MAY 30, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Alamo: Legend and Retelling. Impact: If only the defenders of the Alamo had known their little stand would turn into countless bad movies, they might have considered a career in film instead. Who knew that the sacrifice would ultimately lead to a Hollywood franchise that would overshadow their actual bravery?. Fact: Fun fact: The Alamo has been reinterpreted so many times that it might as well be a soap opera—next up, 'As the Alamo Burns'..
• Headline: Labor Movement's Resilience Post-China Bill Defeat. Impact: This loss for labor was actually just a plot twist in a long political drama, leading to the rise of unions that would eventually demand nap breaks and snack time. Who knew labor rights could be so... delicious?. Fact: Ironically, the only thing that has risen faster than labor in this timeline is the price of coffee for those who need it to survive the grind..
• Headline: On the Fringe, Always Sure Of a Fervent Following. Impact: This festival of experimental jazz was the moment when it became acceptable to pretend you understood avant-garde music. The ripple effect? A generation of hipsters claiming they 'totally get it' while secretly Googling the meaning.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'experimental jazz' was originally coined to describe the sound made when someone accidentally knocks over their saxophone at a coffee shop..