Blackout Brings Creativity to Finals Week A sudden power outage during finals week left Smithfield
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| Blackout Brings Creativity to Finals Week A sudden power outage during finals week left Smithfield students scrambling for solutions. Students took advantage of their smart-phone flashlights, and university staff provided camping lights for dorm lounges. "It was stressful but kind of fun," said sophomore Grace Lee. The blackout lasted six hours, caused by a transformer failure near campus. Dining services offered free coffee, and professors extended deadlines to ease the pressure. "We made the best of it," said senior Omar Davis, who studied with his bike light. Social media buzzed with photos of candlelit study sessions, turning the inconvenience into a moment of campus unity. Some students even organized impromptu acoustic concerts on the quad, proving that creativity thrives under constraints. "It reminded us that community matters more than convenience," said Professor Laura Chen. By the early morning hours, power was restored, but the evening's events left a lasting impression. |
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