DECEMBER 27, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Urban Meyer Resigns as Florida Coach. Impact: Urban Meyer’s decision to step down as coach led to a chain reaction, resulting in Florida fans turning to backyard BBQs instead of football games, eventually causing a national shortage of hot dog buns. Who knew quitting could impact snack supplies?. Fact: Meyer’s health issues led to debates about the stress levels in college sports. Maybe we should start a 'Coaches’ Meditation Retreat' instead of a national championship?.
• Headline: Percy E. Sutton: A Legacy of Leadership. Impact: Percy E. Sutton’s passing sparked a nationwide revival of interest in civil rights leaders, leading to a sudden boom in hipster coffee shops named after Malcolm X. Who knew social justice could brew such good lattes?. Fact: Sutton was not just a trailblazer; he was also a lawyer for Malcolm X. Imagine the coffee shop conversations he could have sparked today!.
• Headline: Security Review After Aviation Incident. Impact: The aviation security review ordered by Obama led to the introduction of those slightly less-than-comfortable full-body scanners at airports, which then prompted a rise in online complaints and memes about awkward TSA experiences.. Fact: If only they had invented a 'suspicious behavior detector' instead. You know, like a mood ring, but for travel safety..
• Headline: Police Are Said to Have Killed 10 in Iran Protests. Impact: The police's violent response to protests in Iran became a global case study on the consequences of heavy-handed governance, inspiring countless college essays and a few more international sanctions. Nothing like a little chaos to fuel academia!. Fact: The protests highlighted the impact of social media—because nothing says 'freedom of speech' like tweeting from behind a barricade..
• Headline: Florida’s Meyer Will Take Leave, Not Resign. Impact: Meyer’s decision to take a leave instead of resigning led to widespread speculation about his health and sanity, ultimately resulting in a new trend of coaches taking 'mental health days'—which is just a fancy term for 'I need a vacation from yelling at teenagers.'. Fact: Maybe the real takeaway here is that college coaches are human too. Shocking, I know!.