FEBRUARY 14, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Battle Erupts in Mitrovica, Kosovo. Impact: The fierce fighting in Mitrovica set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of peacekeeping memes, which ultimately resulted in a new genre of internet humor. Who knew that NATO could create such a vibrant online culture?. Fact: In the midst of chaos, did you know that NATO's involvement in Kosovo was meant to promote peace? It seems that sometimes, a peacekeeping mission can end up being a bit of a brawl instead!.
• Headline: Examining Military Policy on LGBTQ+ Rights. Impact: The brutal reality of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy created a timeline where military policy debates became a staple of reality TV. Yes, you could say that the Army's struggles led to the rise of The Real Housewives of Fort Campbell.. Fact: Fort Campbell is famous for more than just its military prowess; it also inadvertently became a testing ground for policies that would define decades of LGBTQ+ military service. Who knew that a place known for drills would also drill into human rights?.
• Headline: Mummy Portraits from Roman Egypt Exhibition. Impact: The Metropolitan Museum of Art's mummy exhibition paved the way for countless Halloween costumes and a surge in Egyptomania that would confuse historians for centuries. Thanks to this event, we're now stuck with a generation obsessed with ancient curses and 'mummy' movies.. Fact: Mummy portraits from Roman Egypt? Talk about a throwback! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, it might just be worth a thousand tomb raider films..
• Headline: 'Sensation,' Gone but Still Provocative. Impact: The conference on arts and society sparked a time loop where every academic paper written thereafter had to reference 'Sensation.' This led to a bizarre alternate universe where art critics serve as celebrity gossip columnists.. Fact: The controversial 'Sensation' exhibition might have been provocative, but did you know that it also made art critics feel like they were on the front lines of a cultural war? Welcome to the battlefield of brush strokes and opinions!.