APRIL 9, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragedy Strikes Humboldt Broncos Community. Impact: The tragic bus accident led to increased safety measures in youth sports transportation. Ironically, this resulted in more kids being driven to practice by their parents, who just happen to be the worst drivers ever. Thanks, Humboldt!. Fact: Did you know that in Canada, hockey isn't just a sport; it's a way of life? They even have a national holiday for it—just kidding, but it feels that way!.
• Headline: Broadway's 'Mean Girls' Musical Review. Impact: The Broadway adaptation caused a resurgence in high school cliques, leading to the re-emergence of the phrase 'that's so fetch' in casual conversations. Yes, it's back, and no one asked for it.. Fact: Fun fact: Tina Fey wrote 'Mean Girls' in just one week. Meanwhile, it takes some of us years to decide what to order for lunch..
• Headline: Omri Casspi's Departure from Golden State. Impact: Casspi's sidelining led to the rise of a new generation of benchwarmers who now think they can launch a career as social media influencers. Thanks, NBA, for giving us more 'experts' on Twitter!. Fact: Did you know that in basketball, the bench is where dreams go to die? Just kidding, but it’s definitely where your snacks go!.
• Headline: Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates in Shadow of Syrian Civil War. Impact: This escalation contributed to a never-ending cycle of conflict in the Middle East, proving that sometimes, old grudges really do last longer than your grandma's fruitcake.. Fact: Did you know that there are more peace treaties in the Middle East than actual peace? It's like a really dysfunctional family reunion with too many unresolved issues..
• Headline: November’s Book Club Pick: The Heroes of This Novel Are Centuries Old and 300 Feet Tall. Impact: The popularity of 'Overstory' sparked a global movement of tree-huggers, leading to the formation of new clubs where humans attempted to connect with trees on a spiritual level. Spoiler alert: trees don’t talk back.. Fact: Fun fact: Trees can live for thousands of years, while most book club members can barely finish a chapter before the wine kicks in!.