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March 07, 2008
Virginia Tech sets Ground rules for April 16 Media Coverage
The media wasn’t very welcome by the time the week of April 16 ended last year. Students felt reporters were too invasive, and asked for the media to go home. For this year’s anniversary, another flood of media is expected, but this time campus officials have a plan.
March 06, 2008
Hero: Members of the VT Rescue Squad say it was the call they’ll never forget
Members of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad reflect on that cold day in April
February 28, 2008
NIU Demolition Decision Hits Close to Home for VT
Tear the building down or keep it on campus? Virginia Tech was forced to make the same decision after April 16, just like Northern Illinois University is doing now.
February 22, 2008
The world will watch as Hokies remember April 16th
Members of the steering committee discuss the preliminary schedule of the day of remembrance and what the intentions are behind the live satellite feed that will be set up to view the day’s events.
February 20, 2008
Virginia gun control activists make VT ribbons for April 16th anniversary
They used strips of maroon and orange, Virginia Tech’s school colors, to make 2,000 large ribbons that will be sent to gun protest groups around the country.
February 18, 2008
Virginia Tech students sign message of support to NIU campus
Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff show the same outpouring of emotion for Northern Illinois University, that others showed the Hokies in the wake of the April 16th tragedy.
February 17, 2008
Tech, Kaine seek funds to study how to identify threats
Ten months after a student massacre at Virginia Tech, state colleges and universities aren’t eligible for direct federal aid for homeland-security initiatives. But Virginia Tech and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine are quietly lobbying Congress for a $1 million budget earmark to pay for university research to identify threats to campus security and prevent mass killings such as the ones at Tech and Northern Illinois University.
January 30, 2008
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December 08, 2007
Penn State Is “Appalled” By Costumes
Two Penn State students dressed up as victims of the Virginia Tech massacre for Halloween prompted a rebuke from the university this week.
December 07, 2007
April 16th Victim Honored
“GQ” magazine names an April 16th survivor as one of its 50 men of the year
December 05, 2007
State Mental Health Law Discussion
Senator Janet Howell says in light of the Virginia Tech shootings, she is certain Virginia lawmakers will take action on the state’s civil commitment process during this year’s legislative session
December 04, 2007
Hokies vs. Yankees Exhibition Game Set
The Yankees exhibition is scheduled for March 18th at 3:00 p.m. at the Hokies’ English Field
November 12, 2007
Tax break for VT victims proposed
Lawmakers push for Virginia Tech tax exemption
October 13, 2007
Tech Sales Jump Since Shooting
Increase in merchandise royalties after shootings means more scholarships
August 30, 2007
Virginia Tech: The Blame Game
Everyone wants a quick and simple answer to what went wrong at Virginia Tech.
May 02, 2007
Campus Security
UMW installs siren systemMay 01, 2007
Student Expelled After Making Shocking Shooting Remark
An Arkansas school board has voted to expel a student who said he wished there would be a Virginia Tech-like attack in Omaha schools.April 16 Archive
Collecting memories for the future. Faculty at Virginia Tech are working to put several archives together to help remember.Hincker: Phenomenon of the Hokie Spirit
In an op-ed piece in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Larry Hincker notes the unique spirit that lead students to return to class "Because I think my professors needed me."Lee Died Trying To Help Keep Cho Out of Classroom
Henry Lee's brother says state police told the family Henry died trying to help keep Seung-Hui Cho out of his classroom.VT Review Panel Meets
The Governor's task force on the Virginia Tech shootings will employ a private firm that has analyzed other disasters.R. Kelly’s New Song About Healing After VT Shootings
"Rise Up" will be available digitally May 15, and 100 percent of the net proceeds from its sale will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial FundExtra Security for Tech Commencement
Virginia Tech announced that there will be extra police on hand at the graduation ceremonies.One Gun Loophole Closed, Others Remain
It should be easy. Keep unstable people from buying guns.April 30, 2007
