OCTOBER 29, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Leadership Change at Wharton School. Impact: Dr. Johnson stepping down led to Dr. Willits' new ideas at Wharton, which eventually resulted in the rise of MBA programs that spawned an entire generation of corporate overlords. Thanks, Wharton!. Fact: Did you know that Wharton graduates are more likely to have 'CEO' in their job title than to have actually seen the sun in the last decade?.
• Headline: Lady Cheatle Celebrated at Tea Ceremony. Impact: Honoring Lady Cheatle with tea sparked a trend of fancy tea parties that would later inspire countless Instagram posts featuring overpriced tea and perfectly arranged crumpets.. Fact: Did you know that tea was once considered a luxury? Now it's just a way to pretend you're classy while wearing sweatpants..
• Headline: Communists Ejected from Bulgarian Parliament. Impact: The ejection of the Communist deputies from Parliament was the first domino in a long chain of events leading to the rise of anti-establishment sentiments that would inspire everything from punk rock to modern-day Twitter rants.. Fact: Did you know that shouting 'Down with Fascist Rule' in a parliament is a great way to get kicked out? Just ask the Bulgarian Communists!.
• Headline: WrightuTait.. Impact: The marriage of Wright and Tait was a pivotal moment that led to a long line of hyphenated surnames, forever complicating the world of genealogy.. Fact: Did you know that marriage is just a social construct designed to create confusing family trees? Just wait until you see the Wright-Tait branch!.
• Headline: Quebec May Amend Theatre Law.. Impact: Quebec's potential theater law amendment sparked a slow evolution towards the current endless debates on censorship and artistic expression that would make even Shakespeare roll in his grave.. Fact: Did you know that theater laws are like that one friend who constantly wants to change the rules of Monopoly? Nobody really likes it, but you can’t escape it..
• Headline: PHILADELPHIA'S CRISIS.; Hunger, Homelessness and Political Difficulties in Quaker City.. Impact: The crisis in Philadelphia, marked by hunger and homelessness, served as a dire warning that would echo through the ages, reminding us that political machines often leave behind a trail of despair (and occasionally, broken promises).. Fact: Did you know that Philadelphia is known for its cheese steaks and history? Too bad its politics aren't as savory..
• Headline: HoytuWilliamson.. Impact: The engagement between Hoyt and Williamson set off a romantic chain reaction that would lead to countless awkward family gatherings and the infamous 'so when are you getting married?' question.. Fact: Did you know that getting engaged is basically just a way to signal to your friends that you’re ready for endless discussions about wedding planning?.
• Headline: AMHERST ELECTS STONE.; Supreme Court Justice Is Named to Board of Trustees.. Impact: Justice Stone's election to the Board of Trustees at Amherst College was a significant event that helped perpetuate the cycle of elite academia, which continues to shape the contours of privilege in society.. Fact: Did you know that being a trustee at a college is basically just a fancy title for someone with enough money to throw around? Welcome to higher education!.
• Headline: CRASH KILLS NEW YORKER.; J.P. Shaw Dies in Auto Accident Near East Stroudsburg, Pa.. Impact: J.P. Shaw's tragic accident served as a grim reminder of the fragility of life, ultimately leading to stricter safety regulations in the automotive industry—because, you know, that was the real takeaway from this incident.. Fact: Did you know that auto accidents have been a great motivator for change in car safety? If only we could learn that quickly from other tragedies..