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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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University Heights and Central Campus residence halls repurposed for upcoming eclipse.

UVM to rent out dorm rooms for eclipse, affected students seek alternative accommodations

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Live Updates: Students hold encampment for divestment on Andrew Harris Commons

Live Updates: Students hold encampment for divestment on Andrew Harris Commons

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A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

A disturbing college phenomenon: Sex with a roommate in the room

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Mini opinions: what UVM should have done with the money they spent on the new logo

Mini opinions: what UVM should have done with the money they spent on the new logo

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Students delivered copies of the transparency letter to several administrative offices in the Waterman building Apr 12.

Students rally for UVM investment transparency

Eclipse on campus: how students celebrated a once in a lifetime event

Alex Strand, Staff Photographer
April 16, 2024
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Alex Strand
Crowds yell in disbelief during totality.

Sometimes I wonder what cavemen felt when they saw the first eclipse; whether they stared directly at the partially covered sun and let its light burn their retinas just like us. As history progressed, I wonder if the Christians of the Dark Ages assumed the eclipse meant the end of the world–I sure would have. 

Thanks to modern technology, UVM and the entire world knew the eclipse would cross our path years before it happened. And so, preparatory joints were rolled and borgs decorated. Some sources say 160,000 people trekked up to Burlington just for 3 minutes and 15 seconds of glory, yet students got to see it from their window. Here is how they celebrated.

To avoid government spies, students dawn tin foil hats. (Alex Strand)
Glasses also serve as memorabilia. (Alex Strand)
Students hosted an art market on Redstone campus, drawing portraits and selling pins. (Alex Strand)
Another student smokes a celebratory joint during totality. (Alex Strand)
Students cover the Redstone green in preparation. (Alex Strand)
UVM supplied its students with plenty of eclipse glasses. (Alex Strand)
A student stays well protected in eclipse glasses. (Alex Strand)
A lone tourist, in his UVM eclipse merchandise, watches totality with intent. (Alex Strand)
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