ISU students, faculty and staff came together to light candles to honor those who suffer from discrimination and terrorism.

A candlelight vigil took place at Pearson Hall on campus Friday.

Students and faculty of the world languages and cultures department hosted the event, which started at 5:10 p.m. before the Jingle Jog and tree lighting events. 

This purpose of the vigil was to show support for the people who suffer and to bring people together.

Students in attendance agreed that acts of terrorism and discrimination are important to remember.

“This is the kind of stuff that needs to not happen,” said Chris Perez, senior in world languages and cultures.

Even though these acts of terrorism appear far away from Iowa State, they still has an affect on ISU students.

“I think it is important to feel safe, especially on college campuses,” said Megan Sweere, senior in supply chain management and vice president of Student Government.

With about 25 people in attendance, students and faculty stood together as they passed out candles and assisted each other in lighting them. Some stood silently, while others conversed with one another.

“I think it does affect our students; this is the world our students graduate out into,” said Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost. “I think it is important for faculty and students to come together.”