Washington University students, faculty, and staff gathered on campus and in locations across Southern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri to view the Great American Eclipse on April 8.

About three weeks ago, a friend of mine texted in our group chat: “Who wants to go camping for the solar eclipse?” Responses ranged from “Wait, there’s an eclipse? When?” […]

Dr. Francesc Ferrer, Associate Professor of Physics, presented “The Eclipse That Made Einstein World-Famous” as part of the Saturday Science Lecture series leading up to the April 8 eclipse on Saturday, Feb. 24. 

As Americans of all ages rushed to find fast-selling eclipse glasses, a common sentiment expressed by many was excitement for a “once in a lifetime experience.”

Ten years ago, George Lewis Jr., who records under the Twin Shadow moniker, would have been branded a sellout. Following two acclaimed albums with indie label 4AD, Lewis recently made the move to the majors, signing with Warner Brothers before the release of his third LP, “Eclipse.”