Tales from the Soarch Tattler Paperback – March 18, 2026

So you’re bound for college and want to know what life in architecture school can be like?A giant cardboard frisbee armed with razor blades whizzing through studio, forbidden pizza parties, an elaborate heist by students to nab woodshop tools, and pyromaniacs setting fire to liquid soap- you might not expect a single one of these affairs to happen at your famous college but this is just an ordinary afternoon in the School of Architecture (”Soarch” for short). With over 200 periodical tales, this unauthorized memoir covers a real slice of life within university unlike any other and offers candid insights not found in any campus brochure. There's more to this major than just drafting floor plans and building models. It's a five year program where everyone can get a little crazy, even the office staff. Come explore this eclectic collection of true stories and noted lore and discover for yourself what life in a prestigious School of Architecture is actually like.Copyright © 2026 by M.P.Lynes. All rights reserved.Disclaimers:Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the School of Architecture (SoArch and/or SoA) do not sponsor or endorse this unauthorized memoir. The author, by publishing this memoir, likewise, does not sponsor nor endorse Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the School of Architecture (SoArch and/or SoA).Portions of this book were independently published previously by the author as the periodical series “Tales from the Soarch Tattler” online, to which he retains all rights. Such portions have been edited and formatted by the author for inclusion in this larger collective work featuring a substantial additional amount of stories not previously published. Read more