I must admit I'm confused...
As the two year anniversary of the shootings at Virginia Tech approach I've had a few moments of flashbacks in its anticipation, but overall have been well. I'm planning an unofficial "Free Hugs Day at Virginia Tech" event in which perhaps nearly 1,000+ people will show up on the Drillfield and randomly hug each other and celebrate our community, it was something I felt like I should do. Otherwise my semester has had a few rough spots, including mention of the previous post, but overall has been normal.
So tonight there was a shooting at a neighboring school, Radford University, that has left one dead. Sure, I tell myself, shootings happen. Universities are like small cities; these things happen [of course, that's what I said with the previous murder before I learned it was a beheading]. Yet, now I see the news-- CNN 's and FOX's websites-- and its on their front pages. I must admit I'm confused, because, unfortunately, murders happen on campuses across the nation yet Radford is national news. Is this because we're 20 minutes apart? (CNN has already made that reference). Or is it because these things are such a rarity that they are thrown upon the media stage. If the latter is true, then why this area?
Just some late night thoughts. Rest in piece to who lost their life tonight at Radford, and best of regards to my friends and fellow students at Radford. Keep strong.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/03/virginia.university.shooting/
Next post reflecting on two year anniversary: http://ntcoolfool.livejournal.com/132353.html
So tonight there was a shooting at a neighboring school, Radford University, that has left one dead. Sure, I tell myself, shootings happen. Universities are like small cities; these things happen [of course, that's what I said with the previous murder before I learned it was a beheading]. Yet, now I see the news-- CNN 's and FOX's websites-- and its on their front pages. I must admit I'm confused, because, unfortunately, murders happen on campuses across the nation yet Radford is national news. Is this because we're 20 minutes apart? (CNN has already made that reference). Or is it because these things are such a rarity that they are thrown upon the media stage. If the latter is true, then why this area?
Just some late night thoughts. Rest in piece to who lost their life tonight at Radford, and best of regards to my friends and fellow students at Radford. Keep strong.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/04/03/virginia.university.shooting/
Next post reflecting on two year anniversary: http://ntcoolfool.livejournal.com/132353.html