
Author of ‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’ to speak at Bridgewater College
Dr. Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, will speak on “The Humanities and the Future of Democracy” at Bridgewater College.

Dr. Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, will speak on “The Humanities and the Future of Democracy” at Bridgewater College.

Bridgewater used a dominant third quarter to open up an 11-point lead and then held on down the stretch to defeat rival Eastern Mennonite 70-66.

Bridgewater College overcame a 19-point, first-half deficit on the road Wednesday evening to stun Randolph-Macon, 76-73.

Amy Tillerson-Brown, an associate professor of history at Mary Baldwin College, will speak on “Black Lives Matter: Movement and Misconceptions” on Feb. 9.

Flint is among many cities in Michigan, like Detroit, that have lost their luster since the automotive industry slowed down.

The Bridgewater women’s basketball squad snapped a three-game losing streak with an 87-71 victory Wednesday evening over Shenandoah University in ODAC action.

Bridgewater’s Kevin Saylor knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer Wednesday night to lift the Eagles to a 58-55 ODAC victory over Shenandoah University.

The Flint Water Study Team will review efforts to confirm the high lead levels in Flint’s water.

Since Friday, Staunton has been working to repair nine water main breaks at various locations in the city.

The Senate failed on Thursday to override President Obama’s veto of S.J. 22, a resolution to block the federal Clean Water Rule.
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