MARCH 16, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wilders' Election Results Spark Voter Shift. Impact: Geert Wilders losing this election sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Europe, creating a ripple effect where other far-right leaders started to reconsider their messaging. It was like a game of dominoes, but instead of falling gracefully, they just crashed into each other and started a nationalist mosh pit.. Fact: Did you know that the Netherlands once had a political party called the 'Liberal Party'? Spoiler: they were about as thrilling as watching paint dry..
• Headline: Musical Review: Joan of Arc Unleashed. Impact: David Byrne's musical about Joan of Arc could have sparked a renaissance in how we view saints and their stories. Instead, it just proved that musical theater can still put audiences to sleep, which in turn led to an increase in coffee sales across France.. Fact: Fun fact: Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Meanwhile, Mr. Byrne's musical was just metaphorically burned at the box office..
• Headline: Trump's Budget: Military vs. Environment Spending. Impact: Trump's budget may have sent funds to the Pentagon like it was handing out candy on Halloween, but it also initiated a budgetary tug-of-war that left the environment feeling like the neglected stepchild. Future generations will probably blame their allergies on this fiscal fiasco.. Fact: Did you know that the Pentagon has its own zip code? That’s right, it’s the only military base that can send you a postcard without having to worry about postal rates..
• Headline: While Scolding Trump, Mexico Seeks to Curtail Citizens’ Rights. Impact: As Mexico attempted to curtail its citizens' rights, it inadvertently set off a wave of protests that would echo through the decades, leading to a fascinating historical cycle where each new law seemed to provoke even more resistance. Imagine a game of whack-a-mole, but the moles are human rights.. Fact: Did you know that Mexico is home to the world's smallest volcano? It’s so small that you might mistake it for a very angry anthill..
• Headline: The Young Mariners of Throgs Neck. Impact: If SUNY Maritime College is indeed producing the highest-earning graduates, it might just lead to a future where everyone wants to be a mariner. In a few decades, expect an influx of sailors in boardrooms and an alarming shortage of landlubbers.. Fact: Did you know that maritime graduates are trained in navigation? Too bad they can’t find their way out of a dull conversation..