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Student privacy under scrutiny
Shooting sparks national debate
By: Eric Johnson, Senior Writer
Posted: 5/24/07
Congress is wading into the turbulent debate about campus safety in the aftermath of last month's shootings at Virginia Tech and is considering possible…
By: Eric Johnson, Senior Writer
Posted: 5/24/07
Congress is wading into the turbulent debate about campus safety in the aftermath of last month's shootings at Virginia Tech and is considering possible…
Tags: mental health, privacy, unc
Tragedy may cause RA training review
By: Kellen Moore, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/25/07
With last week's Virginia Tech shootings still fresh in the minds of many, UNC officials are looking to evaluate residence hall safety as one area of emphasis.
With about 7,700 students living…
Posted: 4/25/07
With last week's Virginia Tech shootings still fresh in the minds of many, UNC officials are looking to evaluate residence hall safety as one area of emphasis.
With about 7,700 students living…
Tags: ra training, unc, weapons in resident halls
Shooting amps up gun debate
By: Alexander Trowbridge, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/25/07
The shooting at Virginia Tech last week put the gun control issue back in the national public forum.
While Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine dismissed taking political advantage of the incident as…
Posted: 4/25/07
The shooting at Virginia Tech last week put the gun control issue back in the national public forum.
While Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine dismissed taking political advantage of the incident as…
Tags: gun control, unc
Hokies return seeking routine
Some students able to forgive
By: Erin France, State & National Editor
Posted: 4/24/07
BLACKSBURG, Va. - The first day back to class for Virginia Tech students began with a morning ceremony honoring the 32 students and faculty killed by senior…
By: Erin France, State & National Editor
Posted: 4/24/07
BLACKSBURG, Va. - The first day back to class for Virginia Tech students began with a morning ceremony honoring the 32 students and faculty killed by senior…
The right to life
More gun control doesn't infringe on right to bear arms
By: Editorial Board
Posted: 4/23/07
It took little time for the journalists and political pundits to start talking gun control.
This editorial is not just about last week's…
By: Editorial Board
Posted: 4/23/07
It took little time for the journalists and political pundits to start talking gun control.
This editorial is not just about last week's…
Tags: background checks, gun control, unc
Religious leaders defer in healing
Few mention Va. Tech during Sunday sermons
By: Allison Nichols, Assistant State & National Editor
Posted: 4/23/07
The Rev. Ruth Stevens, whose son graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004, was one of few ministers of Franklin Street churches to…
By: Allison Nichols, Assistant State & National Editor
Posted: 4/23/07
The Rev. Ruth Stevens, whose son graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004, was one of few ministers of Franklin Street churches to…
Tags: coping, religious response, unc
Carson consoles in tragedy
New leader reaching out to Va. Tech
By: Meghan E. Woods, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/23/07
Not even three weeks into her term, Student Body President Eve Carson has found herself trying to console both the UNC and Virginia Tech campuses.
Hours…
By: Meghan E. Woods, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/23/07
Not even three weeks into her term, Student Body President Eve Carson has found herself trying to console both the UNC and Virginia Tech campuses.
Hours…
Tags: coping, student body president, unc
Students wear support on their sleeves
By: Amanda Younger, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/23/07
Ardent UNC men's basketball fans stood aghast at a January defeat at the hands of Virginia Tech, cringing at the sight of any reminder of their Virginian foes.
But for one day, students…
Posted: 4/23/07
Ardent UNC men's basketball fans stood aghast at a January defeat at the hands of Virginia Tech, cringing at the sight of any reminder of their Virginian foes.
But for one day, students…
Tags: orange and maroon, support, unc
State looks to review
Will examine campus security
By: David Reynolds, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/20/07
In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy, school systems across the country are discussing new security measures to ensure that such a harrowing event never…
By: David Reynolds, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/20/07
In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech tragedy, school systems across the country are discussing new security measures to ensure that such a harrowing event never…
Tags: campus security, state safety review, unc
Letters to the Editor - Cartoon trivializes worldwide tragedy
Monday, April 23, 2007
I am offended and embarrassed by the editorial cartoon featured on April 18 concerning the shootings at Virginia Tech.
It is insulting and irresponsible to poke fun at such a tragic event that has affected college…
I am offended and embarrassed by the editorial cartoon featured on April 18 concerning the shootings at Virginia Tech.
It is insulting and irresponsible to poke fun at such a tragic event that has affected college…
Tags: editorial cartoon, tragedy response, ucla
UNC to get phone alerts
Text messages can notify police
By: Katy Doll, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/20/07
UNC officials are implementing a phone system that alerts campus police when students are in danger.
Beginning this fall, the University will offer the Rave…
By: Katy Doll, Staff Writer
Posted: 4/20/07
UNC officials are implementing a phone system that alerts campus police when students are in danger.
Beginning this fall, the University will offer the Rave…
Virginia Tech
Anyone who is not living an incredibly secluded life (if you are, can I join you there?) has probably heard about the tragedy at Virginia Tech. where a gunman killed some 33 people, including himself. I've struggled whether to weigh in on this or…
Tags: grief, gun control, lobbyists, mourning, news media, prayer
The Now Infamous Va. Tech Video
Posted April 17th, 2007 - 15:39PM by Steve Fox
Well, it didn't take long. One of my students at the University of Maryland has a brother who attends Virginia Tech and lost two friends yesterday. She started to break down as she told me she…
Well, it didn't take long. One of my students at the University of Maryland has a brother who attends Virginia Tech and lost two friends yesterday. She started to break down as she told me she…
Tags: journalism, medie, news, video
Festival to honor local Virginia Tech shooting victim
By PALMYRA COURIER-JOURNAL
Posted: Jun 25, 08:50 AM EDT
PALMYRA — "What can I do to help?"
That was the question on many local lips following the death of Mary Karen Read in the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech University on April…
Posted: Jun 25, 08:50 AM EDT
PALMYRA — "What can I do to help?"
That was the question on many local lips following the death of Mary Karen Read in the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech University on April…
Tags: festival, palmyra, read, scholarship
Finger-pointing won’t answer problem of evil
GateHouse Media
Tue Apr 24, 2007, 10:41 AM CDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. -
A tragedy the magnitude of last week's mass murder in Blacksburg, Va., prompt most of us to ask serious questions. What compelled a student to kill 32 people on the Virginia…
Tue Apr 24, 2007, 10:41 AM CDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. -
A tragedy the magnitude of last week's mass murder in Blacksburg, Va., prompt most of us to ask serious questions. What compelled a student to kill 32 people on the Virginia…
Tags: commentary, evil, loners
Business as usual at high school after Virginia Tech shootings
By Ryan Bray
GateHouse Media
Thu May 03, 2007, 02:22 PM EDT
Scituate - In the two weeks since the Virginia Tech shootings swept through the college town of Blacksburg, Va., people nationwide are still struggling to grasp and adjust to the tragic…
GateHouse Media
Thu May 03, 2007, 02:22 PM EDT
Scituate - In the two weeks since the Virginia Tech shootings swept through the college town of Blacksburg, Va., people nationwide are still struggling to grasp and adjust to the tragic…
The news gets worse and worse
By KEVIN FRISCH
Messenger Post Columnist
Posted: Apr 23, 01:00 PM EDT
What a difference a weekend makes.
Last Friday, the big story was brand new man of leisure Don Imus, who was ousted from his nationally syndicated radio program after…
Messenger Post Columnist
Posted: Apr 23, 01:00 PM EDT
What a difference a weekend makes.
Last Friday, the big story was brand new man of leisure Don Imus, who was ousted from his nationally syndicated radio program after…
Tags: column, commentary, reaction
Virginia Tech tragedy continues to hit home
By Messenger Post and wire reports
Posted: Apr 18, 01:00 PM EDT
On a campus proud of its unity, the gunman's anger and detachment alarmed those around him.
While parents of a 2004 Irondequoit High School graduate learned their son escaped…
Posted: Apr 18, 01:00 PM EDT
On a campus proud of its unity, the gunman's anger and detachment alarmed those around him.
While parents of a 2004 Irondequoit High School graduate learned their son escaped…
Tags: irondequoit, mary read, new york, read, student