NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mizzou Football Team's Bold Protest Against Racism. Impact: When the University of Missouri football players decided to protest, they not only stirred the pot in college athletics but also sparked a wave of athlete activism that would ripple through decades. Who knew a football game could lead to social justice movements? Next thing you know, every athlete might think they can change the world with a touchdown.. Fact: Did you know that before this, athletes were primarily known for their ability to run and catch things, not for their ability to lead movements? Shocking, I know..
• Headline: The Rise of Internet Radio Stations. Impact: The rise of internet radio allowed for more niche music stations, which eventually led to the proliferation of podcasts about the history of knitting and underwater basket weaving. Thanks, internet, for diversifying our listening options to the point of absurdity.. Fact: Fun fact: before streaming, people actually had to listen to whatever garbage was on the radio. Can you imagine the horror of accidentally hearing a Nickelback song without the option to skip?.
• Headline: Hollywood Is Producing Higher Highs, Lower Lows. Impact: Hollywood's rollercoaster of hits and misses not only led to a few cringe-worthy films but also set the stage for the rise of the 'so-bad-it’s-good' genre. Thanks to this, future generations would enjoy movies like 'Sharknado' and 'The Room' as cult classics.. Fact: Did you know that some of the biggest box office flops are now cherished as 'gems'? Because nothing says 'great art' like a flaming tornado filled with sharks..
• Headline: Review: ‘Allegiance,’ a Musical History Lesson About Interned Japanese-Americans. Impact: ‘Allegiance’ shining a light on the internment of Japanese-Americans served as a reminder of the past, potentially preventing future generations from repeating such mistakes. Or at least that’s what we hope; history has a funny way of repeating itself, doesn’t it?. Fact: It’s said that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So, let’s hope we all paid attention during this musical, because that would make for one really awkward encore..