Does time stand still?

A famous quote associated with the plane crash of Nov. 1970 is "time stands still." 

Does it?

43 years later, our community still comes together to honor those perished. 

However, on the campus of Marshall University that was so affected by the crash 43 years ago, classes still go on. Shops are still open on campus and around campus.

Why can't our town stand still for one day?

Would it hurt businesses so much to take part in remembering for one day by shutting down business.

What if our town actually stood still?

Professor's not from around the area have a small idea of why we do what we do on Nov. 14 every year. They won't cancel class. They won't take a moment of silence.

It wouldn't be difficult for our student body to come together and show Marshall that we want to truly stand still.

Why is the ceremony not a university excused absence?

Marshall University needs to stand still on this day.

Maybe next year, if enough students come tougher with this same passion we can truly be a town where time stands still.