Green lights, silent tears at Michigan State University vigil honoring Feb. 13 victims

By: Erick Díaz Veliz

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 14, 2026

Words: 1,420

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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EAST LANSING – The Beaumont Tower, an iconic Michigan State University landmark, lit up green while hundreds of people gathered at its base on Friday night. Some held green candles, flowers, and other people’s hands during the vigil.

“I almost lost one of my best friends, so it’s not easy for me to just forget and act as if Feb. 13 is a normal day each year it comes around,” said Rosa Cruz, 23, a …

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