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Gossip

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One rep's pre-season thrills were twice as fresh, but even if he hadn't played it safe medical resources were at hand!

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Not to dobb her in but a busy little bee has been flitting between Patricians past and present.

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Welcome to Downing   'Just a...'

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A 3rd year medic has been caught with his hands in the till despit being in and out in a matter of seconds.

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Two flowers laid down the law when things heated up in the fire department.

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raising legal questions...   'Marry me?'

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This page is rather sparse...clearly you've all been locked away in your rooms alone! We need more gossip - next term get out more.
     -Jenna

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Apparently the bar is to be redone; rumours allege a 'boardroom' theme where the current vinyl furniture is to be replaced by one massive table and desk chairs placed at regular intervals. Authorities deny that such changes are anything to do with conference guests.

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37 new committees were formed in Downing this term - to apply to any of them send a CV, photo, item of clothing and your mother's maiden name to every member of the college.

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'They're bigger than mine!'   Snacking between courses...

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Downing's political exceptionalism continued in full swing this term as the JCR attempted to disaffiliate from Cambridge University. One campaigner explains 'Loughborough would treat us with more respect.'

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A lot of people drank too much and did stupid things this term, some of those people, aspiring to Boyzone's less mature early years, were wearing matching ties at the time.

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Slops is the new black.

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penis envy   Presidential handover

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Downing students are on full alert due to a rumour that the next person to post whiny, moany nonense on the forums will be taken out to the Paddock and flayed alive.

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Continuing the theme of matching outfits, much sport was played, some was won, some was lost. Intriguingly, Table Football, Chess and Pool think that they count as sport. Silly them.

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The chapel is to gain an ensuite bathroom and will be awarded to the Downing Christian who converts the most people during the next Mission Week.

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'What!? I tripped and...'   loving the cock

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Not happy with your photo appearing here? Then next time don't get caught!
     -P

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