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‘I’m disappointed in our country’: Brown University student reacts to campus shooting
MSNBC· 2025-12-14 18:38
Event Summary - A shooting occurred near Barus and Holley at Brown University, leading to a campus lockdown [6] - Initial reports and rumors circulated quickly, with unconfirmed reports of fatalities emerging within minutes of the initial alert [17][18] - Students experienced fear and uncertainty, seeking shelter and relying on cell phones for communication and updates [7][11] - The lockdown lasted approximately 5 hours before authorities began evacuating buildings [1][7][22] Community Response - The Brown University community, including students, faculty, and staff, were devastated by the event [3] - Small business owners and community members opened their doors to provide safe shelter for students [2] - First responders, including EMS and police officers, provided support and assistance [3] - The president of Brown University consulted with students following the incident [3] Individual Experience - A Brown University graduate student, Jack Deprimo, spent 5 hours barricaded in a bathroom during the lockdown [1][7] - Deprimo relied on prior lockdown drill experience to remain calm and take necessary precautions [13][16] - Communication with loved ones was primarily through texting to avoid making noise [13] - Upon exiting the hiding place, Deprimo sought assistance from the Department of Public Safety to recharge his phone and return to his apartment [22][23] Societal Impact - The incident has left the student feeling shocked and disappointed in the country's response to gun violence [25] - The student expressed frustration that meaningful changes to gun laws have not been implemented despite repeated tragedies [24]
Father of Israeli-American soldier killed in Oct. 7 attacks lauds U.S. efforts to get remains home
NBC News· 2025-10-03 22:11
Ruby, you you and another American family have two loved ones whose remains potentially will be given back to you at some point. I I know this is all incredibly difficult. What is your message tonight for your American sort of family, your American friends all across this country about what you guys are going through right now.Yeah, I think it is appropriate to thank, you know, we've met so many different members of of the House and the Senate, from both sides of the aisle. We have kept this a bipartisan is ...
‘Got it exactly wrong’: Joe slams Texas gov. for reaction to questions about flood warning systems
MSNBC· 2025-07-10 11:12
Accountability and Responsibility - The analysis criticizes the comparison of a tragedy to football, arguing it avoids accountability [7][8][11] - The industry emphasizes the importance of identifying mistakes to prevent future occurrences [8][10] - Elected officials have a responsibility to investigate incidents and implement preventative measures [9][10] Texas Football Culture - The report contrasts differing views on football culture, particularly regarding accountability after losses [1][3][4][6] - Some believe Texas football emphasizes solutions over blame [2] - Others suggest Texas football, like Alabama's, involves immediate accountability for errors [6] Solutions and Prevention - The industry advocates for installing warning systems to prevent future tragedies [8] - The analysis stresses the need to address the root causes of the tragedy [8][10] - It highlights the importance of learning from mistakes to avoid repetition [5]