RIP Atlas and An Idea

We are sad to announce the recent passing of the house mascot, Atlas. Atlas was Milo's six year old Guinea Pig. While Atlas' loss brings the end to an era that was filled with trips between Lacrosse Sticks and being cuddled between two pieces of bread and carried around by Chet during their time in the fraternity, his last gift to us was a night of hilarity and new considerations.

After a brainstorming session of appropriate sendoffs that included a Viking funeral in Lake Michigan, Cremation by Grill, and DIY Taxidermy; we decided burial was the most appropriate and efficient. After Lindsey and Leigh of the Marcus Realty Team (773-883-5746) were nice enough to locate a garden unit that has just opened up for rental, Milo laid Atlas to rest under the porch of the Herm Monday night. Atlas moved his things in a bucket and clooked like a wack-a-mole at Chuckie Cheese.

Once Atlas was laid to rest, planning for the next mascot of the Herm began immediately. We have decided that BlueGill Sunfish would be appropriate and are currently researching whether to buy or build our tanks. We will have at least two main tanks and a fish bowl. The first tank will be for the permanent residents of the Herm (We may let Rudy have an auxillary fish as well). The second tank will be for guests. Each guest that stays at least one night at the Herm will be expected to purchase two fish that they feel best represent them. One of the fish will remain in the guest tank, for as long as it lives. The second fish will be placed in the Pergatory Bowl and will be fed to the Resident Fish at the end of the guest's stay. Returning Guests will just purchase the feeder fish for subsequent trips.