MARCH 10, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges for Off Broadway Theaters. Impact: The rise of Off Broadway's commercialism set the stage for a never-ending cycle of hipster art versus corporate cash, leading us to the modern-day dilemma of whether to sip overpriced lattes while watching avant-garde plays or just binge-watch Netflix.. Fact: Did you know that 'Off Broadway' actually refers to theaters off the main drag, and not just the number of times the cast forgets their lines? It’s basically a hipster paradise..
• Headline: Mass Effect 3: The Finale Unfolds. Impact: After Mass Effect 3's conclusion, countless players were left emotionally scarred, creating a generation of gamers who now require therapy sessions just to manage their feelings about fictional aliens.. Fact: Did you know that the game's ending caused such a stir that it inspired a new genre of online petitions? Because nothing says 'I love my video games' like a passionate plea to change a digital narrative..
• Headline: Bearcats Arrive, and Orange Exit. Impact: The Bearcats' triumph over the Orange not only solidified their status in college basketball but also opened Pandora's box of college rivalries, resulting in an eternal cycle of trash talk and regrettable tattoos for fans.. Fact: Did you know that the Orange have never won the Big East championship? They should really consider changing their name to the 'Almost Champs' at this point..
• Headline: Discreetly Digital, Erotic Novel Sets American Women Abuzz. Impact: The release of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' led to an explosion of erotic literature, ensuring that future generations of readers would have a wide variety of ways to awkwardly avoid eye contact with their friends at book clubs.. Fact: Did you know that 'Fifty Shades of Grey' started as fan fiction about Twilight? Because nothing screams 'romantic' like a vampire and some questionable BDSM practices..