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Coding Gun Control
Gene Koo - April 21, 2007 @ 6:42 pm · Filed under Code / Code
A report in today's New York Times illustrates both the promise and the difficulties of (legal) code as (software) code (U.S. Rules Made Killer Ineligible to Purchase Gun).…
A report in today's New York Times illustrates both the promise and the difficulties of (legal) code as (software) code (U.S. Rules Made Killer Ineligible to Purchase Gun).…
Tags: blog, law, mental illness
Second Life Virginia Tech Memorial
04/19/07
95 words posted by Mark Bard at 11:19 AM
The Librarians of Second Life have constructed a virtual memorial on Info Island to commemorate the victims of Virginia Tech. Pictures of the victims are displayed on a wall, and when visitors…
95 words posted by Mark Bard at 11:19 AM
The Librarians of Second Life have constructed a virtual memorial on Info Island to commemorate the victims of Virginia Tech. Pictures of the victims are displayed on a wall, and when visitors…
Tags: memorial, second life, virtual
Korean Reaction to VA Tech Shootings: Guilt vs. Solidarity
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007
At the risk of overanalyzing the events surrounding the shootings at Virginia Tech last week, I would like to offer one last set of observations. In my previous posts, I've acknowledged that certainly, there are many…
At the risk of overanalyzing the events surrounding the shootings at Virginia Tech last week, I would like to offer one last set of observations. In my previous posts, I've acknowledged that certainly, there are many…
Tags: blog, cho, korean, korean american, reaction
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…
Asian Identity of Virginia Tech Gunman
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
By now, I’m sure everybody has heard of the tragedy that took place yesterday, Monday April 16, at Virginia Tech University. Words cannot adequately convey the profound shock and sadness that I feel about this…
By now, I’m sure everybody has heard of the tragedy that took place yesterday, Monday April 16, at Virginia Tech University. Words cannot adequately convey the profound shock and sadness that I feel about this…
Tags: asian, asian american, blog, cho, reaction
White Balloons for Each Victim
A ceremony held on the first day of class after the tragedy in which one balloon is released for each victim.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150265/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150265/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: ballon, bell rings, drill field, memorial
Balloons for the Hokies
A ceremony held on the first day of class after the tragedy in which balloons were released in remembrance of the victims.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470143790/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470143790/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: ballon, bell rings, drill field, memorial
Released
A ceremony held on the first day of class after the tragedy in which one balloon is released for each victim.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470155385/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470155385/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: ballon, bell rings, drill field, memorial
Reema's Rock
Reema's stone is marked by flowers, letters, and memorabilia from loved ones.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150247/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150247/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: hokie rock, Hokie stone, memorial, reema samaha, samaha
More Notes for Cho
Cho's Hokie stone is littered with notes.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150253/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470150253/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: cho, hokie rock, Hokie stone, memorial
Balloons for the Hokies
A ceremony held on the first day of class after the tragedy in which balloons were released in remembrance of the victims.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470145794/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevincupp/470145794/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cupp
Tags: ballon, bell rings, drill field, memorial
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
President Bush Talking at Convocation
President George W. Bush speaks to Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, families, and victims of the tragedy.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464764867/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464764867/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Tags: bush, convocation, president bush
Crime Scene
The crime scene near Norris Hall is filled with a police presence.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464457719/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464457719/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Norris Hall
Two individual look upon Norris Hall where the shootings occurred.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464443554/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464443554/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Praying
Two individuals pray in front of the main memorial site on the drill field.
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464443566/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtrbyvt/464443566/in/set-72157600091484040/
Photo Courtesy of Mark Ritchie
Tags: drill field, hokie rock, Hokie stone, memorial, mourning, prayer
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