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ADVERT: Ignore the Mitochondria Minions, join the Empire of Engineers today

By Nafeesa Naz | 3 days ago

As the University’s dedicated E-mbassadors, we believe it is time to take a stand against the pre-med propaganda.

The phenomenon, now known colloquially as “Yak-ademics,” has found its way into most schools at the University.

Surge of professor firings after controversial efforts to merge Yakarma into curriculum

By Nafeesa Naz | April 17, 2026

In recent weeks, the University reported a significant rise in professor firings due to a new phenomenon of implementing Yik Yak and Yakarma, or a user’s likes on the popular app, into the curriculum.

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ADVERT: Ignore the Mitochondria Minions, join the Empire of Engineers today

Surge of professor firings after controversial efforts to merge Yakarma into curriculum

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