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I know at least once before I have mentioned my Star Tree here. For those of you that came in late, it's a huge HUGE Japanese magnolia here on campus that, once upon a time, I walked past in a tired fog on my way to an early morning class. Upon gazing at its bright yellow fuzzy buds, I decided, in my sleep deppy condition, that it looked like it was covered with stars. A little later in the season the buds opened, creating this hugemongous mass of pink and white flowers that was downright neublous, going along with the space theme. Either way, I think I can safely say that for these reasons, it's my favorite tree on campus.

I now, however, worry for its safety. The uni has turned its must-improve-must-construct-must-build-moooore eye onto the crop science building, where the Star Tree makes its home. Since then, in their renovation fervor, they have chopped down just about every tree surrounding the building, including a rather hefty Southern magnolia. About the only ones still standing are the Star Tree and its counterpart, another Japanese magnolia almost the same size. I'm hoping this means they're going to spare them. Or it could just mean they're saving them for last.

Uni, please no more chopping. You've done enough. I say you did more than enough after you chopped down that huge oak tree. Please, do not chop down my Star Tree, else you will have a very sad Ru on your hands. ;_;