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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
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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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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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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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    Michael Phelps: “Therapy Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Drowning under the Weight of 23 Olympic Gold Medals”

    Michael Phelps / January 23, 2020

    You probably all know me as Michael Phelps, the American swimmer who happens to be the most prolific champion in Olympic history.   But what you might not know is that for years,…

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    Trump Signs Executive Order Making “Gangnam Style” the Official National Anthem

    Kate Kaplin / January 19, 2020

    Get ready to gallop into the New Year because President Trump has found a way to make all sports games from now until forever a lot more exciting and culturally relevant.  Say goodbye…

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    Let’s Face It: God is not a Good Writer

    Efe Dogruoz / January 19, 2020

    God peaked with his renowned Genesis. But is the hype worth it?   Ever since it was first published in 950 BC, Genesis has been a reader favorite, taking its place on a top shelf in every…

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    The Bachelor Final Rose to Go to Living Windmill That Speaks Exclusively in Plane Puns

    Anonymous / January 18, 2020

    Sources from ABC had claimed that the ending of The Bachelor would not be spoiled, but Reality Steve strikes again! The gossip blog has revealed that this season’s final rose will go to…

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    Lonely First Year, Desperate for Pet, Grows Mold

    Kate Kaplin / January 17, 2020

    Everyone should know by this point in the year that the only pets allowed in dorms are the RH’s dogs and kids. Kevin Garcia, however, discovered the loophole of all loopholes. He spilled…

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    University Reaffirms Stance on Campus Regulations

    Chicago Shady Dealer / January 13, 2020

    Following recent University correspondence with the undergraduate community at the University of Chicago regarding campus policies on legalized marijuana in the state of Illinois, University Administration has doubled down by publishing a list…

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    Trump to House Democrats: I Am the Senate

    John Buterbaugh / December 20, 2019

    In a White House meeting with House leaders earlier today, President Trump reportedly warned Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) from bringing articles of impeachment before the Senate for a trial, screaming…

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    Rushdie Happy to Have Just Finished NaNoWriMo

    Harrison Weinstein / December 3, 2019

    Yesterday, Booker Prize Award Winner Salman Rushdie was seen scrambling out of bed in what looked like an unwashed undershirt, which barely covered his belly, throwing on his glasses to crank out the…

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    Six Ways to Avoid Talking About Impeachment/Hong Kong/Colin Kaepernick/Harvard-Yale/Your Burgeoning Homosexuality This Thanksgiving

    John Buterbaugh / November 30, 2019

    Don’t go home. See #1. See #2. See #5. See #4. Pretend you only understand Aramaic now.

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    How to Get Enough Participation Points to Pass Thanksgiving Dinner

    R.E. Stern and 1 more / November 29, 2019

    Thanksgiving break is upon us, but that doesn’t mean the pressure is off. Here are five great ways to ensure that your participation grade for Thanksgiving dinner is an excellent one: Ask questions…

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