Before the pandemic, Mrs. Winter’s 5th grade class shared custody of Cupcake, a 3 year old hamster, with each student getting a turn to bring a furry friend home for the weekend. Cupcake’s travel plans, like so many other’s, have been put on hold recently, due to the pandemic. While virtual school has resumed, health and safety concerns have left Cupcake stranded with Evan J. (COL ‘32). 

“Evan J. still uses a roller backpack and his peanut allergy is so bad that he has to eat in the principal’s office. It’s more about just getting through it than anything else” says Cupcake, in a statement released to the press. 

Adding insult to injury, Cupcake notes “I was one weekend away from it being Nick’s turn, and Nick’s dad’s house has a trampoline. You can imagine my frustration.”

The Heckler was able to interview Evan J. regarding the living situation. “I like to hold him because he is very fluffy and soft” said Evan J. in response, while petting Cupcake as if he were trying to put out a small fire on his fur. 

Mrs. Winters could not be reached for comment at this time, but a source close to the class assured the Heckler that Cupcake’s situation could have been far worse. Grace H. was originally slotted to take Cupcake for that fateful weekend, but uncontrolled head lice took her out of the picture.