WASHINGTON — Even in the midst of national controversy surrounding President Trump’s recent entry ban on refugees and residents a handful of predominantly Muslim nations, the George Washington University has yet again taken steps to show its commitment to diversity and inclusion. In an address delivered yesterday morning, University President Steven Knapp announced the plans for the opening of a brand new Otherkin Student Center, doubtless to be one of his most lasting marks on campus!
At the time the plans for the new center were declared, there still appeared to be general confusion among both administrators and students as to exactly what an Otherkin is, if they're serious, and whether there actually are any on campus? Even now, most questions regarding the new center remain unresolved and some, such as, "isn't this really pushing it a bit?" are under active investigation.
Despite the fact that few can seem to agree on exactly what an Otherkin is and if there are any present on campus, the announcement has been met by the confused excitement of many progressive students and faculty members, who have said the new center’s creation is, “probably a victory for somebody!”
In order to provide our readers with the most authentic information possible, reporters from the GW Ax met with Brian Brelinsen, an Otherkin activist and self-proclaimed “duck-kin” more commonly known by his online handle, DuckofEarl78.
“Otherkin are really just people who feel that they’re not fully human,” Brelinsen told reporters, “I, for example, am part duck, which is why you’ll usually find me splashing around in a pond when I’m not in the office.”
This tantalizingly perplexing tidbit is all that Brelinsen managed to divulge before being hopelessly distracted by a trail of dropped breadcrumbs. However, he did honk with what appeared to be approval when reporters told him about the new university center.
While it is unlikely that a push of any kind for Otherkin is at the forefront of any major equality movements, it goes without saying the George Washington University’s move was a bold one, but whether or not it sparks change on other campuses remains to be seen.
