MARCH 10, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bronx's West African Immigrant Diaspora Revealed. Impact: This tragedy brought attention to the Bronx's West African community, leading to an influx of cultural festivals in the area. Fast forward a few years, and now there's a yearly event where hipsters sip overpriced cappuccinos while discussing their 'authentic' experiences with West African cuisine, completely oblivious to its origins.. Fact: Did you know that before this tragedy, the Bronx was mostly known for its iconic graffiti and not much else? Now it has a new title: 'Culinary Capital of the Overpriced.'.
• Headline: Breaking Free from Cellphone Contracts. Impact: The two-year cellphone contract escape saga inspired a movement of digital nomads who now refuse to commit to anything longer than a three-month lease. Eventually, society collapses into a mass of people living in tiny homes, perpetually searching for Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that breaking a cellphone contract is basically the adult version of sneaking out of your house at night? You might just get caught and have to pay for it..
• Headline: Court Strikes Down Controversial Gun Law. Impact: This court ruling set off a chain reaction that led to all sorts of creative interpretations of the Second Amendment. In a few decades, people are arguing that 'the right to bear arms' also includes the right to bear arms in inflatable dinosaur costumes.. Fact: Did you know that the Second Amendment was originally intended as a means to maintain a militia? Clearly, it has evolved into a debate over who can have the coolest collection of firearms..
• Headline: More Finding Work in U.S.. Impact: The job growth of 97,000 workers was the start of a trend where employers began hiring more people than they could handle. Fast forward, and companies are offering jobs with ridiculously long titles like 'Chief Happiness Officer' just to keep up with the trend.. Fact: Did you know that the jobless rate fluctuating by a mere 0.1 percent is basically the economic equivalent of a sneeze? Bless you, economy!.
• Headline: Supporting Cast Supplies Needed Boost for Pittsburgh. Impact: Aaron Gray's last-minute free throws caused a minor ripple in the sports world, leading to a series of motivational quotes that would eventually be plastered on posters in college dorms everywhere. The phrase 'Never give up, even if you barely play' became a mantra.. Fact: Did you know that Aaron Gray’s free throws were so pivotal that they’ve since been credited as the reason why motivational speakers now exist? Because nothing says 'success' like sinking free throws while your team is losing!.