In memory of the students at Northern Illinois University

In memory of the students at Northern Illinois University
Photo by Kristen Hines

February 16, 2008

The Drill Field flag at Mississippi State was lowered to half staff Friday in memory of the lives lost Thursday at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Authorities say five people were killed and more than 20 others wounded by a former NIU graduate student who began shooting in a geology class before turning the gun on himself. The MSU memorial tribute continues until 5 p.m. Monday.