Local Scholar in Coma [February 29th, 2060]

Local celebrity Collin McGirth, author of "Astral Surfing, the rise of the Awakened Couch Potato" was found in a coma by police early this morning and rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Sources say the attack, though the police have yet to publicly state it as such, was magical in nature and Mr. McGirth is currently being watched around the clock by some of Lonestar's magical division.

McGirth was an outspoken Astral expert and is considered a great mind in the field of paranormal studies. His latest book shows the culture around self-titled Astral Surfers, who often let their physical health dwindle as they endlessly search to the edge of Astral space and back again. McGirth is said to have fully supported groups who focus so hard on such mysteries but has long preached that the body must betaken care of as well as the mind.

Though we have no updates on his condition since his admittance to St. Catherine's intensive care unit, we assume he is stable and will keep the masses updated when more information is available. For now we can only hope that one of Seattle's great minds will quickly return to health and share his unique insight with once more.