MARCH 25, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Budget Rift: Bridging Partisan Divides. Impact: The Budget Rift, while seemingly minor, set off a chain reaction where generations of politicians would forever blame each other for budget woes. Fast forward to today, and we're still hearing the same tired arguments while the economy does its best impression of a rollercoaster.. Fact: Did you know that bipartisan cooperation is often likened to unicorn sightings? Everyone talks about it, but few have actually seen it..
• Headline: Barkley Decision Due Today. Impact: Erick Barkley’s decision to stay in school or go pro could have altered the trajectory of basketball history. Had he chosen differently, we might have seen a world where college basketball was dominated by a team of future superstars and a few more mediocre players who would never have made it to the NBA.. Fact: Fun fact: Many athletes make life choices that seem monumental, only to find out their greatest challenge was figuring out what to wear for the press conference..
• Headline: Antigay Bias in the U.S. Military. Impact: The findings of the Pentagon survey on anti-gay bias in the military created ripples that contributed to the eventual repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' It's a classic case of 'better late than never,' though some might argue that it took a tad too long for equality to catch up with the times.. Fact: Did you know that the military has often been a reflection of society's evolving values? It's like a slow-moving train that sometimes forgets to stop at the 'common sense' station..
• Headline: Scrappy to the End, Seton Hall Finally Tumbles. Impact: Seton Hall’s defeat may not seem significant, but every loss in March Madness shapes the narrative of future tournaments. Fans everywhere learned that being 'scrappy' is just a polite way of saying 'we tried our best.'. Fact: Did you know that in the NCAA tournament, 'scrappy' is code for 'we were really hoping for a miracle'?.
• Headline: Off-Target Duke Is Latest No. 1 To Get Dismissed. Impact: Duke's loss is yet another reminder that in the world of college basketball, even the mightiest can fall. This event has since been cited in countless motivational speeches about perseverance and the importance of not underestimating your opponents—because who doesn't love a good underdog story?. Fact: Fun fact: Duke's defeat became legendary, proving once and for all that even blue bloods can bleed when they forget to show up to the game..