MARCH 24, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Facebook Considers News Content Partnerships. Impact: When Facebook decided to cozy up with news publishers, little did they know they were signing a deal that would lead to the rise of 'fake news' as we know it. Fast forward a few years and now we have 'alternative facts' and conspiracy theories as part of everyday conversation. Thanks, Mark!. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's algorithm has more mood swings than a teenager? It changes so often that it should really just be called 'The Drama Queen of Social Media.'.
• Headline: Exploring Saul Bellow’s Literary Legacy. Impact: Saul Bellow's struggle with political correctness seems quaint now, considering we’ve entered an era where even your toaster can get canceled for burning the toast. His words ignited a discussion that spiraled into an internet battleground—who knew literary debates could become as explosive as a Twitter war?. Fact: Fun fact: Bellow's literary reputation has survived longer than most of his Twitter followers. Just goes to show, some things age like fine wine, while others age like milk left out in the sun..
• Headline: Review: ‘Small Mouth Sounds,’ Silence at a Spiritual Spa. Impact: The silence at Bess Wohl's spiritual spa play could be mistaken for a metaphor for modern communication—everyone's talking, but no one is really saying anything. This trend of 'less is more' could be the start of a new genre: silent theatre, where audience members just stare at each other awkwardly instead of watching the show.. Fact: Fun fact: The most profound conversations often happen in silence. Or maybe it’s just people awkwardly looking at their phones instead of talking. Who knows?.