Sam
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What’s the over/under on how many minutes into the halftime show until I start crying?
February 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
What’s the over/under on how many minutes into the halftime show until I start crying?
Does this mean quitting my job and spending 100% of energy on self-care?
jk I know what it means and it’s disgusting
jk I know what it means and it’s disgusting
JD Vance: "To our fellow Americans we say, you're never gonna find great meaning in a cubicle or in front of a computer screen. But you will find great meaning if you dedicate yourself to the creation and sustenance of human life."
January 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Does this mean quitting my job and spending 100% of energy on self-care?
jk I know what it means and it’s disgusting
jk I know what it means and it’s disgusting
If Indiana can do it then I’ll keep hoping Northwestern can too #CongratsHoosiers
January 20, 2026 at 4:40 AM
If Indiana can do it then I’ll keep hoping Northwestern can too #CongratsHoosiers
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close enough
i feel compelled to watch the entire Bears game even though I know it will end with Caleb Williams throwing a 37-yard touchdown under intense pressure on 4th-and-11
January 19, 2026 at 2:37 AM
close enough
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this is very much not the core of the issue. we tolerate all sorts of biological advantages and disadvantages in sports. the real fundamental question here is: why is this one different than the others?
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
this is very much not the core of the issue. we tolerate all sorts of biological advantages and disadvantages in sports. the real fundamental question here is: why is this one different than the others?
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RARE CIGNETTI SMILE
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
RARE CIGNETTI SMILE
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
I guess you half-liked it
January 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I guess you half-liked it
Glad I read this month’s Costco Connection
December 31, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Glad I read this month’s Costco Connection
Can’t believe ORD doesn’t have any tvs with the game on rn
December 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Can’t believe ORD doesn’t have any tvs with the game on rn
Bathroom scales should have tare buttons so I don’t have to know how much I weigh when I need to weigh my suitcase
December 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Bathroom scales should have tare buttons so I don’t have to know how much I weigh when I need to weigh my suitcase
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Northwestern lost 9 straight bowl games between 1995 and 2011 and now has won 6 straight bowl games since 2012. Game of runs
December 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Northwestern lost 9 straight bowl games between 1995 and 2011 and now has won 6 straight bowl games since 2012. Game of runs
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Just in time for NBA Christmas, I'm soft-launching heatcheck.site. Heatcheck tells you if an NBA game was good without spoiling the result.
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
Heatcheck — Find the Best NBA Games
Know which NBA games are worth your time — without spoilers.
heatcheck.site
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just in time for NBA Christmas, I'm soft-launching heatcheck.site. Heatcheck tells you if an NBA game was good without spoiling the result.
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
To do so, I've built the Heat Index, a system that accounts for final score margin, lead changes, and back-and-forth drama.
Would love your feedback!
Getting some good advice
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Getting some good advice
NFL always coming up with new rules to screw the lions
December 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
NFL always coming up with new rules to screw the lions
The local buy-nothing group has some gems
December 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The local buy-nothing group has some gems
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I think it's kind of beautiful that this was Rob Reiner's final line on television
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I think it's kind of beautiful that this was Rob Reiner's final line on television
You will be visited by 3 spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
You will be visited by 3 spirits.
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Ok I’m back to hating on them.
December 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ok I’m back to hating on them.
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gonna call them to let them know they’re never getting any donations from me since they apparently have $75 million lying around to appease the government
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
gonna call them to let them know they’re never getting any donations from me since they apparently have $75 million lying around to appease the government
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BACK TO BACK NATIONAL CHAMPION NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
BACK TO BACK NATIONAL CHAMPION NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
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GO CATS BABYYYYYY
Northwestern field hockey STORMS back from a 3-1 deficit to beat #1 UNC in overtime and advance to their fifth consecutive national championship. An unbelievable game, and an unbelievable team is one win away from back-to-back natties
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
GO CATS BABYYYYYY