OCTOBER 14, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Federal Inaction on E-Cigarette Regulation. Impact: If only Congress had taken e-cigarettes seriously, we might have avoided a generation of 'vape lords' and 'cloud chasers'. Who knows, maybe the world would have been spared the rise of cringe-worthy YouTube vape tricks.. Fact: Did you know that e-cigarettes were initially marketed as a 'healthier' alternative to smoking? Turns out, the only thing they successfully replaced was our ability to breathe without sounding like a wind tunnel..
• Headline: Rethinking Race Through the Lens of Parenthood. Impact: This deep, introspective journey of race and identity could have led to a renaissance of understanding, or at least a new trend of introspective memoirs that would take over every coffee shop's bestseller list.. Fact: Did you know that moving to a different country can make you rethink everything about your identity? Just ask anyone who has ever tried to order a coffee in Paris and ended up questioning their entire existence..
• Headline: Fly Fishing Is the New Bird-Watching. Impact: If fly fishing continues to gain popularity, we may soon see it as a competitive Olympic sport, where athletes will be judged not just on their casting skills but also on their ability to look zen while standing knee-deep in water.. Fact: Did you know fly fishing is just like bird-watching, but with more chance of getting wet and fewer binoculars? Who knew submerging yourself in nature could be so hip?.
• Headline: Jane Smiley on What St. Louis Tells Us About America. Impact: By highlighting St. Louis as a microcosm of America, we might inadvertently trigger a trend of urban explorers who will flock to smaller cities, armed with Instagram accounts and a thirst for 'real America' experiences.. Fact: Did you know that St. Louis was once home to the tallest monument in the U.S.? Yes, it's a giant arch that symbolizes westward expansion, and no, you can't take a selfie without looking like a tourist..