Booked

Liberty University professor Karen Prior will debut her October 2012 memoir at the campus bookstore Friday, Nov. 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The book launch party will feature her newest memoir, “Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me.” According to Prior, the chair of the department of English and modern languages, the event will include free music, refreshments and […]

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Kaine pulls win for Senate

Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine held a tight race throughout the campaign season for the Senate seat, but it was Kaine who pulled ahead to win Nov. 6. According to an article by Politico, Allen was resigned to the results of the election. “Both Tim and I had the highest honor that anybody could be accorded from the […]

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Goodlatte, Hurt win House seats

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell appeared on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday, Nov. 7, to discuss the implications of the election results for the Republican Party. In his interview, McDonnell expressed his disappointment in presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s loss to incumbent President Barack Obama. The governor also discussed a record voter turnout in Virginia and added, “We won eight of the 11 […]

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Obama wins in close election

Reactions to the 2012 presidential election ranged from tears of joy to anguishing cries of defeat as American voters turned out to re-elect Barack Obama as president of the United States over challenger Gov. Mitt Romney. “As an intern for the Obama campaign, I spent months knocking on hundreds of doors, making hundreds of phone calls and losing hours of […]

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Vines Center precinct crowded

The Vines Center at Liberty University served as the major precinct for all residential students during the Nov. 6 general election. As doors opened promptly at 6 a.m., students rushed in to cast their vote for the next president as well as for their contender for the Senate and congressional seats. Several students devoted hours and service to publicizing the […]

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Fashion show to wow

This year’s show focuses on fashion in cinema For seven years, Liberty students from all majors who are interested in fashion design have participated in Liberty’s annual fashion show. Three years ago, Liberty student Ruth Bibby initiated the designer launch party. The event prepares designers for meetings, fittings and workshops in preparation for the Spring Fashion Show. This year’s theme […]

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CEO seeks to motivate

Liberty University business students had the opportunity to listen to Dean Parker, founder and CEO of Callis Communications, a leading company in unified cloud communication services, Thursday, Nov. 8. The 1996 Liberty alumnus encouraged students to do what they love and focus on Christ. Parker came to the event with Callis’s Executive Vice President, Troy Hartless, a 1993 Liberty alumnus. […]

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The Flames Club raises money for opponent campus’ recovery

The Liberty University Flames Club raised more than $14,000 toward the victims of Hurricane Sandy in their victory against Stony Brook Saturday, Nov. 10. Their project, dubbed #fillthebill, resulted in the Flames Club partnering with long-time associate Gleaning For The World (GFTW) to raise funds for their New York-based opponents and pledging $1 for every person who showed up to […]

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Senate results

Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine held a tight race throughout the campaign season for the Senate seat, but it was Kaine who pulled ahead in the end to win Nov. 6. According to an article by Politico, Allen was resigned to the results of the election. “Both Tim and I had the highest honor that anybody could be […]

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Congressional election results

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell appeared on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday, Nov. 7, to discuss the implications of the election results for the Republican Party. In his interview, McDonnell expressed his disappointment in presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s loss to incumbent President Barack Obama. The governor also discussed a record voter turnout in Virginia and added, “We won eight of the 11 […]

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Formal gala honors military

Students gather for a classy night of food and fellowship at annual appreciation dinner Liberty students, faculty and staff honored students serving in the armed forces at the third annual Military Appreciation Gala Saturday, Nov. 10. For the second year in a row, the gala was held in the Williams Stadium Club Pavilion and was limited to about 300 people. […]

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