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Lena Birkholz, Jacob Halabe, Maisie Thompson

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Andrea Zhou

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Justin Bilenker, Katherine Reynolds

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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
Campus Life, Favorites

Math Department Discovers New Highest Number

A team of mathematicians at the University of Chicago have discovered a new highest number, a new paper reveals. That number, 87382, is nearly 2 higher than the previous highest…

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November 16, 2020
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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
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
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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
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    Need a Cover Letter Template? The Shady Dealer Has You Covered

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Jack Toole April 20, 2018 Dear Sir or Madam: It is my wish that you gainfully employ me at your institution. My entire life has been filled with a deep and abiding…

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  • Campus Life

    Botany Pond Ducklings Served at Fourth Meal

    Breck Radulovic / March 16, 2013

    By Breck Radulovic April 20, 2018 4th Meal’s Latest Surprise Last Thursday’s Fourth Meal featured a very special menu item. We know what you’re thinking, but this time it wasn’t mozzarella sticks! To…

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    Exposed: The 55th Street Fire Station is Actually a Police Station

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Milena Pross April 20, 2018 Suspicious, indeed. After a three year long investigation, the Shady Dealer has concluded that the firehouse located on 55th Street between University and Woodlawn Avenues is not…

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    The Shady Dealer’s Must-Take Classes of Summer 2018

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Deblina Mukherjee April 20, 2018 1. Dystopia, Utopia, Australia (NELC 69300) The scope of the honors section is the same as the standard section, but it covers material at greater depth and…

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    The Shady Dealer’s Top 10 Recommendations for Making Baseball Shorter in 2018

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Brian Baek April 20, 2018 The 2018 Major League Baseball season officially kicked off earlier this April, and fans across the baseball spectrum already cannot wait for the games to be over.…

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    Cobb Cafe Art Installation to Close

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By David North April 20, 2018 Cobb Cafe Art Installation The experimental student art installation “Cobb Cafe,” located in the basement of the historic Cobb Lecture Hall (5811 S. Ellis), will close this week.…

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    Op Ed: Who Do We Worship at Rockefeller Chapel?

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Confused Prospective 1st Year April 20, 2018 When I came to campus for an “April Overnight Visit,” I was delighted to discover that the tallest building on campus is none other than…

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  • Campus Life

    5 Perfect Moments that Will Never Top Leaving the Reg

    Breck Radulovic / March 16, 2013

    By Breck Radulovic April 20, 2018 The Joesph Regenstein Library There are but few moments in life that will truly bring joy to the tortured human soul. Among them are winning a Nobel…

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    Grounds of Being Ascends to Heaven

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Jughead Greg April 20, 2018 A Swift Rapture University coffee shop Grounds of Being rose into the sky this past Sunday, in what observers have called the greatest modern miracle since The Wire. …

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    Paul Ryan Resigns: Plans to “Spend More Time Silently Staring at the Wall While Hugging His Knees”

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Nik Varley April 20, 2018 Speaker of the House Paul Ryan surprised Washington this week by announcing that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming midterms. The speaker is reportedly giving…

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