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Lena Birkholz, Jacob Halabe, Maisie Thompson

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Andrea Zhou

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Griffin Bonnin Jones

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Katherine Reynolds

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Zayna Cheema

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Justin Bilenker, Katherine Reynolds

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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
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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
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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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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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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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    US News Ranked Us #3 For a Reason: Here’s How to Pee and Poop at the Same Time

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By David North Sept. 24, 2018   This year, in their annual college rankings, U.S. News awarded the University of Chicago a seven-way tie for third-best university. The University of Chicago consistently tops…

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    Wrong Dungeon! How I Tried to Join a BDSM Group, Ended Up in a D&D Group

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Thomas Noriega Sept. 24, 2018 I was feeling a bit restless and my sex life was spiraling into abject boredom. Vanilla hookups weren’t doing anything for me and I’d masturbated to everything…

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    New Residence Hall Located in Dean Boyer’s Tender Embrace

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Thomas Noriega Sept. 24, 2018   In response to the recent housing crisis at the University, College Housing has announced that, as of the 2018-2019 school year, students may apply to live…

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    Humanitarian of the Year Will Show Dining Staff Respect, Courtesy Until Second Week

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Andy Hatem Sept. 24, 2018   Some start work before the sun is up. Others don’t leave until well past midnight. The work isn’t easy; staff are always on their feet, and…

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    Man Sues the Sun for $385 Million in Cancer Settlement

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Jacob Johnson Sept. 24, 2018   In an unprecedented legal action, Bay Area resident Thomas Harshburger filed a complaint today against none other than the Sun, the well-known star orbited by planet…

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    Three Reasons You Should Write for Us (The Chicago Shady Dealer) Instead of Posting in the Meme Pages

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Deblina Mukherjee Sept. 24, 2018 1. When people ask if you peaked in college, you will be able to unambiguously answer, “No!” Ah, the thrill of posting memes regurgitated from Twitter and…

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    Don’t Miss This Deal! Housing Offers Three Roommates for the Price of One

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Andy Hatem Sept. 24, 2018   Trying to decide if you should stay in housing next year? Check College Housing’s site for a deal you won’t want to miss! In the past,…

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    Dear Dealer: How Do I Handle my Podcast-Crazy Roomie?

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Dirk Lazenby Sept. 24, 2018   Dear Shady Dealer, During some routine Facebook stalking I discovered that my soon-to-be-roommate is a podcast fanatic. I don’t want to be rude or close-minded, but…

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    Four Freakish Stress-Induced Bodily Phenomena You Will Experience at This School

    Chicago Shady Dealer / March 16, 2013

    By Ella Hester Sept. 24, 2018   Chronic “Gym Bro” Syndrome Some experts say that exercise is an incredibly efficient stress reliever. But they weren’t conducting their studies here in The Upside Down!…

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    University Bans Pornography from UChicago Secure

    Breck Radulovic / March 16, 2013

    By Breck Radulovic Sept. 24, 2018 In a letter distributed to incoming first-years, the University of Chicago announced new penalties for students caught streaming pornography on university internet connections. The letter signed by…

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