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Lena Birkholz, Jacob Halabe, Maisie Thompson

Managing Editor

Andrea Zhou

Deputy Managing Editor

Griffin Bonnin Jones

Layout Editor

Abby Beckler

Deputy Layout Editor

Katherine Reynolds

Photo Editor

Zayna Cheema

Copy Editors

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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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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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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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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    A Dealer Investigation: The “Bar” in Bar Night is Referencing the Bar Exam, Right?

    Chicago Shady Dealer / January 21, 2022

    Like generational wealth or seasonal depression, Alpha Delt’s Bar Night is a long-held tradition at the University of Chicago. Most students are familiar with classic bar night practices like getting drunk and attempting…

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    Race in America: My Experience as a White Student Undercover as a Black Student Undercover as a White Student 

    Ryan Miller / January 17, 2022

    I have done many things for the sake of journalism. I’ve gone deep undercover as a UChicago cafeteria worker, delved into the financial workings of our school’s administration, and even kayaked on the…

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    How to Look Hot on a Divvy Bike

    Stephanie Stevanovich / January 10, 2022

    Divvy bikes are convenient – if you happen to find one that works. But sadly, some students irationally fear they’ll look “stupid” on one. We hope to remove the stigma around these blue…

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    New Year’s Editorial

    The Editors-in-Chief / January 1, 2022

    Covid is no laughing matter, which is why we haven’t been funny this past year. In every article, pitch, or tweet we wrote, we intentionally strove to remove all traces of humor —…

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    College Announces Precautionary Dorm Relocation to New Zealand

    Audrey Leonard / December 24, 2021

    UChicago’s Department of Housing and Residence Life announced very late Thursday evening that housing for all undergraduates would be relocated to the suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand, beginning January 2022. The statement was…

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    Dealer Exclusive: An Interview with Paul Alivisatos

    Luke Laurence / November 27, 2021

    The Dealer sat down for an exclusive interview with newly-inaugurated President Paul Alivisatos. In doing so, the Dealer has become the only student publication to gain access to the elusive campus giant. (The…

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    How to Be an Ally to Your White Woman Friends after Red (Taylor’s Version)

    Drew Landrowski / November 13, 2021

    For the UChicago white community, it has been a hard year. Starbucks did not bring back the chestnut praline latte, Urban Outfitters discontinued “nevertheless she persisted” y2k baby tees and, most recently, Taylor…

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    Leopold & Loeb’s Top Ten Make Out Spots on Campus — And One Extra That May Surprise You!

    AP News / October 31, 2021

    In no particular order: Under the Walt Whitman head in Harper Memorial Library In the secret bathroom (marked as fire escape) in Harper next to the CPO Behind the Lamassu at the OI…

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    Frats Discover Free the Nip Movement, Decide to Become Second Wave Feminists

    Sara Lawrence / October 28, 2021

    Aghast by societal double standards towards the exposure of male and female chests, Pike brothers have begun conducting extensive research into the 2014 “Free the Nipple” movement. Their findings have led them to…

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    Squid Game Review

    Luke Laurence / October 26, 2021

    I’ve been hearing more and more about the show Squid Game, and I must say, I am shocked and appalled that this show is allowed to be on the air, and alarmed by…

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