Alexis Crawford poses for a photo outside; Clockwise from bottom left: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle smile for a group photo Credit: Facebook;gofundme/Instagram Tragic crimes are always devastating, but when they take place on or near college campuses, they profoundly shake entire communities. These towns and neighborhoods are often tight-knit, and the loss of young lives leaves a profound emotional impact on not only the school but the nation.