OCTOBER 1, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Short Films Reviving 'Twilight' Characters. Impact: The revival of 'Twilight' sparked a social media frenzy that led to the creation of countless vampire-themed cooking shows, ultimately resulting in a world where garlic bread became the top-selling food item. Who knew carbs could hold such power?. Fact: Interestingly, 'Twilight' revived the careers of not only its actors but also every teenage girl who ever wanted to write a vampire romance. So, basically, it’s the reason for the ongoing flood of supernatural love stories..
• Headline: Apple Pay Revolutionizes Payment Landscape. Impact: The introduction of Apple Pay catalyzed a cashless society where people forgot how to use actual money. This eventually led to the rise of a new currency: 'Likes' on social media, because nothing says wealth like a thousand Instagram followers.. Fact: Did you know that Apple Pay was initially thought to be a payment method for apples? True story. Thankfully, they cleared that up before we started paying with fruit..
• Headline: Exploring 'Indian Ink' and Imperialism. Impact: The play 'Indian Ink' inadvertently inspired a resurgence of interest in British colonial history, leading to a spike in both academic studies and themed tea parties—where no one could decide on the right way to brew tea. It's complicated.. Fact: Tom Stoppard is known for his intricate plots, but he once said that writing about the Raj was like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle—difficult and likely to end in chaos..
• Headline: Loss of a Democratic Power Leaves Arkansas in Doubt. Impact: The political shake-up in Arkansas created a ripple effect that transformed local diners into makeshift campaign headquarters, where debates over biscuits and gravy determined the future of governance. Who knew breakfast could be so political?. Fact: Fun fact: Arkansas once had a governor who could juggle while reciting the state constitution. Too bad he wasn’t running for office this year—might have made things more entertaining..
• Headline: SculptureCenter Steps Out Into the Light. Impact: The renovation of SculptureCenter sparked a nationwide trend of art institutions rebranding themselves, leading to a bizarre era where all museums started serving artisanal coffee and offering yoga classes amidst the exhibits.. Fact: The SculptureCenter was originally a clay club, but no one was willing to admit that they were just there for the snacks. Now they’ve upgraded to a museum, so at least you can pretend to be cultured while sipping that overpriced latte..