Media Coverage of Northern Illinois University Tragedy

His face and name are prominently featured on nearly every news outlet. Statements from his girlfriend indicate that he was not a monster.  Perhaps not, but in the past few days he has certainly become  famous. 

Authorities indicate that becoming famous, even posthumously, is often a major motivating force for mass killers.

Let's take a moment instead, to look at the names of his young victims, and mourn their lost potential.

• Gayle Dubowski, 20
• Catalina Garcia, 20
• Julianna Gehant, 32
• Ryanne Mace, 19
• Daniel Parmenter, 20