Last Week on Monday, November 17th, USF students participated in a Silent March to show support for attacks and traumatic experiences in Paris, Beruit, and around the world. Students dressed in white started at Cooper Hall and walked all the way to the Marshall Student Center in complete silence. I, myself, participated in this event and although a seemingly small gesture, it felt powerful in its motive. 
Paris and Beirut were just the tipping point as we know that every day there are so many other evils happening around the globe. But through this event, students wanted to show their support for the international students on campus who’s loved ones were victims or witnesses to the many events occurring worldwide. These countries now lack a sense of security, and only time will heal the pain they feel.
Various student organizations such as the International Student Society collaborated on the idea and then came together with students and faculty of USF to stand together as Bulls to create a community space to grieve and share condolences. Even if these tragedies do not directly affect us, it is still our duty as global citizens to stand with Paris, Beirut and other global partners.
USF is among the top 40 most diverse universities in the United States, and that is why it is important for USF to participate in generating hope all of us globally. This time we devoted was pure, as all opinions and arguments, whether foreign or domestic, were set aside. I am proud to say I marched for the world, paying respects to the lives that were lost and showing my support. We may not know what our global partners are feeling, but we do know that we will no longer stand by idly. Thank you to all who marched for the world.
