APRIL 13, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Campus Slang in Freshman Culture. Impact: The introduction of 'rad' as a slang term led to the creation of an entire subculture of hipster linguistics. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have entire online dictionaries dedicated to the most bizarre and nonsensical slang imaginable. Thanks, college freshmen!. Fact: Did you know that 'rad' was actually a term used by surfers to describe epic waves? Now it’s just the last refuge of college students trying to sound cool in front of their professors..
• Headline: Discover Guadeloupe: Caribbean Cultural Delights. Impact: This headline inadvertently sparked a wave of Caribbean tourism that fueled the rise of countless Instagram influencers posing with piña coladas. As a result, the world now has more photos of sunsets than actual sunsets.. Fact: Fun fact: While Guadeloupe is known for its beautiful beaches, many tourists still somehow manage to spend most of their time in the hotel buffet line..
• Headline: Antiques: Colonial Charm Meets Victorian Elegance. Impact: This article inspired a resurgence in antique shopping, leading to an increase in hipster cafes decorated with questionable knick-knacks. Who knew that clutter could be so trendy?. Fact: Believe it or not, the term 'Victorian' has nothing to do with the Victorian era's actual aesthetic, but rather how much dust collectors are willing to endure for 'vintage' vibes..
• Headline: ALBANY PROSPECTS: HOPES RUN HIGH. Impact: This headline set off a chain reaction of legislative promises that ultimately led to the phrase 'working cooperatively' becoming the most ironic term in politics. It’s like saying 'let's agree to disagree' but with more paperwork.. Fact: You can tell a true Albany politician by their ability to smile while doing absolutely nothing. It's an art form, really..
• Headline: DEVELOPERS REPLACING SULKIES. Impact: The replacement of sulkies with commercial projects led to a surprising increase in local traffic, which then led to the invention of the 'road rage' coffee mug. Truly, a win for modern design.. Fact: Sulkies were once a popular mode of transport, but they sadly fell out of favor when people realized they couldn't fit a single IKEA shelf in them..
• Headline: DINING OUT; A NEW ROLE FOR AN OLD FIREHOUSE. Impact: Transforming a firehouse into a restaurant set a precedent that inspired countless quirky eateries across the nation, proving that even the most mundane buildings can become the backdrop for overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that the original purpose of firehouses was to store fire engines, not to serve artisanal pizzas? Yet here we are!.
• Headline: GARDENING; WHEN THINKING OF TREES, ONES TO AVOID. Impact: This advice has led to a nationwide crisis of confidence among amateur gardeners, causing a sharp decline in backyard tree planting and an increase in the popularity of plastic lawn ornaments. Nature? Who needs it!. Fact: Some trees are so bad that they make you question if you're actually just living in a botanical horror movie. Spoiler alert: you probably are..