Stop mourning, the Carnegie cat isn’t dead

Following a mass cathunt, the legendary Carnegie cat has been found alive and well. 

A fanfare of tributes to Beckett’s favorite feline poured in after unconfirmed reports of his untimely demise, with the head of the Beckett student exec even offering to give the cat a posthumous honorary degree.

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Can't believe Carnegie cat has passed away, R.I.P 😞

— Arthur O'Leary (@arfswaag) December 9, 2015

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However, it later transpired that the Carnegie cat was in fact alive,  following video proof after a mass cathunt around campus.

Contrary to rumours, we can confirm that Carnegie Cat is alive and well. Here he is earlier this afternoon… https://t.co/qq71TnNQnl

— Leeds Beckett (@leedsbeckett) December 9, 2015

Many were elated their beloved BPOC was alive and breathing.

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The Carnegie Cat is somewhat of a Beckett legend, calling the Headingley campus food court home.

He’s often seen there strolling around for food, love, and attention.

He even has his own Twitter fan page, and also a fan website documenting his adventures around campus.

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So Carnegie Cat decided to help give out financial advice at today's open day pic.twitter.com/PbyKiCwWuq

— Leeds Beckett (@leedsbeckett) June 27, 2014

Third year accounting and finance Jordan Crankshaw was delighted, but a little bemused about the student exec offering the cat a degree.

He said: “Whilst cats hold a special place in my heart, to think he would have been offered a posthumous degree from Beckett kills me a little inside”.

Sport and Exercise Science second year Callum Wood said: “Life is worth living now the Carnegie cat is alive again”.

However Leeds Uni second year Duncan Claber, however, was a little confused. He said: “So to get a degree from Beckett all you need to do is wander round campus for a while then die?”