APRIL 6, 1981

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Culinary Delights at Stony Brook. Impact: The rise in gourmet dining at Stony Brook inspired a secret society of college students who formed an underground dining club, which later evolved into a multi-billion dollar food truck empire. All thanks to veal Parmesan.. Fact: The average college student consumes over 10,000 calories a week... mostly of ramen noodles and pizza. So much for that gourmet dining experience!.
• Headline: Explore Exotic Foods in Westchester. Impact: The exotic food craze that began in Westchester sparked a culinary revolution, eventually leading to the invention of fusion food that combined tacos with sushi. Yes, sushi-tacos became a thing, and they were just as confusing as they sound.. Fact: Westchester County is home to over 150 different nationalities. If you can’t find exotic food there, it’s probably because they’re all still stuck trying to figure out how to pronounce ‘quinoa’..
• Headline: The Careful Shopper; Display of Fashions At Norwalk Outlet. Impact: The fashion shows at the Norwalk Factory Outlet Center inadvertently ignited a worldwide trend where people began to wear discount outlet clothing as high fashion, leading to the rise of 'budget chic'—a movement that still confuses the fashion elite.. Fact: The only thing more tragic than a bad fashion choice is realizing that your entire outfit came from the clearance rack. But hey, at least it was on sale!.
• Headline: The Lively Arts; STARS POINT FOR 'SWAN LAKE'. Impact: The rehearsal of 'Swan Lake' in Lincoln Center led to a ballet craze among the hipster community. Soon, everyone was dressing like swans and attempting ballet moves in coffee shops, resulting in more spills than actual dance.. Fact: Ballet was originally developed as a court dance in the Italian Renaissance, which means your great-great-great-grandparents were probably just as confused at dance parties as you are now..
• Headline: On the Isle; HAPPY LIBRARY WEEK. Impact: The enthusiastic celebration of National Library Week inadvertently caused a massive spike in book borrowing, which led to the invention of e-readers. This was all due to people’s inability to return their library books on time.. Fact: Libraries were once the only place you could find a book without it costing you an arm and a leg. Now, they’re just the only place left where people still shush you..
• Headline: MOTELS SHIFTING TO CONDOS AND CO-OPS. Impact: The shift from motels to condos and co-ops caused a housing crisis that led to the invention of tiny homes. The irony? Everyone who thought they wanted more space ended up living in a shoebox.. Fact: Motel rooms were originally designed for travelers. Now, they’re just an affordable option for those who have a serious commitment issue with their living arrangements..
• Headline: Food; THEY SELL FISH WITH AN EDUCATION. Impact: The youth selling fish with an education inspired a new generation of marine biologists who thought they could make quick cash selling seafood. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well.. Fact: The term 'seafood' was once used to describe any food that could be found in the ocean. Now, it’s just an excuse to avoid cooking dinner..
• Headline: HEART PATIENTS ADD TO THEIR 'MILEAGE'. Impact: The heart patients adding 'mileage' led to the rise of exercise-themed merchandise, like T-shirts that say 'I've been bypassed!' and are now ironically worn by couch potatoes everywhere.. Fact: Cardiovascular exercise is known to improve heart health. Unfortunately, so is sitting on the couch and binge-watching reality TV... so pick your battles wisely..