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Am I the bazonkle?

Yesterday, I was taking the Zoop line back to my shelter pod after returning from a short half system-cycle trip to the flubble swamp. Now if you don't know anything about the flubble swamp, it's the peak of relaxation. There is no greater feeling in the multiverse than letting its …

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I Hate Baker-Porter

Baker-Porter Hall is the most evil building on all of CMU’s campus. Its construction is proof of hell's existence. In order to graduate from the architecture program you have to successfully map Baker-Porter, no one’s done it yet.

Baker-Porter cannot decide if it wants to be Baker or Porter. …

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A pie chart of survey results showing that 57% of Carnegie Mellon students believe the country CMU Africa is located in to be "Africa." The other 30%, 11%, and 2% are "Mellon Institute", "Didn't know any countries in Africa", and "other", respectively.

Auntie ReadMe’s: A Conversation With Dr. Et. Al

After being suspended from the Guild of Advice Columnists for “giving bad advice” because “you can’t just lie” or something and “several people have died as a result of going along with something this column said and that means you can legally be charged with manslaughter” and other silly allegations …

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The packaging for "Children's Tylenot [sic]", labeled "Does NOT Contain Acetaminophen"
An ad for a work-study employment opportunity which pays $1250 to $2404 weekly. It offers good job security for post-graduation, including a guarantee of multi-year employment. You can travel overseas, work with land and sea vehicles, and develop close networks with major American tech companies. If interested, reach out to a recruiter with your name, other biographical details, and previous combat history. (The background fades to a camo pattern.)
"New study abroad program announced: Hell. Contact your advisor to apply today!" [image of Farnam Jahanian shaking hands with the devil, surrounded by flames] "*Tepper stuents will receive priority"

A letter from the Editor

It's hard to figure out what we're going to say in these first few issues. The freshmen class is so new. Unsullied with the weight of the world you'll start carrying after syllabus weeks. Hopeful for the memories and bonds you'll form in their two or three hours of free …

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An advertisement consisting of text superimposed on an image of Walking to the Sky taken from behind the statue of a child who looks upward. it states: "Now hiring! New vacancy open at Walking to the Sky! Call (412) 268-2323 to apply today! (*Rest in peace, cmudaddythicc)"
"Escaping Samsara for engineers," an incredibly detailed hand-sketched diagram which this alt text could unfortunately not do justice to.
A sketch of a bed with a crumpled-up issue of readme and a crumpled-up issue of the Tartan. The readme issue is labeled "readme does aftercare," and it's smoking a cigarette.

The 'car' in Carnegie

Margaret Morrison Street is a beloved dainty throughway within the confines of Carnegie Mellon University bordered by many residence halls, such as Boss, McGill, Scobell, Welch, Henderson, as well as the biological hazard known as “Donner House”.

A safety analysis run by CMU’s highly esteemed professor Dr. Et …

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Making Money on Campus

The unfortunate financial situation you’re in is not uncommon among new students. You may have managed to get into CMU — yippee! — but you had to give up your life savings and right arm in order to pay tuition. While Valentine’s Day will never be the same with the …

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Inventor Claims AI Powered Paperclip "DIFFERENT THAN CLIPPY"

Up-and-coming Silicon Valley entrepreneur Blake Fence introduced his new product WOOORD (stylized all lowercase) at the famed annual SouthWestEast World Tech Conference on Tuesday. Fence presented his novel assistive technology to a room packed with world leaders and the biggest names in artificial intelligence, neural computation, and autonomous agents.

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On the origins of buggy

In modern day, it can be difficult to recollect the scrappy origins of the noble sport of Sweepstakes. Informally known as Buggy, this pastime today takes the form of small carbon fiber capsules being pushed along a set route through Schenley Park, steered by students of short stature and …

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Quarantine after Pgh Connections Trip

The Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development recently sponsored a kayaking trip on the Allegheny River for incoming freshmen. While it was overall successful (97% retention rate), some students had a bit of a scuffle with some geese while out on the water. Chaperones noted that three or four …

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Two similar sketches of the base of Walking to the Sky with Warner Hall in the background. In one image, a crushed piano has just landed on top of what is now a splatter of blood.
"HELP WANTED! I'm trapped inside this newspaper listing and can't get out. It's been weeks. I miss my family. Will pay any amount necesary for rescue. Call (412) 268-2323" [image of a man with his hands pressed against the fourth wall"

Santa Claus sues NORAD Santa Tracker over privacy concerns

Late Wednesday, Claus threatened legal action against Norad – North American Aerospace Defense Command – and “organizations who supported harm to my family.” Claus said a stalker followed and blocked a sleigh carrying his favorite elf “Lil Pimmpin,” in the North Pole, thinking the occupant was him. The assailant climbed …

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Rawdogging Bungee Jumping in 2025

The greatest generator of culture this side of the Alleghenies is back at it again – the Brown of the Rust Belt, Carnegie Mellon University. A new trend has emerged amongst Tartans, primarily English, Art, and Psychology (they can’t fix themselves) majors, which has been dubbed “rawdogging bungee jumping”. This …

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"HELP WANTED: Looking for help moving a large shipment of 122 homework keys. Must be discrete and good at withstanding torture. Will discuss pay upon arrival."

Taste-testing Messiahs

Pretty often now, we'll have these bearded fucks wander into the temple telling us they're the savior we were promised. They like to wash people's feet (a little too much honestly), and go on and on about the true spirit of the holidays, until someone rich bothers to have them …

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On buying a minifridge

Are you considering buying a minifridge for your dorm? A miniature refrigerator can be a great addition to your dormitory room. You can use it to keep leftover dining hall food fresh, keep beverages chilled, and so much more! Having your very own minifridge is sure to make you one …

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README Announces Partnership With Lockheed Martin

As the world begins to reckon with the effects of global war, the definition of what is considered warfare has broadened significantly. Modern warfare is not just conducted on the battlefield: it is carried out in the home and in the minds of every enemy citizen. Ever since humanity’s …

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Dealing with your CMU-bound teen: "Sorry about your MIT rejection" and other key phrases • SDC buggy design leaked on War Thunder forum • End of semester refelction: That O-week situationship was a really good idea • Dog doesn't solve relationship, couple moves on to children • District Attorney unable to rule out murder as Buggy Alumni Association hit • Lube offered for Wean holes • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • Elves join UAW Local 1701 • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected • Construction of Roko's Basilisk Pegged to Begin 2026, Per OpenAI, Meta • Scotty dissection reveals eerily human skeleton inside • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • Gelt still more real than crypto • This dumbass thinks he can repay all of our sin debt • The nutritional benefits of eating this newspaper • New CaPS meeting locations include ledges, bridges, and intersections • My dad got both anthrax and smallpox shots, and they didn't even protect him from the IED • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt • OPINION: I want everyone to be happy, except my favorite musicians • New Civil Engineering exam includes going inside condemned buildings and trying to make them collapse • CMU's Drug Problem: Where are all the drugs? • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • Carnegie Mellon attempts to renovate mousehole in less than two years • Supreme Court overturns Naughty List affirmative action • Chartwells pilots innovative Sustenance-as-a-Service model • President's Advisory Board on Student Well-Being, Mental Health, and the Academic Experience releases first report: "It's bad." • Mudge Koi Fish never returned new sushi place set to open on Morewood Ave • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • REPORT: If Kamala really wanted my vote, she wouldn’t’ve made me late to class • 10 ways to avoid getting embroiled in a pedophillia scandal, #6 will shock you! • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • All of Science wrong. Oops • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed • Gallo determined responsible for mudslide in rock climbing gym • "Surely the middle eastern conflict will not get worse" says increasingly nervous man for 100th time today • "What do you mean they don't know the difference between wet layup and prepreg?" CMU students shocked by lackluster carbon fiber fabrication knowledge of average person • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video • Dealing with your CMU-bound teen: "Sorry about your MIT rejection" and other key phrases. • SDC buggy design leaked on War Thunder forum. • End of semester refelction: That O-week situationship was a really good idea. • Dog doesn't solve relationship, couple moves on to children. • District Attorney unable to rule out murder as Buggy Alumni Association hit. • Lube offered for Wean holes. • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • Elves join UAW Local 1701. • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected. • Construction of Roko's Basilisk Pegged to Begin 2026, Per OpenAI, Meta. • Scotty dissection reveals eerily human skeleton inside. • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • Gelt still more real than crypto. • This dumbass thinks he can repay all of our sin debt. • The nutritional benefits of eating this newspaper • New CaPS meeting locations include ledges, bridges, and intersections • My dad got both anthrax and smallpox shots, and they didn't even protect him from the IED • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt • OPINION: I want everyone to be happy, except my favorite musicians • New Civil Engineering exam includes going inside condemned buildings and trying to make them collapse • CMU's Drug Problem: Where are all the drugs? • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • Carnegie Mellon attempts to renovate mousehole in less than two years • Supreme Court overturns Naughty List affirmative action. • Chartwells pilots innovative Sustenance-as-a-Service model. • President's Advisory Board on Student Well-Being, Mental Health, and the Academic Experience releases first report: "It's bad." • Mudge Koi Fish never returned new sushi place set to open on Morewood Ave • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • REPORT: If Kamala really wanted my vote, she wouldn’t’ve made me late to class • 10 ways to avoid getting embroiled in a pedophillia scandal, #6 will shock you! • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • All of Science wrong. Oops. • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed. • Gallo determined responsible for mudslide in rock climbing gym. • "Surely the middle eastern conflict will not get worse" says increasingly nervous man for 100th time today • "What do you mean they don't know the difference between wet layup and prepreg?" CMU students shocked by lackluster carbon fiber fabrication knowledge of average person. • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video.