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Lena Birkholz, Jacob Halabe, Maisie Thompson

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Andrea Zhou

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Griffin Bonnin Jones

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Katherine Reynolds

Photo Editor

Zayna Cheema

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Justin Bilenker, Katherine Reynolds

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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
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
Chicago Shady Dealer, Favorites

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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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
  • Politics

    Supreme Court Rules Fourth Amendment Intended Ironically

    Griffin Bonnin Jones / January 16, 2025

    “A careful study of the debates surrounding the drafting of the Fourth Amendment reveals that the Framers of the Constitution wrote that particular provision in a bitingly sardonic mood,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote.

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  • Campus Life

    Student Tour Guide Fired for Just Making Shit Up About Gargoyles

    Rebekah Wright / January 15, 2025

    In an exclusive interview, Myers told The Dealer, “I got tired of walking backwards, wildly gesticulating, explaining that I personally picked this school because my dad went here, and telling prospective students that…

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  • Campus Life

    UChicago Med Vows to Speed Up Cancer Growth Unless $100 Million Is Donated to Free Speech

    Michael Wagner / January 14, 2025

    When pressed for comment, the Free Speech program's director offered a cryptic defense. "Cancer grows, just like ideas. It’s a metaphor. Or maybe it’s not. You decide—that's free speech in action.”

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  • Campus Life

    UChicago Establishes Center for the Investigation of the Pursuit of Knowledge, Happiness and Success

    Daniel Pressman / January 12, 2025

    Using empirical methods and qualitative analysis inspired by the teachings of Aristotle, a team of researchers will determine the best, most virtuous way to live.

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  • 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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