Ear to the ground:
“For some reason, I get the ‘Inspector Gadget’ theme song stuck in my head at least once a day.”
– Gen Y-er discussing one of the lasting effects of an ’80s upbringing
On Monday (April Fool’s Day for those who may have missed it), a page on the college’s website featured a farcical story on the renaming of the college from Fort Lewis College to Fort Lewis University.
The posting even went so far as to post a smiling co-ed festooned in the school’s new call letters as well as a quote from a student representative “Adam Romero.”
“I think it’s great that the school is changing its name to FLU,” Romero was quoted as saying. “But it might make some students sick!”
FLU’s “president” went on to defend the new name. “I think ours is one FLU people will want to get!” he said, reportedly pumping his fist and chanting, “The FLU! Catch it! Spread it!”
In terms of marketing this new name, the timing was right, according to FLU’s Director of Admissions. “Flu season overlaps perfectly with our recruitment period, so now when people hear all that news about ‘the flu,’ they’ll think about our FLU, too.”
While the new name was expected to be a boost to programs like Public Health, it did pose some problems for athletics, particularly team names and mascots. Thus far, leading contenders included “Outbreaks,” “Infectors” and “Pathogens.”
Regardless of the new mascot’s identity, it’s likely to be controversial, worried FLU’s Director of Alumni Relations. “But whichever name is chosen,” he added confidently, “it’s sure to quickly go viral.”
The brainchild of Casey Bynum, of Boulder, Colo., the zip line is located on private land adjacent to the Slickrock Trail system and is surrounded by the Sand Flats Recreation Area. The zip line is located on the estate of Charlie Steen, the famed uranium king who put Moab on the map in the 1950s. It’s the same property that includes the Sunset Grill, which used to be the Steen residence.
The zip line opens for business next Monday, and thrill gapers can get a special “sneak peak” deal: $48/adults, $32/kids.
“For some reason, I get the ‘Inspector Gadget’ theme song stuck in my head at least once a day.”
– Gen Y-er discussing one of the lasting effects of an ’80s upbringing
Is there a shot for that?
Seems the powers that be at Fort Lewis College have been taking a few cues from The Sneer.
Seems the powers that be at Fort Lewis College have been taking a few cues from The Sneer.
On Monday (April Fool’s Day for those who may have missed it), a page on the college’s website featured a farcical story on the renaming of the college from Fort Lewis College to Fort Lewis University.
The posting even went so far as to post a smiling co-ed festooned in the school’s new call letters as well as a quote from a student representative “Adam Romero.”
“I think it’s great that the school is changing its name to FLU,” Romero was quoted as saying. “But it might make some students sick!”
FLU’s “president” went on to defend the new name. “I think ours is one FLU people will want to get!” he said, reportedly pumping his fist and chanting, “The FLU! Catch it! Spread it!”
In terms of marketing this new name, the timing was right, according to FLU’s Director of Admissions. “Flu season overlaps perfectly with our recruitment period, so now when people hear all that news about ‘the flu,’ they’ll think about our FLU, too.”
While the new name was expected to be a boost to programs like Public Health, it did pose some problems for athletics, particularly team names and mascots. Thus far, leading contenders included “Outbreaks,” “Infectors” and “Pathogens.”
Regardless of the new mascot’s identity, it’s likely to be controversial, worried FLU’s Director of Alumni Relations. “But whichever name is chosen,” he added confidently, “it’s sure to quickly go viral.”
It’s a bird, it’s a plane ...
You knew it was only a matter of time. Starting next week, people will have the chance to fly over Moab’s fabled slickrock courtesy of Ravens Rim Zip Line Adventures. The town’s newest tourist attraction features “five exhilarating” zip lines totaling nearly 4,000 feet as well as “4 miles of off-road adventure.”
You knew it was only a matter of time. Starting next week, people will have the chance to fly over Moab’s fabled slickrock courtesy of Ravens Rim Zip Line Adventures. The town’s newest tourist attraction features “five exhilarating” zip lines totaling nearly 4,000 feet as well as “4 miles of off-road adventure.”
The brainchild of Casey Bynum, of Boulder, Colo., the zip line is located on private land adjacent to the Slickrock Trail system and is surrounded by the Sand Flats Recreation Area. The zip line is located on the estate of Charlie Steen, the famed uranium king who put Moab on the map in the 1950s. It’s the same property that includes the Sunset Grill, which used to be the Steen residence.
The zip line opens for business next Monday, and thrill gapers can get a special “sneak peak” deal: $48/adults, $32/kids.
In this week's issue...
- January 25, 2024
- Bagging it
State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies
- January 26, 2024
- Paper chase
The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.
- January 11, 2024
- High and dry
New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows