I hope we can learn from this catastrophic horror and keep the politics, media frenzy and blame-throwing aside (and that's not directed at our TE community, BTW!!). My niece is on her way home from VT at this moment, safe but understandably upset and stressed out. She and her friends were being accosted by the reporters and media reps who are everywhere on campus, but especially as they were leaving the convocation yesterday. I cannot imagine what the families and friends of those who died are going through but fervently hope that they can find some comfort in the support of their loved ones, the Hokie community and all who are reaching out in sympathy.