Minnesota - Issue 7 - 10/9/2014

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Volume 7

The Black Sheep

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Issue 7

GOLDY GOES ON STRIKE

Sanford the Sloth Gets Called up to the Big Leagues Cora Neisen wrote this During Homecoming Week Goldy attends almost every single event. But like thousands of fast food workers, Goldy recently decided that enough was enough. Long hours, sweaty costumes, and basic bitches taking hundreds of pictures with the caption “my mascot > your mascot” was all fuel to Goldy’s fire. “It’s really become too much for me to attend every event. I need time to eat Jack’s pizza in the nude while watching Game of Thrones just like every other college student,” Goldy told The Black Sheep in an exclusive interview. Sources close to Goldy say he contacted the mascot union rep to learn about fair conditions. The union rep allegedly told Goldy that being required to attend every Homecoming event violates the Fair and Just Conditions for Mascots Act of 1993. After reporting the issue, he was still told to attend every single event because “the happiness of our students depends on an undergraduate in a rodent costume.”

“This is something that I believe in as strongly as I believe that Bucky Badger is Satan himself.” With little support from Student Unions and Activities, Goldy decided to go on strike. He is demanding not only overtime wages, but also fewer required events, as well as an endless supply of Snack Packs. Sources say the university is not going to budge and Goldy is fed up enough to stand his ground. “This is something that I believe in as strongly as I believe that Bucky Badger is Satan himself and Dinkytown after 10p.m. on a Friday or Saturday is something that all people should experience in their life. I need this victory for my sanity,” he commented. With all of this happening right before Homecoming, the university needed to take immediate action. They did what any institution would have done—they recruited from the Mascot Minor League. While many don’t know it exists, the MML is a highly competitive league with aspiring mascots. MML mascots include Sparky the Snow Pea, Molly the Meerkat, and Arnie the Armadillo. For various reasons, these determined individuals have yet to be picked up by a sports team or school. However, they’re available for smaller events such as birthday parties, family reunions, and anniversaries for contrived couples.

After deciding to find a replacement mascot in the MML, the university allegedly held a tryout for all MML mascots. The competitors partook in a long, grueling day of Segway races through the mall, picture competitions, enthusiastically-delivered high-five judging, and classes about how to convey emotion through hand movements. Ted the Tug Boat took an early lead, but Sanford the Sloth had a crucial win during the touchdown pushup contest, and that win really propelled him forward to his ultimate victory. “I got off to a slow start, but this is something I’ve wanted since Etnies were cool, so I brought out my A-game,” Sanford told The Black Sheep.

The transition between the two mascots is all happening very quickly, so students are urged to be patient with Sanford. It’s not known whether Sanford will be able to deliver the endearing, yet enthralling enthusiasm that Goldy is king of, but his dedication to this school is indisputable. “I will put my heart and soul into this job and the students can rest assured that there will indeed be a voiceless animal in an oversized suit at ALL Homecoming events,” Sanford stated. Goldy declined to comment on the fact that the university so promptly found a replacement.

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