It started with Columbine in 1999. VTech in April (which hit the Asian American community hardest). Then there was St. John's in September (near many of my good friends). The Wisconsin party three days ago. Now this?

A student opened fire inside a Cleveland high school today, shooting and wounding several people and creating moments of sheer terror for students, school officials and parents. He then apparently shot and killed himself, Mayor Frank Jackson said.

This is not specifically an Asian American issue, but it is an issue of public security on school grounds. Sound familiar? It should, because this is also what incidents like the noose found on Prof. Madonna Constantine's door are about: ensuring the security of our students and faculty.