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Berks holds a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Joe Pa

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PS Berks chapter.

Berks students gather by candlelight to pay respects to Joe Paterno.

Chancellor Hillkirk of Penn State Berks speaks of Paterno as the head of the Penn State family. 

Students listen to the speakers earnestly. 

The candlelight vigil was held in front of the Lion Shrine by Luerssen from 7-9pm on Tuesday, Jan. 25. 

Lauren is a Journalism major studying at Penn State Berks for the first two years of college, then at Temple University the remaining two. She's a native of Lancaster, Pa and hopes to live in New York City after graduating. In the future, she plans to incorporate a minor of Music Technology and gear her career toward music journalism. She enjoys writing lyrics and poetry in her spare time, and works at Victoria's Secret PINK.