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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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Anti-sex beds "not needed" for CMU Olympics

With the recent decision to move the Olympics to Carnegie Mellon’s campus in Pittsburgh, many are asking questions about how CMU plans to prevent the infamous athlete orgies that occur during the games.

In the past, the International Olympic Committee has seen fit to implement cardboard beds that break …

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The Hunt

The Penn of Western Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, is known globally as a hub of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and so much more. Not only are these hardworking students known for their level of involvement in undergraduate and graduate research, but they have also been trailblazers in the field of collegiate …

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A picture of Farnam Jahanian in cool glasses drinking something from a bottle. It's captioned "make this Carnival an event you won't remember," followed by a logo saying "everclear."

readme returns!

Hello! We're readme, a re­established student­-run satire magazine at the one and only Carnegie Mellon University! We were originally founded in 1992, when Jim McDougal, Terry Former, Elle Forest, and that Scooter "Skip" Hoodwinkle decided to meet in the deep recesses of the Doherty A level and think up …

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All my Jewish Friends say the most antisemitic things

As someone who isn’t Jewish, I have not been involved in the production of the ReadMe Passover Issue. But even if it’s not my place, I would just like to say something. And I swear, it isn’t because it’s written by Jewish people. I have nothing against the Jewish people. …

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North Korea to recognize README as official newspaper of Carnegie Mellon University

Recently, after several visits to the North Korean embassy I am proud to announce that readMe has officially been declared as North Korea’s go to source for American news. As part of this readMe will now be receiving funding straight from the prosperous economy of North Korea. In addition, a …

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I swear to god I'm stalking you platonically

Look, there's no easy way to say this, and I've thought a lot about how I want to introduce myself. I just wanted to send this to clear things up.

As I'm sure you've noticed, I've been stalking you for some time now. I know you might think I'm …

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Optimal Conditions for Black Mold Farming

Abstract

Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) is a fungus known to grow in apartment buildings rented out to college students by slum lords. This phenomenon is usually absent from buildings with proper ventilation systems, begging the question: how could black mold be grown in a dorm room? Many of the …

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A dimly lit black-and-white photo of a corridor with a shadowy creature  running toward the camera.
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.
"Merry Christmas from Meat the Intern!" [Image of Meat lying in a hospital bed covered almost completely in bandages] Speech bubbles above Meat read: "It's me, Meat! I'm doing fine after last week's incident! The FBI is lying to you!" and "I, Meat, make this statement of my own free will*". A note in the corner reads "9 out of 10 doctors declare this man alive."
A photo taken with a smartphone camera at night of one of the sculptures of a person at the base of walking to the sky, with harsh front-camera selfie lighting. A Snapchat-style text overlay reads: "Nooo don't walk to the sky, your [sic] so sexy ahaha"

Boeing's Accident Rate Drops 15% After Buying a Slightly More Expensive 3D Printer

EVERETT, WA

After a streak of disastrous quarters for the aerospace industry giant Boeing, a new audit reveals that their commercial airliner accident rate has fallen by approximately 15%. Internal memorandums note a new development at R&D is to thank for this success: an upgrade to the 3D printers …

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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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CMU students begin enlisting to improve internship odds

The recent influx of pasty-faced, weak-kneed 18-21 year olds to military recruitment booths has puzzled many. But it seems the phenomenon has a simple explanation: resume building.

“Well, I got rejected from probably three hundred companies,” said one ChemE major we found doing pushups. “Lockheed Martin, Boeing, RTX, Northrop …

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Jewish Space Lasers are SDC's newest buggy strategy

Last week during rolls, SDC buggy unveiled their newest buggy: Greed. The new design features a shorter body and lower ceiling, as well as a front mounted laser cannon. Upon questioning by ReadmE on what the purpose of this laser was, SDC merely responded that it was classified. However, …

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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)"
A colorblind test printed in grayscale, advising the viewer they may be colorblind. Side note: if you're reading this alt text because you're regular-blind, please let me know if I can improve the site's accessibility in any way. Just contact readme and ask for rtosh :-)
An illustration of a stick figure being attacked by the Scotty dog in the CMU logo, captioned "beware feral scottie dogs."
A quote attributed to Eric Adams in which he prophesizes his own mayorship on January 1st, 2022: "Thirty-something years ago, I woke up out of my sleep in a cold sweat. God spoke to my heart and said, 'you are going to be the mayor January 1, 2022.' And the message was clear. God stated, 'you cannot be silent, you must tell everyone you know.' I would go around the city, pastor, and I would tell everybody 'I'm gonna be mayor January 1, 2022.' People used to think I was on medication." [I checked, this is a genuine Eric Adams quote - rtosh]

CMU announces austerity to reduce funding woes

Amidst rising inflation costs and increasing building maintenance fees, Carnegie Mellon University administration voted to implement austerity measures as a cost-cutting measure.

The English department will be entirely destroyed, as there are only 4 English majors anyways, and all social sciences will have budgets slashed in half, and the …

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Love Letters To README

Dear Beloved Reader, Periodically I find myself thinking of you. My horoscopes tell me our stars align. ~ Yours truly, Readme

Dearest Readme, Today I was particularly drawn to your comics section. I have to say, you’re my type(face). ~ Eternally yours, Reader

My Darling Reader, No pressure …

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Women breaking glass ceiling suffering head lacerations • Carnegie Mellon attempts to renovate mousehole in less than two years • If you don't read this magazine, we'll shoot this Scotty Dog • "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 • Architecture students host training camp for hunkering down at CMU • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • Buggy steroid use on raceday: an investigation • README's Scottish Terrier Passes Away • Buzzfeed.com: Top 10 Times you looked in the mirror and saw your mother’s face and asked yourself if you’re doomed to repeat your parents mistakes • How to Increase your home's retail value by NOT murdering people in it • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • Booth chair discovers that "scissor lift violation" isn't a sex thing • Victorian Child unimpressed by current labor standards, "You can't do anything these days!" • Wildlife conservation group takes "CMU English Major" off of endangered species list following record­setting 7 students enrolled • Tripping out in Roberts Engineering Hall • I don't know how to spell Renassance either, French people assure us • Florida legalizes abortion “if the fetus shows early signs of ‘a homosexual disposition’” • Excessive lead found in the food and water of JFC • Gelt still more real than crypto • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad • RA finds Olympic torch during room check • Statue of Liberty deported • My Military Industrial Complex could totally blow up your Military Industrial Complex • A day in the life of Jane Street's unsuccessful younger brother, Sesame • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Reviewing Gary’s neighbor Ted’s fish-grave-sized shovel • USNews names CMU number 1 school named after Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon for the 125th year in a row • CMU kills suspected 122 cheater in targeted strike; 18 civilians dead • Having a single thought about 15­-122 now considered an AIV • This Article Replaces Your Bioraft Training • TechSpark welding class closes due to numerous math students attempting to make Klein bottles • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Post-­Gazette editorial board devastated to discover Hitler not endorseable candidate for 2028 • President Jahanian renames Office of Community Responsibility to Department of War • POLLS: President May Be Elected • TikTok caught selling data to Santa to determine Naughty/Nice list • Complete works of Saphho discovered in a Home Depot • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • Unethical P-hacking in science and society: a critical analysis of the tortoise and the hare • Alumni donations hitting record high, so please stop donating: CMU Finance reports • Women breaking glass ceiling suffering head lacerations • Carnegie Mellon attempts to renovate mousehole in less than two years • If you don't read this magazine, we'll shoot this Scotty Dog. • "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. • Architecture students host training camp for hunkering down at CMU • Is that Nazi salute or is Elon Musk just happy to see me? • Buggy steroid use on raceday: an investigation • README's Scottish Terrier Passes Away • Buzzfeed.com: Top 10 Times you looked in the mirror and saw your mother’s face and asked yourself if you’re doomed to repeat your parents mistakes. • How to Increase your home's retail value by NOT murdering people in it. • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • Booth chair discovers that "scissor lift violation" isn't a sex thing • Victorian Child unimpressed by current labor standards, "You can't do anything these days!" • Wildlife conservation group takes "CMU English Major" off of endangered species list following record­setting 7 students enrolled • Tripping out in Roberts Engineering Hall • I don't know how to spell Renassance either, French people assure us. • Florida legalizes abortion “if the fetus shows early signs of ‘a homosexual disposition’” • Excessive lead found in the food and water of JFC • Gelt still more real than crypto. • Novel studies demonstrate that drinking water and eating food are good for you, pulling all nighters and shotgunning Celsius are bad. • RA finds Olympic torch during room check • Statue of Liberty deported. • My Military Industrial Complex could totally blow up your Military Industrial Complex • A day in the life of Jane Street's unsuccessful younger brother, Sesame. • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • Reviewing Gary’s neighbor Ted’s fish-grave-sized shovel • USNews names CMU number 1 school named after Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon for the 125th year in a row • CMU kills suspected 122 cheater in targeted strike; 18 civilians dead. • Having a single thought about 15­-122 now considered an AIV • This Article Replaces Your Bioraft Training • TechSpark welding class closes due to numerous math students attempting to make Klein bottles • Oops! All Eugenics! Student accidentally argues for eugenics during ethics class for seventeenth time this week • Post-­Gazette editorial board devastated to discover Hitler not endorseable candidate for 2028. • President Jahanian renames Office of Community Responsibility to Department of War. • POLLS: President May Be Elected • TikTok caught selling data to Santa to determine Naughty/Nice list. • Complete works of Saphho discovered in a Home Depot • CS Students shocked to discover classes have names • Unethical P-hacking in science and society: a critical analysis of the tortoise and the hare. • Alumni donations hitting record high, so please stop donating: CMU Finance reports