article_snippet: Ten thousand students from Liberty University crowded into the university's main arena for Cruz's announcement.
article_snippet: It was a youthful crowd, as students are required to attend the University's tri-weekly convocation address.
article_snippet: Cruz was swarmed by students and reporters after his descended the stage and started to exit the arena.
article_snippet: his took photos and signed autographs for about a half hour, as his team tried to escort his through the crowd.