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Beginning later this spring, students will be able to munch on a few Slyders while indulging in some star gazing.

White Castle/Church’s Chicken is coming to Albion, and it will be taking over the upper level of the historic Albion College observatory, built in 1883, which currently houses the 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and the 14-inch Celstron telescopes for the college’s astronomy classes.

"Ever since Pluto lost its planet status, a lot of people have been down on astronomy, and we’ve seen our class enrollment size drop well below the desired average," said Malcolm Reynolds, professor of physics and proud owner of the new White Castle restaurant. "So what better way to get people interested in looking at the stars again than by allowing them to grab a burger while they watch?"

Set to be open from 12 p.m. until 3 a.m. every night, while employing up to 15 college students and community members, the restaurant, according to Reynolds, should be a great benefit to the college community.

"I already said Slyders didn’t I... what more needs to be said?" Reynolds said.

However, Jayne Cobb, Newport sophomore, thinks the installation of the White Castle could set a bad precedent for other academic departments.

"What’s to stop the theatre department from wanting a stage?" Cobb said. "Or what’s to keep the physical education department from asking for some sort of gym?

"Everyone knows physics and Slyders go together like bacon and eggs, but how can the school stop other departments’ more outrageous requests to boost class enrollment?"

President Peter Mitchell claims Cobb’s concern has already been addressed.