AUGUST 9, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sydney Seau's Unspoken Induction Tribute. Impact: Sydney Seau's speech, if delivered, could have sparked a national conversation on mental health in sports, leading to a future where athletes are required to attend therapy sessions instead of just press conferences. Who knows, maybe we'd have a Psyche Hall of Fame by now.. Fact: Did you know that speech-giving is often considered an art form? Unfortunately, it seems some art is lost in the halls of fame..
• Headline: Elegance Amidst Repression in Moscow. Impact: As Moscow's elegance distracts from its Iron Fist, the paradox might have inspired a future generation of dictators to invest in ballet schools instead of secret police. Nothing says 'totalitarian regime' like a well-choreographed dance number.. Fact: Fun fact: In Russia, the ballet dancers are often more famous than the politicians. Maybe they should run for office!.
• Headline: Sanders vs. Dean: A Political Comparison. Impact: If Bernie Sanders had decided to rerun Howard Dean’s race, the Democrats might have had a collective identity crisis, leading to a future where political rallies are replaced with therapy sessions on 'finding oneself in the political landscape'.. Fact: Did you know that Howard Dean's scream in 2004 is considered the original viral moment? Before the internet, there was just a lot of awkward silence..
• Headline: Do You Have Change for a Bowie? The Advent of Artisanal Cash. Impact: The rise of artisanal cash could have spiraled into a full-blown currency war, where each community competes to create the most ridiculous currency. Imagine trading with 'Bowie Bucks' while debating the merits of 'Elvis Euros'.. Fact: Did you know that cash is just pieces of paper with numbers on them? And yet, here we are, debating the artistic value of it!.