Liana Bayne

Liana Bayne

Position: Special Sections Editor

Hometown: Charlottesville, VA

Major: English/Spanish double major

Expected Graduation: Fall 2012

Content by Liana Bayne

Police release new timeline of Ross Ashley's movements

December 13, 2011

According to a Virginia State Police press release, 22-year-old part-time Radford student Ross Ashley was in Blacksburg on Wednesday afternoon, the day before he allegedly shot and killed Virginia Tech Police officer Deriek Crouse.

Community remembers Crouse's life, service

December 12, 2011

Family, friends and law enforcement officials gathered quietly and solemnly together Monday afternoon to celebrate the service and sacrifice Virginia Tech Police Department officer Deriek W. Crouse gave to the Tech community.

Radford University students confused about shootings on Tech campus

December 10, 2011

Students at Radford University expressed puzzlement Saturday afternoon about how, and why, one of their students could have been involved in a murder.

Community honors fallen officer with candlelight vigil

December 9, 2011

Thousands of community members came together to celebrate the life of fallen Virginia Tech Police officer Deriek Crouse on Friday night in a candlelight vigil.

Update: Yesterday's incident was a murder-suicide

December 9, 2011

The Virginia State Police confirmed today that yesterday’s second victim was actually the shooter, and that yesterday’s crime is officially being classified as a murder-suicide.

Social media saves day

December 8, 2011

When people were trying to figure out what was happening today on Virginia Tech’s campus, they didn’t immediately turn to their phones. Instead, they looked to social media.

Hokies embrace school amid scrutiny

December 8, 2011

The world was watching Virginia Tech again today — and once again it saw a tragedy.

FloydFest pleases families, audiences of all ages

August 3, 2011

Although FloydFest attendees had to brave high temperatures, drenching rains, and cramped camping quarters, the 10th annual festival left all with good feelings and hopefulness for years to come.

Top news headlines of 2010

June 13, 2011

Missed out on last year’s big headlines? Get caught up now.

Students react to Osama bin Laden's death

May 2, 2011

Students voiced their opinions about the death of Osama bin Laden.