MARCH 6, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: PC Market Faces New Challenges Ahead. Impact: This new picture of PC buying would lead to a surge in tech enthusiasts becoming hoarders of obsolete technology. As people scrambled to upgrade their systems, garage sales transformed into treasure troves of 90s tech, creating a subculture of retro computing enthusiasts who believe floppy disks are the new vinyl.. Fact: Did you know that at one point, PCs were so revolutionary that they were marketed as the 'future'? Now they are just fancy paperweights for most people..
• Headline: Justices Uphold Long Sentences In Repeat Cases. Impact: The upholding of the three-strikes law sent shockwaves through the justice system, leading to a wave of comedians who had to find new material because the real-life absurdity of sentencing someone to 50 years for stealing golf clubs was too rich for satire.. Fact: Interestingly, the phrase 'three strikes' was originally meant for baseball, not for life sentences. Talk about a major league error!.
• Headline: Georgia Decides Not to Renew Contract With Harrick's Son. Impact: By not renewing Harrick Jr.'s contract, the Georgia University inadvertently sparked a trend in colleges to hire coaches based on their social media clout rather than their actual coaching ability, resulting in a future where TikTok stars become the new NCAA coaches.. Fact: Did you know that Jim Harrick Sr. was once a national champion coach? Just goes to show that talent sometimes runs in the family... or goes on vacation without telling anyone..