The White Sox took the field for the first time on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Still showing some signs of their great World Series run from a year ago, the Rockies won the game 7-3. However, overshadowing the performance on the field was the support that the White Sox showed the grieving campus of Northern Illinois. On Feb. 14th a gunman entered a classroom at the Northern Illinois and opened fire, leaving 5 dead and 16 wounded. No college students should have to worry about their safety while attending class, however; today it is a reality. The White Sox sported white NIU baseball caps and a couple of the NIU baseball players as well as their coach were on hand to give some more support. While many Sox fans were there with signs showing their support, nobody can measure the significance and heart-felt appreciation felt back at Northern Illinois campus. The humble act of the South Side Sluggers helps to put life in perspective that there are much more serious issues in the world than baseball. Just like a Hollywood story, maybe some of the fallen from NIU were die-hard Sox fans and will help them on their long, 162 game journey. Miracles have happened before, but here’s to the recognizing the NIU victims, may you rest in peace. Way to show your big hearts, GO SOX!
