Leave it to midterm season to separate the wheat from the tares. While many have been putting their shoulder to the wheel this past week, others are cutting corners.

Namely, Railen Smith. This double major completely blew off her eternal families class this morning to work on her huge philosophy 864R paper that’s due tonight. While Railen has historically been a star student, this disappointing choice has many wondering if she should just drop out at this point. 

In response to the accusations of slacking off, Railen had this to say:

“I swear it’s not what it looks like. It’s just that I’m running on 3 hours of sleep and a vending machine cheese stick. I haven’t any had time between my three jobs, 18 credits, and church calling to work on this philosophy paper yet,” explained Railen desperately in an email to her professor. 

“I’m sorry Railen, but it’s part of the course curriculum to prioritize my meaningless Wednesday morning lecture over all other classes. I hate to do it, but you’re getting docked huge attendance points for this,” replied Dr. Stern over an email that was apparently sent from his iphone. 

Railen’s new apathetic attitude and unchecked priorities have been alarming her friends and family alike. And while the situation speaks for itself, many questions remain still remain.

When will Railen finally go off the rails? Which corner will she beg on when she is homeless? Are they any adverse effects of the consuming those vending machine cheese sticks?

Perhaps only time will tell.