JUNE 19, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ambition and Idealism at Starbucks. Impact: If Jaz Brisack hadn't traded her academic cap for a coffee cup, the next generation of baristas might have missed the opportunity to redefine the term 'overqualified'. Who knows? Starbucks might have turned into a prestigious institution of higher learning!. Fact: Starbucks once tried to introduce a 'barista university'—it lasted about as long as their pumpkin spice latte in autumn..
• Headline: Gaps in Gun Background Check System. Impact: The loopholes in the gun background check system might just be the reason future generations think 'safety net' is something you put under a tightrope walker. Who knew the circus of governance could be so entertaining?. Fact: In 2020, the average American could probably name more loopholes in the gun laws than actual gun laws themselves—the ultimate game of hide and seek..
• Headline: GOP Strategy to Shape Climate Jurisprudence. Impact: The Republican strategy to tilt courts against climate action is like planting a tree that only grows in the shade—great for the short term, but eventually, the planet might just decide to take a permanent vacation.. Fact: The Supreme Court's decisions could one day be a museum exhibit titled 'How We Ignored the Signs'..
• Headline: Tattoo Artists Face a Grayer Palette in Europe. Impact: With the EU banning certain tattoo pigments, we may see a renaissance of ink in the underground scene—who knew rebellion could be so colorful? This could lead future generations to have tattoos that read, 'I survived the Great Pigment Famine'.. Fact: Tattoo artists once used inks made from ground up bones—so, you know, there's always a worse option out there..
• Headline: A Rebranded ‘92NY’ Is Getting a Long-Awaited Renovation. Impact: The renovation of '92NY' could spark a trend where every pandemic-closed venue tries to rebrand itself as the 'New Cool'—imagine a bar called 'Old but Not That Old' or a diner called 'Freshly Rusted'.. Fact: After a pandemic closure, many institutions find that the greatest renovation is just a fresh coat of paint—and a new Instagram account..