AUGUST 16, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rethinking College Rankings and Their Impact. Impact: If we had ranked colleges based on how many lattes their students consume, we might have had a Starbucks as our leading institution. Congratulations, America, you almost chose caffeine over education!. Fact: Did you know that college rankings are like reality TV? They may not reflect reality, but people still love to argue about them..
• Headline: Mid-Island's Quest for Little League Glory. Impact: The Mid-Island Little League team winning again could lead to a chain reaction of overzealous parents forming a 'Little League World Series' cult. Who knew baseball could be the gateway to organized fandom?. Fact: Fun fact: Little League games have been known to cause more drama than high school prom night..
• Headline: New Jersey Attorney General Quits. Impact: The resignation of New Jersey's Attorney General might inspire future officials to read the code of ethics instead of just using it as a doorstop. Who knew ethics could be so... ethical?. Fact: Did you know that resignations often come with a side of scandal? It's like the political version of a dramatic exit from a reality show..
• Headline: Hezbollah Leads Work to Rebuild, Gaining Stature. Impact: Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts could inadvertently make them the most popular contractors in Lebanon. Who knew that being a militant group would lead to a booming construction business?. Fact: Fun fact: In the world of politics, rebuilding can often be a euphemism for 'we're going to need a lot more money and some really good PR.'.