APRIL 19, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mugabe's Intimidation Tactics in Zimbabwe. Impact: Mugabe's reign of terror inspired countless political thrillers and conspiracy theories. Who knew that a dictator could influence Hollywood scripts from the future? Thanks, Robert!. Fact: Did you know that Mugabe's love for power was only rivaled by his love for long-winded speeches? He could have won a gold medal in both!.
• Headline: Gulf Coast Residents Struggle with BP Claims. Impact: The BP spill claims process turned into a bureaucratic black hole, leading to the creation of a new genre of literature: 'How to Navigate Red Tape.' Readers beware: it’s a page-turner, but it might take years to finish.. Fact: Fun fact: while waiting for their claims to be processed, some residents may have pondered the meaning of life. Spoiler alert: it’s still a mystery..
• Headline: Miracle Amidst Tornado Devastation. Impact: Many survivors of the tornado became adrenaline junkies, turning storm-chasing into a sport. Little did they know, their reckless thrill-seeking would inspire future reality TV shows. Thanks, nature!. Fact: Did you know that tornadoes can spin at over 300 mph? That’s faster than most of us can run from our problems!.
• Headline: In This Fairy Tale, Not One, but Two Queens in Waiting. Impact: The royal wedding of William and Kate became a breathtaking spectacle that sparked a worldwide obsession with British royalty, leading to countless 'What Would Kate Do?' blogs. Because, obviously, royal life is just like ours—minus the tiaras.. Fact: Fun fact: Camilla’s seat at the wedding was indeed awkward, but not nearly as awkward as the royal family trying to explain their family tree to outsiders!.
• Headline: Even on Religious Campuses, Students Fight for Gay Identity. Impact: The struggle for gay identity on religious campuses led to a wave of new campus clubs. The phrase 'Do you want to join my club?' took on a whole new meaning, and we’re pretty sure there’s now a handbook for that.. Fact: Did you know that some religious campuses still have a strict no-dancing policy? Good luck telling them about the disco ball revolution!.