BOWLING GREEN, OH - Wanting to make an early breakthrough in her career, Journalism-major Mackenzie Jones has reportedly put on her Sherlock Holmes-esque outfit and became a little too suspicious over the recent resignation of former BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey. Jones, a sophomore at Bowling Green State University, announced her plan to "get down to the nitty-gritty" and fully investigate whether a possible scandal was involved with President Mazey's departure.
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"Rest assured, fellow students, as I will take it upon myself to report the facts, and nothing but the facts, for the whole story of why President Mazey resigned so suddenly without a replacement," said the overly-enthusiastic, five-foot-two-inch Jones, who took a break mid-announcement to blow a few bubbles out of her faux pipe with an inquisitive face. "This investigative journalism could be great for all us, and especially for my career after I graduate. Like, I think this story could make me the Frost to her Nixon!"
"[Mazey] just got a raise and then dipped out with two years left on her contract? No way José. Something smells fishy, and even though I'm a vegan, I'll find out what it is," Jones concluded.
After her small crowd of approximately seven people within the Bowen-Thompson Student Union dispersed, Mackenzie meticulously scanned the inside of Starbucks for "clues" with her magnifying glass. Even though Starbucks is not officially affiliated with the university, she told reporters that the popular coffee-chain is always a great place to start an investigation, whatever it may be for.
While many students expressed support for Jones' bravery, telling reporters she was trying to find answers to questions most students were wondering themselves, some friends of Mackenzie expressed concern.
"Trust me, I think Kenzie will make a great investigative journalist, but I just hope she doesn't stick her nose where she's not supposed to," BGSU junior Brian McWilliams said. "I just hope she doesn't rub the people on the Board [of Trustees] the wrong way. I mean, they have the power to exile her to the... Firelands."
President Mazey could not be reached for comment regarding the vague and uncertain allegations.