JANUARY 22, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Women Rally for Rights Nationwide. Impact: This rally sparked a movement that would lead to a series of changes in women's rights, but also inspired a generation of men to start wearing pink shirts, thinking it was a fashion statement rather than a show of support. Thanks, butterfly effect!. Fact: The women's rights movement often gets overshadowed by more 'exciting' headlines, but fun fact: pink was actually a boy's color in the early 20th century. Imagine the confusion!.
• Headline: Women’s March Sparks Diverse Opinions in Niles. Impact: The divide in opinions about the march led to an increase in social media debates, which would eventually evolve into endless threads of people arguing over avocado toast and cat videos. Truly the evolution of discourse.. Fact: Niles, Mich., is known for its cherries. Ironically, the residents were more interested in the fruit than the fruit of activism. Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: Another Australian Open Surprise: The Return of the Old Roger Federer. Impact: Federer's unexpected comeback sent shockwaves through the tennis world, leading to a mini-revolution of aging athletes believing they could still win. Cue the 70-year-old marathon runners trying to break records!. Fact: Roger Federer is basically the Benjamin Button of tennis; he just keeps getting better with age. Next thing you know, he'll be playing in a walker!.
• Headline: Trump’s Vow to Repeal Health Law Revives Talk of High-Risk Pools. Impact: The talk of high-risk pools sent shockwaves through the healthcare system, leading to an unexpected surge in DIY medicine kits. Because who doesn't want to be their own doctor and guess their ailments?. Fact: The concept of high-risk pools is as popular as a diet soda at a barbecue. Everyone knows it's not a great idea, but some still think it might work..