APRIL 5, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unraveling Jiverly Wong's Troubled Path. Impact: Jiverly Wong's actions set off a chain reaction in mental health awareness, leading to more intense debates about gun control, which perhaps contributed to the invention of a 'How to Avoid Your Crazy Neighbor' app.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, when people feel unheard, they do something drastic? It's a classic case of 'Why didn't anyone ask how I was doing?'.
• Headline: Michigan State Upsets UConn in Final Four. Impact: Michigan State's victory over UConn sent ripples through college basketball, inspiring future underdogs everywhere, and eventually leading to an explosion of underdog-themed motivational posters in dorm rooms nationwide.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of sports, 'upset' is just a fancy way of saying, 'We didn't see that coming, but now we have a great story to tell over beers!'?.
• Headline: North Korea's Rocket Launch Explained. Impact: The North Korean rocket launch sparked international tensions that led to more sanctions, which in turn fueled a robust black market for North Korean noodles. Who knew that geopolitics could make ramen so popular?. Fact: Did you know that launching a rocket is like sending a really expensive postcard? 'Wish you were here, but also, we might blow you up!'.
• Headline: Tar Heels Justify Decisions to Stay. Impact: Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson's decision to stay at UNC influenced countless athletes to think twice about jumping into the NBA, leading to a brief resurgence in college attendance rates—until they realized they could just play video games instead.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, the best choice is to stick around? Unless you’re in a bad relationship, then you should probably run—fast..
• Headline: North Korean Missile Launch Was a Failure, Experts Say. Impact: The failed missile launch resulted in internal power struggles within North Korea, which ultimately led to an increase in underground karaoke bars where citizens expressed their true feelings through song. North Korean pop culture: a true phoenix rising from the ashes.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes failure can be more entertaining than success? Just ask anyone who's ever seen a cat try to jump onto a windowsill..