PATIENT ZERO HAS ESCAPED

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What was thought to be completely safe and cutting edge scientific research has gone horribly wrong. Researchers at the Sontag Fels Research Facility have reported that Patient Zero, an individual suspected of carrying the 'Solanum Virus,' also known as the Zombie Virus, has escaped the facility.

At about 2200 hours last night, security at Antioch College received a phone call from the Sontag Fels Medical Research Facility. While details are still sketchy, what has been confirmed is that the campus survival club, Antioch Prepared, has begun to organize weaponry and is reinforcing all the buildings on campus into what they are calling "safe zones." Although officials at Sontag Fels are positive that Patient Zero will be found and the virus contained before any damage is done, Prepared is taking no chances. "We've been preparing for an event like this for almost the entire quarter," said spokesman Zachary Sullivan. "We're not trying to scare anyone, but the end could be nigh. It's time to prepare ourselves for the zombie apocalypse."

Officials at college are taking a somewhat more carefree approach. Some in the administration and student body have gone so far as to condemn Prepared as fear-mongerers and paranoid. When asked about a contingency plan for the ongoing situation, Antioch College declined to comment, saying that to grace this "so-called zombie apocalypse" issue with a response would give it undue credibility. Nonetheless members of Prepared and the greater Antioch College community have begun to arm themselves with brightly colored, specialized anti-zombie firepower. Others are skeptical, "Why do we need to use violence? why can’t we just reason with Patient Zero?" said Geneva Gano, a professor at Antioch College.

In what is almost certainly an unrelated event, internet connectivity on the Antioch College campus remains intermittent, and the color of tap water remains a murky brown with visible sediment. Authorities have stated that the issues are isolated and will be resolved shortly.

We will continue to bring you the latest news on the outbreak of the 'Solanum Virus' as events progress. In the meantime community members are advised to stay inside and wash their hands frequently, do not share food, drinks or cigarettes, get good rest, stay hydrated and practice good self-care.