More than 300 people gathered in the worship hall of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center today in remembrance of the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy.

The hour-long service included speeches, readings of poems and a vocal performance of "Amazing Grace" by the Penn State School of Music Ensemble.

"I think its good for the university to come together and pay their respects," Catherine McGann (junior- international politics) said. "It's a hard thing to deal with being a college student.

After the closing remarks, attendants lit candles in front of the hall in honor of the fallen and wrote their condolences on a banner that will be sent to the university.

"It was a great, meaningful service," UPUA Vice-President Mitch Belding said. "I hope it assists the Penn State and State College community in coping and healing."

Check Friday's edition of the Daily Collegian for the full story.