JULY 13, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges in Reporting Sexual Assault. Impact: The handling of this case sparked a nationwide debate on sexual assault on college campuses, leading to the creation of countless hashtags, think pieces, and a general sense of confusion about consent that echoes through academic circles to this day.. Fact: Did you know that a staggering number of sexual assault cases go unreported? It’s almost like people don’t trust the systems meant to protect them. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: Amazon's Impact on Book Publishing Industry. Impact: This headline marked the beginning of a hostile takeover of the book publishing industry by Amazon. Fast forward, and now even your grandma is getting her 'self-published' memoirs on Kindle, all thanks to corporate overlords.. Fact: Did you know that Amazon started as a bookstore? Now it’s a retail universe that could probably sell you a black hole if you looked hard enough!.
• Headline: Citigroup's $7 Billion Settlement Journey. Impact: The connection between a foreign raid and a financial settlement might have inspired future CEOs to plan their business strategies around geopolitical events. Who knew international incidents could come with a side of profit?. Fact: Did you know Citigroup has faced more legal settlements than your average reality TV star? And yet, they keep bouncing back—maybe they should run for office!.
• Headline: Mrs. Terrible, Before She Met Her Czar Ivan. Impact: This event highlighted the rich cultural history of Russia, reminding future generations of the tumultuous relationship between art and power. It’s like an opera where everyone sings dramatically about their tragic fates.. Fact: Did you know that the Bolshoi Theatre has been around since 1776? That’s right, they’ve been performing longer than most people have been alive—talk about job security!.