# @phoenixloyola on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CosbC1ypP4D
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8967468-phoenixloyola-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/7c1420ee5c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-02-15T19:04:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Loyola Phoenix (@phoenixloyola) — https://gondola.cc/phoenixloyola

## Caption

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria Feb. 5 and left over 39,000 people dead across both countries and over 105,000 injured, the Associated Press (AP) reported. 

The earthquake is one of the deadliest in nearly a decade, leveling thousands of buildings across the two countries. Rescue crews are still looking for survivors. 

A vigil was held by Campus Ministry on Feb. 13 where approximately 20 people gathered by the peace pole on the East Quad while students spoke about the disaster’s impact.

Murathan Oktar, a master of laws student from Antalya, Turkey, said his family is safe but he has four friends whose families don't have access to their homes. They all had to be moved as a result of the damage caused by the earthquake.

“I couldn’t reach one of my friends for like two days,” Oktar said. “I was worried, and I thought that she was dead, but thank God I received a message from her.”

Oktar said one of his friends lost 100 relatives in the earthquake. 

Kashk, a half-Syrian, half-Egyptian biology major, said that fortunately none of her immediate family was impacted but a number of her mother’s cousins had to leave their homes. She encouraged Loyola students to donate if they can, raise awareness and stay updated on the situation. 

Story link in bio.
#LoyolaPhoenix
📰: Nicky Andrews & Isabella Grosso
📸: Holden Green | The Phoenix

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Loyola Phoenix | @phoenixloyola | https://gondola.cc/phoenixloyola | Newspaper |
| Nick Cruz | @nickcruzmedia | https://gondola.cc/nickcruzmedia | Social Media Manager |

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