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Chabad Responds to Tragedy With Mitzvah Drive: "Hearts to Hokies" Campaign to Begin Friday
Joshua Runyan
Chabad.edu
As a university and nation began the transition from shock to mourning one day after the deadliest shooting attack in American history, the network of more than 100 campus Chabad Houses declared a "Week of Goodness and…
Chabad.edu
As a university and nation began the transition from shock to mourning one day after the deadliest shooting attack in American history, the network of more than 100 campus Chabad Houses declared a "Week of Goodness and…
Reflections on Virginia Tech
By Billy McMorris
Apr 17 2007
John Manetta Once Told Me
In early modern Europe the infant mortality rate was astronomical. Crude medical practices led to a high casualty rate for mother and child alike. In many cases, new mothers would be…
Apr 17 2007
John Manetta Once Told Me
In early modern Europe the infant mortality rate was astronomical. Crude medical practices led to a high casualty rate for mother and child alike. In many cases, new mothers would be…
Tags: cornell, gun control, media
'We Are One': C.U. Community Reflects on Va. Tech Tragedy
By Lisa Grossman
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 20 2007
Students, faculty, staff and members of the Ithaca community gathered in Sage Chapel yesterday afternoon to remember and reflect on the recent tragedy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State…
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 20 2007
Students, faculty, staff and members of the Ithaca community gathered in Sage Chapel yesterday afternoon to remember and reflect on the recent tragedy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State…
Collection of Prayer & Encouragement
Ignite-LA, a Southern California young adults ministry shows support for those at Virginia Tech by holding a special memorial service for those who lost their lives on April 16th.
This is image of a collection of personal notes of prayer and…
This is image of a collection of personal notes of prayer and…
Tags: memorial service, notes, prayer, southern california
Beihilfe zum Amoklauf
KOMMENTAR VON ADRIENNE WOLTERSDORF
Der tödliche Amoklauf auf dem Campus der US-Hochschule in Blacksburg, dem mindestens 33 Menschen zum Opfer fielen, ist der schlimmste,der sich bislang in der Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten ereignet hat. Doch…
Der tödliche Amoklauf auf dem Campus der US-Hochschule in Blacksburg, dem mindestens 33 Menschen zum Opfer fielen, ist der schlimmste,der sich bislang in der Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten ereignet hat. Doch…
Tags: amoklauf, historisch, massakren
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Ignite-LA, a Southern California young adults ministry shows support for those at Virginia Tech by holding a special memorial service for those who lost their lives on April 16th.
This is image of a collection of personal notes of prayer and…
This is image of a collection of personal notes of prayer and…
Virginia Tech Memorial
A banner hangs on a bridge at William and Mary.
Orginia Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmcw/469535826/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Tom MacWright
Orginia Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmcw/469535826/in/photostream/
Photo Courtesy of Tom MacWright
Virginia Shooting Memorial Service
These are the flowers that were left at the site of the Virginia Shooting Memorial Service at Texas State University - San Marcos.
Photo taken by Troy Vega
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Licensed under…
Photo taken by Troy Vega
Orginia Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/steelskyblue/470100970/
Licensed under…
Drillfield memories moved inside
The messages boards were moved indoors after the semester ended in May.
Orginial Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellybeth7/476264469/in/set-72157600091083431/
Photo courtesy of Kelly Harris
Orginial Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellybeth7/476264469/in/set-72157600091083431/
Photo courtesy of Kelly Harris
Tags: memorial, message boards, messages, signed boards
Yellow ribbons in downtown Blacksburg
A series of yellow ribbons have been tied around light posts on Main Street.
Orginial Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellybeth7/465630598/in/set-72157600091083431/
Photo courtesy of Kelly Harris
Orginial Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellybeth7/465630598/in/set-72157600091083431/
Photo courtesy of Kelly Harris
Tags: main street, ribbon
Some Analysis of the Killings at Virginia Tech
April 17th, 2007
As a part of my Homicide Investigation class at George Washington University, my instructor has asked us to write a brief analysis of the killings that occurred at Virginia Tech on Monday. Even though I am only a student and…
As a part of my Homicide Investigation class at George Washington University, my instructor has asked us to write a brief analysis of the killings that occurred at Virginia Tech on Monday. Even though I am only a student and…
Tags: analysis, blog, homicide investigation, motives
Candlelight Vigil w/ Jewish Community
My wife (Nina), Katie (son's fiancee), her friend Rachel and I attended the Candlelight Vigil @ the drillfield after the events of 4/16. We happened to meet w/ some of the Jewish Community (Sue Kurtz, her husband, Alicia Cohen and others) @…
Tags: april 17, candlelight vigil, Drillfield, jewish
Guns Don't Kill People, Kids Who Play Video Games Kill People...
April 18, 2007
I apologize in advance for the tone of this piece. I thoroughly appreciate the devastating gravity of the situation, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to those families and friends affected.
Blacksburg, Virginia.
Less than…
I apologize in advance for the tone of this piece. I thoroughly appreciate the devastating gravity of the situation, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to those families and friends affected.
Blacksburg, Virginia.
Less than…
Tags: blog, reaction, responsibility, society
C.U. Officials Discuss Response to Va. Tech
By Ben Eisen
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 25 2007
"Half of college students report having felt extremely depressed," said Ray Kim, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to a crowd of students in Goldwin Smith's Hollis E. Cornell…
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 25 2007
"Half of college students report having felt extremely depressed," said Ray Kim, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to a crowd of students in Goldwin Smith's Hollis E. Cornell…
Tags: cornell, security, university response
A Dark Day in April
Apr 17 2007
Editorial
Yesterday marked one of the darkest days in United States history, as the campus of Virginia Tech collapsed to the tune of gunshots, cries and panic. The morning's horrific aftermath was broadcast on every major news…
Editorial
Yesterday marked one of the darkest days in United States history, as the campus of Virginia Tech collapsed to the tune of gunshots, cries and panic. The morning's horrific aftermath was broadcast on every major news…
Tags: cornell, editorial, student response
Looking Forward
By David J. Skorton
May 2 2007
I had intended this final column of the academic year to be one mainly of gratitude to my colleagues at The Cornell Daily Sun and to readers of the newspaper for permitting me this space and for the tremendously…
May 2 2007
I had intended this final column of the academic year to be one mainly of gratitude to my colleagues at The Cornell Daily Sun and to readers of the newspaper for permitting me this space and for the tremendously…
Tags: campus security, cornell, mental health
Alums Recall 1983 C.U. Murders
By Felicia Daniels
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 19 2007
Brenda Scinto '87 was in her bedroom studying in 1983, when two freshman women, Young Hee Suh '87 and Erin Nieswand '87, were fatally shot in the room above her by 26-year-old Su Yong…
Sun Staff Writer
Apr 19 2007
Brenda Scinto '87 was in her bedroom studying in 1983, when two freshman women, Young Hee Suh '87 and Erin Nieswand '87, were fatally shot in the room above her by 26-year-old Su Yong…
Tags: 1983 tragedy, campus response, cornell
Student Mental Health Problems Rise at C.U.
By Gallagher Hannan
Sun Staff Writer
May 3 2007
The tragedy at Virginia Tech has put the entire college community on edge. Although it is clear that this incident was isolated, it has raised important questions about the prevalence of high…
Sun Staff Writer
May 3 2007
The tragedy at Virginia Tech has put the entire college community on edge. Although it is clear that this incident was isolated, it has raised important questions about the prevalence of high…
Tags: cornell, mental health