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Revision as of 18:10, 20 April 2020
The most cursed term of them all, Flunk Term 2020.
The hype, the hope, and the hurt, the facts and the phallices; will you be packing up your 6 foot bong? How much PBR do you need to stock up on? Or Corona? Have you spotted Teresa Amott without her human skin, wandering campus alone? Tell us about the unicorn that galloped through the quad while no one was there but you. Pick your e-girl outfit, fill your bottles with rum, grab a shovel and dig dig d i g
Join us. Hear the friars across the world. Join us with (virtual) pots and pans and heart and (virtual) hype.
Join us.
(don't forget to hydrate.)
Contents
- 1 Join in the fun?
- 2 April 1, 2020 (Wed)
- 3 April 2, 2020 (Thu)
- 4 April 3, 2020 (Fri)
- 5 April 6, 2020 (Mon)
- 6 April 7, 2020 (Tue)
- 7 April 8, 2020 (Wed)
- 8 April 9, 2020 (Thu)
- 9 April 10, 2020 (Fri)
- 10 April 13, 2020 (Mon)
- 11 April 14, 2020 (Tue)
- 12 April 15, 2020 (Wed)
- 13 April 16, 2020 (Thu)
- 14 April 17, 2020 (Fri)
- 15 April 20, 2020 (Mon)
- 16 April 21, 2020 (Tue)
- 17 April 22, 2020 (Wed)
- 18 April 23, 2020 (Thu)
- 19 April 24, 2020 (Fri)
- 20 April 27, 2020 (Mon)
- 21 April 28, 2020 (Tue)
- 22 April 29, 2020 (Wed)
- 23 April 30, 2020(Thu)
- 24 May 1, 2020 (Fri)
- 25 May 2, 2020 (Sat)
- 26 May 4, 2020 (Mon)
- 27 May 5, 2020 (Tue)
- 28 May 6, 2020 (Wed)
- 29 May 7, 2020 (Thu)
- 30 May 8, 2020 (Fri)
- 31 May 9, 2020 (Sat)
- 32 May 10, 2020 (Sun)
- 33 May 11, 2020 (Mon)
- 34 May 12, 2020 (Tue)
- 35 May 13, 2020 (Wed)
- 36 May 14, 2020 (Thu)
- 37 May 15, 2020 (Fri)
- 38 May 18, 2020 (Mon)
- 39 May 19, 2020 (Tue)
- 40 May 20, 2020 (Wed)
- 41 May 21, 2020 (Thu)
- 42 May 22, 2020 (Fri)
- 43 May 25, 2020 (Mon)
- 44 May 26, 2020 (Tue)
- 45 May 27, 2020 (Wed)
- 46 May 28, 2020 (Thu)
- 47 June 7, 2020 (Sun)
- 48 Early August (???)
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April 1, 2020 (Wed)
First day of Flunk Term. Maybe it's just an April Fools Joke?
A Visit from St. Flunk
'Twas the night before Flunk Term, when all through the lawn Not a creature was stirring, not at dusk nor at dawn; The stock market was crashing. The world was unsure How long this will last. How long must we endure? The students were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of St. Flunk danced in their heads; And Blaze in their jersey, and Lincoln with his hat, Stood 6 feet apart and had a little chat. About squirrels, mud pits, all the memories they had Of the past and the present, both the good and the bad. They talked of SMC rats and of long nights at CFA, Of history, debates, and the Old Main stairway. And, oh, how it felt to be in college and be free To act in Playground and dance in Terpsichore. But nothing could compare to the joy of Spring term To that one special day only a few could confirm. That day better known for going wild and getting drunk Waking up at 6 am to the call of St. Flunk. With their merry band of friars and foxes in tow Their names oft forgotten, except one we all know: "We have our new mascot, their name is not Pride, Nor is it Ember, that choice was cast aside. On Blaze, dash forward, and entertain this court! Get the crowd to cheer for our team and for this sport!" And Lincoln, too, has an important sport to acclaim, The one on Post lawn, the Flunk Day softball game. And though for this year, that sport is not allowed Because of the fact that it draws in quite a crowd We can still connect while staying safe inside, As long as we permit St. Flunk to be our guide. We can still enjoy our stash of liquor and booze. It's okay to take some time to scream and let loose. What once was a day has been extended a term long Where you won't be in trouble if you're caught with a bong. Don't get me wrong, you should still focus on your class, The irony in Flunk Term is to still try to pass. And yes, Seniors, it's true that you've been pretty screwed And Freshman, it makes sense, if you're feeling confused. But there's a lot we can learn from COVID-19, Besides a reminder of the tenants of hygiene. It's taught us, though apart, we're all in this together, And though it's cliche, this is a storm we will weather. The squirrels will still cross the street without fear. We'll gather again to burn the prairie next year. Seniors, you may have thought this was your last season, But homecoming exists for this very reason. Hail to Alma Mater, after all this has passed, Come back again. Trust me, these cornfields will last, And the crows will defy the raven's nevermore Since 1837, they will cry "Evermore." Except maybe for pumphandle, that tradition can go Or we could all simply learn to greet with an elbow. Nevertheless just know this pandemic will end Keep in touch with your loved ones and be a good friend. St. Flunk's parting words while in quarantine as you wait: "Happy Flunk Term to all, and don't forget to hydrate!"
April 2, 2020 (Thu)
I Dreamed A Dream - Spring Remix
There was a time not long ago When we could go outside And sunbathe together There was a time when the radio Would give some news beyond Waiting, feeling tethered There was a time Then it all went wrong I dreamed a dream of springs back then When grades weren't high, but I was living I dreamed of coming back again I dreamed that loans would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid To try courses and drop them later There were no book fees to be paid If they were loaned, no feeling was greater But the virus came overseas With not much done to prevent it As it took your breath away As it turned your dream to shame It might just take our summer, too As hospitals are getting desperate To not treat this like some common flu Or we'd only have ourselves to blame And still I dream that we'll all see The good change that can come from this But there are dreams that cannot be When good ideas are being dismissed I had a dream spring term would be So different from what we're all living So different now from what it seemed Will COVID-19 kill the dream I dreamed?
April 3, 2020 (Fri)
Flunk Term Acrositc - Abv.
Fun- Loving Until Now Knowing This Epidemic Really Migrated
April 6, 2020 (Mon)
Flunk Day Acrostic - Extended
Friendships are made and broken at the starting Line of the Rat Race Under the waterfall of the Slip 'n Slide Next to the fried funnel cake vendor selling to drunks singing Karaoke in front of Seymour Union Do you remember wiping out? Twisting your Ankle after the third time on the Meltdown? That's not happening this Year
25 days to Flunk Day
April 7, 2020 (Tue)
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24 days to Flunk Day
April 8, 2020 (Wed)
Excerpt From The Students For Flunk Day Truth
ο If you value your soul, STAY IN ON
FLUNK DAY!
23 days to Flunk Day
April 9, 2020 (Thu)
An Indoor Limerick
Sing the song of quarantine The likes of which we've never seen It stopped our day of play Forced us all to stay away And now we all learn through a screen.
22 days to Flunk Day
April 10, 2020 (Fri)
Transformation
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21 days to Flunk Day
April 13, 2020 (Mon)
You can't take tradition away from us
You can't take tradition away from us Like history books, we'll choose what can stay You can't make a change without any fuss Since the future is so precarious Always, my child, you must follow my way You can't take tradition away from us Straying from the path is too dangerous For in the unknown you are easy prey You can't make a change without any fuss Creating something new is traitorous To our ancestors and our glory days You can't take tradition away from us Legacy sticks around for good purpose And fights endlessly against the decay You can't make a change without any fuss I will live on through means vicarious Carry me when I am lost to the gray You can't take tradition away from us You can't make a change without any fuss
20 days to Flunk Day
April 14, 2020 (Tue)
Boxed In
In a box, I'm a slave to the structure — Trapped, unable to measure my wingspan. I must conform to the shape of the box. In a box, there are lines and vertices That strictly define my front, back, left, right. But what if I sat against a corner? In a box, I attempt to change my shape By trying to touch all six sides at once. I start to wonder what else I can do. In a box, I start to think this is odd. How am I so sure that I am even In a box?
19 days to Flunk Day
April 15, 2020 (Wed)
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18 days to Flunk Day
April 16, 2020 (Thu)
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17 days to Flunk Day
April 17, 2020 (Fri)
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16 days to Flunk Day
April 20, 2020 (Mon)
Blaze It
A day that's a cause for concern That we can all readily confirm It's not Flunk Day, but you know We're all stressed right now, so Go ahead and celebrate Flunk Term.
15 days to Flunk Day
April 21, 2020 (Tue)
Coming Out
It only takes four tildes
14 days to Flunk Day
April 22, 2020 (Wed)
13 days to Flunk Day
April 23, 2020 (Thu)
12 days to Flunk Day
April 24, 2020 (Fri)
11 days to Flunk Day
April 27, 2020 (Mon)
10 days to Flunk Day
April 28, 2020 (Tue)
9 days to Flunk Day
April 29, 2020 (Wed)
8 days to Flunk Day
April 30, 2020(Thu)
7 days to Flunk Day
May 1, 2020 (Fri)
6 days to Flunk Day
May 2, 2020 (Sat)
5 days to Flunk Day
May 4, 2020 (Mon)
Our first day back, if emails are to be believed. Can we storm campus with flunk? Or not! Goodbye, Spring Term on campus! 4 days to Flunk Day
May 5, 2020 (Tue)
The first day after we get back to classes (maybe) and also a Tuesday (a likely day for a Flunk). Your guess is as good as mine.
3 day to Flunk Day
May 6, 2020 (Wed)
2 days to Flunk Day
May 7, 2020 (Thu)
1 days to Flunk Day
May 8, 2020 (Fri)
Since the world has turned upside down everything is opposite. We will know when Flunk Day is this year, and it WILL be on a friday. Friday, May 8th, is Flunk day. Tell everyone. We will have events hosted on campus (want to watch the sunset at Knox from a livestream? want to control someone walking around campus only with your commands while they livestream it? we can figure something out).
Tell everyone. Flunk day will not be taken away from us. Stay safe and social distance. but get your flunk on. <---Bud, no offense, but the rumblings among faculty/staff is that there's gonna be a "real" (virtual but legitimate) flunk day, and noah fence, it's probably not gonna be May 8th.
May 9, 2020 (Sat)
Jonathan Powers always says Flunk Day will be May 9th, and since Jonathan Powers is always right, obviously Flunk Day will be May 9th.
May 10, 2020 (Sun)
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May 25, 2020 (Mon)
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May 27, 2020 (Wed)
May 28, 2020 (Thu)
June 7, 2020 (Sun)
Flunk instead of Commencement?? <-- In the Gizmogram's own words "a virtual celebration is being planned for June 7." And what better way is there to celebrate the Spring Term?
Early August (???)
Flunk instead of Commencement...2? (Pritzker permitting, of course)
