OCTOBER 10, 1982

Full News Archive

• Headline: Artfully Handmade Spanish Ceramics. Impact: The revival of Spanish ceramics led to the creation of artisanal coffee shops that serve overpriced lattes in handcrafted mugs, which in turn sparked a global trend for hipster aesthetics. Now, people are paying $7 for avocado toast served on a plate that looks like it was made by a 5-year-old.. Fact: Ceramics have been around since humans figured out how to mix dirt and fire. It's basically the original 'I can make this myself' project before DIY was a thing..
• Headline: Exploring Unusual Art Concepts. Impact: The exploration of unusual concepts in art paved the way for modern-day influencers who take pictures of their lunch and call it 'art.' As a result, we now have entire museums dedicated to things that once belonged in a dumpster.. Fact: Art is subjective, which means your toddler's finger painting could be worth millions one day. So, keep those masterpieces safe!.
• Headline: HELPING HANDS FOR PLAYGROUND. Impact: The determination of a few adults and children to create a playground sparked a worldwide movement of parents who decided they could also build their own backyard slides. Fast forward to today, and we have countless DIY disasters and a rise in emergency room visits.. Fact: Playgrounds have been around since ancient times; however, they didn't have safety regulations, so kids had way more fun (and way more injuries) back then..
• Headline: THE LIVELY ARTS; AT 73, HE SHAPES OPERA COMPANY. Impact: Laszlo Halasz's refusal to retire at 73 inspired a generation of people to keep working long past their 'prime.' Now, we have octogenarians running marathons and trying to outdo millennials on TikTok.. Fact: The average retirement age is often debated, but one thing is clear: no one wants to be known as the 'old person' at the opera..
• Headline: NEW BOOK FOCUSES ON WOMEN. Impact: Lynn Gilbert's photography project on women helped launch a societal shift towards recognizing women's contributions, leading to the modern-day phenomenon of 'girl power' and the endless supply of motivational quotes on Instagram.. Fact: Louise Nevelson was a pioneer of installation art. If only she had known about the internet, she could have had a million followers by now!.
• Headline: MUSICIANS TURN TO OTHER CAREERS. Impact: As musicians turned to other careers, the world was saved from an oversaturation of mediocre bands. However, this led to a spike in corporate gigs where the real talent is often hidden behind a PowerPoint presentation.. Fact: Being a musician is tough. It's basically a lifelong audition with a side of existential dread and the occasional gig at a bar for tips..
• Headline: 2 EXPERTS AT RUTGERS ANALYZE ECONOMY. Impact: The disagreement among Rutgers economists over the economy's slump inadvertently led to a thriving market for conspiracy theories and economic predictions from people on Twitter who have never taken an economics class.. Fact: Economics is often referred to as the 'dismal science'—probably because it gets less attention than that cat video you watched 12 times last week..
• Headline: RESTORING THE FIRST FERRARI. Impact: Restoring the first Ferrari not only celebrated automotive history but also sparked a collector's craze, resulting in a world where people now pay exorbitant prices for cars that they dare not drive for fear of damaging their pristine value.. Fact: Ferrari's history is filled with speed and style; no wonder they have more fans than some pop stars..
• Headline: PUBLIC TV'S IMAGE IN BUDGET SQUEEZE. Impact: Public TV's budget concerns led to the realization that funding is always a problem, and that led to the inception of many pledge drives where awkward local celebrities try to convince you to donate while standing next to a poorly painted backdrop.. Fact: Public television is the only place where you can watch a cooking show while simultaneously being guilt-tripped into donating for a tote bag you will never use..