APRIL 10, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Privacy in the Digital Age. Impact: The failure of Facebook opened the floodgates for an influx of social media platforms that would later be used to spread conspiracy theories, cat memes, and unsolicited opinions about pineapple on pizza. Thank you, Mark Zuckerberg.. Fact: Did you know that privacy is just a myth? It's like unicorns or a good night's sleep—everyone talks about it, but no one really experiences it..
• Headline: Xi Jinping Advocates for Dialogue on Trade. Impact: Xi Jinping's call for dialogue ironically led to more Twitter spats and memes than actual diplomatic discussions. Who knew that diplomacy could be so... tweetable?. Fact: Did you know that 'dialogue' in political terms often translates to 'let's talk while we simultaneously undermine each other'?.
• Headline: The ‘Kanye West of Furniture’ Is Now Nesting in the ’Burbs. Impact: As the 'Kanye West of Furniture' settled into the suburbs, it sparked a nationwide trend of overpriced, avant-garde furniture that no one knew how to pronounce. Next up: the 'Kanye West of Home Appliances'!. Fact: Did you know that calling yourself the 'Kanye West of anything' is basically the fastest way to get people to roll their eyes and question your sanity?.
• Headline: Pro Cheerleaders Say Groping and Sexual Harassment Are Part of the Job. Impact: The acknowledgment of harassment as part of the job description for pro cheerleaders not only ignited discussions about workplace safety but also made every sports fan rethink their game-day behavior. Oops!. Fact: Did you know that being groped at work is not a job requirement? Shocking, I know, but some people seem to think it is!.