MARCH 27, 1961

Full News Archive

• Headline: Legacy of Nicoline Z. Mix. Impact: Had Nicoline Z. Mix not taught that one student who eventually composed a viral TikTok violin remix, the world might have never known the joy of 'classical meets meme culture'.. Fact: Did you know that playing the violin actually improves your chances of being invited to hipster coffee shops? Just kidding, it’s all about the latte art..
• Headline: The Legacy of Sherwood E. Hall. Impact: If Sherwood E. Hall hadn't existed, we might have been deprived of an entire lineage of Sherwoods who never got to complain about the weather in their namesake towns.. Fact: Sherwood sounds like a name of a man who definitely had a collection of mismatched socks. Just saying..
• Headline: ERIC N. VAN LENNEP EX-DUTCH AIDE HERE. Impact: Eric N. van Lennep's presence in the U.S. may have inadvertently led to an uptick in Dutch-themed parties, complete with windmill decorations and an obsession with cheese.. Fact: Did you know that Dutch cheese is so good, it could probably win a Nobel Prize if it had a good PR team?.
• Headline: 5 Die in Algeria Terrorism. Impact: The tragic events in Algeria sparked a series of international debates that eventually led to the creation of a 'How Not to Terrorize' handbook... which of course, was never read.. Fact: The only thing more dangerous than terrorism is trying to explain why your Wi-Fi is down to your grandma..
• Headline: E. H. BAUMGARTEN DIES; American Bowling Congress' Executive Scretary, 1933-52. Impact: E. H. Baumgarten's death marked the end of an era for bowlers everywhere, causing a sudden rise in bowling shoe fashion, which continues to baffle the world.. Fact: Bowling shoes are the only type of footwear that can make you feel both like an athlete and a complete dork at the same time!.
• Headline: Performances on Court Bill Expected To Hurt Mayor and Help Governor. Impact: The political tussle over court bills led to an unexpected rise in amateur political analysts on social media, forever changing the landscape of armchair activism.. Fact: Did you know that everyone on Twitter is a political expert? Just ask them!.
• Headline: WESLEY DISNEY, 77, EX-REPRESENTATIVE. Impact: Wesley Disney's life inspired countless future Wesleys to dream big, but mostly about how to avoid being related to a famous cartoon character.. Fact: Wesley is the name that always gets overshadowed by its animated counterparts. Poor guy..