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The amount of support and love that has come from such a traumatic and devastating event is amazing. The love from fellow Niners (new and old), surrounding colleges and schools, our chancellor, faculty and staff, and complete strangers is absolutely amazing. We are #CharlotteStrong. Reed’s and Riley’s legacies will forever live on. We will not […]

In the words of Luke Bryan:“Funny how the good ones goToo soon, but the good lord knowsThe reasons why it getsSometimes the greater plan is kinda hard to understandRight now it don’t make senseI can’t make it all make sense” We are so blessed to have heroes, such as Riley, that have given their lives […]

There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt throughout the UNC Charlotte community, but I do feel a sense of hopefulness in each image I see of students gathering together to grieve, to remember, and to heal. If I could have one more wish beyond wishing that time had altered its course around 5:30 […]

So many things have been in head since this tragedy. Still shocked and confused. So blessed to be part of The Niner Nation, meeting everyone that I came across, friends, professors, and staff. Prayers to those students who are recovering and the family of the victims. I know Riley Howell and Reed Parlier will be […]

I committed to UNC Charlotte to play soccer when I was just 16 years old. Since then, I have been committed to this community in all ways. While this event has been absolutely devastating and heartbreaking in many ways, I have never been more sure of my choice to come this school. When people say […]