Last year I was interviewed by Kent State Library Archivist, Liz Campion, about how I had been a student at Portland State University on May 4, 1970 and was inspired by the events at Kent State to join the National Student Strike, which changed my life forever. I am including here a letter to my alma mater student newspaper last spring in response to the violence that was happening again there as a result of protests. Here is a link to that letter, which includes a link to my KSU interview. https://psuvanguard.com/letter-to-the-editor-24/
Cheryl McNany
Professor Frank
I had Professor Frank for two different Geology classes in the early 80's. I remember the 1st class I had with him, he dedicated one session to May 4, 1970. I not only enjoyed the Geology class but found the information he presented on May 4th to be very interesting. I took a 2nd Geology class simply because I liked him and I knew there would be one session dedicated to talking about May 4, 1970. I'm glad I was able to do that before he retired.
Sadie
History didn't repeat
The recent protests regarding George Floyd's murder recalled to me the Kent State shootings. I was too young at the time to understand the event so I started reading about it. Glenn Frank immediately became a hero to me. I think the memory of the Kent State shootings prevented killing of unarmed protesters during the recent demonstrations. Glenn Frank's actions saved lives in 1970 and continue to save lives.