Cheers and Jeers: Monday

The Future of Humanity: A Snapshot

The annual College Mindset List—now handled by Marist College (Go, Fightin’ Red Foxes!) after spending several years at Beloit College (Go, Fightin' Buccaneers!)—is out and generating the usual gasps and titters. The annual “cultural compass that tracks the challenges and celebrates the accomplishments of each incoming college class” mines the collective mind of the college Class of 2026, meaning you whippersnappers born in 2004—the year we lost Marlon Brando, Julia Child, and Ray Charles. Here's a sample of their world:

✌  For incoming students, Hillary Clinton has always had a more significant role in American politics than Bill Clinton.

✌  Created in 2004, Facebook has been active for the entire lives of the Class of 2026.

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