Episode 5: Your World Will Turn, Your Head Will Spin...

Previously on Survivor:

The Survivors received tree mail telling them they should have "done their homework" for the next move they would be involved in. After some clever research, many players suspected that a tribal switch would be happening. Later, they were informed that the tribes would indeed be switched up, going from three tribes down to two. Josh and Michael were randomly chosen as captains, and in a school yard pick'em, the following tribes were chosen:

Rutilus

Josh
Salma
Bassil
Ben
Mason
Detric
Michelle O
Sarah C
Tyler

Lupus

Michael
Weston
Alex
Sarah B
Hannah
AZ
Michelle P
Sean
Lauren

Joseph was the last person left not picked, and it was revealed that he would join the tribe that lost the next Immunity Challenge, therefore making him safe for the moment. Additionally, he received a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol.

At the Immunity Challenge, Rutilus came in at a disadvantage because three of their members, Salma, Bassil, and Sarah C, had the flu. The two tribes had to perform a number of different tasks, including moving colored balls using only their face, and carrying a weighted box around the outside of the Quad. Josh took a nasty spill during his leg, but quickly recovered. However, the Rutilus Tribe as a whole couldn't figure out their riddle, and lost when Lupus solved the riddle and created their human pyramid first.

With little time to strategize, the members of Rutilus had to scramble to figure out who would be booted next from their tribe. At Tribal Council, Tyler and Mason shared the sentiment that being in a new tribe was almost like starting anew with the social aspect of the game. Salma said that in her opinion the illnesses within the tribe had nothing to do with the loss, and it all came down to the puzzle once again. When the votes were tallied, two main targets, Mason and Sarah C, became apparent, but Sarah received the majority and was sent packing. 18 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-United We Stand
Prize: Immunity
Winner: Lupus

Revealed Votes:
Mason
Sarah C
Mason
Sarah C
Tyler
Mason
Sarah C
Sarah C
Sarah C

Episode 4: Pros and Cons

Previously on Survivor:

The contestants worked hard in order to gather items for the Raleigh Rescue Mission. While Campana and Rutilus relied on the individual efforts of their tribemates to win, the Lupus Tribe worked together as a group and donated items strategically to earn bonuses. In the end, their careful planning paid off, and they won the right to deliver all the donated items, as well as a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol.

At the Immunity Challenge, tribes had to work as a team to toss several water balloons across the Quad. The Rutilus Tribe showed tribe spirit by wearing red face paint, and although they once again led in the challenge, they weren't quick enough at the puzzle and lost Immunity as a result.

At Tribal Council, Michelle re-stated that voting was tough due to the close bonds the tribe as a whole had developed. Sean voiced his concern that it could be him tonight since he was almost voted out last time. But while Sean did receive two votes, it was Stephen who the Tribe saw as a weak link, and he was voted out. 19 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Quad Survivor Gives Back
Prize: The right to deliver donated items, Hidden Immunity Idol clue
Winner: Lupus

-Chain Reaction
Prize: Immunity
Winners: Campana, Lupus

Revealed Votes:
Sean
Sean
Stephen
Stephen
Stephen
Stephen

Episode 3: Our First Blindside

Previously on Survivor:

The Survivors were told they'd take part in a philanthropy challenge to collect items for the Raleigh Rescue Mission, but that the deadline would be after the next Immunity Challenge.

When the Survivors met for the Immunity Challenge, they were shocked to learn that only the first place tribe would be immune, meaning two people would be leaving the game that night. The Survivors were blindfolded, and with the direction of one of their tribemates, had to collect letters to solve a three-word phrase. Although Rutilus and Campana finished collecting their letters at almost the exact same time, Campana made quick work of the phrase and earned themselves safety from the vote. In addition to Immunity, they won the right to kidnap a player from one of the other tribes. They chose Weston from Rutilus, saving him from the vote and making him a temporary member of the Campana tribe. Weston was then allowed to choose one person from Lupus or Rutilus who would then receive a Hidden Immunity Idol clue. He picked Ben, who agreed to share the clue with the rest of the tribe.

At Rutilus' Tribal Council, the tribe expressed that voting was difficult due to the fact that everyone got along. Michelle and Hannah mentioned that they wished there was an obviously unpleasant person on their tribe to make for an easy target. In the end, Catie was eliminated after giving the tribe permission to vote her out, although Sean still received three votes.

At Lupus' Tribal Council, Salma mentioned that it would be a hard vote because the tribe as a whole had become much closer. Michael said that his thoughts have been on the Hidden Immunity Idol, but without any clues it was too difficult to find. After the votes were cast, Sydney was surprised to find her name was written down most, and she was voted out. 20 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Quad Survivor Gives Back (In progress)
Prize: Right to deliver donated items, Clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol

-The Blind Leading the Blind
Prize: Immunity
Winner: Campana

Revealed Votes (Rutilus):
Sean
Catie
Catie
Sean
Sean
Catie
Catie

Revealed Votes (Lupus):
Sydney
Sydney
Lauren
Lauren
Lauren
Sydney
Sydney

Episode 2: Menudo? No Gracias!

Previously on Survivor:

All three tribes arrived confident at the Reward Challenge, where they were tested on various subjects like the Periodic Table and US Presidents. The Campana Tribe once again dominated, winning 4-1-1, giving them an advantage at the next Immunity Challenge by automatically winning ties. After a tiebreaker, the Rutilus Tribe were last place, and had to choose one player on Campana to give a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol. They chose David.

Afterward, once everyone knew clues were in play, the hunt for the Idol was on, with many players desperately trying to find it.

At the Immunity Challenge, the Survivors were told they had to eat menudo, a popular Mexican soup made with cow stomach. Although most Survivors had no problem, Mason almost cost his team the challenge when he struggled with the dish. However, with some cheering on, he was able to finish. Detric, on the other hand, ended up throwing up and losing a point for his tribe. This one DQ sent Campana to Tribal Council.

At Tribal Council, David made it clear that that although he was absent at the challenge, he still had a lot to offer his team. But while Detric received two votes for his poor challenge performance, it was David's injuries that sent him packing. 22 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Don't Be Listless
Prize: An advantage at the next Immunity Challenge
Winner: Campana

-Menudo Delicioso
Prize: Immunity
Winner: Lupus and Rutilus

Revealed Votes:
Detric
Detric
David
David
Sarah C
David
David

Episode 1, Part 2: We Had It

Previously on Survivor:

The three tribes came together to compete in the first Immunity Challenge of the season. Combining both their speed and intellect, the Campana Tribe got off to a quick lead, and ended up winning by a landslide, giving them both Immunity and a special reward. Although the Rutilus Tribe started out in last place, they made up for lost time when the Lupus Tribe struggled with their sudoku puzzle. Rutilus ended up securing their come-from-behind victory, sending Lupus to Tribal Council.

At Tribal Council, Tyler expressed concern that his absence  from the challenge may have cost him. However, when Jared's contributions were called into question, he was voted out of the game. 23 are left. Who will be voted out next?

Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Quest for Knowledge
Prize: Immunity, Secret Reward for First Place
Winners: Campana (1st), Rutilus (2nd)

Revealed votes:
Tyler
Mason
Jared
Jared
Jared
Jared

New Player #2

Jake Hill has informed me that he must also withdraw from the game. Taking his place in the Rutilus Tribe will be Sean Fairholm, a Freshman in Professional Golf Management.

Announcement: New Player

Larissa Jones has informed me that she must resign from the game. Since no challenges have occurred yet, I found a new player. Sarah Center, a Junior in Science Education, has joined the Campana Tribe.