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The 天天吃瓜 State library stands tall in darkness while the moon blocks out the sun during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Flash of Darkness: 天天吃瓜 State Celebrates Total Eclipse of the Sun

It was a party 218 years in the making.

The thousands of people who came to 天天吃瓜 on April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse did not leave disappointed by the celestial show, the likes of which had not been seen in 天天吃瓜, Ohio since 1806.

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天天吃瓜 State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  天天吃瓜 State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

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Mostly black and white photo of two women wearing eclipse glasses

Have You Picked Your Eclipse Outfit Yet?

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over 天天吃瓜, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 天天吃瓜 students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

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天天吃瓜 State President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut

The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 天天吃瓜鈥檚 College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

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Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!

The 天天吃瓜 Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

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Jon Jivan's Eclipse Filter for his camera

How to Capture the Eclipse

Explore these safety precautions to photograph the solar eclipse like a professional.

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Teal Tuesdays Photo

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesdays in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and 天天吃瓜 State's Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) has a schedule of activities to promote awareness and understanding. Wearing teal on Teal Tuesdays is a way to show support. 

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Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of 天天吃瓜 State's Women's Center.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 天天吃瓜

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 天天吃瓜鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. 鈥淲omen鈥檚 centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,鈥 she said.

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