JANUARY 9, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Border Residents Weigh In on Immigration Debate. Impact: If only the wall had been built, perhaps we'd be living in a world where construction workers were hailed as the new superheroes, saving us from the invisible immigration crisis that only some people could see. But instead, we just have a bunch of folks discussing other, you know, actual problems.. Fact: Did you know that building walls is a popular pastime throughout history? Who knew that keeping people out could also keep out good ideas and solutions?.
• Headline: Empowerment of Older Women in Media. Impact: The rise of powerful women over 60 might just be the catalyst for a new age of wisdom and memes. If only these women had a time machine to travel back and school the younger generations on how to handle everything from politics to cat videos.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Hear Me Roar' is actually just their way of trying to get the attention of younger folks who think they know everything but can't even fold a fitted sheet..
• Headline: Exploring Identity in 'Choir Boy'. Impact: Tarell Alvin McCraney's 'Choir Boy' could very well be the start of a Broadway revolution where instead of sequins and jazz hands, we get heartfelt stories about personal struggles. Imagine the ripple effect of more people feeling empowered to sing their truth instead of just karaoke.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Broadway' originally referred to a place where all the best ideas went to get lost in the glitzy lights and catchy tunes. Who knew it could also be a platform for social change?.
• Headline: Trump’s National Address Escalates Border Wall Fight. Impact: Trump's escalation of the border wall debate might have set off a chain reaction where every future president feels the need to one-up the last by building even bigger walls or creating more complex political dramas. Grab your popcorn!. Fact: Did you know that many national addresses are just different ways of saying, 'I have no idea how to solve this, but let me make it sound really important!'?.
• Headline: You Know Your Diamond’s Cut and Carat. But Does It Have Ethical Origins?. Impact: The ethical origins of diamonds might just spark a revolution in the jewelry industry where people start caring about where their bling comes from. Who knew that rocks could have such a complicated backstory?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than a diamond's cut is explaining to your partner why you didn't really want that 'blood diamond' after all. Ethics, schmetics!.