4:30pm, Wednesday 2nd September. The Loft Saloon is raucous with laughter, singing, and the *ping* of the well-used spittoon.

In the courtyard, a lone figure leans against the wall, his hat pulled low over his eyes. A scrunched-up practice quiz blows lazily past his leather boots. Half an hour passes and the sun sinks low, until the man stands upright and strides slowly towards the bar.

The door swings open.
A sudden hush falls.

“Well”, the head barmaid growls, “if it ain’t Pocket-Change Pete.”

The man gives the room a half smile. “If I’m not mistaken, it’s 5pm.”

Murmurs break out and the barmaid scowls.

“Word was that you got bitten by a rattlesnake during your group presentation, Pete. Can’t say I was sad to see the back of you.”

“Take more than a rattlesnake to keep me from shamelessly promoting Loft drink specials.” Pocket-Change Pete winks. “Now did somebody say $3.50 beers and $4 ciders?”

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It’s time for a mid-term tantrum!

If you’ve had it with Harvard referencing, readings make you want to retch, and eye-gouging sounds preferable to groupwork, then we’re ready with an alternative.

Free entry. $3.50 beers and $4 tins of cider from 5pm. Happy hour 4-6pm, with $4-5 house beer/wine/spirits. Live music, a DJ set from DEWIS, and prizes. That’s right, PRIZES.

Tell a mate, grab your shrappers, and leave your lecture notes at home – let’s tantrum.