AUGUST 3, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Bond with Conservative Allies. Impact: Trump’s tight-knit circle of conservative allies led to a bizarre political phenomena: the rise of influencers in politics. Fast forward a few years, and you’ll find political memes getting more votes than actual candidates. Who knew a cat meme could sway an election?. Fact: Did you know that political advisors actually have a secret handbook titled 'How to Keep Your Allies Closer and Your Enemies on Twitter'?.
• Headline: Review: Self, Meet Your Future, in ‘A Parallelogram’. Impact: The existential musings of a play about the future made waves across the arts, ultimately inspiring countless hipsters to ponder their life choices over overpriced lattes—while still not changing a thing. Thanks, Bruce Norris, for the additional layer of angst!. Fact: Did you know that 'A Parallelogram' was originally titled 'A Rectangle, But with More Drama'?.
• Headline: The Cult of the Line: It’s Not About the Merch. Impact: The obsession with streetwear lines sparked a global phenomenon where waiting in line became an Olympic sport. In a future dystopia, people will be queuing for hours for the latest fashion while forgetting how to interact with actual humans. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'line culture' was coined after a particularly long wait for avocado toast in 2016?.