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Editors in Chief

Griffin Bonnin Jones, Andrea Zhou

Managing Editor

Katherine Reynolds

Deputy Managing Editor

Vivian Psylos

Layout Editor

Justin Bilenker

Photo Editor

Zayna Cheema

Copy Editors

Nik Ochoa, Chase Teichholz

Disclaimer

Did we hurt your feelings, or say something that “rings untrue” in your soft ears? Well you’re paying too much attention to what we said, and not enough attention to what we meant. God is God, the river is swift, and we don’t give a fuck.

Any complaints can be emailed to [email protected].

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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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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

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

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
  • World Affairs

    Helium Balloons Rise Due to Inflation

    Justin Bilenker / December 5, 2023

    To investigate this phenomenon, the Dealer attempted to reach members of the University of Chicago’s Chemistry Department. Unfortunately, our correspondent fell into an eternal slumber under the fluorescent lights in Kent’s basement, so…

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  • Arts & Culture

    Study Finds Bite Magazine Not Edible

    Maisie Thompson and 1 more / December 4, 2023

    A new report from the Journal of the Human Dietary, found that UChicago’s most prominent culinary magazine is not edible. The study, published last Wednesday, used over 300 “community testers.” The experiment was…

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  • Campus Life

    Student Wellness Reports 700% Increase in Gout

    Griffin Bonnin Jones / December 4, 2023

    "Frankly, this development is extremely disheartening," added Dr. Catherine Lippitz. "It was only a few months ago that we emerged from our battle with croup that claimed two to three hundred students' lives,…

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  • Chicago Shady Dealer,  Off-Campus Life

    EPIC NEW FRESHMEN CHARTER NEW FRAT OMEGA OMEGA OMEGA

    Albek Jones / December 3, 2023

    Anyways, me and my boys are buying this apartment in Solstice cause we don’t like living in I-House and we thought it would be really cool to cram as many people in there…

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  • Shorthand.
    Scientific Excellence

    Chemistry Department Adds Shorthand Requirement to Make Time for Even Longer Pre-labs

    Lydia Osborn / November 17, 2023

    On Wednesday, the University’s Chemistry Department announced a new major requirement for its students: shorthand. While this note-taking technique admittedly disappeared forty years ago, the department is excited about the prospects this change…

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  • Frustrated boy next to chalk board.
    Campus Life

    Op-Ed: I Was Let Down By UChicago’s Frivolous Academic Attitude

    Dana Lowitt / November 16, 2023

    Last night, I went to Fiji, took five shots, stumbled onto the dance floor, tied my feet to a length of rope, and bungee-jumped down the side of the building. Suffice to say,…

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  • Arts & Culture

    Golden Retriever Boys Out, Indeterminate Terrier Mix Boys In Says New Poll

    Myla Keigh / November 15, 2023

    Indeterminate terrier mix boys led the polls, closely followed by Doberman-Chihuahua boys. “I’m so sick of the weaponized incompetence. Why are you in Physics for Future Presidents? You’re literally a physics major!?” said…

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  • Campus Life

    RH’s Dog Overwhelmed From the Weight of Every Student’s Mental Well-Being

    Katherine Reynolds / November 14, 2023

    “It’s just too much of an emotional burden,” Lulu told the Dealer, “This one guy literally started sobbing when I let him rub my tummy. I may be cute, but that’s just not…

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  • Chicago Shady Dealer,  Off-Campus Life

    University Initiates Book Drive for Local Elementary School

    William Wang / November 14, 2023

    When asked about the book drive program, one parent responded, “Wait, they’re selling the books, right? For money? And then they’re giving us the money. Right?” The parent expressed disappointment upon being provided…

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  • Campus Life,  Chicago Shady Dealer

    Disaster Strikes! Kid You Hate Still Goes Here

    Jackson Slipock / November 13, 2023

    Realistically, the dream that he would leave the school, or at least get thrown out the door of a plane, was unlikely. But did he really have to spawn right here, right now?…

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