APRIL 13, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Generations Unite for Growth and Support. Impact: This gathering of four generations inspires a new social media trend called #AgeIsJustANumber, which ironically leads to the resurgence of 'old-timey' fashion for teens who think it’s cool to look like their great-grandparents.. Fact: Gathering four generations under one roof is basically just a family reunion with an extra helping of confusion and a side of 'Who are you again?'.
• Headline: Roger Ebert: The Iconic Film Critic. Impact: Ebert’s legacy inspires a new breed of film critics who only communicate through emojis, leading to an eventual collapse of movie dialogue and the rise of interpretive dance as a leading form of film critique.. Fact: Ebert’s thumbs up or down was so influential that it’s rumored to have caused severe neck problems for countless moviegoers trying to decipher their choices..
• Headline: Witness in Track Doping Case Is Ready to Name Big Names. Impact: The revelation of widespread doping leads to a sudden spike in sales of organic kale smoothies, as athletes and wannabe athletes scramble to find the 'cleanest' way to cheat.. Fact: Track doping scandals are like reality TV; everyone loves the drama, but no one actually wants to be part of it—unless it’s to win a gold medal or a Netflix deal..
• Headline: In the Projects, Hope and Hard Knocks. Impact: The everyday struggles in Cypress Hills Houses spark a viral campaign to promote community support, which inadvertently leads to the creation of the 'Cypress Hills Survival Guide' that becomes a bestselling self-help book.. Fact: Living in the projects is like being in a live-action version of 'Survivor', minus the million-dollar prize and plus a lot more resilience and resourcefulness..