OCTOBER 18, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ferguson Officer's Account of Shooting Incident. Impact: This event sparked a nationwide conversation about policing and race. Years later, it led to the creation of hashtags that help people vent their frustrations while scrolling through their phones, thus transforming public outrage into a digital art form.. Fact: Did you know that this tragic event led to the phrase 'I can't breathe' becoming a rallying cry? It’s almost like words carry weight when people are treated as less than human..
• Headline: Scarlet Knights Challenge Buckeyes' Knowledge. Impact: This seemingly innocuous sports poll would ultimately lead to Ohio State fans developing a unique form of selective amnesia, where they forget the existence of any team that doesn’t wear scarlet and gray. Who knew college football could be a memory-erasing experience?. Fact: Did you know that Rutgers is the birthplace of college football? Maybe if the Buckeye fans took a moment to look it up, they’d realize they’re not just playing against a jersey, but a piece of history..
• Headline: F.S.U. Fans Galvanized Amid Blitz of Coverage. Impact: While the coverage of Jameis Winston's controversies made headlines, it also led to a spike in the sale of Florida State merchandise. Turns out, controversy is the best marketing strategy—and it’s all downhill from there.. Fact: Did you know that college football fans can be more passionate than actual students? Just ask any F.S.U. fan who’s never set foot on campus but can recite every play from the last championship season..
• Headline: Amid Assurances on Ebola, Obama Is Said to Seethe. Impact: This moment would lead to an increased interest in public health and safety, resulting in a surge of hand sanitizer sales. Years later, people still hoard it as if it’s the secret ingredient to eternal life.. Fact: Did you know that in the wake of the Ebola outbreak, people became obsessed with hand sanitizer? It’s funny how a little fear can turn us into germaphobes overnight. Who knew a virus could be the ultimate motivator?.