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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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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
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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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
  • Campus Life

    Woodlawn Pooper Strikes Again – Will Work on Building His Own Type of Bomb

    Niles Watson / January 10, 2025

    “Is it performance art? Is it a protest? Or does he just really hate indoor plumbing?” mused one sociology professor, who plans to write a paper titled Defecation and Devastation: Urban Anarchy in…

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  • Politics

    Trump Nominates Dracula To Lead Department of Blood

    Noah DeMichaelis / January 6, 2025

    “He’s a really great man. I really trust him," said President-Elect Trump. "He has great tastes, the best tastes. I wouldn’t trust any other vampire with my blood."

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  • Politics

    High School Hustler Applies ED to Electoral College

    Justin Bilenker / January 5, 2025

    Rimmer, who had a higher GPA (normal and weighted) than you and an immaculate 36 on the ACT, was unfortunately rejected from the Electoral College because he lacked any experience with a major…

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  • Campus Life

    Midterms, in Fact, Mid

    Shawn Quek / January 4, 2025

    Following a university-wide poll, our researchers at The Dealer have come to the conclusion that midterms have been mediocre all around.

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  • Campus Life

    Op Ed: New Option For College Council Voting – Vote For Everyone!

    Kevin Zackovich / January 3, 2025

    You did the right thing and made everyone feel good! You might even receive a “I Voted!” badge for your efforts.

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  • Campus Life

    Reg to Throw Out “Old, Gross” Special Collections

    Griffin Bonnin Jones / January 2, 2025

    “Thank God they’re getting rid of all that old stuff,” said Jennifer Gritter, a third-year majoring in history and Classical Studies. “I hate having something so dusty and decrepit on this campus. Good…

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  • Campus Life

    “We Don’t Know Why We’re Out of Money,” Says Uchicago Admin Poorly Hiding Mountain of Pickles

    Emma Zamansky / January 1, 2025

    “Pickles? In the reading rooms? Noooooooooo,” said Dean Melina Hale upon questioning. She then proceeded to shout, “They’re onto us!” into a walkie-talkie before running away.

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  • Campus Life

    UChicago Unveils More Convenient Fourth Meal Dining Plan in the Loop

    Chase Teichholz / December 31, 2024

    First-year Harold Houdine, who lives in I-House, told the Dealer that “this new plan is actually pretty good. At least I don’t have to fucking walk to Baker.”

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  • Scientific Excellence

    Breaking News! Human Clones Wreak Havoc

    Andrea Zhou / December 30, 2024

    In a collaboration between the I Promise We’re Ethical and the Please Don’t Sue Us Research Centers, scientists have invented Legit, a machine that can perfectly clone a human.

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  • Chicago Shady Dealer

    UChicago Announces $200 Million “Free Expression+” Tier

    Vivian Psylos and 3 more / December 28, 2024

    Participants will be allowed to say racial —and non-racial—slurs, gain discounted access to frats, and receive exclusive entry extra SOSC classes as part of the Free Expression+ Core.

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