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My Whirlwind Romance with the Lawnmower Bot

Dear Reader,

I’m back at Carnegie Mellon for grad school, and I have quickly noticed a new hot body roaming the Cut.

I’m sure you’ve noticed them. Sleek, shiny, not afraid of getting their hands dirty, always dressing in a provocative red. From the moment I saw them, …

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My Whirlwind Romance with the Lawnmower Bot

Dear Reader,

I’m back at Carnegie Mellon for grad school, and I have quickly noticed a new hot body roaming the Cut.

I’m sure you’ve noticed them. Sleek, shiny, not afraid of getting their hands dirty, always dressing in a provocative red. From the moment I saw them, …

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Readme Election Corner (2024)

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA - Tempers ran high at Monday’s Readme Pitch meeting as the topic of the November 5th, 2024 North Dakota gubernatorial election was brought up once again. Chairs were thrown, walls were punched, and several friendships ended in emotionally devastating ways after the names of past …

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Chemger Games winners threaten double suicide, sequels cancelled

It has been an action-packed day for the Chemger Games. Contestants from every corner of campus have embarked on the perilous journey to reach the Mellon Institute, with many dying from exhaustion before ever reaching the godforsaken building. Of those who remained, drama was omnipresent. Who could forget the unforgettable …

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README Found to be Plagiarizing the Tartan

Have you noticed an increase in the quality of README’s articles recently? That’s no accident. You might think it’s because our staff is getting more experienced at writing satire legitimate news, right? NO!

We in the editing staff felt a strange sense of familiarity while reading over our previous …

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Welcome to Pittsburgh!

The Big Apple. The City of Angels. The Motor City. The Windy City. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is known by many names that reflect the splendor and enigma of this Pacific Northwest paradise.

A European jewel nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Pittsburgh has amazed at least a dozen …

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A "WANTED DEAD" poster for spotted lanternflies.

Gender euphoria: humorless humping

Gender Dysphoria is the concept of one’s gender identity within oneself clashing with their perceived or performed gender presented to the outside world. This is a common phenomenon, particularly in the trans and non- binary communities, where this dissonance causes intense discomfort. Common triggers for dysphoria include improper pronoun use, …

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Manifest Destiny Doesn't Work in Europe

CMU students in exchange programs throughout Europe have made a shocking discovery. The great American pastime of manifesting destiny is, while not unheard of, frowned upon by most of Europe. Pioneering American students tried many popular manifest destiny strategies, but none of them seemed to work.

Manifest destiny has …

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I'm going to punch you (John Lennon)

Out walking
I’ve got a shovel
And a crow bar
And a copy of Catcher in the Rye
And my fists
I am going
Going to punch you

Like a priest
I move with holy purpose
Towards an asshole
Unlike the priest
Not in a sexual way
Though I …

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Back to School at CMU

It’s once again that time of the year for students to prepare to return to Pittsburgh for another semester at dear ol’ Carnegie Tech. And what better way is there to kick off the new year than with a trip to the bookstore for some back to school supplies? …

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An unsolvable word search with words like "obvious" and "skillissue."

Satire Publication Behind Attempted Robbery Last Week?

It has come to our attention that on September 19th, a ReadMe contractor was caught attempting to commit aggravated robbery for a sum of $5.00 but was thwarted due to their target's lack of cash, Zelle, or Cash App. We deeply apologize for the negative impact of this particular employee …

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Easy Alternatives To Fixing Your Heater!

With the current weather conditions, it is important that everyone stays safe, and more importantly warm. However, when the heater has to be fixed seven times in one month– and still isn’t working– it might be time to look for alternatives. Heaters can be a bit out of the price …

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Students Rush to Buy Sunscreen After Registering for CMU Africa

While the majority of students at CMU register for classes at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, every year, several students accidently register for classes in CMU-Africa’s Rwanda campus without fail. Scotty’s Market and Entropy report a sunscreen shortage as students rush to buy sunscreen after being advised to prepare for a “warmer …

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Overwhelmed by Irish culture after hearing Kinky Boots once

Though I’ve always considered myself an admirer of Irish culture, I am ashamed to admit I was quite ignorant of its complexities. My appreciation was limited to wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, making offhand comments about leprechauns whenever I saw a rainbow, and eating the occasional potato.

I …

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A Modest Proposal for dealing with after hours noise

It is a melancholy object to those who walk though this great campus, when they see the streets and roads crowded with loud-mouthed hooligans. Studious learners must keep their windows boarded, and their doors shut to keep the noise from irresponsible teenagers who, as they grow up, either turn to …

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Duo Push Goes Rogue

An unknown Computer Science major has been arrested after reportedly releasing a computer virus across Carnegie Mellon’s campus. The virus targets the Duo Push mobile app, causing it to be triggered whenever a CMU ID card is swiped. If authentication is not performed within sixty seconds, the virus will …

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Everyone I date becomes lesbian

Hi, for the past two years, I have been unable to find love due to a stupid curse and I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me.

It all started a year or two ago when I had my first date. I thought it went well and …

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War flashbacks to now include midroll ads

There has never been war without trauma. Throughout history, countless soldiers have been kept awake by memories of senseless violence. Many combat veterans cannot hear fireworks or smell burning rubber without recalling the horrors of war. While many people see this as a tragedy, America’s leading advertising firms see it …

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Campus Crush? Fallen Piano Splatters Stud

Law enforcement continues to investigate the mysterious death of [insert victim name], as several witnesses who were present at the scene of the crime give reports of the incident. One witness came forward to speak to the press – Susan, the Jehovah’s Witness who was running the “Free Bible Course” …

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Readme Investigates CMU's Newest StuCo

Silly Goose Reporting Line

Though many universities offer student-taught courses, CMU’s StuCo program is unique. It’s better. The newest offering from the StuCo program is 15-122: Principles of Imperative Computation. Over the past few months, several readme journalists have gone undercover as students and enrolled in this course. Here is our unbiased, fact …

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I called Pitt Police to CMU

Next issue, Readme will put CMU PD’s skills to the test in a brave act of investigative journalism. But for this week, we’ve decided to set the bar by first seeing how the police department at the far larger University of Pittsburgh handles everything we have to throw at them. …

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Steam Tunnels Missed Connection

I was once going on a leisurely night-time stroll around campus buildings in November, which offers me the comfort of heating, and to give me the opportunity to explore buildings I otherwise don't have classes in. Doherty hall, in particular, is a complicated maze to the non-art student — and …

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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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OPINION: First, it was a Masters. Now, you need a Ph.D. before they let you fuck the computers • “Surely the balloon animal guy will fix this schools mental health problems” says CMU admin for the fifth time this semester • MAHA movement vows to move Stack'd off-campus to lower student obesity • "Sorry guys, I'm actually dead this time." Elvis, 1979 • Dr. Pepper finally earns medical doctorate from American Health Association • 3D Printer Crushed by Anvil, Now Regular Printer • Enemy surrenders; no match for roboclub killing machines • REPORT: Carnegie Mellon students so afraid of the sun they only go outside during eclipse • We lowballed our CMU tuition on Facebook Marketplace • "Exciting new internship abroad!" says ROTC • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • "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 • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U • "Readme more popular than the Beatles", Jesus claims • This Article Replaces Your Bioraft Training • New Civil Engineering exam includes going inside condemned buildings and trying to make them collapse • Farnam Jahanian declared President for Life by Board of Trustees, immediately begins purges • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • Incoming SCS welcome packet now includes map of showers on campus • Most breakthroughs in modern geology found to just be someone finding a cool rock on their street • Parents devastated after conversion therapy causes teen to lose interest in computer science • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Coca Cola rebrands to Methamphina Cola, claims no ingredient changes • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad • I met Santa Claus, she's black • NEW RECORD: 3 CMU students manage to have sex over Carnival, allegedly with other humans • Yet another Tepper startup discovered to be overly complex Ponzi Scheme • Why the liberal left wants to make the face in the electrical outlets smiley instead of frowny • Victorian Child unimpressed by current labor standards, "You can't do anything these days!" • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • Homeless Ph.D. student holds fence for record 5 years, fails quals • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed • "I had no clue he was gay," Leonardo DaVinci's third apprentice twink claims • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • "Surely this one will work," says student on sixth cup of coffee • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • I don't know how to spell Renassance either, French people assure us • Sliced bread invented. Honestly, not that cool • OPINION: First, it was a Masters. Now, you need a Ph.D. before they let you fuck the computers. • “Surely the balloon animal guy will fix this schools mental health problems” says CMU admin for the fifth time this semester. • MAHA movement vows to move Stack'd off-campus to lower student obesity • "Sorry guys, I'm actually dead this time." Elvis, 1979. • Dr. Pepper finally earns medical doctorate from American Health Association • 3D Printer Crushed by Anvil, Now Regular Printer • Enemy surrenders; no match for roboclub killing machines. • REPORT: Carnegie Mellon students so afraid of the sun they only go outside during eclipse • We lowballed our CMU tuition on Facebook Marketplace • "Exciting new internship abroad!" says ROTC. • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • "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. • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U. • "Readme more popular than the Beatles", Jesus claims • This Article Replaces Your Bioraft Training • New Civil Engineering exam includes going inside condemned buildings and trying to make them collapse • Farnam Jahanian declared President for Life by Board of Trustees, immediately begins purges • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • Incoming SCS welcome packet now includes map of showers on campus • Most breakthroughs in modern geology found to just be someone finding a cool rock on their street • Parents devastated after conversion therapy causes teen to lose interest in computer science. • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Coca Cola rebrands to Methamphina Cola, claims no ingredient changes. • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad. • I met Santa Claus, she's black. • NEW RECORD: 3 CMU students manage to have sex over Carnival, allegedly with other humans • Yet another Tepper startup discovered to be overly complex Ponzi Scheme • Why the liberal left wants to make the face in the electrical outlets smiley instead of frowny • Victorian Child unimpressed by current labor standards, "You can't do anything these days!" • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • Homeless Ph.D. student holds fence for record 5 years, fails quals • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed. • "I had no clue he was gay," Leonardo DaVinci's third apprentice twink claims. • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • "Surely this one will work," says student on sixth cup of coffee. • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • I don't know how to spell Renassance either, French people assure us. • Sliced bread invented. Honestly, not that cool.