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CMU Administration paints over anti-Zionism protest message on Fence, citing ‘threats of violence’

On the evening of Sunday, June 28, Carnegie Mellon administration worked with Facilities Management Services and CMUPD to paint over an anti-Zionism message on the Fence. The university contended ...
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CMU undergraduate women’s enrollment declines across colleges

In 2025, Carnegie Mellon University welcomed a cohort of 1,804 new undergraduate students at its Pittsburgh campus. Though the university’s overall population has 42.2 percent of students identify as ...
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2025 NBA playoffs preview: Youth vs. Experience in Wide Open Title Race

The West opens with a marquee matchup as the young Houston Rockets take on the battle‑hardened Golden State Warriors. Houston’s core — headlined by Jalen Green (21.0 PPG) and DPOY contender Amen ...
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CMU sees Record-High 47% yield

A record-setting 47 percent of admitted students chose to join the Carnegie Mellon class of 2028+. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Carnegie Mellon University has recently experienced a surge in its ...
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Silence, systemic gaps, and a petition: CMU community pushes for mental health reform

CaPS is a university-operated mental health service for students. Editor’s note: This story includes conversations about suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the ...
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Five of the world’s greatest scientific hoaxes

It is not uncommon for misinformation to infiltrate the scientific field, undermining the accuracy that the public relies on. While some hoaxes gain little spotlight, others can fool a nation, or even ...
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From artistic French boy to art-hating man

In a recent Vanity Fair and CNN town hall, Timothée Chalamet made a comment about ballet and opera that sparked discussion and backlash across the internet. He stated, “I don’t want to be working in ...
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‘No perfect solution’: Students, faculty speak on accommodations experiences

The Office of Disability Resources Testing Center is located in Wean Hall. Editor’s Note: Two students referenced in this article, “Sam” and “Alexa,” requested to use a pseudonym, citing privacy ...
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Scientists find way to remove chromosome in Down syndrome, raises ethical questions

For genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Huntington’s disease, doctors have often focused on how effectively patients’ symptoms can be managed. Recently, scientists have discovered how to ...
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Braydon Moford earns Athlete of the Week honors

Junior Brayden Morford is the athlete of the week after winning first place in the the 100-yard backstroke at the NCAA Division III Championship for the second year in a row. “Going in, I just wanted ...
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Mexican Cartels Lure Undergraduate Chemistry Students

A photo of Culiacán, the capital and largest city of Sinaloa. It is also the stronghold of the Sinaloa Cartel and the center of fentanyl production. “Temple of La Lomita, an image taken from Canal 3 ...
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CMU Cloud Lab to bring remote science into mainstream

Nestled in the corner of an old warehouse in Bakery Square, the Carnegie Mellon Cloud Lab is one month away from becoming the nation’s first remote academic laboratory after six years in development.