Chupacabras and UNO parking?

If there is anything UNO is infamous for, it’s parking (or lack-there-of). The limited student parking lots around campus paired with outrageous parking garage pass prices makes for a brutal experience. I am going on my 6th year at UNO… (I’m a super, SUPER senior). I have never purchased a parking pass because: 1. I’m a poor college kid and 2. I like a challenge. There is nothing more stimulating than racing the evil campus parking police to your illegally parked car to avoid a $30 ticket that will cause you unnecessary misery like having a hold on your record so you can’t sign up for classes until you pay it off. If you do find yourself under such unfortunate circumstances, I strongly advise you to appeal the “violation” within 30 days of the issuance of the violation. Usually the student-composed committee that reviews the appeals can be pretty merciful. Don’t use generic excuses like “you were running late to class” or “you didn't have any money to pay the meter.” Get creative! A fellow classmate used the following story as his appeal… For his night class, Jake usually parked in Elmwood Park (between North and South campus) and ascended up the tiresome hill behind the HPER building to get to his class in the Durham Science Center. On his way back to his car after class, he heard a rustle in the bushes close to his car. Out of the corner of his eye, Jake saw a flash of a grotesque creature the size of a small bear with spines down its back and glistening teeth. He knew it was none other than a Chupacabra. He was lucky enough to escape with his life and vowed to himself to never park in Elmwood Park again. This is why he was forced to park on campus despite not having a permit... Jake got his ticket appealed less than three hours after he submitted it! Although I wouldn't recommend re-using this story, I would definitely shoot for creativity points!