MAY 13, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: St. Louis Bus Strike Concludes After One Day. Impact: The bus strike, lasting only a day, led to a sudden surge in bike sales across the city. Coincidentally, this sparked the 'St. Louis Cycling Renaissance' of the late 80s, where everyone suddenly thought they were Lance Armstrong. Spoiler alert: they weren’t.. Fact: Did you know that bus strikes are the only time people realize how much they actually rely on public transportation? It’s like a forced social experiment on mobility and patience..
• Headline: LyricTroupe Stages 'Cradle Will Rock'. Impact: The staging of 'Cradle Will Rock' led to an unexpected uptick in protest theater. This would eventually inspire a whole generation of artists to believe that shouting loudly in public spaces was a valid form of expression...which it kind of is, but come on.. Fact: Did you know that 'Cradle Will Rock' was originally performed without a set due to union disputes? Talk about making art out of adversity—or just really bad planning..
• Headline: Moses Wins 400 Hurdles In Fast 48.62. Impact: Moses’s record-breaking run ignited a rivalry that would spur the creation of professional hurdle-jumping leagues, eventually leading to the development of a new Olympic event: the Hurdle Dash for Doughnuts. Because who doesn’t love carbs?. Fact: Did you know that the 400 hurdles is often referred to as the 'most grueling race'? It's kind of like running a marathon but with more obstacles and less motivation..
• Headline: Another Sexist Bastion Falls: Hurricanes Renamed. Impact: The renaming of hurricanes to gender-neutral names eventually led to a major shift in how we perceive natural disasters. Who knew that naming a storm 'Tornado Ted' could make it seem less terrifying? Spoiler alert: it didn’t.. Fact: Did you know that hurricanes were originally named after saints? That’s right; when nature wreaks havoc, it’s apparently on a first-name basis with divine intervention..
• Headline: Trial Begins for Doctor Accused Of Injection‐Murder of His Wife. Impact: The murder trial of Dr. Favor sent shockwaves through the medical community, leading to stricter regulations on medical practices and a significant drop in trust towards physicians. This led to more people self-diagnosing via WebMD. Thanks, internet.. Fact: Did you know that succinylcholine is often used for rapid intubation in emergencies? Unfortunately, in this case, it was used for something much more sinister..
• Headline: Sports News Briefs. Impact: The appointment of Rod Thorn as general manager led to a series of questionable sports decisions over the next decade. This revolutionized the concept of 'luck' in sports, proving that sometimes it's just a matter of who you know.. Fact: Did you know that being a general manager in sports is like being a parent? You have to manage egos, handle tantrums, and hope you don’t mess it up too badly..
• Headline: Additional Aid for Minority Arts Is Sought at State University. Impact: The push for minority arts funding somehow led to a bizarre trend of universities offering degrees in 'Cultural Studies and How to Exist in a Capitalistic Society'. Because nothing screams success like a degree that’s mostly theoretical.. Fact: Did you know that art can sometimes be a political statement? Shocking, I know! It’s almost like artists want to express opinions about society and culture or something..
• Headline: Scaffolding Falls on Two. Impact: The scaffolding collapse led to stricter safety regulations in construction, ultimately saving countless lives. It’s a tragic reminder that sometimes, it takes a crisis to finally put safety first.. Fact: Did you know that construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces? It’s almost like they’re trying to build something while simultaneously flirting with disaster..