hat trick

The stars were aligned today. Three phenomena intersected. It can only be an omen.

Each of these things happens regularly at the university, but never before have they coincided.

• The computer network was down. No internet, no email, not even Microsoft Word.
• The air conditioning was off.
• The water was not running. That means the toilets weren't flushing. Then, after using the non-flushing toilet, I couldn't wash my hands. What came out of the tap was either nothing, or a liquid of a color that can only be described as "chocolate."