AND.. the cabbage that they thought they got rid of was actually replicated, and the cabbages made their way to the Professor's office...

Seven days later, the Hare was resurrected...
"Rabbit is back,"he snarled

The cabbages laughed "why should we be scared of you?" they asked, "you don't even know your own species!"

The cabbages tittered away, unaware that rabbit or hare.... both species were rather partial to cabbage.

A feeding frenzy ensured, with the hare tearing chunks out of every available cabbage, shredding them as though preparing for a guiness record attempt at the world's largest bubble and squeak.

Just then the Professor/new VC stepped out of his office to investigate the source of all the hullabaloo...

Before he could do or say anything, a messenger arrived with an urgent telegram (do they still do telegrams?). Irritated by the interruption he opened it. It was from the new government. Due to the spending cuts he was being made redundant and replaced by ... a rabbit. All the rabbit wanted in payment was limitless cabbage, and there was certainly enough of that around.
(sprout)

"Down with the Government!" yelled the Professor/VC in rage and leapt on top of the rabbit, grabbing him and bashing him on the head repeatedly while the cabbages seized their chance and fled...

Fortunately rabbits evolved long ears for more than being able to hear really well. The glancing blows raining down on the rabbit didn't hurt one bit because the rabbit's ears provided perfect cushioning protection. Now it was the rabbit's turn, but he was hungry and the cabbages were getting away.

when suddenly,
"ouch!!!!" squealed the professor

...the rabbit had somehow managed to jump up and nibble his ear (well it did look like a cabbage!)

....The Rabbit is back....

... and this time it means business ...

The rabbit's main goal currently is to oust the Professor as it is his ardent desire to obtain the post of VC and deal with the PhD students as he wishes...

but the Professor had other plans..