AUGUST 27, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Breitbart's Rise in Conservative Media. Impact: The rise of Breitbart as a powerful voice led to a new era of 'alternative facts,' which eventually inspired a generation of armchair political analysts who now argue with strangers on the internet while wearing pajamas.. Fact: Breitbart's rise can be traced back to the same day that the first cat video was uploaded to the internet. Coincidence? I think not..
• Headline: The San Diego Chicken's Last Bow. Impact: The San Diego Chicken's retirement signals the end of an era where mascots could be both entertaining and slightly terrifying, paving the way for a future of bland, corporate-approved characters devoid of personality.. Fact: The San Diego Chicken performed at more than 3,000 games. That's 3,000 opportunities to confuse children and terrify adults..
• Headline: University of Chicago Defends Free Speech Standards. Impact: The University of Chicago's stance against political correctness created a ripple effect that inspired other institutions to embrace or fight against free speech, ultimately leading to a nationwide debate that didn't solve anything but did make for great Twitter arguments.. Fact: The University of Chicago's campus is known for its rigorous academic programs. Apparently, resisting 'trigger warnings' is now part of their curriculum..
• Headline: G.E., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-Up. Impact: G.E.'s attempt to become a hip, tech-savvy company resulted in countless corporate buzzwords being born, leading to a surge in the popularity of 'synergy' and 'disruption' that still haunts conference rooms today.. Fact: G.E.'s C.E.O. boldly declared there is no Plan B, which is a refreshing change from the usual corporate strategy of having 47 backup plans that no one ever follows..
• Headline: Venus Williams, Off the Court. Impact: Venus Williams balancing her career and businesses has inspired countless athletes to envision a future where they can do it all—except for, you know, actually winning at everything.. Fact: Venus Williams designed her own line of athletic wear, which is perfect for anyone wanting to look athletic while doing absolutely nothing athletic..