MARCH 31, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Coaches: McGraw and Auriemma. Impact: The camaraderie between these two coaches eventually inspired a sitcom where they hilariously compete to outdo each other, leading to a cultural phenomenon that resulted in the first-ever 'Coaching Olympics'.. Fact: Did you know that sports coaches are basically the adult version of kids arguing over who gets to pick first at recess? Only now, they have millions of dollars and a lot more shouting involved..
• Headline: Notre Dame's Road to NCAA Glory. Impact: This victory prompted a nationwide wave of Irish-themed parties, resulting in a dramatic increase in green beer consumption, which strangely caused a shortage of actual beer. This led to a new 'sober' drinking culture that completely baffled historians.. Fact: Did you know that throwing a wake is actually a cultural celebration? Not to be confused with the kind of wake you have after binge-watching an entire season of a show in one sitting—both can be messy, but one involves actual food..
• Headline: Yale Hospital Faces Inquiry On Fraud. Impact: The inquiry into Yale Hospital sparked a chain reaction in the medical field, prompting hospitals nationwide to hire 'fraud consultants', who later became known as 'the hospital whisperers', influencing the entire healthcare industry for decades.. Fact: Did you know that fraud in hospitals is basically like finding out your favorite restaurant has been serving you mystery meat? You can never look at that hospital cafeteria the same way again..