By Trey Witzel, Columnist
Sisters and brothers of the campus of Oklahoma City University, I believe it is time that we accept the inevitable truth: our dear Nubs has gone to the big tree in the sky.
For some of you who did not have the opportunity—nay, the privilege!—of meeting Nubs, let me give you a short
overview of who this amazing squirrel was.
Nubs was one of the first creatures to greet me to the OCU campus when I came to my Stars 101 in spring 2010.
I remember my NSO leader pointing Nubs out while he scampered over to greet me for the first of many wonderful encounters.
You could always pick Nubs out on campus, either when he was playing among the other, less amazing squirrels or when he was alone, taking contemplative strolls. His upbeat attitude was a clear indicator that it was, in fact, Nubs. Also, the fact that he did not have his tail—hence the name Nubs—was also a good way to figure out which squirrel was Nubs.
Now, Nubs never talked about how he lost his tail. Some say he was just born without it, a divine sign signifying his greatness. Others believe that he lost it in the great squirrel war of ’97 when Nubs led the defense of the OCU campus and protected then President Tom McDaniel from the pirate squirrels of 23rd street. There are some rumors that Nubs purposefully removed his own tail in an outward sign of his piety to the OCU community.
No one has seen Nubs this semester. It may be easier for you to believe that he fell in love with one of the squirrels at University of Oklahoma in Norman, or that he was called to help protect another faithful community.
Whatever the case may be, Nubs will forever hold a place in the hearts of all those who met him.
God bless you, Nubs.
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