Saturday, May 17, 2008

Virginia Tech

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Nationwide, Students Hold 'Lie-Ins'

How campuses across the country commemorated the Virginia Tech anniversary. more >>

The Impact of the Virginia Tech Attack

One consequence of the attack is the increased speed with which colleges respond to threats. more >>

Virginia Tech: A Day of Remembrance

"We've searched for meaning in what is incomprehensible," said the college president. more >>

College Life, One Year After Virginia Tech

Gun control, campus security, and mental health awareness have become key campus topics. more >>

Nebraska Bans 'Live Free or Neihardt' Game

The game was a casualty of shootings on other campuses. more >>

For Northern Illinois, a Show of Support

Condolences pour in from other universities. more >>

Student Convicted of Posting Threatening Content on MySpace

A Penn State-Harrisburg student was convicted Tuesday of charges related to threatening messages left on his MySpace page. more >>

Much-Maligned Penn State Student Loses Job

One of the Penn State students who dressed up as Virginia Tech shooting victims at Halloween was fired from his Bank of America job in December. more >>

Nonstory of the Year

College students do the darndest things. Vote on 2007's most asinine news. more >>

Penn State Embraces Damage Control

Its president apologizes to the Virginia Tech community, its students pledge to wear maroon and orange, but skepticism persists. more >>

Penn State Student Defends Costume

Despite death threats, controversial masquerader would "never ever ever" apologize. more >>

Worst Halloween Costume Ever

"If I was at Virginia Tech, I would hate Penn State for life." more >>

Empty Holsters Make a Point but Are Still a Fashion No-No

Every student activist's dream? Exercising First and Second Amendment rights. more >>

Helmets That Study Head-on Collisions

Brown University football players are wearing special helmets to measure collision impact. more >>

A Wake-Up Call on Campus

Virginia Tech has inspired counseling services to reassess. more >>

A Digital Archive for 9/11

George Mason University preserves E-mails and videos that chronicle a tragedy. more >>

Virginia Tech Retailers Cry on the Inside as Vick's Troubles Continue

Retailers around the Virginia Tech campus have begun pulling Michael Vick paraphernalia from their shelves in response to customer complaints, the Collegiate Times writes. more >>

Universities Take Steps to Prevent the Next Rampage

This fall, campuses have beefed up mental health counseling and intervention plans. more >>

Virginia Tech Memorial Fund Distributes Money to Victims' Families

The Hokie Spirit Memorial fund will be distributing $7.6 million to the families of victims from the April 16 massacre at Virginia Tech. more >>

Outcry Over 'Concert for Virginia Tech'

A September 6 concert at Virginia Tech meant to "promote healing" has stirred controversy among the families of victims from the April 16 tragedy, the Collegiate Times reports.. more >>

Trail Mix

Daily roundup from campuses nationwide. more >>

Trail Mix

*It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a giant flying Rubik's cube made by six Virginia Tech engineers and architects, the Collegiate Times writes.. more >>

'Violated from Miles and Miles Away'

Students held vigils on Monday and Tuesday night at Washington University in St. Louis, passing out ribbons in Virginia Tech's orange and maroon colors, the Student Life reports. more >>

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