|
August 24, 2007
Virginia
Tech Heightens Security Measures
An internal panel at Virginia Tech University released
a set of recommendations to improve security on the campus after
the April 16 massacre of 32 victims by student gunman Seung-Hui
Cho, who also took his own life.
July 2, 2007
Virginia
Tech Case Reveals Cracks in Mental Health Care
Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech student who killed more
than 30 people at the university in April, slipped through the
cracks of the mental health system. Health correspondent Susan
Dentzer explores whether better mental health screening, along
with other measures, could help prevent future tragedies.
Extended Interviews:
David
Shern, president, Mental Health America
Robert
Weisman, director, Project Link
J.
Steven Lamberti, founder, Project Link
Bela
Sood, member, Virginia Tech Review Panel
May 22, 2007
Panel
Tours Virginia Tech Buildings, Seeks Records on Cho
The gubernatorial panel investigating the April 16 shootings
at Virginia Tech University visited the buildings where 33 people
died and sought access to private records on the gunman Seung-Hui
Cho.
April 25, 2007
Survivors
of Shootings Face Long Road to Normalcy
As classes resumed at Virginia Tech, survivors of the April
16 shootings worked to get back to their normal routines, a difficult
task for communities affected by tragedy such as Columbine High
School in Colorado. The NewsHour reports on the struggle to adjust.
April 20, 2007
Virginia
Tech Campus, Nation Observe Day of Mourning
Members of the Virginia Tech community in Blacksburg, Va.,
observed a day of mourning in remembrance of the 32 victims of
Monday's shootings, while other vigils were held nationwide.
April 20, 2007
Shooter's
Purchase of Handguns Raises Questions About Gun Control Laws
Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho's ability to purchase
two handguns despite a history of mental illness has raised questions
about American gun control laws. Gun control and gun rights advocates
discuss the regulations for background checks.
April 19, 2007
Virginia
Tech Community Responds to Media Flurry
Virginia Tech continued to reel in the aftermath of Monday's
rampage. On Thursday, many criticized NBC's decision to air excerpts
of gunman Seung-Hui Cho's tirade while university officials defended
the decision to allow Cho back after being hospitalized in 2005.
April 18, 2007
Gunman
Mailed Package to NBC Between Shootings
Seung-Hui Cho, the student at Virginia Tech who killed
32 people in a shooting rampage Monday on campus, mailed a package
to NBC News between his two attacks. The NewsHour reports on these
developments, including earlier stalking accusations against the
gunman.
April 17, 2007
Police
Uncover More Information About Virginia Tech Shooter
Police officials released the name of the Virginia Tech
shooter, 23-year old student Cho Seung-Hui, who shot and killed
32 students Monday before killing himself in the worst mass shooting
in American history.
April 17, 2007
University
Campuses Face Security Challenges
Monday's deadly shootings at Virginia Tech University have
sparked concern over security at many colleges and universities
around the country. Three education officials discuss the challenges
of keeping students safe at often sprawling campuses.
April 17, 2007
Experts
Explore the Mind and Motivation of a Mass Killer
The 23-year old Virginia Tech gunman, Cho Seung-Hui, has
been described as a troubled loner. A clinical psychologist and
a behavior analyst discuss the profiles of people who commit major
crimes.
April 17, 2007
Virginia
Tech Students, Faculty Remember Monday's Victims
Thousands mourned the 32 victims of the shootings at Virginia
Tech on Tuesday, as police revealed more information about the
assailant. The NewsHour provides an on-the-ground report.
Tuesday's Memorial Service at Virginia Tech
RealAudio
| MP3:
Opening remarks
RealAudio
| MP3:
Virginia Tech President Charles Steger
RealAudio
| MP3:
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and President Bush
RealAudio
| MP3:
Leaders of the Muslim, Buddist, Jewish and Lutheran communities
RealAudio
| MP3:
Closing remarks by author Nikki Giovanni
April 17, 2007
Professor
Saw Suspected Shooter as 'Troubled'
Cho Seung-Hui, a 23-year-old South Korean student from the western
suburbs of Washington, D.C., has been identified as the gunman
in the April 16 shooting rampage at Virginia Tech University in
Blacksburg, Va.
April 17, 2007
Virginia
Tech Shooter Identified as 23-year-old Student
The Virginia Tech Police Department on Tuesday identified the
gunman responsible for shooting 32 people on campus before taking
his own life the previous day as a student at the university.
April 16, 2007
Shooting
at Virginia Tech Deadliest in U.S. History
At least 32 people were killed Monday during a shooting rampage
in a residence hall and academic building at Virginia Tech University
in Blacksburg, Va. Two reporters give the latest on the situation.
|
