Pop the cork and catch up with the Cronk of Higher Education countdown. #7 Most Popular CronkNews Article of 2009: In Bold Move, College Replaces Tenure with Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Cards

Our writers hopped a plane for NYC to watch the ball drop. Get it? Remember how the airline terrorist hid explosives near his private parts last week? “Ball drop.” Haha. Oh, well… #8 Most Popular CronkNews Article of 2009: College Radio DJ Reprimanded for Selling Out

We’ve entered the Top 10 of our countdown. Please read the following articles in the voice of Casey Casem or David Letterman, depending on your age. #9 Most Popular Article of 2009: Faculty Annoyed by Brilliant Student Until He Becomes Famous

Our writers are recovering from overdoses of present-opening and Christian-bashing. We’ll return in January with material fit for the new decade, but until then, enjoy our retrospective. #10 Most Popular Article of 2009: 34% of College Administrators Use MBTI Personality Types to Shirk Responsibilities

Haven’t seen Dick Clark lately? He’s too busy keeping up with our countdown. #11 Most Popular Article of 2009: Food Allergies Submitted for Recognition as Official Learning Disability

If you’re all worn out from opening presents or exhausted from putting up with songs about Jesus, we’ll put a smile on your face. #12 Most Popular Article of 2009: NCAA Experiments with Millennial-Friendly Win-Win Policy

Wishing all a peaceful and merry Cronkmas. Have a wonderful ho-ho-holiday. # Powered by Twitter Tools

In an effort to give our writers a well-deserved vacation, we’re opting for the classic end-of-decade countdown. We’re only six months old, but in dogma years, we’re ageless. #13 Most Popular Article of 2009: Staff Member Marries the Rules in Campus Chapel

We’re not all Christians, but if Christmas Eve means we have a day off, amen. In our absence, enjoy our countdown. #14 Most Popular Article:  Freshman Orientation Programs Overtake God in Perceived Ability to Fix Everything in the World

Our writers are snorkeling in the Bahamas. Our satirical spirit lives on in our 2009 countdown. #15 Most Popular Article of the Year: National Coming Out Day Considers Including Closeted Michael Jackson Fans