The intimate knowledge of the workings of the case, the apparent coolness of the thief, and the inability to come up with any leads has caused many Stanfordites to surmise that the theft was an inside job. I came up with a plan so full proof that I didn't bother. The method used is almost identical to my plan. A working knowledge of the case was a must. The alternative to the theft being an inside job is that a third party did the deed.
Many students hope that such is the case.
Some students did not care who did it, but were visibly upset that the Axe was gone. Let them worry about protecting it. University officialdom was silent about the incident. Part of the administration's reluctance to comment may be the result of an agreement between Stanford and Cal which makes the Axe the official trophy and provides for the suspension of any student who attempts to steal it. No Clues At the moment prospects for recovering the Axe do not appear bright.