This weekend, our campus experienced the tragic loss of a friend, teammate and fellow student.

Among the Editorial Board, none of us knew Stefani Lineva personally. But as members of the student body, we see the pain that her loss has brought to our community. A wave of emotions — ranging from sadness, to fear, to anger — has spread throughout campus as students grieve in different ways, and at different levels.

In this moment, the sense of powerlessness that many feel is overwhelming. What we can do is recognize Stefani and her experiences during her time in Binghamton as unique and abstain from drawing conclusions from an unknown set of circumstances.

It is our hope that Binghamton University students will continue to support one another in their reaction and attempts to process such a tragic loss. As we each digest this loss differently, we should be sensitive to the emotions of others, and not attempt to level our own emotions upon an individual who may be grieving differently.

We extend our sincere condolences to Stefani’s family and friends. We must try to support them in whatever ways we can, understanding that grief manifests itself in many different and unpredictable forms.

To those who did not know Stefani personally, be conscious of your grief as well. Losing a fellow student is not something to be processed lightly or easily; it is normal to feel for those in your community, for someone with whom you shared a common experience in a common space.