OCTOBER 22, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Grozny: The Struggle Between War and Peace. Impact: The ongoing conflict in Chechnya sparked a series of geopolitical maneuvers that would later influence everything from energy politics to the rise of social media influencers campaigning for peace. Who knew a war-torn city could be the birthplace of hashtags like #PeaceInChechnya?. Fact: Did you know that Grozny was once known as the 'Paris of the North'? Now it’s more like the 'Grozny of the North'—and that’s not a compliment..
• Headline: Chasing Fame in Film and Journalism. Impact: Almost Famous inspired a wave of aspiring musicians and wannabe rock stars who thought they could relive the glory days of the 70s, leading to an influx of terrible cover bands playing in basements across America. Thanks, Cameron Crowe, for this auditory nightmare!. Fact: Did you know that Cameron Crowe actually went on tour with Led Zeppelin? Bet he wishes he had a time machine to avoid all the cringe-worthy modern remakes of classic rock documentaries..
• Headline: Young Founders: Dorm Room Innovations. Impact: The rise of college-age tech entrepreneurs would eventually lead to a world where every kid with a laptop thinks they're the next Steve Jobs, resulting in a generation of 'influencers' who can barely influence their own laundry schedules. Thanks for nothing, Mykolas and friends!. Fact: Did you know that most college students spend more time on TikTok than in class? So, basically, they're getting degrees in social media rather than computer science..
• Headline: Guess What Sells Cars. Guess Again.. Impact: The ad campaign featuring dewy young girls set a precedent for marketing strategies that would lead to countless misguided attempts to appeal to youth culture. Because, obviously, nothing says 'luxury car' like a bunch of kids who can't even drive yet!. Fact: Did you know that Mercedes-Benz was founded in 1926? Clearly, they’ve been trying to sell cars to people who can’t even afford the gas since day one..