MAY 29, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Djibouti's Path to Independence. Impact: The optimism of Djibouti's government led to an unexpected surge in independence movements across Africa. Who knew a little territory could inspire a continent? Next thing you know, everyone wants to throw off colonial shackles and start their own Instagram accounts.. Fact: Did you know that Djibouti is often referred to as the 'Gateway to Africa'? Apparently, that gateway opens to a lot of optimism and a whole lot of paperwork..
• Headline: Defending Free Speech in Controversial Times. Impact: By defending Larry Flynt and the First Amendment, Leonard inadvertently sparked a series of debates over free speech in America. Little did he know, this would lead to many awkward family dinners and more hashtags than anyone could count.. Fact: Larry Flynt: the man who turned a magazine into a legal battleground. If only he had a dollar for every time someone waved the Constitution at him—oh wait, he probably does!.
• Headline: Le Mal Is There a Reason. Impact: Burgess's critique of French character led to a series of misunderstandings between French citizens and tourists for decades. Now, every time someone orders a croissant, they cringe, thinking about philosophical flaws.. Fact: The French have a unique way of showing their love for philosophy—by making it sound like a critique every time they order a coffee. Bon appétit, indeed!.
• Headline: Devon Junior Jumper Title Captured by Hunkey Dory. Impact: Hunkey Dory's victory in junior jumping was the catalyst for a new generation of equestrians. If only the world knew that a horse named Hunkey Dory would inspire future Olympic champions. Watch out, Phelps!. Fact: Hunkey Dory: the horse whose name sounds like a quirky children's book but is actually a champion. Maybe we should start a series of adventures based on his life!.
• Headline: The Region/Continued. Impact: The examination of the parole system opened a can of worms, leading to countless debates and reforms in criminal justice. Because who doesn't love a good argument over how to set people free?. Fact: The parole system: because sometimes it takes a village to decide when it's time to let someone out of jail. Talk about a group project gone wrong!.
• Headline: 6 Homers by Red Sox Overcome Royals, 17‐12. Impact: The Red Sox's homer fest turned a regular game into a legendary moment, inspiring fans to believe in miracles and that maybe, just maybe, their team could win it all every year. Spoiler: they still can’t.. Fact: Six homers? That's almost as many times as a Red Sox fan has to explain the 'Curse of the Bambino.' But hey, at least they got to celebrate for one night!.
• Headline: Alice and the Wasp: A Long‐Suppressed Episode. Impact: The discovery of the lost episode from Carroll's work made scholars realize that even literary giants can have skeletons in their closet—or, in this case, lost chapters. The quest for literary completeness is never-ending.. Fact: Lewis Carroll had a knack for creating bizarre worlds—proving that even in children's literature, there’s always a hidden episode or two. Alice would have loved the drama!.
• Headline: Harvard Recovers Thousands of Books.