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Virginia caught in election's national tides

Control of the United States House of Representatives switched and Republicans' efforts to gain the Senate stalled last night as votes were cast in the culmination of a campaign that began as soon as Barack Obama won the presidency two years ago. The most significant development for Richmond: The congressional district's current representative, Eric Cantor, is poised to become House majority leader, one of the most powerful positions in Washington. Cantor's victory in the 7th district came along with an overall Republican gain of 61 seats, a landslide that outdoes every other House victory since 1948. Though Virginia's own legislature was not up for a vote, the state continued its turn back to red by voting out several Democratic incumbents. Tom Perriello in the 5th district (west of Richmond, including Charlottesville and much of the center of the state) was outed by Virginia state senator Robert Hurt, 51-47 percent.

URPD teaches self-defense classes to women on campus

The University of Richmond's North Court reception room was filled with laughter last Tuesday as the women's lacrosse team practiced self-defense moves; but what they were preparing for was not funny. "If someone attacks you, one of three things is going to happen," said Sgt.

Delta Sigma Theta holds shoe drive for domestic violence

The members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority held their first shoe drive as part of a regional initiative to spread awareness for victims of domestic violence. "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we figured that now is the time to get the word out," senior K'Lynne Robinson, a member of Delta Sigma Theta said. Brand-new pairs of shoes will be donated to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Richmond. "Countless women across America flee their homes in the middle of the night with only the clothes on their backs," junior Sydney Cooke, president of Delta Sigma Theta, said.

News commentary: Problems in Haiti hit home

Most University of Richmond students have heard news of the recent cholera outbreak in Haiti, but the gravity of the situation was made clearer on Wednesday afternoon. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies was forced to cancel Thursday's scheduled forum because the keynote speaker, Partners in Health physician David Walton, could not leave Haiti in good conscience. In his e-mail to Jepson staff members, Walton said that conditions in Haiti were "deteriorating rapidly" and that he was seeing more patients with cholera.

Police Report: 11/4/10

Larceny Oct. 28, 9:10 a.m. Basketball sneakers and car keys, valued at $232, were stolen from a person not affiliated with the university in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness.

Accounting Professor Creates Affordable CPA Review Website

Accountants preparing for the Certified Public Accountant Exam who cannot afford expensive review programs can now access comparable preparation resources for free, largely because of the hobby of a University of Richmond accounting professor and his business partner. Joe Hoyle entered his 31st year as an associate professor in accounting at the Robins School of Business in August, but a little more than two years ago he decided to pursue an additional endeavor in the field of accounting.

Trick or Treat Street opens to all university organizations

Last spring, the Student Programming and Events Council (SPEC), along with staff adviser Alison Bartel Keller, began to brainstorm how they would bring the student population of Richmond together in what President Edward Ayers calls a campus unifying event under the University's Strategic Plan. The group, along with seniors Katie Der and Dan Colosimo, came together and decided that Trick or Treat Street would be the perfect venue.

International Month begins with opening ceremony

The festivities for International Month begin with an official opening ceremony at the Carole Weinstein International Center on Friday. Events for the opening ceremony include a student-led parade starting at 4:30 p.m.

Photo Gallery: "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear"

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" drew liberal activists, moderates, absurdists, college students and no shortage of people in outrageous Halloween costumes to the National Mall on Saturday, Oct.

CAPS sponsors "Ultimate Relaxation Experience"

Professional yoga instructor Evelyn Zak will teach stressed students progressive muscle relaxation at The Ultimate Relaxation Experience, sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) outreach interns, at 5 p.m.

As elections approach, campus stays relatively silent

On Tuesday, what some have predicted to be the biggest midterm election in modern history will take place, though you wouldn't know it from a walk around the Richmond campus. Gone are the campaign signs, debate parties and conversations that you can now only find in a political science classroom.

Photo Gallery: Trick Or Treat Street 2010

The Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils hosted the Trick or Treat Street philanthropic event Saturday at Old Fraternity Row, welcoming families from the Richmond community to campus for a day of Halloween games and activities.

Kaine expects election challenge following "wave"

Tim Kaine, former Virginia governor and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, made a speech about U.S.

ESL groups on campus unify to create tutoring program

During the summer, a core group of about eight University of Richmond Bonner Scholars came together in order to establish one cohesive English as a Second Language program where students at Richmond could help teach English to members of the community who want to assimilate into society. The idea was presented to the group of students by Kelly Behrend, a 2010 graduate, who thought this would be a great project for the Bonners to undertake. In the beginning, the idea was to unify the three main English as a Second Language, or ESL, groups that were organized by Richmond students.

Officer raises awareness about domestic violence

A University of Richmond senior was the victim of an extreme domestic violence case in December 2005.

Students in Chile react to miner rescue

Thirty-three miners in Copiapo, Chile were trapped in the San Jose mine 2,297 feet underground for 69 days after the mine collapsed on Aug.

Police Report: 10/28/10

Vandalism Oct. 18, 12:33 a.m. A door knob, valued at $30, was damaged in the 1000 block of the University Forest Apartments. Oct.

Breaking: RC and Georgetown students released for 90 days

WASHINGTON, D.C. ? A U.S. District Court released a University of Richmond and Georgetown University student to the custody of their fathers on Oct.

Flu vaccinations available this week in Commons for $25

The Student Health Center will be offering flu shots from Oct. 26-28 in the Westhampton Hanging Lounge in the Commons. Sarah Fisher, the nurse supervisor at the health center, said the vaccinations would cost $25.

RC freshman arraigned on drug charges; hearing on Oct. 27