NOVEMBER 12, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ford Rises with Smaller SUVs Success. Impact: Cheryl Jensen's insights on smaller SUVs led to a global obsession with vehicles that can barely fit a grocery bag, but are somehow deemed 'sporty.' Little did she know, this would eventually lead to the rise of the crossover – a vehicle that’s as confused about its identity as most of us in our 30s.. Fact: Did you know that the smaller SUV craze was started by people who wanted to feel powerful while still being able to parallel park? Ah, the American Dream..
• Headline: Can Black Gold Ever Flow Green?. Impact: The question of BP Amoco's environmental image created a rift in the universe, paving the way for the rise of 'eco-friendly' influencers who would later promote reusable straws while sipping lattes from plastic cups. Thanks, BP!. Fact: Fun fact: The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge that needs a refuge from the oil industry. Talk about needing a vacation!.
• Headline: For UConn Women, Unending Effort. Impact: UConn women's basketball team's relentless pursuit of excellence led to a generation of aspiring athletes who now believe that winning requires more than just skill; it requires a coach with the intensity of a drill sergeant and a schedule that makes a NASA launch look like a walk in the park.. Fact: Did you know that Coach Geno Auriemma's secret weapon is his stash of motivational posters? Nothing says 'win' like a cat hanging from a branch with the caption 'Hang in there!'.