Genghis

Wouldn't you know it?

I have found out two thing. Amazingly, both good.

The first thing is perhaps the best. I had a little conversation with my advisor and department head concerning the state of my classes, my graduation, and its continued delay. While they can't just give me the degree, they are willing to work with me. They said that if I do full-tiem research for the department for the remainder of the summer as well as both regular semesters this coming school year, they will forgive the traditional graduation requirments and allow me to graduate with a "modified" degree. Normally I loathe the tyep of research involved, but given the track record I've recently had while tryign to graduate, I feel this is my best shot at getting out of here. I merely need to alter the work agreement to allow me to keep intelectual control of my findings, and I'll be set.

The second thing I've discovered is that Beecher is finally taking his studies seriously. It seems that he has spent the last month or so studying for his upcoming classes. I can only hope that he does better this coming year than he did last year. Given that last year he spent most of his time goofing off, this change seems to be for the better. It'll be interesting to see if he can maintain this attitude. Sadly, I have to admit he may not be able to. He is, after all, Beecher.