AUGUST 31, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Youth Journalism on the Campaign Trail. Impact: This decision to hire young journalists for cheap led to a generation of reporters who learned to tweet before they could write. Fast forward to today, and we've got a news cycle that’s more about memes than meaning.. Fact: The phrase 'youth is wasted on the young' really hit home when news organizations realized they could save money and get a boatload of tweets instead of actual reporting..
• Headline: Tripoli's Power Struggle Unfolds. Impact: The power vacuum in Tripoli not only led to a chaotic struggle for control but also created an unintentional reality show that made 'Survivor' look like a picnic. Who knew war zones could be so dramatic?. Fact: Muammar el-Qaddafi's fall paved the way for a new era of chaos, proving that sometimes, the biggest party crashers are armed brigades with a flair for the dramatic..
• Headline: New Jersey's Groundbreaking Anti-Bullying Law. Impact: The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights set off a chain reaction of zero-tolerance policies, leading to students being suspended for accidentally bumping into each other in the hall. Welcome to a world where even a light shove is cause for a tribunal.. Fact: The bill was largely influenced by tragic events, reminding us that it often takes heartbreak for society to wake up and realize that kindness isn't just a suggestion..
• Headline: As Refugees From Haiti Linger, Dominicans’ Good Will Fades. Impact: As Dominican goodwill faded, it proved that good intentions can evaporate faster than a summer rain. This tension foreshadowed future struggles in international relations that would make soap operas look like child's play.. Fact: The situation was a prime example of how quickly empathy can turn into apathy, proving that humanitarian crises are often like bad reality TV: they can become a real drag..
• Headline: Via Zipcar, Ford Seeks Young Fans. Impact: Ford's partnership with Zipcar aimed at pulling in the youth market inadvertently led to a generation that thinks owning a car is so last century. Now, kids are more into ridesharing than joyrides.. Fact: Who would have thought that 'young fans' would prefer renting a car to owning one? Next thing you know, they'll be asking for scooters instead of sedans!.