JULY 28, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reddit's Quest for Monetization and Values. Impact: Reddit's attempts to grow up without sacrificing its chaotic charm have sparked a rebellion among its users. This led to the rise of underground forums where users discuss forbidden topics like actual face-to-face conversations and—gasp—reading books.. Fact: Did you know that Reddit was originally just a way for tech nerds to share cat pictures? Now, it’s a digital coliseum where the gladiators are memes and the lions are trolls..
• Headline: Rallying for The Salt Lake Tribune as a City Changes. Impact: The battle to protect The Salt Lake Tribune from changing its operating agreement has sparked a media revolution. Local papers across the U.S. started demanding their rights, leading to a strange phenomenon where journalists began wielding pens like swords—fighting for truth, justice, and slightly better pay.. Fact: Did you know that newspapers used to be the primary source of news before everyone decided that social media was a more reliable option? Spoiler: it wasn't..
• Headline: Braves Rule Crowds on Cooperstown’s Podium and Lawn. Impact: The induction of baseball legends into the Hall of Fame revived America’s love affair with the sport, sparking a renaissance of backyard baseball games. This ultimately led to a spike in broken windows and a resurgence of the phrase 'don’t tell your mother' among children.. Fact: Did you know that Hall of Fame speeches are the only place in the world where you can be both celebrated and bored to tears at the same time? It’s like a graduation ceremony, but with more statistics..