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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
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
Support beyond words
UNC community feels connected to Va. Tech
Hokie maroon and orange dotted the solemn crowd Tuesday night as hundreds from the Carolina community turned out in support of their peers at Virginia Tech.
At a candlelight vigil organized by three UNC…
Hokie maroon and orange dotted the solemn crowd Tuesday night as hundreds from the Carolina community turned out in support of their peers at Virginia Tech.
At a candlelight vigil organized by three UNC…
Tags: campus response, support, 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
Professor who died in tragedy worked at UNC
Christopher James Bishop, known as Jamie in his five years at UNC, was killed Monday in the tragedy that left 33 dead on the campus of Virginia Tech. He was 35.
Bishop worked as an academic technology liaison at UNC from 2000 until 2005 with the…
Bishop worked as an academic technology liaison at UNC from 2000 until 2005 with the…
Tags: jamie bishop, unc, university affiliation
Virginia Tech appreciates support from UNC friends
TO THE EDITOR:
I am a Hokie.
I finished my degree work at Virginia Tech in 1974, and in all these years, I have never regretted my choice to go to Blacksburg. I became the man that I am there.
To have this ugly nightmare play out in my…
I am a Hokie.
I finished my degree work at Virginia Tech in 1974, and in all these years, I have never regretted my choice to go to Blacksburg. I became the man that I am there.
To have this ugly nightmare play out in my…
Tags: letter to the editor, support, thanks, 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
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
Emergency management comes to UNC
By: Elyse McCoy, Staff Writer
Posted: 7/5/07
The University is in the initial stages of development for the Public Information Emergency Response Communication Management System, or PIER, an Internet-based communication tool used to help relay…
Posted: 7/5/07
The University is in the initial stages of development for the Public Information Emergency Response Communication Management System, or PIER, an Internet-based communication tool used to help relay…
Tags: campus security, emergency response, 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…
Campus copes as details come in
BLACKSBURG, Va. - A steady stream of breaking news added to the tension on Virginia Tech's campus Wednesday following the Monday deaths of 33 students and faculty.
An afternoon press conference revealed that NBC News received a package…
An afternoon press conference revealed that NBC News received a package…
Tags: coping, student response, unc
Universities mull privacy
BLACKSBURG, Va. - The revelation that Virginia Tech shooter Cho Seung-Hui had a documented history of psychological problems is likely to intensify an already heated debate about how campuses handle troubled students.
A number of high-profile…
A number of high-profile…
Tags: mental health, student privacy, unc
Resilient Hokies try to pick up pieces
Thousands honor fallen, rally hope
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Resounding cries of "Lets go Hokies!" echoed off the walls of Cassell Coliseum on Tuesday, capturing the mix of grief and pride that marked Virginia Tech's first full day of coping with the…
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Resounding cries of "Lets go Hokies!" echoed off the walls of Cassell Coliseum on Tuesday, capturing the mix of grief and pride that marked Virginia Tech's first full day of coping with the…
Tags: coping, on vt campus, tragedy response, unc
Students view tragedy from afar
SEVILLE, Spain - The news of the 33 deaths in Blacksburg, Va., on Monday spread a sobering cloud over the UNC students studying in this traditional Spanish city.
Here, where the streets still shut down for the sacred midday siesta, students have…
Here, where the streets still shut down for the sacred midday siesta, students have…
Tags: international response, spain, student response, unc
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…
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
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
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