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Tales from Beyond Frick Park: The One and Only Journey

Mr. Vizinyos delighted in recounting his tales of yonder. Paris, he explained, was Shadyside if Walnut Street had been widened to the point of absurdity; Venice resembled the South Side Flats when flooded; Tokyo was naught but Downtown if Downtown extended forever and the PRT went everywhere, anytime; and, naturally, …

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Cigarette Networking

Another year, another summer of being a bum. Despite my best efforts, I did not land an internship. "Are you legally authorized to work in the United States", my eyes glimmer with hope. "Yes", I mutter under my breath. "Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship", the …

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A Monopoly Get-Out-of-Jail-Free card with the text "KGB Official Card / Surprise Sick Day / Get Out of Class Free"
A set of six Tarot cards, with designs including "122 AIV", "Stack'd Underground food poisoning", and "abstinence."

Wean is Shabbat Friendly?

On Shabbat, Jews are not to parttake in physical activity, work, or use contraptions that use electricity voluntarily – which means one cannot press the buttons of an elevator. Many institutions use what are known as “shabbat elevators”, which are elevators that stop and open at every floor, such that …

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A poll of students labeled "why were you at a CMU football game?" [pie chart with the following data: "thought it was a 112 recitation" is 35.5%, "I heard chicks dig sports guys" is 4.8%, "lost" is 16.1%, "if a ball hits me I get an excused absence" is 16.1%, and "my friend is in Kiltie and begged me for two hours" is 27.4%]

Tales from Beyond Frick Park IV: One Bottle After Another

No one noticed the first bottle.

It appeared on Jenna’s desk in studio sometime between 2:14 AM, when she first sat down, and 5:37, when she finally looked away from her Rhino model to rest her eyes for a minute. A slightly crinkled 20 oz Dasani bottle, half full, …

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Readme's Homework Eating Service

Finals are a stressful time. Each class just loves piling on projects, homework, and exams all at once. That's why Readme is proud to introduce the new Readme Homework Eating Service! Inspired by the dogs of old, the Readme Homework Eating Service is incredibly straightforward. Bring a printed out copy …

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The Tell-Tale Tartan

The idea first entered with levity.

A prank, someone said.

A joke, said another.

A bit, I asserted, and all agreed this was the fairest possible framing.

This was no exercise in greed. I desired not money and, indeed, am hardly starved of such, given my …

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5 Inessential oils every parent doesn't need

Cold and flu season is fast approaching, and many mamas are wondering how to keep their littles healthy. If that sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place! In my seven years as a Platinum Distributor at GaiaLife, I’ve learned that oils have a special power. Give any …

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CMU To Construct New, Shittier Donner

shittier donner With the completion of the new Highmark Center for Wellness, CMU has successfully wrapped up yet another construction project. Needing a new project to collect alumni donations, CMU turns to their freshman housing. Hopeful Donner residents prayed that CMU would finally announce the destruction of Donner, however, this Monday CMU …

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Following surprise come-from-behind campaign, George Michael announced as U.S. President Elect

president elect In a landslide victory, George Michael has successfully secured his victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. This marks the first time a third-party candidate has ever won a presidential election in United States History. Michael is also the first animal to reach the position of Commander in Chief since Garfield’s …

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A Miracle Christmas Gift: Nearly-Perfect Finals

Wednesday morning, students across CMU campus awoke to an incredible email resting in their inboxes: “You’re done with finals!”

Sent from a gibberish address, the messages contained only roughly-scanned notes written on sheet paper. In large looping cursive text and taped-on Polaroids, these letters told students that their last …

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KGB "Scav Hunt" data trains AI to assist in ground invasion

A campus event named ‘Scav Hunt’ by the KGB, a student organization, has come under fire after data from the venue was allegedly used to train an AI model, rumoured to potentially assist in a ground invasion of Doherty Hall.

While event-goers reported being "mildly amused” and unsuspicious, likely …

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Thieving Mice

For most wanted criminals, performing a robbery in a university center might seem a lucrative opportunity to steal grossly overpriced school merchandise, a package belonging to another student, or even, if one is particularly daring, a beverage not included in a meal block taken in lieu of a water bottle …

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Readme Takes A Sick Day

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Readme: Sex Sells

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Carnegie Crime Report

README prides itself on informing the students of Carnegie Mellon on local news and major events. Due to a large influx in crime on and near campus, README is publishing the details of several crimes so students know what to look out for. Safety is README’s top priority as an …

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A Letter from the Editor

readme was nominated for several dozen awards over the last week, including several "Best News Source" awards for their coverage of the War in Vietnam. Unfortunately, after the Pullitzer committee discovered the Vietnam War ended in the 70s, and readme was just two asian guys in the UC at 4 …

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Carnegie cracks down on Crystal Math

Crime cried for help in the quiet halls of Wean last night as an avalanche of crooked Material Science Engineers poured out of room 7500, breaking past red and blue barricades. A report submitted by a Mr. Benjamin Amstutz, a sophomore in MSE, detailed an organized plot to do crystal …

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CMU Finals rife with cheating

A nefariously novel method of cheating was discovered this finals season when exam proctors noticed a student squinting quite obviously at the back of the head of the student in front of them. At first, the proctor suspected the cheater was simply engaged in a futile attempt to see through …

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A recreation of the OJ Simpson car chase image, but with a buggy and pusher instead of the white Bronco.
Goldfish no longer 'Snack that Smiles Back' due to political climate • Buggy steroid use on raceday: an investigation • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad • Wind storm politely opens door, walks inside CMU building, and breaks every computer • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Megachurch forms PokéStop • Readme: 2.5 years of slur discourse with nothing to show for it • OPINION: First, it was a Masters. Now, you need a Ph.D. before they let you fuck the computers • Today's Wordle: "BBBBB" • Stupid fucking egg sits on wall, rolls off like a little dumbass bitch • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • In stunning move, Ron DeSantis Promises to Abort Pregnant Mothers • What to do after your mirror rejects your advances • EMS attempts to tackle STDs, declares immediate victory • Paddington 2 makes Citizen Kane look like Paddington 1 • CMU passes the Bechdel test after Margaret Morrison merger • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt • Goldfish no longer 'Snack that Smiles Back' due to political climate • Buggy steroid use on raceday: an investigation • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad. • Wind storm politely opens door, walks inside CMU building, and breaks every computer. • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Megachurch forms PokéStop • Readme: 2.5 years of slur discourse with nothing to show for it • OPINION: First, it was a Masters. Now, you need a Ph.D. before they let you fuck the computers. • Today's Wordle: "BBBBB" • Stupid fucking egg sits on wall, rolls off like a little dumbass bitch • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • In stunning move, Ron DeSantis Promises to Abort Pregnant Mothers • What to do after your mirror rejects your advances. • EMS attempts to tackle STDs, declares immediate victory • Paddington 2 makes Citizen Kane look like Paddington 1. • CMU passes the Bechdel test after Margaret Morrison merger. • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected. • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt