“The death of Kobe Bryant has just shown me that money does not really influence how your life outcome could be and to cherish your loved ones, to live life as much as you can and live everyday as it were your last.” - Jeremiah Johnson|Business Major
“I’ve heard lots of great things about him and he was an inspiration to a lot of people that i know, and the passing of him and his daughter made me want to be closer to my family, because you never know what’s gonna happen.” - Abigail Trevino|Healthcare Interpreting Major
“It really came as a shock. I’m not really a basketball fan but it still had a really big impact and he’s was a great athlete and a legend in general.” - Maya Tonoukouin|Undecided Major
“It was hard because growing up I was looking up to him. I play basketball here so he was definitely part of the reason why I started playing. Everyone wants to be like Kobe.” - Jashon Lewis | Social Sciences Major
“I think his biggest impact was on kids. Like how Gianna [his daughter] was playing basketball and following in her father’s footsteps. He liked the future generations to look up to him.” - Mary Licus | Science Communications Major