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Readme Gets Absurd


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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Hungry?

Are you feeling hungry? Because I sure know I am. With fall break coming up in only a few negative weeks, CMU students, faculty, and other people who eat things should be aware of the best dining options available around campus.

Doherty Hall:

Doherty is a year-round …

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Two similar sketches of the base of Walking to the Sky with Warner Hall in the background. In one image, a crushed piano has just landed on top of what is now a splatter of blood.
An advertisement containing formal-looking serif text and an image of a Tartan reporter in a suit whose head has been digitally altered to appear smushed. It reads: "Are you a reader of the Tartan? No? We're not surprised! Read The Tartan if you hate: asking questions; independently verified claims; proofread work; anything other than interviews; proper kerning; ...AND MORE!" followed by a quote "After all, just because someone said it, doesn't mean it's true" (attributed to "that guy over there")
A public service announcement from CMU Police stating: "Do not leave items on tables to reserve spots. Effective immediately, doing so is illegal and subject to disciplinary action. To enforce, please steal all items left unattended."
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."

Readme gets divorced

I am standing outside the Allegheny County Courthouse, where historic divorce proceedings are happening. Just moments ago, The Tartan showed up for emotional support for the reader. README does not look pleased, I wonder how this is going to play out.

10:06 AM

Readme’s lawyer has requested that …

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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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A booth which is standing on large chicken legs.

100% Accurate Autism Test

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A dimly lit black-and-white photo of a corridor with a shadowy creature  running toward the camera.
[TODO]
A 3-panel comic. In the first panel, one person says "wanna come see a cool feature of my dorm?". Another person labeled "oblivious freshman" says "sure!". in the second panel, the first person opens a door labeled with a biohazard sign, and the freshman is shown with a confused question-mark sign. The third panel depicts a shower curtain covered in black mold. The upperclassman asks "aren't you excited for CMU housing?", to which the freshman replies "wtf".

Poetry Corner

Chuck Schumer’s Glasses
Chuck Schumer’s Glasses
Precariously perched
Tilted and tepid
How does he look up?
Or straight forward?
Or in any direction that isn’t at a 60 degree angle?
Left with many questions
I seek
No answers
Just Chuck

Fiddler on the Roof
Without traditions
Our …

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Cruella De Vil walking through an ornate door with a large grin. She's holding a cloth bag in front of her, about as tall as she is, which is dripping through at the bottom.

Missed Connections Rampage

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Last Rites: The Final Words of a Student Trapped in Gates

ReadMe’s most dedicated journalists have recently discovered a letter at the bottom of a Rohr Cafe – La Prima coffee cup, believed to be written by a student who never made it out of the Gates and Hillman centers. Out of respect for this fallen student, we have decided to …

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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"
Four logos: "work" with the "o" replaced with a scotty dog, "pipe it up" with bagpipes, "hang in there" with an emoji-ified Farnam Jahanian, and a sketch of Wean labeled "concrete jungle where dreams are made of".

The Reality of Being a Safety Icon

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Amid mental health crisis, Google image searches for “scary werewolf” outnumber searches for “silly dog” • "Sorry guys, I'm actually dead this time." Elvis, 1979 • CMU rules military service ineligible for Experiential Learning • Stupid fucking egg sits on wall, rolls off like a little dumbass bitch • Biology department recommends students engineer another pandemic for finals reprieve, extra credit offered • I met Santa Claus, she's black • USNews names CMU number 1 school named after Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon for the 125th year in a row • CMU History Dept. buys new textbooks with oddly attractive pictures of Andrew Carnegie • Wildlife conservation group takes "CMU English Major" off of endangered species list following record­setting 7 students enrolled • "I'm still alive guys," Elvis, 1978 • Carnegie Mellon color no longer the concept of plaid • Club snipes channels are starting to become real passive aggressive • Administration to build new Student Academic Failure Center just for you • Noah complains that God's 'gone woke' after Ark flooded • Prosecutor agrees to downgrade Capital Grains to 1st Degree Grains • Student’s handwriting so bad they accidentally created a cypher • “It’s actually a metaphor for being reeeaaalllly hungry.” ­ author, on cannibalism • Homeless Ph.D. student holds fence for record 5 years, fails quals • Man showing off new AI model really wants you to stop asking questions about ethics • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • Students shocked to learn ChatGPT is a harsher grader than 98% of CMU professors • Scandal as Kermit found in saucy Peppa pics, Ms Piggy exclusive interview! • Rabbi hot?! • Intro to Religion Course Deadline Drops; Whole Class Converts to Judiasm • In shocking news, 112 grading party turns into a free­for­all as TAs fight for last slices of cold pizza • Classic 90s songs we've all forgotten: 1. I Just Got An Abortion (And It Felt So Good) • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed • Wiegand devoid of O-week food after USAID shuttered • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • Artificial Intelligence trained by CMU students gains sentience, immediately kills itself • CMU to sponsor "Twelve-­Hours-­Straight-­Of-­Drinking" event to get rid of stigma that we are a nerd school • Reviewing Craig, Creg, and Craigë’s lacrosse coach Jon, his second cousin Gary, and Gary’s dog Bubbles, fish Buddy, and cat Cat • 3D Printer Crushed by Anvil, Now Regular Printer • Dennis Prager won’t stop impregnating our country’s petite gay men causing national twink shortage • If you don't read this magazine, we'll shoot this Scotty Dog • Dr. Pepper finally earns medical doctorate from American Health Association • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter • Amid mental health crisis, Google image searches for “scary werewolf” outnumber searches for “silly dog” • "Sorry guys, I'm actually dead this time." Elvis, 1979. • CMU rules military service ineligible for Experiential Learning. • Stupid fucking egg sits on wall, rolls off like a little dumbass bitch • Biology department recommends students engineer another pandemic for finals reprieve, extra credit offered • I met Santa Claus, she's black. • USNews names CMU number 1 school named after Andrew Carnegie and Andrew Mellon for the 125th year in a row • CMU History Dept. buys new textbooks with oddly attractive pictures of Andrew Carnegie • Wildlife conservation group takes "CMU English Major" off of endangered species list following record­setting 7 students enrolled • "I'm still alive guys," Elvis, 1978 • Carnegie Mellon color no longer the concept of plaid • Club snipes channels are starting to become real passive aggressive. • Administration to build new Student Academic Failure Center just for you. • Noah complains that God's 'gone woke' after Ark flooded. • Prosecutor agrees to downgrade Capital Grains to 1st Degree Grains • Student’s handwriting so bad they accidentally created a cypher • “It’s actually a metaphor for being reeeaaalllly hungry.” ­ author, on cannibalism • Homeless Ph.D. student holds fence for record 5 years, fails quals • Man showing off new AI model really wants you to stop asking questions about ethics. • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • Students shocked to learn ChatGPT is a harsher grader than 98% of CMU professors • Scandal as Kermit found in saucy Peppa pics, Ms Piggy exclusive interview! • Rabbi hot?! • Intro to Religion Course Deadline Drops; Whole Class Converts to Judiasm. • In shocking news, 112 grading party turns into a free­for­all as TAs fight for last slices of cold pizza • Classic 90s songs we've all forgotten: 1. I Just Got An Abortion (And It Felt So Good) • CMU student lives in a barrel, claims it's better than first year housing • I walked to the sky and all I got was this lousy T-shirt • Nets placed under Pausch Bridge to remind CMU students that suicide is always an option • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed. • Wiegand devoid of O-week food after USAID shuttered. • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • Artificial Intelligence trained by CMU students gains sentience, immediately kills itself • CMU to sponsor "Twelve-­Hours-­Straight-­Of-­Drinking" event to get rid of stigma that we are a nerd school • Reviewing Craig, Creg, and Craigë’s lacrosse coach Jon, his second cousin Gary, and Gary’s dog Bubbles, fish Buddy, and cat Cat • 3D Printer Crushed by Anvil, Now Regular Printer • Dennis Prager won’t stop impregnating our country’s petite gay men causing national twink shortage • If you don't read this magazine, we'll shoot this Scotty Dog. • Dr. Pepper finally earns medical doctorate from American Health Association • CMU partners with CMR to release 60mph mobility scooter.