MARCH 25, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Relocating Atlantic Yards' Feral Cats. Impact: If those feral cats were never relocated, they might have taken over the Atlantic Yards, forming a feline government and leading to the world's first Catocracy. Cats in suits, anyone?. Fact: Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt, so relocating them might just be a modern-day sacrilege!.
• Headline: The Dynamics of Political Power Struggles. Impact: The Democrats pushing back against President Bush could have led to an alternate timeline where the gavel became a weapon of mass political distraction. Imagine debates turning into slapstick comedy!. Fact: The heavy gavel has been a symbol of power since the dawn of time, or at least since the last time politicians pretended to care about the populace..
• Headline: Capturing Moments: War and Leisure Through Photography. Impact: The fusion of events and images has led to a world where a selfie at a protest is now considered activism. Congratulations, you just changed the course of history with a filter!. Fact: The first photograph was taken in 1826, but it didn't come with an Instagram caption or a like option. How tragic!.
• Headline: A Better Society? Or a Better Résumé?. Impact: If community service becomes just a way to polish resumes, we might end up in a society where people only volunteer to look good on LinkedIn. Welcome to the age of 'performative altruism!'. Fact: The original idea of community service was to help others, but let's face it, it has become more about how many bullet points you can fit on your CV..
• Headline: Will Diners Still Swallow This?. Impact: The ongoing battle between profit and portions could lead to a future where diners are served tiny portions on massive plates, giving rise to the phenomenon of 'plate envy' at restaurants.. Fact: In the culinary world, bigger isn't always better, but it sure does look better on Instagram!.