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Lena Birkholz, Jacob Halabe, Maisie Thompson

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Chicago Shady Dealer, Favorites

OI Renamed “Indiana H. Jones Institute of Academic Grave-Robbing”

In an effort to promote diversity, the Institute will showcase numerous artifacts looted and pillaged from cultures around the world.

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November 30, 2022
Chicago Shady Dealer, Favorites

Visiting Parents Worried about the Cost of Three Weddings after Seeing Son Talk to Three Different Girls in His House

While parents Michael and Jessica Trout carefully budgeted for their son Timothy’s college expenses along with a single wedding, they were abruptly reminded that some costs simply cannot be anticipated…

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October 24, 2021
Campus Life, Favorites

University Introduces New Way to Get Downtown: “Walk, Motherfuckers”

This option has been poorly received by undergraduates, as several would-be ‘motherfuckers’ told the Dealer.

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December 6, 2022
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UChicago Student Running From College Council

While the beginning of Spring Quarter has marked numerous announcements of ambitious students running for College Council, one student has decided to rival this long-standing tradition by running from College Council. Simon Jorgensen, a second year…

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April 19, 2021
Campus Life, Favorites

Kid Makes Anaphylactic Shock All About Himself

Joseph Silverstein, a member of Johnson’s house, said, “Yeah, so while John went to the bathroom, I swapped his muffin with one that had peanuts, and, gosh, after hearing that…

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January 5, 2023
  • Campus Life

    10 Things To Do on Campus This Fall That Feel Almost As Good As Being Loved

    Clara Pressey / November 20, 2025

    It’s officially cuffing season! But as we know at the University of Chicago, some things are better in theory than in practice, and it’s hard to maintain a loving relationship when you have…

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  • 8=Democracy,  Politics

    Trump claims to have discovered “Constitution 2” allowing him to do whatever he wants

    Griffin Bonnin Jones / November 19, 2025

    He described having stumbled upon the document during a recent stroll on the roof of the White House. “It was just sitting there—can you believe that? Sitting right there on that—on that really…

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  • Campus Life,  Scientific Excellence

    Pumpkin Spice Adderall® now available from your local dealer for your fall-themed 9 hour cram session in the Reg

    Jack Segil / November 15, 2025

    “Say goodbye to Hot Girl Summer, and hello to Adder-fall! Autumn up your undiagnosed anxiety disorder with new Pumpkin Spice Adderall®, available from your local dealer today! (While supplies last. Do not consume…

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  • Politics

    Karoline Leavitt to respond to CNN journalists with yo mama jokes

    Vivian Psylos / November 13, 2025

    Leavitt debuted the strategy in her response to a HuffPost reporter’s question about a proposed summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but further instances have already appeared. Asked by the…

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  • Campus Life

    President Alivisatos found drunk at frat party after US news report

    Elliot Florack / November 12, 2025

    After the University of Chicago rose to sixth place in the US News & World Report’s college rankings, newly re-elected President Paul Alivisatos was found at Phi Gamma Delta’s house Thursday morning passed…

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  • Politics

    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Announces New Military Uniform Deal

    Chase Teichholz / November 11, 2025

    These outfits are reportedly “sleek,” “intimidating,” and “super cool, dude.” They will be a slimming black color, as Hegseth has realized since his speech that “getting rid of all the fatties” was a…

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  • Campus Life,  Oh the Places You'll Go!

    Top 5 Places for Dads to Sulk During O Week

    Matilda Robinson / November 10, 2025

    Orientation Week (O-Week) has come and gone, not unlike a high school boyfriend, and has prompted, much like a high school boyfriend, an extraordinary level of fatherly sulking.

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  • Issues,  Politics

    Societie of Loyale British Subjekts Seen Counter-Protesting “No Kings” Rally

    Katherine Timm / November 9, 2025

    Asked to explain the Societie’s political principles, chapter leader Thomas Galloway responded, “We believe that the American founding wast an act of treason against our most benevolent and gracious monarch, King George III.

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  • Campus Life,  Issues

    Northwestern University Kidnaps Phil the Phoenix as “Revenge” for US News Ranking

    Katherine Timm / November 5, 2025

    Last Tuesday, Phil the Phoenix was reported missing after failing to show up for a photo shoot with the badminton team. The cause of his disappearance was soon revealed to be the vengeful…

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  • Campus Life

    Top 10 Places to Cry on Campus

    Emma Zamansky / November 3, 2025

    Everyone will understand.

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Read It and Weep

  • 10 Things To Do on Campus This Fall That Feel Almost As Good As Being Loved
  • Trump claims to have discovered “Constitution 2” allowing him to do whatever he wants
  • Pumpkin Spice Adderall® now available from your local dealer for your fall-themed 9 hour cram session in the Reg
  • Karoline Leavitt to respond to CNN journalists with yo mama jokes
  • President Alivisatos found drunk at frat party after US news report
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Announces New Military Uniform Deal
  • Top 5 Places for Dads to Sulk During O Week
  • Societie of Loyale British Subjekts Seen Counter-Protesting “No Kings” Rally
  • Northwestern University Kidnaps Phil the Phoenix as “Revenge” for US News Ranking
  • Top 10 Places to Cry on Campus

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