The Virginia Tech Videotape Controversy

(OAD 04/24/2007)
A national conversation we need to have—should that tape have aired at all? NBC News anchor Brian Williams sits down with Oprah.
Brian Williams
The Decision
Brian Williams and NBC News president Steve Capus on why the network aired the controversial videos.

Pete and Cathy
The Families React
As they prepare to bury their children, parents discuss the media coverage of the tragedy.

Brian lost his son at Columbine.
The Debate Continues
His son was killed in the Columbine shootings. Why he thinks the videos should be released.

Dr. Michael Welner and Dr. Susan Lipkins
Expert Opinions
He says airing the videos is a "social catastrophe." She says we can learn from the tragedy. The experts weigh in.

Related Resources
  • For those looking to help the victims and their families, Virginia Tech has established various funds. The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund will provide assistance to victims and their families, including grief counseling. The Hokie Spirit Scholarship Fund will support students university-wide. There are also funds in the names of the victims. For more information, visit www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php or call (800) 533-1144.
  • Dr. Susan Lipkins's book is Preventing Hazing.
 
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