APRIL 5, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Shiite Militia Uprising Claims U.S. Lives. Impact: The deaths sparked a series of protests that somehow led to a global shortage of T-shirts with slogans about peace. Who knew fabric could be so controversial?. Fact: The Shiite uprising not only intensified the conflict but also made many realize that having a well-armed militia is quite different from having a well-armed kitchen..
• Headline: Violence Erupts at Fairleigh Dickinson Dance. Impact: The brawl resulted in stricter campus regulations, which eventually led to the invention of 'dance safety gear.' Soon, college parties became a mix between a rave and a safety seminar.. Fact: And to think, all this time we thought college was just about learning and partying; turns out it might also be a combat sport..
• Headline: New Demand Drives Canada's Baby Seal Hunt. Impact: The resurgence of the baby seal hunt led to an unexpected rise in protest songs, which inadvertently launched a new wave of Canadian indie music. Thank you, baby seals, for your contribution to the arts!. Fact: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the seals were apparently having a fashion moment—who knew they'd become the center of a global debate?.
• Headline: After a Mistrial, Choices to Make. Impact: The mistrial led to a surge in law school applications, as students realized that becoming a lawyer could mean getting a second chance at fame—who needs a reality show when you've got courtroom drama?. Fact: Mistrials are the legal equivalent of getting a do-over in dodgeball. The stakes are higher, but the outcome is just as uncertain—who knows if the next round will involve more lawyers or just more popcorn?.