Thursday, April 19, 2007
There has been a lot of discussion about the use of the VT Massacre pictures and video, by NBC News.
As a local news organization, we have a responsibility to report the news. I want to take a moment and explain to you what we have decided, as it relates to NBC17’s use of the massacre video and images.
Below is a statement from NBC17 News Director, Nannette Wilson.
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The decision to air the video and statements from Cho Seung-Hui was not made lightly by NBC 17 News.
Like NBC News, careful consideration was, and continues, to be given to all aspects of this very difficult story. We recognize the sensitive nature of this particular material for the families of the victims, the Virginia Tech community and all of our viewers who are undoubtedly affected by this story.
We agree with NBC News that Cho’s statements and videos may offer some insight into the critical question of why a person would commit such a horrible act. We want to give our viewers an opportunity to see and judge for themselves. We also want to give viewers the option of not watching the video by warning them about the nature of this content before it airs.
There will be limited use of the video going forward, and we will continue to warn viewers if and when we do.
As always, we encourage feedback from our viewers and find their input invaluable in our quest to serve our community better, every day.
Posted by on 04/19 at 12:01 PM
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
In a bizarre development, the gunman who open fire on the campus of Virginia Tech has sent a package to NBC News.
According to MSNBC, the package contains pictures and a manifesto from the shooter, Cho Seung-Hui. The images are disturbing. Among the items sent to NBC News, a date and time stamped video tape of Cho Seung-Hui. It is believed that he recorded his statements in between the two shootings on the campus.
As a news organization, we are faced with deciding how to present these pictures, and in what context to air the video of Seung-Hui. We recognize that these images may be upsetting to some of our viewers. We understand that you may have children and not want them to see or hear this information.
I welcome your thoughts or comments on the media’s use of these pictures/video.
Jason
Posted by on 04/18 at 04:58 PM
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How can we, as a society, prevent a shooting massacre like the one that occured on the campus of Virginia Tech from ever happening again?
There is a great deal of discussion going on about schools and what they can do to better plan for an attack.
Two days have past since this horrific shooting. Families continue to grieve the loss of their loved ones while some continue to recover, in hospitals. Meanwhile, Many VT students have opted to leave the campus and return home to their families. Tonight, we speak to one student and his family. He was on the campus when the shooting happened but has since come home to North Carolina.
As I write to all of you today, I am beginning to wonder...parents, have you spoken to your young children about the Virginia Tech shooting?
I welcome your thoughts and comments.
Jason
Posted by on 04/18 at 10:26 AM
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
There is the saying, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Yet, sometimes there are simply no words to speak. Instead, the pictures tell the story themselves.
Audio Slideshow: Convocation Ends With Hokie Cheer
Posted by on 04/17 at 10:41 AM
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We now know that a 23-year old senior in the English Department of Virginia Tech is the person responsible for the shooting massacre that left thirty three people dead and dozens more injuried.
The big question now...what was the motive? It is a question that we may never get answered.
Less than twenty four hours after the shooting, the Raleigh-Durham Hokie Club is calling today a “Day of Rememberance.” The website is asking for people to wear the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange as a way to remember the lives lost. You can show your support by wearing a ribbon or a shirt that depicts the VT colors.
Yesterday, I blogged about how all the Media General stations are working together, as one entity. They have set up a website dedicated to the Tragedy in Blackburg. I think you’ll find it very informative. I welcome your comments about the site.
These events, as tragic as they are, always seem be a grounding point in many peoples lives. It is a shared experience that we will always have with us.
Posted by on 04/17 at 08:07 AM
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