SEPTEMBER 13, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Debating Tyco's True Value Amid Scandal. Impact: The Tyco scandal sent ripples through Wall Street, leading to stricter regulations and the birth of an entirely new breed of 'corporate watchdogs.' Thanks to Kozlowski and Swartz, the phrase 'too big to fail' became a joke, as companies now worried about being too shady to survive.. Fact: Did you know that L. Dennis Kozlowski once threw a $2 million birthday party for his wife, featuring an ice sculpture of a dog? Because obviously, that's what real success looks like..
• Headline: Dance Innovations Post-9/11 Terror Attacks. Impact: In the wake of tragedy, the dance community flourished, leading to more artistic expressions that challenged and inspired society. This ultimately resulted in a surge of interpretive dance performances at every awkward family gathering—thanks, 9/11!. Fact: Did you know that many of these choreographers had to explain to relatives that no, they were not just 'dancing away their problems'? It’s art, folks!.
• Headline: After 9/11, Fox Still Waits For U.S. Moves on Mexico. Impact: Vicente Fox’s reflection on 9/11 prompted Mexico to reassess its security policies, which had a long-term impact on U.S.-Mexico relations. In a bizarre twist, this led to taco trucks being viewed as mobile fortresses of cultural diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that after 9/11, the phrase 'border security' became synonymous with 'let’s make sure we can still get tacos'? Good priorities, right?.