Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Free Press and is being reprinted in its entirety with their permission. Vicky is a Key Rat who grew up on the Island and graduated from the Key Biscayne K-8 Center and MAST Academy. She interned with Islander News during her time at MAST, as did her sister, Elizabeth “Eli.” Their mother, Karina Besprosvan, also served as a member of the Islander News team.
All of us at Islander News are deeply saddened by the events that unfolded at Brown University this past weekend. We denounce these senseless acts of violence, not only because they impacted one of our own, but because so many Brown University families were touched by this tragedy, including those who suffered an unimaginable loss.
I’m not someone who usually finds it difficult to know what to say. Today is different…