DECEMBER 21, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Clinton Files Removed After Foster's Death. Impact: Vincent W. Foster's untimely death and the subsequent removal of files set off a conspiracy theory bonanza, leading to coffee shop debates that lasted decades. If only he had been better at filing, maybe we wouldn’t have had to endure the endless loop of 'Clinton Scandals' in pop culture.. Fact: The 90s were a wild time for political scandals, but nothing says 'trustworthy government' like files mysteriously disappearing after a suicide. Makes you wonder what else is 'lost in the mail.'.
• Headline: A Quiet English Setting: Jeanne Moreau's Impact. Impact: Jeanne Moreau's exotic allure in this film helped pave the way for future femme fatales in cinema, leading to a generation of men wondering why they couldn't find a similar captivating woman. Enter the age of unrealistic expectations and bad rom-coms.. Fact: If this film had been set in modern times, the plot would probably revolve around a Tinder date gone wrong instead of a wedding plan..
• Headline: Recurring Impact of Oil Spills on Ecosystems. Impact: The cyclical nature of oil spills reminds us that humanity is really good at messing up ecosystems—like a toddler with a paint set. Each spill leads to more research, which leads to more spills, creating a beautiful, if tragic, feedback loop of environmental incompetence.. Fact: Oil spills: the gift that keeps on giving... to the marine life struggling to survive. Who needs a healthy ocean when you have endless studies?.
• Headline: Hartford School Suit Now Faces Uncertain Delay. Impact: The uncertainty surrounding the Hartford School Suit has left generations of students trapped in a never-ending cycle of subpar education. It’s like waiting for a bus that never arrives, except it’s your future at stake.. Fact: In a world where school integration is still a hot topic, you'd think we'd at least have figured out how to share crayons by now..