AUGUST 15, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: The 'Angry Black Woman' Stereotype Explained. Impact: If Trump had never used that term, perhaps the 'angry Black woman' trope would have been relegated to a dusty corner of history, instead of being revived like an annoying pop song that never quite dies out. Instead, here we are, stuck in a loop of racial stereotypes and awkward conversations.. Fact: Did you know that calling someone 'angry' is often an easier way to dismiss their valid concerns? It's like saying, 'I can't hear you over the sound of your own emotions!'.
• Headline: Students Demand Fairness in Online Education. Impact: As families revolt against online tuition costs, we may be witnessing the birth of a new breed of college student: the 'Zoom Dropout.' Future historians will debate whether this led to the rise of highly skilled couch potatoes who can ace online quizzes while wearing pajamas.. Fact: Fun fact: The average college student spends more time on Netflix than in actual classes. So, you know, it’s basically the same thing, right?.
• Headline: Testing Decline Affects COVID-19 Response. Impact: The drop in testing led to a nationwide panic that resulted in an overabundance of home baking and sourdough starters. Future generations will look back and wonder if we were facing a pandemic or just a really bad episode of 'Nailed It!'. Fact: Did you know that during pandemics, people often resort to baking? It's like a survival instinct, but with more carbs and less common sense!.
• Headline: Postal Crisis Ripples Across Nation as Election Looms. Impact: The Postal Crisis may have unknowingly set the stage for a future where voting becomes a competitive sport. Imagine the Olympics for mail-in ballots—athletes racing to deliver envelopes while dodging dogs and mailboxes!. Fact: Fun fact: The U.S. Postal Service has been around longer than many of your favorite TV shows. And yet, it’s still somehow less reliable than your friend who always 'forgets' to text back..