MAY 17, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pioneers of Same-Sex Marriage in 1971. Impact: Had they not pulled off this legal stunt, perhaps we wouldn't have the robust debates (and memes) surrounding marriage equality that followed. Who knew a couple's love could launch a thousand hashtags?. Fact: Fun fact: This was basically the first episode of 'Law & Order: Same-Sex Edition.' Spoiler alert: It ended with a lot of paperwork..
• Headline: Brown's Arid California: A Legacy Explored. Impact: If Jerry Brown's dad hadn't contributed to California's transformation, we might not have the droughts that inspire such riveting conversations about water conservation at dinner parties. Way to go, Dad!. Fact: Jerry Brown's family tree could be a documentary series titled 'How to Create a Mess and Call It Progress.'.
• Headline: Conservative Campaigns Target Hillary Clinton. Impact: This strategic trolling may have set the stage for social media to become the ultimate battleground for political sniping. Thanks to this tactic, every tweet now feels like a battlefield. Who needs diplomacy when you have memes?. Fact: Remember when politics was a civilized discussion? Yeah, me neither. Welcome to the circus!.
• Headline: Review: An Apt Basement Celebration of Tri Angle Records. Impact: This underground party might just be the birthplace of hipsterdom as we know it. Thanks to these basement jams, we now have to sift through 300 variations of 'indie' in our playlists. Thanks, Tri Angle!. Fact: Ever wondered how many hipsters it takes to change a lightbulb? None! They prefer to sit in the dark and call it 'atmosphere'—just like this basement celebration!.