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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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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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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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CMU's Cease and Desist to Radford University Finally Arrives After Being Lost in the USPS Pipeline for 103 Years

At the beginning of this week, a The Tartan spokesperson revealed to Readme in an exclusive interview that CMU Administration and The Tartan were planning on reviving a copyright dispute that is over a century old against Radford University. As it turns out, CMU is not the only institution with …

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A corrupted image of a silhouette of a woman dancing on a beach, with the sky blood red and fiery. Distorted text reads: "hot singles have abandoned us. Beautiful young babes in a distant land, ever longing for true connection. Ready to fuck, join now!"

Innovative research on inducing of maximal misery

With final exams fast approaching, overall misery levels on campus are rising steadily. While CMU is one of the top schools in the nation in overall misery production per student, several changes can be implemented to greatly increase this ratio.

Misery is defined as the aggregate sum of various …

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A library card which has "WHORE" written on it in scratchy lettering.

Snowstorm Hits Donner, Proclaimed "Still Livable"

Larry: Good evening. We're coming to you live from the arctic tundra that was once the campus of Carnegie Mellon University, where the great Blizzard of '48 has crippled the nation and, more importantly, threequarters of a freshman dorm. I'm here with first-year student Kevin, who is currently enjoying his …

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"How many times did you vote this election? (Sample Size: 500 students)" [a pie chart with the following data: 0–2 is 29.5%, 3–5 is 47.7%, 6–10 is 15.9%, and 11+ is 6.8%]
A title saying "Concepts debuts new 'Converse' shoe", followed by pictures of shoes labeled "p -> q" and "q -> p" on a background of mathematical sample text.

CARNEGIE FEET PICS LEAKED

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Readme Crime Report

So much scamming and thieving is happening around campus lately. It's bad for the university, but great for my job stability.

Stolen Forbes Beeler Installation

Recently, the sculpture outside of the Forbes Beeler apartments has been stolen. Large scuff marks leading to Fairfax have been found by students. …

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O-Week Crime Report

Hello freshmen, welcome to the best years of your life! And to everyone else, we are so glad you didn’t drop out or quit. While you all were busy, we at readme were also busy, sniffing out crime on campus. Really getting into the dirt for this one. Interested? Read …

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Tepper Unveils New Hell Campus

“We fought hard to ensure our students a prime location. It’s like a stu-cation! Which is what we’re calling it when one of our students goes to Hell.”

  • Dr. S. A. Tan, Office of Tepper Study Abroad Programs

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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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A photograph of a mysterious individual handing a large (11×17") piece of paper which says "DOG BREEDING LICENSE" in large bold font to an "unidentified, dashing Readme staffer" in front of the bronze Scotty dog sculpture outside the Cohon University Center. The unidentified staffer is indeed quite dashing. In the photo they're wearing a Bring Me The Horizon hoodie with a readme sticker.
A word search, but the words are all censored.

Hey Shorty or Heyyy Shawty CMU Buggy vs Pickup Lines

In a few short weeks, buggy recruitment is going to get in full swing. As a warning, here are some choice phrases heard around the buggy tents that our buggy correspondent swears aren't just lame pickup lines.

“How tall are you?”

“Can you get inside?”

“Are you …

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Readme Reviews: Wake Up Dead Man

Father Judd was working alone in his study, doing religious things, and sitting in a mahogany chair. Suddenly the door opens. He smiled, happy to see a familiar face. “Ah! Blanc, how can I help you?” “Well you see uh Fathuh, I was just perusing my local Barnes and Noble …

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Waking up at 4 AM is very healthy, actually

If you’ve spent any time on the cut you’ve been hounded by upperclassmen who do buggy asking you how tall you are (not a catcall, for the record). You’re in CIT and not one of the lucky few under 5’ 2’’, you’ve been asked to be a mechanic. Now I’m …

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Carnival makes Pitt rethink CMU: 'Even lamer than we thought'

Students visiting Carnival from the University of Pittsburgh report their impressions of Carnegie Mellon have fallen, and not risen. Instead of finding CMU cool for the first time ever, students say they are disappointed by the “degree of nerdiness” and hard work that goes into Carnival.

Students at the …

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Undergrad Senate Exposed for Really Craving Wingstop

PITTSBURGH, PA

(Whis L. Blower)

In a shocking turn of events this past Tuesday, the Undergraduate Student Senate, a committee of 38 seemingly famished individuals, has been secretly indulging themselves in oodles of the most mediocre fried chicken known to mankind. Now you, reader, might be asking, "Whoa …

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Interview with a recent grad

Despite CMU’s robust engineering programs, many recent graduates struggle to find a job right for them. Specifically, a job that doesn’t involve sending missiles to third-world countries. README correspondent Benner Rogers sat down with a recent graduate to find out what makes today’s job market so murderous.

Could you …

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Dying CMU students will now take "Finals"

On Friday, Warner Hall announced a policy of "Finals" (with a capital "F"), much to the confusion of the student body. While the specifics of the plan have yet to be shared, administration has made concepts of it clear: all CMU students who die during the fall and spring semesters …

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A sketch of a milkshake stand with no customers and two tipped-over milkshakes. The proprietor is crying. A sign states "National Milkshake Day, September 12th, 2001"
Report: Voices in your head usually correct, studies show • My Military Industrial Complex could totally blow up your Military Industrial Complex • We lowballed our CMU tuition on Facebook Marketplace • Noah complains that God's 'gone woke' after Ark flooded • Student trains for Olympic speedwalking by signing up for class in Mellon Institute • Heart in Work now considered dangerous conditions, scientists aghast • Student uses AI to write suicide note, gets posthumous AIV • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Biology department recommends students engineer another pandemic for finals reprieve, extra credit offered • “I have no way of knowing”, says person who could very easily look it up • Top 10 CMU buildings I'd pick up if I were Godzilla • SCS class names shortened to series of grunts and whistles • 5th year "senior" suspiciously eager to apply to be an orientation counselor • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • Student Government shutdown looms as Senate fails to ratify budget • King Charles III to consider castling • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed • Investors in shambles as numbers aren't going up • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Anatomy class adds study inside component • “It’s actually a metaphor for being reeeaaalllly hungry.” ­ author, on cannibalism • They may take our lives, but they'll NEVER take our US NEWS rankings! • Carnegie Mellon color no longer the concept of plaid • Dennis Prager won’t stop impregnating our country’s petite gay men causing national twink shortage • Physics professor explains the heat death of the universe in terms of cold, soggy Rev Noodle • All of Science wrong. Oops • Reindeer waste on Epstein Island raises concerns • Student Senate Elections Board excited to see more students than ever interesting in voting them out • Undeterred, Sydney Sweeney stars in new Tide ad explaining the importance in separating whites and coloreds • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • Ethics Student a little too aroused by South African history • CMU Physics rises to #1 worldwide following particle accelerator heist • White boy SHOCKS locals by speaking in fluent Chinese accent • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • TechSpark welding class closes due to numerous math students attempting to make Klein bottles • DeviantArt, Conservapedia, and Other Websites We Don't Know Why We're Tagged In • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video • It's not blood libel, it's just a better skin care routine • Report: Voices in your head usually correct, studies show. • My Military Industrial Complex could totally blow up your Military Industrial Complex • We lowballed our CMU tuition on Facebook Marketplace • Noah complains that God's 'gone woke' after Ark flooded. • Student trains for Olympic speedwalking by signing up for class in Mellon Institute • Heart in Work now considered dangerous conditions, scientists aghast • Student uses AI to write suicide note, gets posthumous AIV • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Biology department recommends students engineer another pandemic for finals reprieve, extra credit offered • “I have no way of knowing”, says person who could very easily look it up • Top 10 CMU buildings I'd pick up if I were Godzilla. • SCS class names shortened to series of grunts and whistles • 5th year "senior" suspiciously eager to apply to be an orientation counselor. • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • Student Government shutdown looms as Senate fails to ratify budget • King Charles III to consider castling • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter. • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed. • Investors in shambles as numbers aren't going up. • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Anatomy class adds study inside component. • “It’s actually a metaphor for being reeeaaalllly hungry.” ­ author, on cannibalism • They may take our lives, but they'll NEVER take our US NEWS rankings! • Carnegie Mellon color no longer the concept of plaid • Dennis Prager won’t stop impregnating our country’s petite gay men causing national twink shortage • Physics professor explains the heat death of the universe in terms of cold, soggy Rev Noodle • All of Science wrong. Oops. • Reindeer waste on Epstein Island raises concerns. • Student Senate Elections Board excited to see more students than ever interesting in voting them out • Undeterred, Sydney Sweeney stars in new Tide ad explaining the importance in separating whites and coloreds. • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • Ethics Student a little too aroused by South African history. • CMU Physics rises to #1 worldwide following particle accelerator heist. • White boy SHOCKS locals by speaking in fluent Chinese accent. • Admin continues to insist that you can't spell anything else with the letters C, M, and U. • CPS intervenes after a drunken Big Pharma beats Little Pharma • TechSpark welding class closes due to numerous math students attempting to make Klein bottles • DeviantArt, Conservapedia, and Other Websites We Don't Know Why We're Tagged In • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video. • It's not blood libel, it's just a better skin care routine.