SEPTEMBER 17, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Hearst and Welles' Legacies. Impact: If only Citizen Kane had been a rom-com instead of a critique of power, we might have avoided the rise of reality TV. Imagine a world where Kardashians never existed! Thanks, Hearst!. Fact: Did you know that Citizen Kane was once described as 'the greatest film ever made'? Meanwhile, I’m still trying to find the greatest sandwich ever made. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Pontiac Aztek: Iconic Design Debate. Impact: The Pontiac Aztek's design choices may have led to a decade-long debate over what constitutes 'aesthetically pleasing.' It's basically the reason why car designers now hide behind a wall of safety regulations.. Fact: Did you know that the Pontiac Aztek was once named the worst car ever? It’s like the car equivalent of getting a participation trophy—just for showing up!.
• Headline: On CUNY's Campuses, The Subject Is Change. Impact: CUNY's ambitious renovation projects might eventually lead to a campus that resembles a futuristic utopia… or just a lot of confused students wandering around looking for Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that CUNY serves over 275,000 students? That’s a lot of 'I forgot my homework' excuses to keep track of!.
• Headline: A High-Tech Vision Lifts Fidelity. Impact: Fidelity's comeback story is a testament to the power of corporate rebranding. If only we could rebrand our failed New Year’s resolutions with the same vigor!. Fact: Did you know that Fidelity Investments was once so low on the totem pole that they were considering a career change to fortune-telling? Spoiler: they decided to stick with finance!.