Press Conference: Frank Beamer

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer talks with the news media on Tuesday. Virginia Tech (6-2, 4-0 ACC) hosts Georgia Tech (5-3, 3-2 ACC) on Thursday night. Opening Statement The thing with Georgia Tech, of course, is trying to get ready for a different offense in a short period of time, against a quarterback that’s…

Election Night Live Blog

Chris Graham

Join the AFP for live updates on results from the 2010 midterm elections. Editor Chris Graham is monitoring the latest numbers from the polls and will post live updates along with commentary and analysis. 10:58 p.m. That’s a wrap. The race in the 11th will clearly be too close to call tonight. Democrat Gerry Connolly…

Fear the beard: Movie celebrates facial hair and those who wear it

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They weren’t the first people to try to get permission to shoot the biennial World Beard and Moustache Championships. They were the first to try to tackle the subject seriously. “I had to convince the bearded panel that I would do it professionally,” said Jeffrey Tocci, a 2009 James Madison University grad who directed a…

JMU offers Ph.D. course in counseling, supervision

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Natural disasters, traumatic events, crises to families and terrorist threats are on the rise in the world. James Madison University’s graduate psychology department is ready to respond. Beginning January 2011, JMU will offer a Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision. The innovative program will address urgent national needs to train and supervise more master’s-level counselors. Its…

Children’s Choir releases new CD

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The Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir, in its 19th year, has released its 14th compact disc, “Songs from the Heart,” a general collection of recordings from the last two choir years. Released Oct. 15, the newest recording includes favorites such as “Jubilate Deo” with the Washington Symphonic Brass and John Fast, organist, and “The Garden Song”…