NOVEMBER 1, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Invisible Student on Halloween. Impact: The invisible student phenomenon led to the invention of the 'Invisible Man' costume, which subsequently sparked a nationwide trend in 'invisibility' as a fashionable social statement. Little did they know, it would also inspire a generation of introverts to embrace their true selves—sitting at home playing video games instead of participating in society.. Fact: Did you know that the real invisible students were just hiding in plain sight? Turns out, they were all at the local pizza joint, avoiding flying food like seasoned ninjas!.
• Headline: Kasyanov Challenges Putin Over Khodorkovsky Case. Impact: Kasyanov's defiance set off a series of political chess moves that ultimately led to Putin's tighter grip on power. If only Kasyanov had known that his stand would lead to a global fascination with Russian political dramas—Netflix is still trying to catch up on the sequel.. Fact: Did you know that the real drama was behind the scenes, where Kasyanov and Putin allegedly had a heated debate over who could do a better impression of a concerned citizen?.
• Headline: Boston U. Pays Leader to Quit Before Starting. Impact: Boston University's decision to pay their leader to quit sparked a trend among organizations that believed they could solve problems by simply throwing money at them. This would later lead to the popular phrase 'just pay them off' becoming the unofficial motto of corporate America.. Fact: Did you know that the leader in question was last seen enjoying a tropical vacation on the university's dime? Now that’s what I call a golden parachute!.