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CMU Professor "Math Rizzler" Confuses Everyone with Gen Z Language

The first couple weeks of classes have finished, and rumors have begun to spread. Some complain about classes due to the volume of homework, the high weight of the exams, or the fast speed of the class. One professor, however, takes the cake for the worst rumors spread, and none …

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First ever PI-Parent conferences

Carnegie Mellon University held the world’s first ever PI – Parent conference this week, allowing principal investigators to meet one-on-one with parents of graduate students to discuss research progress, work habits, lab space conduct, social development, as well as home environment.

University officials said the initiative was introduced in …

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We need to talk.

There's something I have to get off my chest. I've been wanting to say this for a while, but haven't had the strength to do it. I don't love you anymore, and I don't think you truly care about me either.

It started with our first date. I got …

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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%]
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A picture looking up at Walking to the Sky captioned "you're almost there!"

Freshmen take part in Tate McRae raves in abandoned CaPS offices

If your evening strolls ever take you past E-Tower at dusk on Fridays, you may inexplicably be drawn to an ethereal siren song issuing from some secluded room on the first floor. I advise you, dear reader, to resist the temptation to investigate – for I have probed the depths …

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A screenshot of a Gmail conversation in which a student asks for an extension on C0VM due to being on the front lines of a battle, described in intense and gory detail. A reply from Iliano Cervesato states, "if you can type, you can code."
An ad for an "AI-Enhanced paperclip" using "GPT-5א" at an MSRP of $350/month. The image is just Clippy with the OpenAI logo pasted over it.

An Analysis of Spending Habits of Woke People

In the recent culture war waged by conservatives in the United States of America, a central tenet is as follows: "go woke, go broke"¹. This begets the question, is there any semblance of truth to this claim? We analyzed hundreds of years worth of financial literature as well as statistics, …

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My mommy says I can't go to war

My mommy said I can’t go to war.
My mommy said I can’t go to bootcamp.
My mommy said I can’t go to basic training.

My mommy said war is scary.
My mommy said I’m her precious little boy.
My mommy said I am going to get hurt in …

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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.

In defense of CMU: Why Carnegie Mellon is simply built better than others

Thinking about transferring or talking badly about Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)? It’s often second nature for CMU students to contemplate this. However, consider reconsidering. CMU is a pioneer of American universities, famous for being the best and staying the best. Here are the top five reasons why CMU is still …

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So-called “Platform for Free Speech” Against Freedom of Painting with Balls

It is with a heavy heart and a profound sense of betrayal that I must address a grave injustice unfolding on our campus. Not long ago, I was confronted for the innocuous act of painting The Fence with my gonads. This is nothing less than a blatant violation of the …

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An ad for "rent-a-mom", which offers "styles" including "helicopter mom", "soccer mom", and "millennial mom". A disclaimer states "each sold separately. family therapy is at no additional charge."

Modern technology comes for us all

Dr. Wittol requires little introduction, though he insists on one out of modesty. Indeed, one suspects he would have no objection to being introduced twice, thrice, or even into perpetuity, provided there were brief pauses for applause. A couple’s therapist, he was a modern Cupid, winged by the arms of …

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README experts analyze a game of Chess 2.0

We have some absolutely riveting chess gameplay between RandomBot and Saffron here today. In the first game of RandomBot's career, they put up a courageous fight against a rotating chess veteran, managing to promote a pawn, defend from queen-rook mate, thwart rook freedom, and prevent checkmate throughout the seventeen and …

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A flowchart to determine if readme likes you back. Both outcomes are yes.

Founder's Body Found in Doherty

Following clues left behind by various escapees of the Doherty C­-level, a Carnegie Mellon expedition discovered the corpse of school founder, Andrew Carnegie, in the recesses of the building. The Doherty Basement is one of the few remaining unexplored regions in the United States, and the Civil Engineering Department decided …

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Student Government shutdown looms as Senate fails to ratify budget • “Surely the balloon animal guy will fix this schools mental health problems” says CMU admin for the fifth time this semester • Dreamworks newest IP revealed: "How to train your LLM" • Chartwells pilots innovative Sustenance-as-a-Service model • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected • Local chapter of the KKK disappointed to see that the sun is black following total eclipse • Victim Escapes Samsara • CMU students take pictures of Hunt library light pollution after mistaking it for Aurora Borealis • How to tell if your lesbian is a reform rabbi (she is) • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Tartan slanders innocent billionaire, more at 11 • What to do after your mirror rejects your advances • Complete works of Saphho discovered in a Home Depot • In devastating blow to CMU culture, freshmen are allowed to talk to upperclassmen • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • Rabbi hot?! • You could be sledding right now, but you're not • Programmer forgets to specify; throws a birthday ksh • "I had no clue he was gay," Leonardo DaVinci's third apprentice twink claims • End of semester reflection: That O-week situationship was a really good idea • Tartan branded adderall popular among seniors trying to graduate on time • CMU air has "just the right amount" of Radon, administration pinky promises • "Surely this one will work," says student on sixth cup of coffee • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U • How I stopped worrying and learned to love the dorm shower mold • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • CMU sends too many acceptance letters, Class of 2029 cancelled • My Professor Had One Comment After Viewing My Final Project: “This Sucks” • The Tartan purchased by Fox News, Sean Hannity to take over as Editor­-in­-Chief • What linear algebra can teach you about your parent’s sex lives • News organizations come to unanimous conclusion: Victim and murderer equally at fault • The Pitt season 2 production leaves 3 injured, 1 dead • Student Senate elections held, "who?" found to be most common response • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • I met Santa Claus, she's black • "See, I told you. I told you so," crows CS professor who refused to use Canvas • Student Government shutdown looms as Senate fails to ratify budget • “Surely the balloon animal guy will fix this schools mental health problems” says CMU admin for the fifth time this semester. • Dreamworks newest IP revealed: "How to train your LLM". • Chartwells pilots innovative Sustenance-as-a-Service model. • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Student discovers 09207 TECH QUANT ANAL not quite what they expected. • Local chapter of the KKK disappointed to see that the sun is black following total eclipse • Victim Escapes Samsara. • CMU students take pictures of Hunt library light pollution after mistaking it for Aurora Borealis • How to tell if your lesbian is a reform rabbi (she is). • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Tartan slanders innocent billionaire, more at 11. • What to do after your mirror rejects your advances. • Complete works of Saphho discovered in a Home Depot • In devastating blow to CMU culture, freshmen are allowed to talk to upperclassmen • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter. • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • Rabbi hot?! • You could be sledding right now, but you're not. • Programmer forgets to specify; throws a birthday ksh. • "I had no clue he was gay," Leonardo DaVinci's third apprentice twink claims. • End of semester reflection: That O-week situationship was a really good idea. • Tartan branded adderall popular among seniors trying to graduate on time • CMU air has "just the right amount" of Radon, administration pinky promises. • "Surely this one will work," says student on sixth cup of coffee. • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U. • How I stopped worrying and learned to love the dorm shower mold. • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • CMU sends too many acceptance letters, Class of 2029 cancelled • My Professor Had One Comment After Viewing My Final Project: “This Sucks” • The Tartan purchased by Fox News, Sean Hannity to take over as Editor­-in­-Chief • What linear algebra can teach you about your parent’s sex lives. • News organizations come to unanimous conclusion: Victim and murderer equally at fault. • The Pitt season 2 production leaves 3 injured, 1 dead. • Student Senate elections held, "who?" found to be most common response • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • I met Santa Claus, she's black. • "See, I told you. I told you so," crows CS professor who refused to use Canvas.