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HEADLINES ON July 23, 2019
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- Headline: Art Workers Demand Fair Pay. Impact: As art workers united over pay transparency, a butterfly flapped its wings and suddenly every museum in the universe was forced to consider the value of art beyond just ticket sales. Who knew salary discussions could spark a revolution in appreciation for the arts?. Fact: Did you know that before this movement, the only thing more hush-hush than art worker salaries was the secret recipe for Coca-Cola?.
- Headline: DeVos Aides Aided Troubled For-Profit Colleges. Impact: In a shocking twist of fate, the debacle of failing for-profit colleges led to a nationwide awakening about education quality. Who knew a few emails could unleash the floodgates of accountability? This might just be the catalyst for a future where education is taken more seriously than reality TV.. Fact: Fun fact: For-profit colleges once thought 'degree mill' was a compliment. Spoiler alert: It wasn't..
- Headline: Revealing Sandy Schreier's Fashion Legacy. Impact: Sandy Schreier’s rise to fame as a couture collector ignited a trend of people suddenly caring about fashion history. Who knew that a little-known woman could cause such a seismic shift in the fashion world? Next thing you know, thrift shops will be hosting runway shows!. Fact: Did you know that most people only think of 'couture' as a fancy word for clothes they can't afford? Thanks, Sandy, for changing that!.
- Headline: An Escape Room Where You Can’t Escape Your Privilege. Impact: This escape room turned social critique sent shockwaves through the art community, inspiring more interactive installations that make you rethink your life choices. Who knew a game could be a mirror reflecting privilege? Next, they'll have a room where you can escape your student loans!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder to escape than privilege is the urge to tell everyone how hard your life is?.
- Headline: Who Still Calls It a ‘Glass Ceiling?’ Not the 6 Women Running for President. Impact: The rise of women candidates with bold metaphors marked a turning point in political discourse. Suddenly, 'glass ceiling' became as outdated as dial-up internet, paving the way for a future where metaphors are as fierce as the candidates themselves. Watch out, political elite!. Fact: Fun fact: If you shake the table hard enough, you might just knock some sense into the political system. Or at least some crumbs!.