APRIL 4, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Parsons Faculty Cut Sparks Artist Protests. Impact: This artistic upheaval sparked a chain reaction that led to a global appreciation for art teachers everywhere. Who knew that cutting faculty could inspire a hashtag movement that would eventually lead to overpriced art retreats in Bali?. Fact: Parsons was once home to a notable number of famous designers, but let's be real, they probably didn't need the faculty to teach them how to be pretentious..
• Headline: DSi Transforms Gaming and Entertainment Landscape. Impact: Nintendo's DSi success prompted a wave of 'smart' toys that eventually led to the rise of toys that could outsmart their owners. Parents are now negotiating with their children's toys for bedtime.. Fact: The DSi’s biggest feature was not its gaming capabilities, but rather how it made your kids forget they had homework. Thanks, Nintendo!.
• Headline: Coney Island's Resurgence Campaign. Impact: The revival campaign not only saved local businesses but also inadvertently increased the number of hipster Instagram photos tagged #ConeyIsland. Who knew that nostalgia could double as a marketing strategy?. Fact: Coney Island's history includes a roller coaster that was once called 'The Cyclone,' which is ironic because it often felt like the whole place was on a downward spiral..
• Headline: The iPhone Gold Rush. Impact: The iPhone Gold Rush led to a tech bubble that encouraged thousands to abandon their steady jobs in favor of chasing the next big app idea. Spoiler alert: most of those ideas were just glorified calculators.. Fact: The likelihood of an app making you a millionaire is roughly the same as finding a unicorn in your backyard—both require a lot of luck and a complete absence of reality..
• Headline: Order a Mai Tai and Save Paradise. Impact: The rally to save the Tonga Room became a blueprint for how to save any beloved establishment. It’s like a manual for nostalgia with a splash of cocktail, leading to a renaissance of themed bars in cities everywhere.. Fact: The Tonga Room is famous for its tropical storms, which is fitting, given that the weather in San Francisco is often as unpredictable as the decisions made by its residents..