It’s no secret that the Mount Michael fire alarm has gone off multiple times this semester with no apparent reason why. While most students just shrug off the alarm and act like nothing has happened, others are curious. Why would they go off randomly? Are these “false” alarms at all related? Many students have come up with legitimate theories about the mysterious alarms, but one thing is for certain- these alarms are no accidents.
1. Freshman in flames?
Are the freshman to blame for these occurrences? Sources say that there is a high chance that freshman have a part to play. Assuming they rally around a certain group of troublemakers (Charley McTaggart, Andrew Pentel, and Issac Samuel to name a few) it’s very possible that the freshman have a larger plot and the fire alarms are just the beginning.
2. Mr. Mertz chemical explosion
Another main suspect in the recent smoke alarm conundrum is Mr. Mertz. Mertz’s love of chemistry knows no bounds, and many students have taken interest in the idea that he may be the mastermind behind it all. Many think that while he was experimenting with some crazy concoctions, he may have tripped the fire alarm in a rare, failed chemistry experiment.
3. Mr. Jacomo bringing the heat
The newest addition to Mount Michael’s faculty and staff may have come with some unforeseen side effects. Many students find it difficult to believe that the fire alarms just happen to start going off the second he starts working in the kitchen. Is it a coincidence? Many students think not. Despite this, his serving skills are a formidable asset in the kitchen.
4. Nathan Burrell, The Mac & Cheese Bandit
This should not come as a shock for boarders to see Burrell on this list. Burrell has caused the fire alarms to go off at least once this year due to the failure to add water to his microwave mac and cheese. Despite denying these accusations, he is currently the leading suspect in the search for the culprit.
5. Creighton fans
With such a disappointing season, Creighton fans just have to find a way to take out their anger. It’s not much of a stretch to say that maybe the reason for the tripped alarms is the Creighton fans burning their jerseys after a tough loss. While they deny it, this season is taking a mental toll on them, and it’s not surprising to see some of them turning to destructive measures to alleviate their pain.
