Forty years ago today, I was a freshman at the Ohio State University. When we heard the news of the shootings at Kent State University, we were devastated, shocked, and very afraid. What had happened? Why did the guard open fire on the students?
Students at Ohio State were notified that campus would close on May 6, 1970, and all students had to be off campus. We all rushed to get rides home or to stay with friends. The images and emotions of those days remain with those of us who were on campuses in Ohio and across the country.
NPR has a story about the Kent State shootings along with pictures of events. LINK
*** If you see Republican candidate for Congress, Steve Stivers around the area, ask him why he wants to repeal the 17th amendment. Why does Stivers want to take away our right to vote directly for our U.S. Senators?????