How to Celebrate Earth Day Like a True Frat Star

Earth Day takes place every year on April 22nd, and it is generally a day of increased recycling, posting #tbt pictures of your last vacation somewhere with nice views, and figuring out how to make your life more sustainable. This year, however, Earth Day falls on the Saturday of SPW, so it needs to be celebrated in an appropriate manner. Here are five tips on how to go green the frat way.

1. Buy kegs instead of racks of Keystone for your “fuckin’ lit” SPW party

Did you know that Americans produce nearly 220 million tons of waste every year, and a little more than half of that ends up in landfills? All those crushed cans of Keystone and Genny Light covering the floor of your house are going to end up contributing to the problem of overflowing landfills in our country. Instead, get a few kegs and some reusable cups—not only are kegs more fun than cans, they can be refilled and reused, which is another great task that you can force your pledges to do. If you’re worried about getting in trouble with campo, don’t be; they’ll forget all about the fact that Jenny “that-freshman-that-Chris-hooked-up-with” Smith broke her wrist after trying to do a keg stand when you tell them that it was for the Earth.

2. Replace both your summer and winter cars with something more eco-friendly

This one will help out the environment all year, not just on Earth Day, and as an added bonus, it’ll show all your brothers that you have a lot of money to burn. For your winter car, we recommend a Tesla Model X. This car combines the power of a Jeep Wrangler with the elegance of a Porsche Cayenne, and doors reminiscent of the DeLorean in Back to the Future, all without emitting any carbon into the atmosphere. For your summer sports car, there are few all-electric options, but McLaren, Ferrari, and BMW all offer nice hybrids at different price points. If your budget is limited, get on the waiting list for the Tesla Model 3—at only $35k, it’s practically a steal.

3. Make sure your drugs are suitable for the occasion

Start the day off by smoking some green. Ideally, get organic artisanal small-batch weed from a west coast dispensary to make sure that your environmental impact is minimized—but any weed will help you connect with those hippie activists out in California. This is a far better way to show your support for the cause than, say, voting for someone who won’t appoint a climate-change denier as head of the EPA. When you need to get going for your full day of partying, do a few lines of sustainably-sourced cocaine. Importing it directly from a small, family-run farm in Colombia might cost a little extra, but we know you can afford it.

4. Don’t use condoms

This is probably an eco-friendly habit that you’ve already been following, but if not, there’s no time like the present to begin. If your girl doesn’t believe your excuses that you “definitely got tested recently” and will “pull out at the last second,” explain to her that if you use a condom you will literally be destroying the earth. Perhaps mention that a cute sea turtle or baby dolphin might accidentally eat it when it ends up adrift in the ocean and die a horrible death. She doesn’t want that, does she?

5. Create holes in the wall to replace your AC

Summer in Hamilton can get hot and humid, so naturally many people have AC to help cool down. However, this wastes huge amounts of power that was generated by burning fossil fuels and releasing yet more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This damage to the environment can be avoided by turning off your AC and creating some natural ventilation options instead. The next time you accidentally do too much coke, are angry at your roommate, get super excited about how lit the party is, or want to prove exactly how manly you are, just punch a few holes in your bedroom wall and let the breeze in. Problem solved—Earth saved.

GOP Senators Stab Trump on Capitol Steps

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following the failure of Congressional Republicans to repeal Obamacare, alarming reports poured in from Washington D.C. on March 15th that Donald Trump has been stabbed by GOP senators on the steps of the U.S. Senate. Despite warnings from his soothsayer, Steve Bannon, to “beware the Ides of March,” Mr. Trump nevertheless went to the Senate to criticize the investigation of his campaign. Cameras captured the whole affair on tape as Trump approached the Capitol.

“Most high, mighty and puissant Trump,” began Sen. John McCain “I doth throw before thy seat with an humble heart-”

“What the hell is this?!” interrupted Trump, “You’re all trying to undermine my presidency, and you know, what, it’s disgraceful, ok? I didn’t want to say it, but it’s disgraceful.”

Sen. Lindsey Graham sought to intervene “Is there no voice more worthy of my own to sound more sweetly in the great President Trump’s ear-”

“The Republican Party needs strong and committed leaders, not weak people such as @JohnMcCain, if it is going to stop illegal immigration,” Trump shouted, before adding, “It’s a disaster. Sad!”

At last Ted Cruz tried to calm the temperamental tycoon as Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) knelt in homage, “I kiss thy hand, President Trump, but not in flattery, desiring thee that John McCain may-”

“You know I don’t believe it, I’ve received tremendous support, yuge support, except from the GOP leadership,” said Trump, cutting him off.

It was then that the senators had had enough. “Speak, hands for me!” shouted Lindsey Graham

as he lunged at Trump with a dagger. Toomey, McCain, Cruz, and others pulled knives from their coats and joined in.

As the fracas ended Trump glanced up at a timid, shaking, sweating Senator Rubio holding a bloodied knife before uttering his last words. “Et tu, Little Marco?”

Jeff Sessions Misses Hearing to Attend Civil War Reenactment

HAMILTON, NY—When called to testify regarding his knowledge of contact between the Trump campaign and Russia, congressional leaders were surprised to discover that Attorney General Jeff Sessions had excused himself from the capital to attend a Civil War battle reenactment. When reporters from The Monthly Rag finally caught up to Sessions, he seemed taken aback that he was supposed to be in Washington for important hearings. “Well, yes suh, I know there’s a lot going on in Congress, but I just had to be he’ in Vuhginia for the Battle of Dinwiddie Courthouse.” Sessions went on to explain: “Was nigh over 150 years ago that the flower of Southern gentry did drive those Yankees back at a humble little town not far off yonder,” he said, gesturing at a hill past a “Make America Great Again” sign.

 

When pushed for an explanation, Sessions revealed that he knew of the gravity of the hearings addressing foreign meddling in American elections, but “could not bear to see my fellow reenactors enjoy a glorious victory without me. I brought my replica musket and my saber, and I just bought a new Confederate army uniform—and of a cavalry officer no less!”

 

Upon hearing he might face a subpoena and be compelled to testify if he wasn’t present, Sessions stiffened, “I’ll not have my sacred honor impugned by some codswalloping dandy senator from Massachusetts! Seems I’m headed to Washington after all!” Sessions then motioned to his fellow reenactors and mounted his horse, “I shall return, gentlemen, with all due haste. Prepare a mint julep for my arrival. C’mon, Betsy. Hyah!”

At press time, after several hours Sessions and his horse only made it 20 miles before stopping at a McDonald’s in Petersburg. He was still wearing the uniform.

Joe Biden Finds Ice Cream Bliss at Colgate

HAMILTON, NY—In the continuing tradition of the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders bringing well-respected world leaders and Tony Blair to Colgate’s campus, Joe Biden was welcomed to the comfortable, liberal haven in upstate New York. Biden is known for being the 47th Vice President of the United States, ice-cream lover, and partner in the greatest political bromance this nation has ever seen. His other accolades include escaping Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving as a distinguished Senator from Delaware, and meeting Amy Poehler. In addition to being praised as the most attractive Vice President in American history and the first Vice President in the 21st Century to leave office without shooting someone, what stands out most about Biden is his extreme love for all things ice cream.

While he doesn’t drink or smoke, he loves a good frozen dairy treat, and certainly couldn’t turn down the opportunity to travel to the school that briefly educated the great Bennet Cohen of the beloved Ben and Jerry’s duo. Evidently, this factoid is what finally convinced him to delay his tour of the Breyer factory in Philadelphia to make room for the lecture series. Staffers who organized the event told the Rag that Biden was extremely amicable and that his only request was for a three-gallon tub of Byrne Dairy’s Cookie Dough and some Chipwiches to get him in the mood for his lecture. Kerschner Series aside, Vice-President Biden seemed to enjoy his ice cream tour around Colgate. Biden traveled the area to visit his old haunts at ice cream joints and joined President Brian Casey for a lunch at Gilligan’s Island in Sherburne, where they rather predictably enjoyed waffle cones of Raider Passion. After the lecture, Biden also made his way to YoGate where he lectured the managers on reevaluating their life choices, telling them they should be dessert or be nothing.

President Casey and Former Vice President Biden Prepare for Bromance

HAMILTON, NY—Earlier this month it was announced that former Vice President of the United States and meme legend, Joe Biden, will be visiting Colgate in March as part of the Kerschner Family Global Leaders Series.

Since the announcement, speculation has emerged around the potential bromance between former Vice President Biden and Colgate’s own President Brian Casey after the university revealed the itinerary for Biden’s visit to Hamilton. Biden is scheduled to arrive at the Hall of Presidents on the afternoon of the 24th, followed by “a few rounds of Xbox, pregame with a couple rounds of pong, head over to the field house for the show, sign a couple autographs, road beers, Tap Room for a couple hard ciders, talk a little domestic policymaking and foreign affairs,

go back to the Hall of Presidents, pregame again, road beers on the walk

to the party, live it up at DU, cruise to the Jug, maybe do a round or two of karaoke (maybe a little Journey, a little Elton John), buy a round of gladiator shots for the place, Slices, discuss efforts to raise the living standards for middle class Americans, cruise home, pass out, wake up, chug some Gatos, make their way to Flour and Salt, wait

When contacted for comment about his visit, Biden said he was “pumped” about the itinerary, although he is also “pretty chill and is willing to see where the night takes us, you know?”

While these two progressive-minded woke adult dudes seem destined
for friendship, sources suggest that there may be tension coming from the Obama administration regarding his own bromance with his former Vice President. A spokesperson for Obama initially refused to comment on the allegations, although the spokesperson eventually revealed that Obama was hurt that Joe had managed to move on so quickly to a new bro.

Although he cannot offer Biden a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Casey remarked that he feels confident in his friendship with Joe. He added, “I’m sure Colgate jUgz will make better memes of us than they ever had.”

Weekly Horoscope

Aquarius: As the moon aligns with the chapel’s Golden Nipple, it becomes clear that you and your significant other will take the next big step in your relationship: you will say “Hey” in public for the first time. With Mercury and the stars on your side, you will discover what your partner looks like in daylight without flashing Jug disco lights. This week’s lunar eclipse sends negative vibes toward your health zone, with strong energy pointing toward library café croissants and Ed Burgers.

Pisces: Cupid calls for an early start to Valentine’s Day. This week’s lunar eclipse promises romance and new developments in your love life. Let go of your inhibitions and allow yourself to be vulnerable so that Venus can work its magic. Find yourself in a frat basement, where the moon’s force joins with the smell of beer and urine, maximizing potential for love. Tap into your musical side and let the melody of “Closer” play for the umpteenth time and carry your heart to new heights.

Aries: This week brings major readjustments in your life. It’s time to reevaluate and redirect. Change your major for the third time. Drink light roast instead of dark roast coffee. Write a paper more than one day before it’s due. And yes, wean yourself off of memes. It’s time, and it’s written in the stars. Don’t let your FitBit competition come between you and your friends; instead, order in Oliveri’s together and forget that ‘Gate Cash is in fact real money.

Taurus: This is a monumental week for you. Take advantage of Monday Jug Night, when the lunar eclipse is in full force. Ignore the strong winds, follow the stars, wear your filthiest fracket, and forge onward to the express line. Pay close attention to your instincts—love is right around the corner, and John Jug’s spirit works favorably with your inner energy. Throughout the week, luck will be on your side. Without doing any of the readings for your classes, you will score big with the notorious nod-and- smile-so-the-professor-doesn’t-call-on- me move.

 

Gemini: Mother Earth is going through some temporary confusion and Jupiter
is in retrograde, so prepare for a broken heart. Splurge on chocolate, wine, Kleenex, and allow for Uranus’s negative energy to run its course. Forget romance and relax. Take this week for yourself— lucky for you, Finding Dory just came out on Netflix.

Cancer: There is a strong focus on new opportunities and possibilities for you. It’s time to listen to the stars and the planets instead of reason and judgment. If you tap into your mood and the galaxy’s energy, a spark of romance could ignite in your life. Stop overthinking and making excuses for why you’re single, and swipe right.

Leo: It looks like the moon is sending energy toward Mars…meaning you and Aries’ energy will finally align. Both you and Aries are aggressive in nature—no matter how long the line, you’re pushing your way to the front when ordering Slices and ranch at 2:00 a.m. You’re both egotistical—you know you wear the Canada Goose jacket better than anyone else. This week look for your Aries partner and take advantage of the lunar eclipse’s astrological match-up.

Virgo: Things are looking up for you. Poor choices made in the past have dissolved into the galaxy. The stars are sending you positive vibes. It’s your turn to be in the spotlight, so take advantage of Karaoke Night at the Jug, get up on those elevated surfaces at Fraturday, and let the moon’s energy shine upon you. Use this momentum to your benefit— seek attention before this opportunity is out of reach.

Libra: You are a kind and gentle spirit that seeks harmony and love. Don’t let the perpetual possibility of slipping on black ice break your inner peace. This week, Venus hears your heartbeat loud and clear. If you’re still single, wear layers and wait on Willow Path until your star-crossed lover arrives—don’t let numb toes or frostbite interfere with the galaxy’s plan. If you are involved in a relationship already, enjoy his or her presence and let the lunar eclipse run its course—no need to look through your partner’s text messages or ask why you haven’t talked about “where this is headed” just yet.

 

Scorpio: This week is all about focusing on your identity. Mercury moves in line with the sun and shifts into your zone of personal reflection. Get in tune with your inner self to better understand who you are and who you’d like to be. On February 14th, will you buy your crush a Gladiator shot and a box of chocolates? Or will you pretend that the holiday does not exist altogether in light of “playing hard to get” or “not looking too available?” The stars have passed fate into your hands.

Sagittarius: Your symbol is the Centaur, half man, half horse—you are both physically and mentally strong. This week, use your better judgment and don’t naively show up to the gym at 4:00 p.m. and expect to get a treadmill. Or, use that peak timing to your advantage and show bae just how hard you can work out. Use your inner strength to brush off the haters—don’t feel insecure about watching the Bachelor on the elliptical.

Capricorn: You are the most determined sign of the Zodiac, and the stars feel your tenacious spirit, especially this week. Valentine’s Day isn’t for wallowing in self-pity, and you know it. Class Council and Venus both read your matchmaking survey and will respond in your favor. With your go-getter attitude and a playlist featuring R. Kelly’s “Bump N’ Grind,” your Valentine’s Day looks promising.

Low Attendance at Yiannopoulos’ Lecture Series

HAMILTON, NY—This week the infamous alt-right provocateur and man adored by fedora-wearers everywhere, Milo Yiannopoulos, delivered a lecture series at Colgate University. Yiannopoulos was invited by the last remaining Colgate Republicans. “Our brand has suffered a little this year,” said club leader William F. Cuckly III from the candle-lit room in the maintenance building where the group now meets, “but we wanted to do something to really stick it to those SJW snowflakes.” Campus administrators were concerned with student safety after riots broke out at one of Yiannopoulos speeches at Berkeley and a protester was shot at the University of Washington, but their fears were quickly allayed by the sparse attendance. Apparently, the event happened to coincide with Tuesday. Asked where she was instead of the rally, sophomore Megan Westchester told the Monthly Rag “Uhhh, DU’s Anything But Clothes party. Where even, like, were you?” Disappointed by the attendance, Yiannopoulos, who is British, decided to extend his visit by another day in order to expose the so-called tolerant left. “Wuh wuh, aright aright, I fink dis time I’ll give ‘em a right wut for!”

Overnight, posters of Mr. Yiannopoulos in black-face appeared around campus, advertising the night’s speech, but unfortunately it happened to overlap with Phi Delt’s Hammered Nailed and Screwed party. The next day, Yiannopoulos, who was visibly upset that he had bathed in pig’s blood for nothing, decided to take his show on the road. At midnight, he went to The Old Stone Jug wearing nothing but a burqa and a pair of assless chaps. However, five minutes later bystanders reported seeing him fleeing the building shouting, “Wut right maybe Western Civilizashun’ aint worth savin’ anyway innit’.”

Karen’s Kuts and Kolors Rebrands for No Reason at All

HAMILTON, NY—In an unexpected move, Karen Still, owner of a local downtown hair salon, changed the name of her business without any clear motivation behind the action. The business, formerly known as Karen’s Kuts and Kolors, has now changed its name to Karen’s Cuts and Colors, a move that has confused and startled many members of the Hamilton community. Hannah Simmons, a sophomore at Colgate, reported initial confusion at the change in the business’ name. She said, “I was walking downtown for my monthly appointment to get my hair kolored, and I went to where Karen’s usually is only to find that it wasn’t the KKK anymore. It was some business called the KCC, which really shocked me.”

There is much speculation as to why the titular Karen chose to change the spelling of her business’ name. The official statement from the business claims the spelling was altered “on a whim, for no reason in particular.” However, rumors are circulating that the name change was due to an ongoing lawsuit with the Kardashian family over copyright infringement surrounding the use of the letter K.

When asked if the spelling change was to distance the business from Kim’s Knitting and Krafts of Oneida, NY, Still responded that she had never heard of the group and was concerned that they may have taken her business’ signature KKK nickname without permission.

Karen also wants to clarify with her clientele that the new Karen’s Cuts and Colors does offer the same services that Karen’s Kuts and Kolors did, including both kuts and kolors.

For more information about appointments, services, and potentially racially charged acronyms, call 315-824-2023.

Top 5 Careers under President Trump: Making the Most of Your Liberal Arts Education

As Colgate students prepare to go into the job market under the Trump administration, the changing economy in America and changing national policy may leave some students unclear as to their future options. Fear not! We at the Rag have compiled a list of the 5 most popular jobs under a Trump presidency.

1. Coal Miner—As part of his plan to make America great again, Trump will be scrapping all clean energy subsidies and returning America to a coal-powered nation, opening thousands of jobs for Colgate students in the coal mines. Duties include: powering America. May include risk of Black Lung and horrible mining accidents, as well as ruining the environment.

2. Soldier—While our nation has always relied on and respected members of our military, President Trump has vowed to increase the size and strength of the military “bigly.” Students seeking a job under a temperamental Commander-in-Chief should be prepared for rapid deployment anywhere in the world. Qualified applicants will speak Mandarin, Farsi, or Canadian.

3. ICE Agent—To solve our nation’s illegal immigrant problem, President Trump has proposed mass deportations of illegal immigrants residing in the United States. Applicants should be good at breaking into homes and ripping parents away
from crying children. Applicants must be able to work in a high-stress environment. Side effects include questioning your morals and developing alcoholism. It’s basically like working in finance, but without the good pay to console you.

4. Construction Worker—As part of a plan to create “millions of jobs, really, we’re going to have the best jobs,” President Trump intends to put millions of Americans to work on infrastructure projects across the land. Qualified applicants will have either an engineering degree, or prior experience building walls. Candidates should be able to lay cinder blocks next to another uninterrupted for 700 miles.

5. Lawyer—Lest anyone forget, President-Elect Trump is facing multiple lawsuits for criminal and civil cases (Having gone through 3500 legal cases already). Anybody who thinks his presidency won’t face massive legal challenges for all the personally atrocious and legally unconstitutional things he and his administration will do is kidding themselves—which is why now is a great time to pursue a law degree! The need for lawyers of all stripes is expected to skyrocket in the next few years, with a pay scale to match!

College Democrats and Republicans Fight to Death in Gladiator Arena

HAMILTON, NY— In an effort to release some of the tension on campus post-election, the College Democrats and Republicans have come together to host the political event of the year. Sending one representative from each group, the most fervent and obnoxious Trump and Hillary supporters will face off in a gladiator-style battle to the death.

College Republicans have shared that they plan to determine their representative by hosting an in-house debate, timing candidates on their ability to talk for the longest amount of time without saying anything of actual substance. College Democrats are vetting their members through surveys of how many times they’ve broken down into tears in public since the election.

 

The event is to be held in Love Auditorium, where highly sought after tickets will include a small basket of fruits and vegetables for the audience to throw. “The fruit throwing should be especially therapeutic for students that are tired of thinking about how our country will go to shit in the next four years,” shared President Brian Casey, voicing his support for the event.

 

The two political representatives will face off armed with a constitution and a handful of throwing knives. A mediator will pose scenarios and the pseudo-gladiators will defend their beliefs on its constitutional merits; the audience will throw food, and whoever is filthiest by the end of the five-minute round must stand in a small cage and attempt to dodge the winner’s throwing knives for a full minute. The battle will end either with the representatives renouncing support for their political candidate, or death. College Democrats and Republicans have both given statements that they will not be sending anyone who would not die for this absolutely pointless display of support.