining about around this, Godzilla is in for but also the heart of resistance problem for both our royal
the King of Monsters, the
that is, admittedly, a lot like a whole lot of trouble. to greed. monsters is humanity. Their
atomic powerhouse that is
getting upset that a wrestler Second, and perhaps more Godzilla, meanwhile, is pure true issues are with us. Careful
Godzilla. Hitting the silver
suddenly hit an opponent importantly, there are some retribution for humanity’s viewers of the first trailer for
screen in Japan in 1954 and
with a conveniently placed fascinating cultural values ego. As Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla vs. Kong noted that
then coming over to America
folding metal chair that the at work here. The original reminded us in their 1977 rock something else is going on in
in 1956, the Big G took the
ref somehow did not see. King Kong was thematically anthem dedicated to the King this movie. No spoilers, but
states by storm, towering over
Ultimately though, it is just a story of obsession, Kong’s of Monsters: “History shows there is likely to be an eventual
the other giant radioactive
such a weak ending to a title strange love for the beautiful again and again how nature team-up here.
creatures that had come to
match. Godzilla has no trouble Ann Darrow (Fay Wray). After points out the folly of man.” When it is all done though,
invade the imaginations
in the ocean. Did he just leave? Kong is shot and plunges As is often the case in 1950s we had best hope that the two
of 1950s audiences dealing
Did he just get clobbered in to his death from the top of films, the atomic bomb that Kings do not remember who
with the Cold War politics
the fall? Or did Kong actually the Empire State Building, mutates Godzilla represents their real enemy is.
and the features of nuclear
knock him out? promoter Carl Denham a corruption of natural order.
destruction. Godzilla used
 Wednesday, September 26, Opinion 7
2018
Mystic Magic: On the Origin LYNCHBURG,LPD News Va. – The
Lynchburg Police Department
Grace Cavanaugh of, but regardless… is investigating after a
terms are interchangeable. seeing something he malicious
LYNCHBURG, wounding thisMichael
Va. – Officer
Editor-in-Chief This is why it is important Johnson, assigned to Patrol Operations,
Cavanaugh_G@lynchburg.edu
Did you know, though, liked and taking it. There morning.
to research not only how is the officer who operated the vehicle
that the term Book of are a lot of problems with that accidently struck the individual
On October 30, 2020 at 11:34
to do something correctly, who fell off his horse. Officer Johnson is
It has been pointed out to Shadows was used by a appropriation in Wicca a.m., an individual arrived at
a 6-year veteran of the Lynchburg Police
but also the origin Lynchburg General Hospital
me via the people I follow Kashmiri Palmist named because Gardner did not Department (LPD).
with a non-life threatening
behind it. Both of these
on TikTok and Instagram Mir Bashir about a listen to people who told gunshot wound.
Per LPD policy, OfficerOfficers are
Johnson remains
facts I learned because I still investigating the possible
that, while I have been Sanskrit text that teaches him certain practices
on restricted duty.
location of the shooting.
follow a Jewish witch on
doing extensive research you how to use shadows were closed, and took This is an ongoing investigation. Any
TikTok and Instagram Anyone
additional with information
information will be released
into different aspects of for divination. The article from them anyway. about this incident
as an update to this news is asked
release.
who cites their sources.
my craft, I do not always Bashir wrote was in 1949, Another thing that to contact Det. Dubie at (434)
I made sure to diversify 455-6102 or Crime Stoppers
look deeply into why they and Gerald Gardner, the did not particularly LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg
at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip
the people I follow and Police Department is searching for a
are a part of my craft, or father of Wicca, saw it and exist before Gardnerian online at http://p3tips.com
suspect in connection with a larceny at
my research, because ortheuse the P3 app on a mobile
how they came to be. added it to his practice. Wicca are the sabbats, Dick’s Sporting Goods on Candlers
device.
getting something all Mountain Road this week.
For instance, take the See, what a lot of the eight witchy holidays
from one source leads
term “Book of Shadows.” folks do not understand celebrated on the
On March 29, 2021, security cameras

to misinformation or captured a man taking items from the

These days, it is common is that Wicca, and in wheel of the year. The Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 3385
ignorance. Candlers Mountain Road. The suspect
to hear a grimoire referred extension a lot of new- term “sabbat” comes is described as a male who wore torn
There is not really a
to as a Book of Shadows, age witchcraft, is simply from a German word, blue jeans, black sneakers, a T-shirt, and
replacement term for American flag bandana as a mask.
and generally the two someone like Gardner hexensabbat, which
sabbat, unfortunately, Anyone with information about this
Gardner saw and decided
besides maybe pagan incident or knowledge of the suspect is

to adopt for the holidays. asked to contact Officer Hamlett at (434)

holiday. Many are 238-7491 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-
The problem extends 5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.
deciding to reclaim the
from the origin of com or use the P3 app on a mobile

term sabbat, since it has of device.

hexensabbat, or witch’s
course changed meanings This is an ongoing investigation. Any
sabbath, because it was additional information will be released
since it was first used, but
used to describe what as an update to this news release.
it is still good to know
Christians thought
where the word comes
Jews were doing on
from.
their Seders, namely
One of the Jewish witches
lots of ritual sacrifices
I follow, Z, is on TikTok
and things they were
and Instagram under
definitely not doing. In
jewitches or kittenqueen.
short, hexensabbat is
They also run a blog,
an antisemitic term that
www.jewitches.com, that
Gardner may or may not
puts out articles weekly.
The Wheel of the Year with all eight sabbats. Photo retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/
have known the history
pin/357332551690476652/.
 8 Sports
University of Lynchburg Women’s Field Hockey Fields Victory During Pandemic
William Masselli
Sports Columnist
Masselw374@lynchburg.edu
The University of
Lynchburg Women’s
Field Hockey Team
has been enjoying an
undefeated season.
Laurel Nicks, the
senior goalkeeper of
the team, is enthusiastic
about their undefeated
season. She said, “We
are trying our best to
enjoy this odd season
and make the most
of it. We have been
developing our skills. I
believe we have a good
chance of winning the
ODAC.”
Head Coach Enza
Steele believes that her
team is playing at a
championship caliber
level. She said, “The
team has been working
hard and adjusting well
to all the restrictions
we have had. This has
led the players and
coaches to prepare for
competition in a safe
environment. Practices
have been very upbeat
and challenging for
everyone. We are
playing well just like
ODAC Champions need
to. Our experienced
returners and talented
first year class have
set high standards for
themselves.”
Steele expressed
how much the win over
Washington and Lee
meant to her program,
stating, “Our win
against Washington and
Lee was a spectacular
game. We dominated
the first half, but our
opponent scored two
late goals to force
overtime. I was ready
for overtime. I did not
hesitate on who would
Wednesday, September 26,
2018
be in the game for Upcoming Events
overtime because we Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Baseball vs. Hampden Sydney (4 p.m.)
were only allowed six Women’s Lacrosse vs. Ferrum (4 p.m.)
field players. I set up a Thursday, April 1, 2021
penalty corner option
Spring Festival (5 p.m.)
Shonen Night (7:30 p.m.)
for us. After one minute Friday, April 2, 2021
of overtime, we entered
Red Sand Project (9 a.m.)
Art Club Sketch and Sip (5 p.m.)
the opponent’s circle Saturday, April 3, 2021
and were awarded a McAfee Knob (8 a.m.)
Baseball vs. Ferrum (12 p.m.)
Photo of University of Lynchburg
corner. Jackie Lerro shot Women’s Field Hockey Coach Enza Softball vs. Randolph Macon (1:30 p.m.)
Steele. Head Coach Steele is a hall Men’s Lacrosse vs. Washington and Lee
from the left, and Aaryn of fame coach who has won over (7 p.m.)
600 games during her four-decade
Boatwright cut towards
tenure. Her brilliant coaching has led
to her players stealing victories from Sunday, April 4, 2021
prestigious programs like Washington Whitewater Kayaking (8 a.m.)
the keeper. Ultimately, and Lee in the 2021 season. Photo
retrieved from https://www. Monday, April 5, 2021
Aaryn Boatwright lynchburgsports.com/sports/fh/
coaches/esteele?view=bio.
pushed the puck
what makes coaching Tuesday, April 6, 2021
past the opponent’s Baseball vs. Greensboro (3 p.m.)
at the University of Softball vs. Randolph (3 p.m.)
goalkeeper for the
Lynchburg so special.
golden goal. It was so
We are one big family.
exciting!”
Even though we love
Steele showed
and miss our fans, my
appreciation to her
players are intrinsically
fans. “The team and I
motivated which
are always excited to
means they play for the
play at home where
internal reward they
so many of our fans
receive from playing
watch our games,”
the sport they love.”
she said. “The huge
home field advantage
that our fans give us is