MAY 17, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democratic Convention Highlights Clinton Nomination. Impact: Hillary Clinton's nomination sent ripples through time, leading to countless memes, debates, and a marked increase in the number of coffee mugs that read 'I'm With Her'. Who knew a political convention could spark a decade of hashtags?. Fact: Did you know that the real reason they were at the Pepsi Arena was to distract everyone from the fact that they were drinking Pepsi instead of Coke? A scandal of epic proportions!.
• Headline: Discovering Walker Evans's Unique Approach. Impact: Walker Evans' obsession with lists eventually inspired generations of procrastinators. Little did he know that his knack for lists would lead to the creation of the 'to-do' app—ruining productivity for millions.. Fact: Did you know that Walker Evans once made a list of his own lists? It was a list of great expectations…and all it got him was a headache..
• Headline: Inspiring Journey of Brooke Ellison. Impact: Brooke Ellison's graduation was so inspiring that it inadvertently led to an increase in motivational posters featuring the words 'You can do anything!'—except maybe make a decent cup of coffee.. Fact: Did you know that Brooke's mother had to listen to her daughter's graduation speech on repeat? It's a miracle she didn't develop a new form of selective hearing..
• Headline: Our Towns; Challenging The Kingdom Of Greenwich. Impact: Brenden P Leydon's victory against the Greenwich ordinance opened the floodgates for legal battles over beach access, eventually leading to the phrase 'No beach left behind.' Who knew lawyers could be such heroes?. Fact: Did you know that the real reason the Greenwich ordinance existed was to keep the 'riffraff' away? Because nothing says privilege like restricting access to a beach..