JULY 1, 1984

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating Family's Journey to Freedom. Impact: When this family decided to mark their freedom, it set off a chain reaction of families across the nation feeling the need to do the same. Fast forward a few centuries, and now we have elaborate Independence Day celebrations that involve more fireworks than actual freedom discussions. Thanks, family!. Fact: Did you know that the pursuit of happiness was originally meant to include the right to pursue a pizza? Sadly, the Founding Fathers didn’t anticipate the rise of the delivery man..
• Headline: Discovering Wine List Bargains. Impact: The obsession with bargain wines led to the creation of wine clubs, which eventually resulted in wine-tasting parties. One fateful party led to an accidental invention of the selfie stick when someone needed both hands free to hold a glass and snap a pic.. Fact: Did you know that wine tasting is just a fancy way of saying 'let's get tipsy while pretending to be sophisticated'? Cheers!.
• Headline: Respite Co-Op Supports Families of Disabled. Impact: The establishment of respite care for the disabled led to a more inclusive society, which in turn sparked the idea of inclusive vacations. Now, every family vacation includes a spreadsheet and an emotional support animal!. Fact: Did you know that 90% of the time, a vacation is just about finding a place where the Wi-Fi is strong enough to post about how relaxing it is?.
• Headline: ART; CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF AN 'ATMOSHPERE OF CREATIVITY'. Impact: Celebrating 25 years of artistic collaboration inspired future generations of artists to join forces, leading to the eventual creation of art collectives that could rival any hipster coffee shop in terms of pretentiousness.. Fact: Did you know that artists working together often results in more drama than a reality TV show? Just add paint and watch the chaos unfold!.
• Headline: COMMUNISTS FIGHT TO GET ON THE BALLOT. Impact: The struggle of communists to get on the ballot sparked a nationwide debate about political rights that led to more obscure parties being included in elections. Now, we can celebrate the fact that every election season, we get to hear about parties we didn't even know existed!. Fact: Did you know that standing on public sidewalks is the real-life version of ‘you can’t sit with us’? Just imagine the political drama!.
• Headline: THE MERRITT TURNS A GRACEFUL 50. Impact: The Merritt Parkway turning 50 inspired a nostalgic obsession with road trips, leading to the eventual rise of car culture and the modern-day phenomenon of Instagramming your road snacks.. Fact: Did you know that the Merritt Parkway is often referred to as a 'scenic route'? Because nothing says scenic like being stuck in traffic behind a 1997 minivan!.
• Headline: STATE SENATOR. Impact: Senator Martin's struggle to find time for a real estate career resulted in a nationwide trend of politicians trying to balance their careers with personal aspirations—leading to the popular phrase, 'I’ll get to it when I’m done changing the world.' Spoiler alert: they never do.. Fact: Did you know that politicians often have more time to campaign than they do to actually legislate? It’s like a full-time job that’s only part-time in practice!.
• Headline: BENNINGTON: A SEREN LOOK AT HISTORY. Impact: The mention of Bennington's historical significance led to a resurgence in local tourism, which ultimately resulted in an increase in overpriced gift shops selling 'authentic' souvenirs made in China.. Fact: Did you know that a vague recollection of a Revolutionary War battle is enough to sell t-shirts and mugs in tourist traps? History sure has its price!.
• Headline: FEMINIST EDUCATION IN THE '80's EXPLORED. Impact: The exploration of feminist education in the '80s led to a ripple effect that influenced numerous social movements, creating a world where discussions about fetal rights and lesbian economics are now mainstream topics—because who doesn’t love a good economic debate over brunch?. Fact: Did you know that 'lesbian economics' is just a fancy way of saying 'we're not splitting the bill'? It’s a classic move!.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE;. Impact: The success of the John Drew Theater's summer program led to an explosion of cultural centers across the country, where now everyone can enjoy pretentious performances and overpriced popcorn while trying to look cultured.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'cultural center' is really just code for 'we have a lot of events you probably won’t enjoy but you’ll pretend to for Instagram'?.