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Derealizating

Sometimes you don’t feel like a person. Sometimes you feel like you’re asleep and the people around you are guests on a podcast you forgot to turn off. There are a lot of words for this feeling, and most of them are long words starting with D: dissociation, disassociation, depersonalization, …

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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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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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A Song for Dear Ol' Tech

I am the very model of a student here at Carnegie,
With plans to triple major in AI, CS, and ECE
I've memorized the answer key to every leetcode medium
I spend my time on Stack Exchange to mitigate the tedium

I’ve crashed in classrooms everywhere from Gates to …

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Leaked CMRC Plans for Missile Silo Under the Cut

In a shocking discovery this Tuesday, one of our reporters found that Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command has mocked up CAD schematics for a missile silo to be housed underneath The Cut. According to our source, the silo is to be about 30 feet wide and 120 feet deep; it …

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Small European Town Actually Not At All Romantic

This past summer, Carnegie Mellon ran its annual language immersion program in Italy. For the first time, the program was held in the small Italian town of Cappuccinovecchio, right between that place you forgot from tenth grade history class and that place you forgot from eleventh grade history class. In …

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CMU Humanities Department Revealed to be Sentient AI Testing Grounds

A question stumping experts around the globe has finally been solved: why does Carnegie Mellon have an English department? For decades people have wondered who would possibly attend CMU just to get a degree in Creative Writing when everyone knows literary analysis is for losers. README has recently conducted a …

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Crystals for home improvement

2025 is sure to be quite a stressful year, and Readme is here to help. With the guidance of nature’s most magical healing entities, become one with the spirits and dispel the cockroaches in your dorm. The healing crystal techniques described here have been used since the dawn of Carnegie …

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An ad for Flouride-Free Water by RFK Jr., "Now infused with Ivermectin for optimal illness recovery; drink those liberal tears". The logo reads "No F Given", where "F" is the periodic table tile for Flourine.
A word search in the wingdings emoji font.

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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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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CMU discovers secret life of Wean Hall namesake

Wean Hall needs no introduction. As the sole brutalist structure on campus, its stark concrete facade gives an intimidating visage to the campus's hub for science and engineering. Many are vaguely aware of Raymond J Wean, founder of Wean Incorporated, and the namesake of Wean Hall, immortalized in a plaque …

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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)"

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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Grandma's Secret Recipes, Volume 167

Sweet Surprise Chili 2 lbs ground beef 1 lb venison, fresh 2 cans red tomatoes (none of those damn other colors) 1 can sweet corn kernels 1 pack bacon 1 carton steel nails (add rust for flavor) ½ carton milk 2 tbsp garlic salt 2 tbsp lard

Melt lard …

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Readme Goes to Shul

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Student Dies of Autoerotic Asphyxiation on Donner Swings

PITTSBURGH, PA In a first-of-its-kind incident for CMU, a student has passed away from asphyxiation by autofellatio, otherwise known as a “self suck incident.” Eyewitnesses report that late Thursday night, the victim approached the playground swings in the Donner Ditch, pulled their pants down, and proceeded to assume a position …

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Stop Calling Your Parents So Late At Night, You Whiny Little Bitch

It’s the middle of the night and you feel like shit. Maybe it’s 1 a.m., and you just realized there was something due at midnight. Maybe you’re being kept awake by your fifth cold in three weeks. Maybe it just hit that you actually kinda sorta miss home a little. …

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NYC Renter SHOCKED by Spacious Booths

Wednesday. 2:00 PM. Pittsburgh.

It was supposed to be a fun weekend getaway, but for 28-year-old Manhattan barista and renter John Novak, even a glimpse into the festive booths at Carnival turned into an existential crisis on the state of real estate.

“It was insane. I went in …

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A Lamborghini ad showing a positive trend between employee wages and satisfaction next to a picture of an office worker in front of a Lamborghini. The bottom reads "the choice is yours."
A sketch of a worm saying "boy, I sure do love getting up early!", with a bird flying toward it in the background.
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."

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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A MadLibs in which you write your own readme review.
English department to get $10 million to convince more people to drop out of English • REPORT: If Kamala really wanted my vote, she wouldn’t’ve made me late to class • “I have no way of knowing”, says person who could very easily look it up • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • Christmas Wishes Granted: CEO Shot • Amid mental health crisis, Google image searches for “scary werewolf” outnumber searches for “silly dog” • CMU to sponsor "Twelve-­Hours-­Straight-­Of-­Drinking" event to get rid of stigma that we are a nerd school • The Underground meets newest competitor, the Aboveceiling • Computer Science Department in trouble as rubber ducks go on strike • New StuCo 99­042 announced: "What they DON'T Teach You in CMU StuCos" • Rabbi hot?! • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • Garden tour: the fridge you haven't cleaned out since winter break • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video • My Professor Had One Comment After Viewing My Final Project: “This Sucks” • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • Why the liberal left wants to make the face in the electrical outlets smiley instead of frowny • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • "Readme more popular than the Beatles", Jesus claims • Man I sure hope no one rejects this headline • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • That freshman you met during the O-week floor meet-and-greet is not your future husband • Gelt still more real than crypto • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed • Tucker Carlson finally proposes to Green M&M • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • TikTok caught selling data to Santa to determine Naughty/Nice list • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • How to tell if your lesbian is a reform rabbi (she is) • 98­304 "How to get through red tape" StuCo finally confirmed after years long bureaucratic battle with CMU • President's Advisory Board on Student Well-Being, Mental Health, and the Academic Experience releases first report: "It's bad." • 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 • Classic 90s songs we've all forgotten: 1. I Just Got An Abortion (And It Felt So Good) • CMU rules military service ineligible for Experiential Learning • Are you tired of being normal? I'm not, so fuck you! • Enemy surrenders; no match for roboclub killing machines • Statue of Liberty deported • REPORT: Tuition increase announced, will to be used for "absolutely nothing", admin says • English department to get $10 million to convince more people to drop out of English • REPORT: If Kamala really wanted my vote, she wouldn’t’ve made me late to class • “I have no way of knowing”, says person who could very easily look it up • China expresses concerns over working conditions in CFA • Christmas Wishes Granted: CEO Shot. • Amid mental health crisis, Google image searches for “scary werewolf” outnumber searches for “silly dog” • CMU to sponsor "Twelve-­Hours-­Straight-­Of-­Drinking" event to get rid of stigma that we are a nerd school • The Underground meets newest competitor, the Aboveceiling • Computer Science Department in trouble as rubber ducks go on strike • New StuCo 99­042 announced: "What they DON'T Teach You in CMU StuCos". • Rabbi hot?! • Kilties go on strike, now only wear normal hats • Garden tour: the fridge you haven't cleaned out since winter break • World Peace finally achieved after man starts Israel­-Palestine argument in comments of a cat video. • My Professor Had One Comment After Viewing My Final Project: “This Sucks” • CMU endorses homelessness as a viable solution to rising competition in on-campus housing • Why the liberal left wants to make the face in the electrical outlets smiley instead of frowny • "It's not imposter syndrome, we did admit you as a mistake" admissions office admits • "Readme more popular than the Beatles", Jesus claims • Man I sure hope no one rejects this headline. • CIT student's "new kicks" deemed "too swag" by the administration • Andrew Melons? New proof reveals that Andrew Mellon secretly had big naturals • That freshman you met during the O-week floor meet-and-greet is not your future husband. • Gelt still more real than crypto. • i have two calculators in my backpack and im ashamed. • Tucker Carlson finally proposes to Green M&M. • Internship interviews now include mandatory duel to the death • New show “Nothing in this room is cake please stop cutting my stuff in half” is a Netflix sensation • TikTok caught selling data to Santa to determine Naughty/Nice list. • CS Senior devastated that he must complete Masters to finally fuck computer • How to tell if your lesbian is a reform rabbi (she is). • 98­304 "How to get through red tape" StuCo finally confirmed after years long bureaucratic battle with CMU • President's Advisory Board on Student Well-Being, Mental Health, and the Academic Experience releases first report: "It's bad." • 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. • Classic 90s songs we've all forgotten: 1. I Just Got An Abortion (And It Felt So Good) • CMU rules military service ineligible for Experiential Learning. • Are you tired of being normal? I'm not, so fuck you! • Enemy surrenders; no match for roboclub killing machines. • Statue of Liberty deported. • REPORT: Tuition increase announced, will to be used for "absolutely nothing", admin says