Capitol connection: Natalie Cahoon, left, and Brianne Fennessy huddle as they wait for the president to give his inaugural speech before the millions who gathered to witness history.

Historic and euphoric: Union students braved the cold and crowds to be a part of history this week when President Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th president in Washington, D.C. Pictured are Clement Fabre, Pierre Caffin, Isaiah Buchanan, Melissa Pinchinat, Julissa Guevara, Makeita Laurent, Arkeisha Pace and Jasmine Nance. For more photos, go to the gallery.