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Immigrant Status of VA Tech Gunman: Does it Matter?
Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Following up on my last post about Seung Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech gunman, the evidence that’s coming out seems to suggest that among other things, he felt ridiculed for his social class background (at least in…
Following up on my last post about Seung Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech gunman, the evidence that’s coming out seems to suggest that among other things, he felt ridiculed for his social class background (at least in…
In Cho's defence...
Saturday, April 21, 2007
"this is a lesson for all o. i think those American parents should learn a lesson or 2 from this. with the way their kids tease other people of different nationalities. i went to school abroad as well, and i can tell you…
"this is a lesson for all o. i think those American parents should learn a lesson or 2 from this. with the way their kids tease other people of different nationalities. i went to school abroad as well, and i can tell you…
Tags: blog, cho, commentary
In Formation, Giving Thanks
On Saturday, November 17, participants in the Hokies Thank The World event - most clad in orange and maroon - stand on lines marking the outline of a giant drillfield message reading "VT THANKS YOU". The War Memorial is visible in the center…
In Honor and Remembrance
Memorial to nine student victims from Virginia Tech's Department of Political Science and International Studies Program.
In honor of Orange and Maroon Effect
A home-made armband I made for Orange and Maroon Effect (April 20, 2007)
Tags: armband, orange and maroon effect, vt
In light of any tragedy, the best we can do is learn
April 25, 2007
By BRIAN BATEMAN
Until last Monday, the only things I knew about Virginia Tech University were that it was located in Virginia and the school colors -- orange and maroon -- were ugly.
Maybe that's because they are the…
By BRIAN BATEMAN
Until last Monday, the only things I knew about Virginia Tech University were that it was located in Virginia and the school colors -- orange and maroon -- were ugly.
Maybe that's because they are the…
Tags: baylor university
In Line to Get into the Convocation
The line waiting to get into the convocation extended from Castle Coliseum to the Huckleberry Trial.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464764863/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464764863/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Tags: convocation, crowds
In lockdown in Shanks Hall
By: Shamus Williams
(April 16 -- 11:55 a.m.) I am on campus as we speak and am under lockdown in Shanks Hall, which is located on the opposite side of campus from the shootings. But it is still too close for comfort.
I was in class, working…
(April 16 -- 11:55 a.m.) I am on campus as we speak and am under lockdown in Shanks Hall, which is located on the opposite side of campus from the shootings. But it is still too close for comfort.
I was in class, working…
Tags: big lick u, student response, vt campus
In Loving Memory Jacket
Photo of a jacket depicting Hokie bird with tear that reads, "In Loving Memory never forget Our Fallen Hokies 4.16.07".
Photo by Roger Gupta
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Original Source:http://flickr.com/photos/spector1/2351524634/
Photo by Roger Gupta
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Original Source:http://flickr.com/photos/spector1/2351524634/
Tags: baseball game, hokie bird, jacket, yankees
In Memoriam: Virginia Tech, April 16, 2007
April 16th, 2007
As one who worked with school districts across the country, I know the issue of school shootings is every school official's nightmare. The apparent random nature of all the shootings only makes the nightmare more fearful, for…
As one who worked with school districts across the country, I know the issue of school shootings is every school official's nightmare. The apparent random nature of all the shootings only makes the nightmare more fearful, for…
Tags: blog, commentary, reaction, reflection, school shootings, schools
In Memory
The Spirit Rock at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. The rock was painted shortly after hearing about the tragedy, and the cups came from candle holders for a candlelight prayer vigil held for the friends and families of all of those…
Tags: hokie rock, memorial
In memory of Daniel Perez
Daniel Perez's stone is marked by the flag from his home country.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spector1/sets/72157600104116028/
Photo Courtesy of Roger Gupta
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spector1/sets/72157600104116028/
Photo Courtesy of Roger Gupta
Tags: daniel perez, hokie rock, Hokie stone, memorial, perez
In Memory of the Fallen
Artist's Comments
To all of the fallen at Virginia Tech, rest in peace.
Taken at Michigan State University's candlelight vigil for the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre last week.
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Photo taken Wednesday, April 18. Provided…
To all of the fallen at Virginia Tech, rest in peace.
Taken at Michigan State University's candlelight vigil for the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre last week.
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Photo taken Wednesday, April 18. Provided…
Tags: candles, michigan, michigan state university, msu, vigil
In Memory of the Virginia Tech Massacre Victims
Being a student myself on a campus that is similar in size to the one of Virginia Tech, I have thought a lot about what happened there this Monday. I know that it could just as easily have happened at BYU, and I feel the pain of all those who were…
In Praise of Korean Apologies
In Praise of Korean Apologies
By Yitzchok Adlerstein
Despite initial apprehensions, Korean-Americans were not victimized in reaction to the Virginia Tech massacre. But this tragedy seems to have brought out the best in most Americans. Koreans…
By Yitzchok Adlerstein
Despite initial apprehensions, Korean-Americans were not victimized in reaction to the Virginia Tech massacre. But this tragedy seems to have brought out the best in most Americans. Koreans…
Tags: korea times