By Jocelyn Visnov, Senior Writer
A rare solar eclipse could be seen in the sky on April 8, 2024. According to the Bronx Times, New York City had nearly 90% sun coverage during the eclipse, with the path of totality covering parts of western New York, just hours from campus.
Students, faculty and administrators gathered on the quad with eclipse glasses in hand to view the partial eclipse during its peak at 3:25 PM.
Christian Danial
Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Major
The Quadrangle: What did you think about the eclipse today?
Christian Danial: I think the sun got a little bit darker. And this is the most people I’ve seen in the quad ever, to be honest.
TQ: Can you tell us about your eye gear?
CD: Well, I am a welder by trade, so I just pulled it out of my shop. It kind of works, but it turns out it’s not as good as the sunglasses. But you actually could see it [the eclipse] and you don’t go blind, at least.
TQ: Is there anything else you would like to add about the eclipse viewing today?
CD: I was supposed to be in class a half an hour ago, but I wanted to see the eclipse and I’m headed there now. Other than that, what a great day to be a Jasper!
Jeff Cherubini
Professor of Kinesiology
The Quadrangle: What was it like to view the eclipse on the quad today?
Jeff Cherubini: I thought it was great. And really the best part is just seeing everyone out on the quad again, it’s awesome. Just a great day to be out here with everyone.
TQ: Did the eclipse affect your teaching schedule today?
JC: I had classes earlier today, then again later this evening. So no, it did not affect my teaching schedule.
Samantha Pavlick
Junior Political Science Major
The Quad: What did you think about viewing the eclipse on the Quad today?
Samantha Pavlick: It was pretty cool! I didn’t think it was going to be that interesting. But I was actually surprised to see it.
TQ: What do you think about the attendance on the quad here today?
SP: I’m shocked that there’s so many people. I feel like I’ve never seen so many people at our school gathered at one place. It’s cool to see people actually interested in something.
TQ: Is there anything else you would like to add?
SP: Go science!
Jack Teady
Sophomore Civil Engineering Major
The Quad: How do you feel about the eclipse today?
Jack Teady: It was really cool. It was really great to see everybody come together on the quad. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this many people together in one place on this campus. And I don’t remember the last eclipse very well, so this one was awesome. Very exciting.
TQ: What’s it like viewing the eclipse with everyone here on campus?
JT: I think everybody was super excited. I think there’s a little bit of disappointment, not getting in the path of like a total solar eclipse. But I think overall, people were super excited just to like, have something exciting and to come together.