SEPTEMBER 1, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Our Towns: Freshman Orientation 2003. Impact: The bonding activities led to a secret society of Trinity College alumni who now run a covert network of artisanal coffee shops, influencing hipster culture worldwide. Who knew camping could lead to overpriced lattes?. Fact: Did you know that in 2003, the average freshman was more likely to know the latest meme than how to start a campfire? Progress!.
• Headline: Exploring the World of Garlic. Impact: The garlic craze sparked a global obsession, leading to a rise in vampire hunting clubs. Garlic became the superfood of the century, and people now sprinkle it on everything, including their morning coffee.. Fact: Garlic was once thought to ward off evil spirits, but now it's just a great excuse for bad breath on date night!.
• Headline: Lower Back Injury Ruins Sampras's Bid. Impact: Sampras’s sudden withdrawal from the tournament led to an unexpected rise in tennis viewing parties, where people pretended to care about the sport while really just enjoying nachos. Sportsmanship at its finest!. Fact: Lower back injuries are often a reminder that even the greatest athletes are just one bad stretch away from being couch potatoes..
• Headline: City Prepares for Year 2000 as It Says Not to Worry. Impact: The overconfidence in Y2K preparations resulted in a widespread belief that humans could control technology, paving the way for the 2020s, where we can barely control our own WiFi connections. Well done, 2000!. Fact: Y2K was the original panic about technology, before it became the norm to panic about everything else digital. Progress has its quirks!.