Short Stuff: History of Spring Break
Spring break, now a rite of passage for American college students, began as a modest athletic retreat and snowballed into a national phenomenon thanks to a book, a movie, and MTV—only to collapse under its own chaos when middle-aged dudes and crime ruined the vibe. From Fort Lauderdale po
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