Kenyon College's version of the Hunger Games. A few privileged groups can avoid it. Of all those who participate, a lucky few win and get all the glory, while most simply lose.
"Aw man, I lost the housing lottery again. Stuck in Mather as a SENIOR!"
"Sorry man. It seems the odds are never in your favor. On the bright side, the number you got this year was the BEST sophomore lottery number last year."