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Students watch as Obama becomes the next U.S. president
More than 150 elated students in the Tyler Haynes Commons embraced, shouted and cried at 11 p.m. EST when television networks announced that Barack Obama would be the next U.S. president.
Photo Gallery: Nov. 4, 2008
In the final days of the 2008 Election, both political parties stormed in and around Richmond trying to muster up support before Tuesday’s contest.
Cautious optimism turns to jubilation during Va. Dems’ party when Obama wins
Toad’s Place’s dimly lit bar and concert hall were packed with 700 people of all races, ages and genders, congregating to watch the candidates cross the electoral finish line.
As results favor Dems, a somber mood at GOP election party
On a night that seemed ominous for conservatives across the country, the tone of Republican election party in Richmond was focused on the few bright victories in the state and looked ahead to potential triumphs in the future.
Live-Blog: 2008 presidential election screening in the Tyler Haynes Commons
The Collegian’s coverage of the 2008 presidential election viewing in the Tyler Haynes Commons.


