JANUARY 15, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Schooling on Poverty Levels. Impact: This article sparked a wave of discussions on education reform that led to the invention of the 'Poverty Olympics,' where educators compete for the best excuses on why they can't fix the education system. A new gold medal event: 'Throwing Money at Problems!'. Fact: Did you know the only thing schools can effectively do is teach you how to pass standardized tests? Because apparently, that's the real skill we need for the future—test-taking..
• Headline: The Big City; The Greatest? Give Mayor A Mirror. Impact: Giuliani's ranking among NYC mayors ignited debates that would lead to the creation of countless memes and a resurgence of interest in the 'Giuliani Era.' In a parallel universe, he became an action movie star instead.. Fact: Did you know that being a mayor is just like being a reality TV star? The only difference is that you can't get voted off the island—unless you count the next election..
• Headline: Oil Price Tops $28 a Barrel On Tough Talk Out of OPEC. Impact: The oil price surge led to an unexpected increase in 'DIY' fuel alternatives, as people scrambled to make their own biodiesel in their garages. Somewhere, a hipster was born who swears he invented 'eco-friendly' fuel before it was cool.. Fact: Did you know that oil prices topped $28 a barrel? That's almost as shocking as finding out that a gallon of milk costs more than a small country's GDP. Welcome to capitalism!.