Word: spyder
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...Spyder is bored and burned-out. He needs a break. In meticulous style, the adventurer slips on an entirely black outfit. "I usually wear dark clothes specifically not to get noticed." Stepping out of the warm dorm room, Spyder makes his way over to the building du jour and proceeds to scout it out. "The problem with Harvard buildings a lot of the time is they're so Harvardy--their roofs are very sloped, often slippery when wet, and the tiles aren't secure...
...Indeed, there have been some scary times. Spyder once attempted a climb (on a building he'd rather not give the name of) and slipped when the tile came loose. He hung perilously some 20-25 feet above ground, holding on with just one hand before gathering himself and struggling back to safety. So far, Spyder hasn't hurt himself...
...rock-climbed before" Spyder declares. "I'm kinda a big outdoorsy, crunchy type...
...friends would agree. Those that know Spyder best are understanding, if not supportive. "It's not one of those 'Indian in the skyscraper' things," says one friend, elucidating the complex nature of Spyder. "Not like Encino man, but, like raised by wolves, fish-out-of-water kind of things...
...what buildings has Spyder done so far? "Byerly, Harvard Stadium, Weld Boathouse, the Carpenter Center and a freshman dorm I'd prefer to not name," he says...