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GrowSEMO student campaign wins SGA electionThree student members of the campaign titled ‘GrowSEMO’ have won the positions of president, vice president and treasurer for Student Government. The results were announced by current student body President, Harrison Meyer, in the UC on April 5. Communications majo...newsMarch 27
SEMO to host Eclipse Block Party for local community and studentsSoutheast Missouri State University is preparing for the approaching total solar eclipse on April 8. For the first total eclipse since 2017, a slew of activities are planned for SEMO students, their families and the local community to enjoy.newsMarch 27
Horned ‘devil comet’ to make appearance on eclipse dayFor the first time in nearly 71 years, the horned ‘devil comet’ will make an appearance in the eclipse-filled sky. In a once-in-a-lifetime experience, eclipse viewers will be able to view two celestial sights: the sun covered by the moon and a rare comet...newsMarch 27
Weather Forecast for Eclipse DayAccording to Accuweather, on April 8, Cape Girardeau, Missouri is set to experience a climatic treat as the highly anticipated solar eclipse graces the skies. With a forecasted high of 65° and a ‘feels like’ temperature of 71°, residents and visitors can expect ple...
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Traveling the world as “Mr. Eclipse”Retired NASA astronomer Fred Espenak has spent his entire life traveling the world chasing solar eclipses, earning the nickname “Mr. Eclipse.” Espenak finds solar eclipses so “exquisitely beautiful” that he has made it his goal to see and photograph as many as he c...newsMarch 27
‘Exceptionally rare’: SEMO professor explains why Cape Girardeau residents are lucky to see second t...Southeast Missouri residents have been treated with two opportunities to see the astronomical phenomenon in seven years, once in 2017 and again on April 8, 2024. In contrast, 148 years separated the 2017 eclipse and the next oldest total eclipse that crossed Missou...newsMarch 27
Old Town Cape to throw downtown block party for eclipseAs the town of Cape Girardeau will be buzzing with people anticipating the Solar Eclipse, Old Town Cape will be providing a free Solar Eclipse Block Party for anyone who wants to join. The block party will be held in the Cape Riverfront Market parking lot at 35 Sou...newsMarch 27
The science behind a total solar eclipseScience will take center stage when darkness descends for 4 minutes and 28 seconds on April 8. SEMO professors expect animals and tides to be affected during and after the first total eclipse since 2017, as three celestial bodies align perfectly to create the spect...newsMarch 5
SGA Vice President McCain impeached, resignsOn Feb. 26, the Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President Kayla McCain, elected in April 2023, was officially impeached. President Harrison Meyer confirmed the impeachment on March. 4, but said he can not disclose the reason for the impeachment...Advertisement
