Here are 3 leadership takeaways from the Newsboys’ strike:

"Open the gates and seize the day, / Don't be afraid and don't delay. / Nothing can break us, no one can make us give way. / There are white horses and beautiful people, waiting for you."

From the gritty streets of 1899 New York City to the bright lights of Broadway and the screens of Disney+, "Seize the Day" has become synonymous with the scrappy, underdog spirit of the newsboys. This article explores the history behind the song, its pivotal role in the narrative, the musical evolution from film to stage, and why this specific call to action continues to inspire new generations of "fansies."

: The newsboys risk starvation and the "Refuge" (a brutal juvenile detention center).

The Latin phrase Carpe Diem implies a gentle, philosophical enjoyment of the present. Horace originally meant it to be about plucking the day like a ripe fruit.