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Thousands take in the total solar eclipse at Saluki Stadium

A view of Saluki Stadium during totality on April 8, 2024
Ethan Holder
A view of Saluki Stadium during totality on April 8, 2024.

WSIU's Brad Palmer recaps a remarkable day on the SIU-Carbondale campus.

Two members of the SIU Marching Salukis check out the eclipse
Ethan Holder
Two members of the SIU Marching Salukis check out the eclipse.
A view of the sun funnel from a telescope on the roof of Saluki Stadium
Ethan Holder
A view of the sun funnel from a telescope on the roof of Saluki Stadium.
A science balloon released by students at Iowa State University soars above Saluki Stadium
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A science balloon released by students at Iowa State University soars above Saluki Stadium.
SIU student Will Sutton helping kids learn about sound and light waves inside Banterra Center during the Crossroads Astronomy Science and Technology Expo
Brad Palmer
SIU student Will Sutton helping kids learn about sound and light waves inside Banterra Center during the Crossroads Astronomy Science and Technology Expo.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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