There is a small number of Turkish students on Santa Clara University's campus, but organizers of the vigil say they still wanted to get together and spread awareness about life after the earthquake.
It was one week ago on Monday that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria. Tonight, dozens of people gathered for a candlelight vigil at Santa Clara University, remembering the thousands of people who were killed. LaMonica Peters reportsIt was one week ago that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria.
"So, I lost my aunt and my 1st and 2nd cousin and some friends. I know a lot of people who are still there right now," said Marta Balikcioglu, a Santa Clara University student. On Monday, they held a candlelight vigil on campus and talked about how news of the earthquake personally affected them.
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