Flunk Term 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.)

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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.

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  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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        time to
   be        alive

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)

               Flunk Term Theme Suggestions Pt. 1

  Cyberflunk 2020! ◘-◘

13 days to Flunk Day

April 23, 2020 (Thu)

               Flunk Term Theme Suggestions Pt. 2

  Guardians of the Flunk 😷

12 days to Flunk Day

Senate GA notes finally reveal: Virtual Flunk Day will be happening, confirmed! <-- Double-confirmed! The news of Virtual Flunk is on the Gizmogram.

April 24, 2020 (Fri)

               Flunk Term Theme Suggestions Pt. 3

  Flunktagion 🦠

11 days to Flunk Day

April 27, 2020 (Mon)

               Starvation

  Laying in bed, too unmotivated to cook
  Lining up at a food bank, two miles long
  Looking at a drive-thru, wondering if it's worth it
  
  Life for a life for a life, we carry on

[2:30 PM] A direct quote from the Knox College Gizmogram: "Did You Know... Even though they're not on campus right now, students are working to keep the Flunk Day tradition alive! This year's Union Board is planning remote Flunk Day events that will connect and uplift current Knox students. As you can imagine, this is challenging for them on many personal and logistical levels. If you would like to support or collaborate with them, let us know!

Contact Becky Canfield"

10 days to Flunk Day

April 28, 2020 (Tue)

               Trepidation

  On the precipice of finding motivation
     A heart that matches
  Only to find another excuse, justified
     My scattered thoughts
  Or not, the guilt remains
     And drumming fingertips

9 days to Flunk Day

April 29, 2020 (Wed)

               Abatement

  With or without
  Work, money, community
  We struggle forward
  Wandering
  Wondering
  We continue in flux
  What is less now
  Will eventually rise again

8 days to Flunk Day

April 30, 2020(Thu)

               Relief

  How can I get some?

Flunk Day 2019

7 days to Flunk Day

May 1, 2020 (Fri)

               Celebration

  If you give it some time
  If you wait patiently
  If you pay attention
  If you make it through
  If
  
  It'll all be worth it in the end, then
  I'll be there with you, to celebrate

6 days to Flunk Day

May 2, 2020 (Sat)

               The Next Day

  The weekend only exists to mark special times
  in between this eternal temporal hellscape
  
  There is no illusion of anticipation
  on a Sunday

Flunk Day 2018

5 days to Flunk Day

May 4, 2020 (Mon)

Flunk Day 2017

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)

Flunk Day 2016

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)