In the wise words of Arthur Weasley, "Times like these, dark times, they do funny things to people. They can tear them apart."

To the distraught and distressed,

Take heart! The day has finally come. Wave goodbye to sleepless nights and weird, stress-induced rashes. Take a deep breath, hold it in for a moment, then exhale. It’s over.

The mystery of one campus flagpole, that is. Oh, you thought we were talking about midterms? Awkward.

But dramatic intros aside, if you were wondering what the deal was these past few days with the tape and signs around the flagpole near Kent, wonder no longer. What you were seeing: the crown on top of the pole needed to be adjusted, so repairs were underway. As of today, the pole should be tape-less and free to approach. Responsibly.