The campus of Belmont University is still in shock, just two days after losing DeEbony Groves in the Waffle House Shooting.
There's a mixture of emotions here on the campus, shock, anger but mostly grief, as students are trying to come to terms with the loss of one of their own.
It's not easy to hold back the emotions. A life lost, to a senseless act of violence.
DeEbony Groves was one of the four people whose lives were cut short in the Waffle House mass shooting early Sunday morning.
"I had had her in two classes, and I was going to have her again this fall," said Dr. Sabrina Sullenberger, Belmont University, Department of Social Work Chair.
Groves was pursuing her degree in Social Work at Belmont University, and those who taught her knew her heart.
"One of the memories that comes to mind is her coming down the hall with a bag of Panera that she was bringing to people. I don't know why that popped into my head. She was a giver, as well as just a good person," said Sullenberger.
Her classmates say, even her smile was contagious.
"Her smile and just the brightness in her eyes were the most noticeable things about her," said Lauren Barnhart, Belmont University, Junior.
"She was always like a light, she wanted her presence known and she made it known. When she walked into the room, she always lit up the room," said MariCathryn Northam, Belmont University, Junior.
Groves brought her own light in a world of darkness, a light that a bullet can never dim.
"She has really made a lasting impact on this campus, and that's something we will treasure for a very long time," said Northam.
Tuesday is the last day of classes at Belmont. Exams start on Thursday, and professors are working with students who are dealing with grief.
