It is with some dismay that I report the passing on of Bungie's Nathan Bitner, who has posted word that he will soon be leaving Bungie to resume working towards a degree at the University of North Carolina (what did you think I meant?).

On behalf of the community, I wish him good luck and even better grades. Without his frequent input and tantilizing offerings, we would be much poorer for information and discussion. Still, expect to see him around... though Tiny will undoubtedly be watching him closely, he now joins the ranks of the Halo fans, waiting for each new bit of information.

And, of course, bothering the hell out of his hapless successor. ;)

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