1 Killed in Shootings at Virginia Tech

[jon1856]

How is this, a member of the media in his own blog, saying how poor the media's responce to this was.
APRIL 20, 2007
The First Virginia Tech Cartoons were Terrible
When a lunatic killed 32 people at Virginia Tech University earlier this week I knew what to expect from political cartoonists, who don't react well to tragedy. Some of the cartoons seemed insensitive, as today's generation of jokesters struggled to respond to a story with no lighter side.
http://cagle.com/news/BLOG/main.asp

And some of the good, the bad, and the ugly:
http://cagle.com/news/VirginiaTechShootings/

[ΑΓΔSquirrel10]

Originally Posted by jon1856

How is this, a member of the media in his own blog, saying how poor the media's responce to this was.
APRIL 20, 2007
The First Virginia Tech Cartoons were Terrible
When a lunatic killed 32 people at Virginia Tech University earlier this week I knew what to expect from political cartoonists, who don't react well to tragedy. Some of the cartoons seemed insensitive, as today's generation of jokesters struggled to respond to a story with no lighter side.
http://cagle.com/news/BLOG/main.asp

And some of the good, the bad, and the ugly:
http://cagle.com/news/VirginiaTechShootings/

I just looked through those and about half of those were tasteless. Don't cartoonists realize that families are grieving? It's called common courteousy!

[kddani]

Originally Posted by Taualumna

I'm just wondering if any media have addressed stigma attached to mental illness in certain cultures, which may have played a role into the killer's disintegration (I know that he has had help, but I am wondering if it was already too late). Or is this too sensitive a topic right now?

Isn't there a stigma against mental illness in pretty much all cultures?

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by kddani

Isn't there a stigma against mental illness in pretty much all cultures?

some are worse than others.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrel10

I just looked through those and about half of those were tasteless. Don't cartoonists realize that families are grieving? It's called common courteousy!

That is just what the owner of the website said in his blog.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by James

'I Saw Bullet Holes Coming Through the Door'
He almost cut French class. But Colin Goddard made the fateful decision to attend that Monday morning—and wound up full of bullets. One student in Cho's path.

Horrifying. I understand the school has set up funds to assist victims and their families. I hope that the survivors are able to get the best counseling possible to help them cope. How can they ever feel safe again?

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by jon1856

How is this, a member of the media in his own blog, saying how poor the media's responce to this was.
APRIL 20, 2007
The First Virginia Tech Cartoons were Terrible
When a lunatic killed 32 people at Virginia Tech University earlier this week I knew what to expect from political cartoonists, who don't react well to tragedy. Some of the cartoons seemed insensitive, as today's generation of jokesters struggled to respond to a story with no lighter side.
http://cagle.com/news/BLOG/main.asp

And some of the good, the bad, and the ugly:
http://cagle.com/news/VirginiaTechShootings/

Why is this guy writing about all that and complaining, yet he posts them on his website? Hypocrisy.

[Taualumna]

Originally Posted by _Opi_

some are worse than others.

Exactly. I could go on and on about problems in my community.

[AGDLynn]

On an unrelated note, I just found out minutes ago I'm distantly related to Coach Beamer but my source didn't tell me how, lol.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

Why is this guy writing about all that and complaining, yet he posts them on his website? Hypocrisy.

Perhaps.
But he is also "reporting" was has been already drawn and seen around the country.
And doing his own Op-Ed story.

One of the reason I find his site so interesting is that one can see just what others are seeing reported, or rather drawn, around the country and the world.

If I really tried, I could get about 6-8 local papers in my area on any given day but that is not something I would ever do.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by AGDLynn

On an unrelated note, I just found out minutes ago I'm distantly related to Coach Beamer but my source didn't tell me how, lol.

I met him several years ago. He seemed genuinely nice. I heard that following last week's tragedy, he visited hospitalized victims as well as some of the families of students who were killed. From what I gather, he is extremely down to earth and just an all-round good person. I've wondered what the first football game is going to be like next season. The baseball game last week was evidently quite a healing time for everyone involved.

[AlexMack]

Yesterday I found out that my ex was really good friends with one of the victims. I felt really bad-my ex hates me and doesn't talk to me anymore, but that doesn't stop me from caring.

[jon1856]

SAE in the News
<H2>Member Helps Save Lives in Shooting:</H2>from CNN.com

BLACKSBURG, Virginia (CNN) -- Monday's toll inside Virginia Tech's Norris Hall might have included 11 more students had it not been for a long, rectangular table and a quick-thinking senior who used it to deflect the rampage of his fellow classmate.
http://www.sae.net/index.asp?r=newsr...=110&art_cat=3


Quick-thinking student credited with saving lives

POSTED: 4:59 p.m. EDT, April 23, 2007

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/17/vte...all/index.html

Heroes of the Virginia Tech massacre

POSTED: 6:44 p.m. EDT, April 23, 2007


http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/23/vat...oes/index.html

Refusing to cower, he saved lives

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/loca...ved_lives.html

Honoring the heroes
Alexander R. Cohen, Opinion Columnist

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/CVArtic...30246&pid=1585

Big media gives VT killer infamy he desired
http://www.purdueexponent.org/?modul...&story_id=5615

[jon1856]

This seems to answer several questions; some of which were asked with in this thread:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seung-Hui Cho took just nine minutes to fire more than 170 rounds of ammunition as he gunned down dozens of his fellow students and staff at Virginia Tech last week, police said on Wednesday.
Police provided new details about how Cho killed 30 other people at Norris Hall on April 16, the deadliest such massacre in modern U.S. history, before killing himself as police raced up the stairs of the classroom building.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...5?feedType=RSS

[KSUViolet06]

I got thos email in my mailbox from HQ this morning. I'm sharing because contains the address where you can send cards and things:


All Tri Sigmas mourn the tragic loss of life and injuries that occurred last Monday at Virginia Tech University. We must join together in thoughts and prayers for the friends and families that are suffering so at this time.

Let us take the time to renew the worth of each human life and to be mindful that we are so blessed to have our sisterhood and our families in the very dark times. We also must be vigilant about our own safety and those around us. We must cooperate as campus officials grapple with how to best make campus life safe.

Please note that while Tri Sigma does not have a collegiate chapter at Virginia Tech University, we are sure that we have members who are affected because of family members or friends who attend Virginia Tech.

In memory of those young bright students and educators that lost their lives at Virginia Tech, Tri Sigma will make a donation to the Virginia Tech University Foundation.

If you or your chapter sisters would like to send letters, cards, banner, etc. to the Virginia Tech family, you may send to:

Together We Mourn
225 Squires Student Center (0138)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Laura Sweet
National President