FEBRUARY 12, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cultural Reflections in Pre-War India. Impact: The Spirit of India sparked a wave of cultural appropriation that led to yoga pants becoming a fashion staple in every corner of the globe. Thanks, Grant, for turning spirituality into a multi-billion dollar industry!. Fact: Did you know that in the 21st century, yoga pants are considered formal wear by many? Talk about bending the rules!.
• Headline: Symphonic Student Compositions Showcase. Impact: Those three music students ended up forming a band that influenced the future of music—allegedly. They also contributed to the rise of hipsters who claim to appreciate obscure composers nobody has ever heard of.. Fact: Fun fact: In the future, music is often judged by how many vinyl records one owns. Better start collecting those obscure compositions!.
• Headline: Discovering the Giants of the Ocean. Impact: The description of basking and whale sharks ignited a fascination with marine life, leading to the future creation of Shark Week. Little did they know it would also inspire countless memes featuring sharks in sunglasses.. Fact: Sharks have been around longer than trees. So next time you think you're having a bad hair day, remember they’ve been rocking their look for millions of years!.
• Headline: Catch 2 Boys on Way to Fair. Impact: The capture of H Selseotes and J Mathews set off a chain of border security measures that eventually led to the creation of the phrase 'Do you have your papers?' becoming a common greeting at parties. Fun times!. Fact: Did you know that in the future, 'illegal entry' often just means showing up uninvited to a potluck? Hope they brought snacks!.
• Headline: OF WORK BY AMERICANS. Impact: This exhibition of American work was the start of a long tradition of mediocre art being labeled as 'American'—setting the stage for art critics to write baffling reviews for centuries.. Fact: In the future, 'modern art' often means splattering paint on a canvas and calling it a day. Truly a revolutionary concept!.
• Headline: STEUBEN COUNTY DINNER; 150 at 43d Annual Meeting Elect New Officers. Impact: The Steuben County Dinner became a legendary event, inspiring countless cook-offs and potlucks where the most competitive nature of community spirit was displayed. Who knew dinner could be so cutthroat?. Fact: Did you know that in the future, 'dinner' sometimes involves ordering takeout while binge-watching reality TV? Culinary evolution at its finest!.
• Headline: A DECADE OF FOLKSONG RESEARCH; A DECADE OF FOLKSONG RESEARCH. Impact: A decade of folksong research led to the rediscovery of 'the power of the people,' eventually causing several revolutions and an endless loop of protest songs in the 1960s. Who knew singing could be so powerful?. Fact: In the future, folksongs will often be replaced by catchy jingles that make you want to buy insurance. Progress?.
• Headline: CARDINALS EMBARK ON VOYAGE TO ROME; TWO OF THE THREE AMERICAN PRINCES OF THE CHURCH SAIL FOR ROME. Impact: The Cardinals' voyage to Rome was the beginning of a long-standing tradition of ecclesiastical tourism, leading to an era where selfies with the Pope became a spiritual milestone.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, having a selfie with a Cardinal can get you a free donut at certain coffee shops? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be something?.
• Headline: VISITORS FROM ABROAD; OTHER SHOWS. Impact: The visitors from abroad led to a surge in cultural exchange programs, which eventually resulted in the now-famous 'Cultural Appropriation Olympics.' Everyone wins—sort of.. Fact: In the future, 'visitors from abroad' often just means your friend from college who decided to study abroad and won’t stop posting about it on social media..
• Headline: Cleveland-Cliffs Plan Approved. Impact: The approval of the Cleveland-Cliffs plan set off a chain reaction of corporate mergers that led to the creation of mega-companies so massive they make countries look like small businesses.. Fact: Did you know that in the future, companies are so big they literally start buying countries? Just wait until you see 'Coca-Cola Nation' on a map!.