Journalist's Report

February 20, 2008

Aravind Seeni/Cassandra Marion/Chris Ostafew



Today was a busy day for Crew Epsilon. The day began with desiccated
granola prepared by the Indian cook who considered saving water for
extended Martian habitability. The engineering crew had a hard time
with the old batteries. Little did we realize that battery voltage was
approaching that critical value where power is cut completely ensuring
a swift but painful Martian death when LOX struck a deal with the
GenSet and managed to bring life back to the Hab.

The EVA crew had a heart-stopping moment when someone pushed
Super-Martian Kim from a cliff. Kim was okay, but nobody has any idea
whether the trouble began with Private Ham or Fam. An investigation is
still underway as to who intended to let him roll to his red grave on
the Martian surface. There are definitely signs of an imminent
commander’s raid on one of the staterooms. Though the Epsilonians are
usually fast on their feet, some crew members are adapting to the new
food regime a lot slower than others.

The scientists had a wonderful time collecting mars samples, especially
Biobabe who was working the magic with her corer. Unfortunately, the
ground would have none of it and Biobabe will be drawing on the
Canadian heritage of tree planting when she brings out her earth
shattering, core retrieving, monster corer.

As for Guy, scouting out wonderful GPS locations such as Hawaii or
Californian beaches seemed so far away that he decided local points
within walking distance of the Hab would better suit his experiment.

Now, the crew is happy with the long awaited arrival of crew uniforms
and souvenirs. But Mr. Googly still sits gazing at the sky, sadly
missing the streak of the spy satellite over Utah. But the crew remains
eyes wide-open to watch the phenomenal lunar eclipse.