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Monday, April 16, 2007 12:00 AM

University officials waited two hours to warn campus, students say

With at least 33 dead and 29 wounded, some ask why the campus wasn't shut down after an early-morning killing.

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  • Monday, April 16, 2007 10:18 PM

    I Am Not Looking Forward To The Coverage

    I agree with the postings that suggest we don't jump to conclusions or snap judgements. I saw the police chief and the college president being grilled by the press. They looked somewhat in shock, depressed, and tired. One of the journalists had the gall to say "You both look rather dispassionate." and the poor guys had to explain why their facial expressions are not meeting people's expectations. This is a horrible thing that never should have happened and usually does not happen. To immediately pass judgement and start accusing those involved in the trauma of being insincere or not expressing themselves appropriately is rather insensitive. And I can look forward to all the obsessive coverage for weeks to come.

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