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CSU Greeks past first resolution in honor of Virginia Tech
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In response to Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech, CSU's Greek Life passed its first resolution of the school year for ASCSU. "It's a statement of our support from our community to theirs," said Annie Farrell, junior technical journalism major and Panhellenic president.
Leaders react to the nation's deadliest shooting
"Today, our nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones at Virginia Tech. We hold the victims in our hearts, we lift them up in our prayers, and we ask a loving God to comfort those who are suffering today."- President George W. Bush at a press conference on Monday afternoon "Today the university was struck with a tragedy that we consider of monumental proportions.
U.S. School Shooting Timeline
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• Aug. 1, 1966: University of Texas-Austin - Until the massacre on Monday this was the worst shooting on a college campus in U.S. history. On this day Charles Whitman, 25, ascended to the top of the university's 307-foot tower and opened fire. He killed 13 people from the tower and wounded 31 others before being shot to death by the Austin police.
Timeline of Virginia Tech shootings
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(All times Eastern Standard Time) At about 7:15 a.m. shots were reportedly fired at West Ambler Johnson Hall, a coed dormitory housing nearly 900 students. At about 8:00 a.m. all dorms on campus are locked down. At about 9:15 a.m., shots were fired in Norris Hall, an engineering building 2,000 feet away from Johnson Hall.
VT student recalls tragedy
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New York native John Colletta applied to Virginia Tech almost two years ago with the impression that Blacksburg, Va., would be a safe place to earn a degree. "The only real crime, and you can't even call it that, would be involving alcohol or drinking," he said.
Initial AP: Gunman kills 32 at Virginia Tech shooting before committing suicide
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - A gunman massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history Monday, cutting down his victims in two attacks two hours apart before the university could grasp what was happening and warn students.
Students circle for prayer on the plaza
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The news came through a text message: "Breaking news," it read. "Worst shooting in American History. 32 students killed at virginia tech. Please pray for families and friends!" Nick Hanson, a junior speech communications major, received this text message while he was having lunch in Braiden Hall.
'HORRIFIC'
CSU officials address campus safety: 'systems are in place'
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Officials put CSU on "heightened alert" in response to the deadly shootings at the Virginia Tech campus Monday morning.
The massacre that left at least 33 people dead, including the gunman, and wounded at least 15 was the deadliest shooting in U.S. history, and has shined a spotlight on the safety of college campuses nationwide.
"Of course, this is very concerning to the administration," said Brad Bohlander, a CSU spokesman. "I think there's concern at every level of the university."
Shooting hits close to home for Columbine graduates
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Eight years ago on Friday two students at Columbine High School killed 13 in the largest school shooting in Colorado's history. For many CHS graduates, the shooting at Virginia Tech on Monday was a harsh reminder of what their friends and family experienced, and brought up harsh memories of the day that forever changed their community.
Students with ties to Virginia reflect on shooting
CSU students and professors with ties to Virginia and Virginia Tech reacted to the university shooting in their home state with shock and sadness. "This is absolutely horrible," said Aaron Shiflett, a CSU student.
Tragedy hits close to home for former Rams coach
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The news of the deadliest campus shooting in American history rang all too close to home for one former Virginia Tech basketball star. Myron Guillory, the former recruiting coordinator for the Rams men's basketball team for the past two seasons, told the Collegian Monday during a phone call that his wife, Courtney Ottley, used to reside in the West Ambler Johnston Hall - the same dormitory where the first fatality occurred around 7:15 a.
