APRIL 26, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mapping the World Through Phone Data. Impact: The use of phone data by Apple and Google to map the world allowed for the rise of targeted advertising, which led to the creation of personalized ads that know you better than your therapist. Thanks, Big Tech, for making my online shopping experience eerily personal!. Fact: Did you know that this data collection was once considered an invasion of privacy? Now it’s just a Tuesday..
• Headline: Public Pensions, Once Off Limits, Face Budget Cuts. Impact: By cutting public pensions, officials not only jeopardized the financial futures of many workers but also paved the way for a future where retirement is a luxury only the wealthy can afford. Who needs stability, right?. Fact: Did you know that public pensions were originally designed as a promise? Just like every politician’s campaign promise!.
• Headline: College Teams, Relying on Deception, Undermine Gender Equity. Impact: Colleges undermining gender equity through deceptive practices led to a murky future in sports, where truth is as rare as a unicorn. This set a precedent for future debates on equity that still persist today, proving that sometimes, the appearance of fairness is just that—an appearance.. Fact: Did you know that colleges have been bending the rules since the dawn of time? Just ask anyone who claims they graduated with honors, but actually just graduated with a lot of 'extra credit'!.