1 20 8 https://april16archive.org/files/original/gjc306d6_5eb72a5de1.jpg null Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-19 Omeka Legacy File The metadata element set that, in addition to the Dublin Core element set, was included in the `files` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all Omeka files. This set may be deprecated in future versions. Capture Date 2008-02-19 13:30:51 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kacey Beddoes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ossie Bladine (Author)/Grayce Bentley (Image) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-19 Description An account of the resource In my opinion By: Ossie Bladine | Issue date: 4/19/07 Section: Commentary In the wake of a tragedy that questions many aspects of American society, the community of Virginia Tech was given solace by a poem written by Hokie professor Nikki Giovanni during Tuesday's convocation. (The entire poem is posted at www.vt.edu/tragedy/ giovanni_transcript.php.) The poem tells the story of mourning ("We are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly, we are brave enough to bend and cry, and sad enough to know we must laugh again"), senselessness ("We do not understand this tragedy. We know we did nothing to deserve it") and resiliency ("We are better than we think and not quite what we want to be, we are alive to the imagination and the possibility, we will continue to invent the future"). Giovanni finished, her hands in the air, with the words, "We will prevail, We will prevail, We will prevail, We are Virginia Tech," which was followed by a standing ovation and collective "Let's Go Hokies" chant. "We felt alive, we felt invincible," wrote the editorial board of VT's student newspaper, Collegiate Times. Giovanni's poem is one of many invigorating tools that will help the process of mourning the 33 people who died Monday. The stupid act of violence that occurred in Blacksburg, VA, proves that by no means can a single person break a community. One can kill another and one can wound a society; but wounds heal, albeit with scars, and companionship, understanding and a common sense always prevails. Though it's difficult to do, this tragedy must be separated from other like societal disasters. The connection of the Virginia Tech tragedy and recent high school shootings was made quickly. After the initial focus on the specific event, media members and politicians from around the world were quick to deem this another American crisis that goes hand-in-hand with Thurston, Columbine and others. This is a typical answer from a national media system that has spent the last few days, and will spend many days to come, unraveling every possible detail and encouraging all types of debate pertaining to the killings, and comparing them to prior events. From the inner psyche of the killer to the indictments against America's gun culture, the media cannot help but pervade society with contemplative specifications, because that is its job. Similarly, it is the government's job to do a systematic review of the situation and seek improvements. But these are all thoughts and while thoughts produce and evaluate a crisis, the real crisis is the deep feelings and raw emotions of those affected. This current murder spree is separate, however, because it puts a mark on a new set of feelings and emotions - the ones connected to higher education. This attack did not happen in a setting of confined growth were stereotypes heavily influence social scenes and where goals are, for the most part, laid out for you. This attack happened in a setting where converging paths and ideas coexist and roam freely. This happened in an arena of community development. This senseless attack happened in a setting where the ultimate goal is finding a common sense. As University student Stephanie Strahan said during Tuesday night's vigil in the EMU Amphitheater "When you go to college and it happens in another college, you feel like you're in the same community." As we take a step back this week to contemplate, it's important to remember why we are on this campus in Eugene. Sure, everyone needs personal development and self fulfillment, but at the end of the day, we all possess an inner desire to strengthen our community. Express ideas openly and open up to ideas of others; discuss, debate and decide with a communal rationale. Take time to celebrate who we are and what we are doing: We are Oregon, and we are inventing the future. pbladine@dailyemerald.com -- Image by:Grayce Bentley Original Source: Daily Emerald <a href="http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/storage/paper859/news/2007/04/19/Commentary/Moving.Forward.In.A.Time.Of.Tragedy-2852830.shtml">http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/storage/paper859/news/2007/04/19/Commentary/Moving.Forward.In.A.Time.Of.Tragedy-2852830.shtml</a> <a href="http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/storage/paper859/news/2007/04/19/Commentary/Moving.Forward.In.A.Time.Of.Tragedy-2852830-page2.shtml">http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/storage/paper859/news/2007/04/19/Commentary/Moving.Forward.In.A.Time.Of.Tragedy-2852830-page2.shtml</a> Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Judy Riedl <jriedl@uoregon.edu> Title A name given to the resource Moving forward in a time of tragedy high school shootings nikki giovanni poem university of oregon Document A resource containing textual data. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brent Jesiek Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Al Shoemaker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-24 Description An account of the resource VT Written by Al Shoemaker In memory of those who died at Virginia Tech, May they always be with us This poem is dedicated to all that were lost, Because someone wanted power and lives were the cost For all the ones that sat there in fear, For all the ones that shed many tears, And for the ones who lost their loved ones, so kind and dear We give a salute to all of them that tried to protect, From a foolish madman that had a defect Admiration should be given to all those that went to a better place, Because their bravery shined, that moment they looked death in the face For all the ones that suffered grief, We hope very much that their pain will only be brief Many sat there in caution, petrified like stone, As that bad man took many lives, before he took his own This is for all the ones who managed to stay so strong, During that horrible moment, that felt so very long They had to be so brave, to be so filled with hope, And we wish good for the families, who are now trying to cope Now is the time to spread peace and love, In remembrance of the ones that now float above No one knows why this era has already become such a sad time, But now we must stand up, to prevent such similar crimes We must stop other things from going on now, How this became such a scary world, no one really knows how We need to stop murders, racism, gang violence and gay bashing, And we need to stop theft, violence, and window smashing So let's help all the victims, families, and survivors and show that we all care, Help them on their feet and help them recover from this scare, And clean this death and sorrow out of our air, So now we want to give love, to those whose dreams were wrecked, And everyone else, who was there at Virginia Tech -- Author's Comments It was very tragic, what happened a few days ago at Virginia Tech, so I wrote this poem in honor of the victims, survivors, families, and everyone else related to Virginia Tech, and to inspire others to help the cause. May all the lost ones rest in peace. -- Original submitted to deviantart.com on April 18, 2007: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53501916/">http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53501916/</a> Licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/">Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 License</a>. Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 Title A name given to the resource VT: In Memory of Virginia Tech poem poetry Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brent Jesiek Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource lithiumfailed / MayB Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-24 Description An account of the resource I woke up today This mirror doesn't reflect me No one that I know of Has time passed so quickly? Did you give the final shove? Save us from evil Save us from evil Is this what I've become? A heart left untouched My wounds have come undone I hold your lives in a clutch ((Save us from evil)) And all I have to say ((Save us from evil)) Is that I never walked that way ((Save us from evil)) Can the night save the day? ((Save us from evil)) I woke up today Is this the end of me? And all I'd hoped to be? I can only save myself Through the blood of someone else ((Save us from evil) I cannot walk this way ((Save us from evil)) I will not live to say ((Save us from evil)) That I walked that way ((Save us from evil)) I can't wake up today And all this pain I see Reflects right back at me I've been where you were before But I ignored that door ((Save us from evil)) I'm proud to say ((Save us from evil)) I never walked that way ((Save us from evil)) I've finally found my day ((Save us from evil)) My eyes are open today Save us from evil I woke up today -- Author's Comments Inspired by the events at Virginia Tech. Rest in peace :heart: MayB -- Original submitted to deviantart.com on April 18, 2007: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53516419/">http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53516419/</a> Licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/">Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 License</a>. Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 License Title A name given to the resource SONG: 'That Way' by lithiumfailed poem poetry song Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brent Jesiek Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Keithlee Spangler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-24 Description An account of the resource We know not your name We know not your height Nor your weight Nor your burdens The things that brand you We know not the reason We know not the thoughts Nor the sorrow Nor the regret The things that brand you We know not who you are We know not who you want to be Nor who you could be Nor who you should be The things that brand you To me you are a killer To her you are a savior To him you are a bastard To them you are nothing Is this why In the end They paid With their lives? Is this why In the end They won't see Her again? Is this why In the end She is alone And all she can do is cry You've killed Daughters Sons Fathers Mothers Friends Grandsons Granddaughters Nieces Nephews Cousins Aunts Uncles Brothers Sisters Lovers You've hurt Daughters Sons Fathers Mothers Friends Grandsons Granddaughters Nieces Nephews Cousins Aunts Uncles Brothers Sisters Lovers You've hurt Me -- Author's Comments This is my worst poem I've yet to write, but the things that happened today, Monday, April 16, 2007, have really touched and upset me. This beats slicing, so I figured whatever. Comments are disabled b/c I really don't like this. (C) Keithlee Spangler a.k.a. fickshonal a.k.a. Bella If you are unaware as to what happened in Virgina today, here is a [link] to read it. Byes for now. -- Original submitted to deviantart.com on April 16, 2007: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53399599/">http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/53399599/</a> Licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/">Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 License</a>. Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 Title A name given to the resource Virginia Killings - We Know Not poem poetry Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mike Fox Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mike Fox Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-11 Description An account of the resource Did that really happen that April spring day? When 32 lives in an instant were swept away? That terrible day: 32 lives lost, ended too soon; The day Heaven was draped in orange and maroon. Blacksburg's winds that day roared loud and sweeping - That was the tortured sound of God Himself weeping. That tragedy turned all of humanity into pallbearers: A heartbreak so painful, strangers became mourners. A nightmare too horrific for words, just grief; All of us clinging to our precious belief That hope will shield us from our worst fears; But for that day, that time, there were only tears. That day we hugged a loved one a little tighter And sought the hope to make our souls stronger; We learned you will never be alone, whatever you do, As long as there are people who care about you. We grieved together, all united with one noble heart; Whatever we could do, we wanted to do our part. If I could share my soul, my strength with another, I would, we all would, if only because he is my brother. Whoever we were, wherever our loyalties lay, The individual ceased to matter that gruesome day. One phrase brought the world closer together solemnly: "Today we are all Hokies!" we proclaimed proudly. Tragedies may shape us but they cannot define us, As long as we care for each other in times of distress. Some wounds may heal; some scars may last forever - Thirty-two gone but not forgotten: We will always remember. May 7, 2007 Language A language of the resource eng Title A name given to the resource 32: In Honor of Virginia Tech poem Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kelly Warren Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kelly Warren Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-02 Description An account of the resource Weeping At the Mount The Lord is weeping at the mount What has happened to his dreams? He prayed and prayed for a single purpose That we would live in peace After generations and generations we have forgotten That little thing called love While God chose his Son, one and only begotten So that we may simply come Instead we choose to see ourselves Instead of looking out Light turns a dark shade of greed We have turned from love, without a doubt Taking what isn't ours, what others need Lives, money, property and jewels Like honey to our eyes We turn from wisdom, and become great fools While the Lord is weeping at the mount What happened to what we shared? Everyday is new, let's turn around Let's show each other extra love and care! *Every time a murder or robbery happens, we're throwing stones at Jesus on the cross! Don't brush this off, because hate, jealousy and anger we hold on to are also forms of throwing stones! Language A language of the resource eng Title A name given to the resource Weeping At The Mount christian christianity death forgiveness jesus murder poem poetry Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Elizabeth Patterson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elizabeth Patterson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-02 Description An account of the resource LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN They lost their life on that fateful day April 16th together we pray. No motive, no means, to commit such a crime. What began a Monday morning, lost like a drop of a dime. A community, our school, Virginia Tech that is. What turned into a tragedy. once known as a serene state of bliss. It was a snowy, cold, spring morning when their world came to a halt. A day of great remembrance full of pain, grief, and fault. No one can possibly express this magnitude of distress. To hold their hand in silence and mourn those we miss. Where do we go from here? Is there any place to turn? To change the hands of time And take away their fear. Through the darkness of night until the break of a new day. Please remember our HOKIES This, I ask you to pray. Elizabeth Patterson Language A language of the resource eng Title A name given to the resource Lost But Not Forgotten poem poetry Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mike Hammack Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mike Hammack Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007-05-02 Description An account of the resource "Not Forgotten" Time has narrowed, increasing so fast. With no escape, nothing will last. 32 ever so freightened, broken hearts are vast. Fear building courage, their moment shall never pass. ******************************** Virginia Tech holds a special place in the hearts of our family, having a daughter as a graduate of Virginia Tech and one son which is currently attending Virginia Tech Engineering. The events which occurred on 4/16/2007 saddened us deeply. We choose to remember the heroes that day, all who gave their lives, were injured, assisted in the recovery and of course, our law enforcement officers. Language A language of the resource eng Title A name given to the resource "Not Forgotten" poem poetry vt poem