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Griffin Bonnin Jones, Andrea Zhou

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Katherine Reynolds

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Vivian Psylos

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Justin Bilenker

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Nik Ochoa, Chase Teichholz

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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

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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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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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

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
  • 8=Democracy,  Internships & Jobs & The Hard Reality of Modern Capitalism,  Politics

    Deal of the Century! “Functional Government” Listed on Black Friday Sale for $54.99

    Kelly and RE / March 10, 2026

    The item’s listing claims the product possesses “24 gallons of integrity,” comes in beige, white, and "multicultural," and is covered by an 18-month warranty. 

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  • Lifestyle,  Sex and Love

    Join Singe

    Lauren Liu / March 9, 2026

    Dearest UChicago student, are you feeling single this Valentine’s Day? Well, never fear. We are here to help. Toss out Tinder and Hinge, and join Big Tech’s newest brainchild: Singe, the college dating…

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  • Campus Life,  Lifestyle

    Wet Socks Make Students More Productive, Says Designer of the Sidewalk Outside Cobb Hall

    Pauline Singer / March 8, 2026

    The underground reservoir also channels a significant amount of toxic gas into Cobb Café. The water that pools in front of Cobb Hall forms a secret elixir, which once deposited on socks creates…

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  • Politics,  Scientific Excellence

    Trans Fats Banned a Second Time for Being Woke

    Justin Bilenker / March 7, 2026

    In a Truth Social post, President Trump wrote, “The HHS, under the direction of my friend BEAUTIFUL BOBBY, is removing the WOKE Trans Fats from the Diet of our Country. The Democrats wanted…

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  • Campus Life

    The Campus Printer Decides My Essay Is Simply Not Meant to Be

    Audrey Smith / March 6, 2026

    Relationships are based on mutual respect, consistency, and support. For two years, I thought we had that. But last night, when I needed him the most, the campus printer made it clear that…

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  • Arts & Culture,  Campus Life

    Alivisatos to Demolish the “bad parts” of Harper Library for a square-dancing arena

    Pauline Singer / March 5, 2026

    Alivisatos added that the remaining two floors of the building will be suspended from six cranes spaced strategically around Harper Quadrangle. To get to the upper floors, students will need to use a…

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  • Campus Life

    University installs large trapdoor in the Reg that swallows students, Tuition still Rising

    Alexa Walsh / March 4, 2026

    What is in the deep, dark abyss?? No one really knows or cares.

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  • Campus Life,  Online Only

    Professor Who Takes Ten Weeks to Grade Papers Shocked by Late Assignment

    Audrey Smith / February 5, 2026

    “Deadlines are sacred,” said Stenton, who has not yet graded the assignments submitted during the Carter administration – the first one. “They teach students discipline, something many of them clearly lack.” 

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  • Internships & Jobs & The Hard Reality of Modern Capitalism,  Online Only

    Everyone Saw You Press “No Tip”

    Audrey Smith / February 4, 2026

    “That wasn’t a performance review? I thought I was selecting ‘no tip’ as in ‘no tips needed,’ you were fabulous!” 

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  • Campus Life,  Online Only

    Study Reveals 90% of Group Project Work Done by One Sad Student

    Audrey Smith / February 3, 2026

    “I knew it!” said third-year student Audrey Smith. Her group member, Brian, was unavailable for comment because he was busy playing Brawl Stars. 

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  • Duo Authentication Requires New Blood, Urine, and STD Test Sample to Verify Identity; Most People Fail
  • Maroon Wins Pulitzer Prize for “Courageous” Reporting on Reg Bathroom Closure
  • Odyssey Scholars Program replaced by David Rubenstein Sugar Baby Program
  • An Open Letter to My Professors: If Congress Can Take a Vacation When They Have Work to Do, Why Can’t I?
  • Point: Dining halls should strive to incorporate healthier cereals. Counterpoint: You can pry the Lucky Charms out of my cold, dead hands, bitch!
  • President Trump Declared Dead after Not Posting on Truth Social for 5 Seconds

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