Local squirrel is fucking adorable

It’s winter at MSU and, as per usual, the dismal weather has cast a dark cloud of depression over the usually lively campus. Less daylight, worse driving conditions and lower temperatures all mean that a good mood can be hard to come by when going from class-to-class.

But have no fear! A hero has emerged to rescue us from our glacial abyss.

Last seen by the Hannah Administration Building on Auditorium Road, a squirrel (name unknown) has set forth on a Herculean mission to bring back cheer to Michigan State University. According to eye witness accounts, the squirrel was seen approaching individuals, sitting up on its hind legs and cocking its head. This was then said to be followed by a round of “awwwww”s and bewildered laughter. Unsatisfied by this response, however, the squirrel came ever closer to the individuals, even growing so bold that on multiple occasions he crawled over their feet and leaned on their legs.

While other bystanders proclaimed their admiration, freshman student, Ryan Mayer, took it a step further by pulling out a Chipotle tortilla chip and offering it to the squirrel. “The little dude looked hungry. It was the right thing to do,” said Mayer. The squirrel then ran forward, stopped and accepted the chip.

This sent the crowd over the edge, switching the atmosphere from interested to ecstatic. “The little baby just ran up and took the chip with his little hands! this was easily the greatest thing I have ever witnessed” said fellow freshman, Taylor Ruelle.

His job done, the somewhat-overweight squirrel dashed with chip in tow, as one of the bystanders attempted to pet it.

It is presently unclear whether this was a one-time act of spontaneous kindness or part of a grander scheme for the squirrel to bring joy to MSU. Two things are clear however:

1. That squirrel was fucking adorable, and
2. No matter how gloomy the weather may be, happiness is out there if you’re just willing to look for it.