Columbia Unveils New Major in Stealth Arts After Bizarre Agent Audition
Agents mistakenly think spycraft is part of higher education offerings

"I really thought I nailed the line about being a shipwrecked wanderer guided by shadows," said one agent.
In a startling turn of events that blended espionage with academia, Columbia University announced today the creation of a new major in Stealth Operations. This decision comes in the wake of immigration agents allegedly posing as thespians to gain access to one of the university's esteemed buildings, believing themselves to be auditioning for a campus play.
"We are always looking to innovate our curriculum," said Dr. Imogen Cloak, the newly appointed chair of the Stealth Arts department. "When we heard about the agents' deep commitment to method acting, we realized it was an untapped educational opportunity. Who knew our humanities students were so perceptive?"
The agents involved reportedly cited their eager participation in what they thought was a rendition of 'A Midsummer Night's Espionage' as evidence of their integrative skill in performance arts. "I really thought I nailed the line about being a shipwrecked wanderer guided by shadows," said one participant.
While the university has yet to finalize details of the curriculum, early suggestions include courses such as 'Camouflage in Urban Jungles' and 'Improv Containment: Handling Surprise Situations with Flair.'
Oddly enough, Columbia's own drama club claimed no knowledge of such a production. "This just gave us a jolly good idea for our next play," commented an enthusiastic student director, booking the auditorium without delay.
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