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Stop the Violence
Thursday, April 19th, 2007
While we spent the last two weeks railing at each other about racial insults, sexist jokes, hip hop music, apologies that won't fly, and weighty matters related to the First Amendment, a deranged college student sat…
While we spent the last two weeks railing at each other about racial insults, sexist jokes, hip hop music, apologies that won't fly, and weighty matters related to the First Amendment, a deranged college student sat…
Cho's World was rooted in a Christian Tradition
In the Aug. 26 Roanoke Times, reporter Duncan Adams had a news story that succinctly wrapped up what we knew about Seung-Hui Cho at that point, before the Virginia Tech Independent Review Panel released its final report. The article, "There was…
Tags: cho, christianity, crusades, medieval, violence
Cho's Violent Crusade Ripped from the Middle Ages
As a medieval historian, one rarely feels that his expertise can shed some light on a current debate. But I teach at Virginia Tech.
Now that the semester is over and there is time to reflect, I have been struck by how "medieval" the events of this…
Now that the semester is over and there is time to reflect, I have been struck by how "medieval" the events of this…
Tags: cho, christianity, crusades, middle ages, midieval, violence
Violence by mentally ill not the norm
By:Sarah A. Newlin
Posted: 4/27/07
I am writing in response to Richard Poskozim's opinion piece in the 4/25 issue of The Lantern.
In the article, the author seems to imply that Cho's motivation to kill somehow originated from his…
Posted: 4/27/07
I am writing in response to Richard Poskozim's opinion piece in the 4/25 issue of The Lantern.
In the article, the author seems to imply that Cho's motivation to kill somehow originated from his…
Why Virginia Tech Shootings Happened
A Statement from the International Action Center
Yet another rampage has occurred at a school, this time leaving 33 people dead at Virginia Tech-the worst such incident ever at a U.S. college campus.
The news media seem stunned and surprised,…
Yet another rampage has occurred at a school, this time leaving 33 people dead at Virginia Tech-the worst such incident ever at a U.S. college campus.
The news media seem stunned and surprised,…
What If It Happened Every Day?
By Keith Boykin, in politics
Tuesday, April 17 2007, 10:24AM
The news was gruesome and alarming. Reuters reported that at least 30 people were shot yesterday in a deadly gun rampage that rocked a city once known for its safety and scholarship. …
Tuesday, April 17 2007, 10:24AM
The news was gruesome and alarming. Reuters reported that at least 30 people were shot yesterday in a deadly gun rampage that rocked a city once known for its safety and scholarship. …
Thoughts About Media Coverage of the Virginia Tech Tragedy
posted 5.01.07
Otto Wahl, Ph.D., University of Hartford
The tragic death of 33 students at Virginia Tech has shocked and saddened us all. Given the mental health aspects of the situation, it is not surprising that there has been much in the…
Otto Wahl, Ph.D., University of Hartford
The tragic death of 33 students at Virginia Tech has shocked and saddened us all. Given the mental health aspects of the situation, it is not surprising that there has been much in the…
After VaTech, violent creative writing raises concerns on campuses
By: Sean Moroney
Posted: 5/17/07
Other than being two of the most-read playwrights in history, Sophocles and Shakespeare share another common thread-a knack for writing gruesome but also unforgettable scenes.
Likewise, Cho Seung-Hui, the…
Posted: 5/17/07
Other than being two of the most-read playwrights in history, Sophocles and Shakespeare share another common thread-a knack for writing gruesome but also unforgettable scenes.
Likewise, Cho Seung-Hui, the…
Korean church leaders caution against backlash after US shootings
News Brief
By staff writers
21 Apr 2007
Korean and American Korean church leaders are calling for "healing, reconciliation and peace" amid concerns that the Virginia Tech shootings by a South Korean native could lead to a backlash against…
By staff writers
21 Apr 2007
Korean and American Korean church leaders are calling for "healing, reconciliation and peace" amid concerns that the Virginia Tech shootings by a South Korean native could lead to a backlash against…
Tags: christian, korea, korean, korean american, methodist, reconciliation, violence
