APRIL 14, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Campus Slang: Defining Student Identity. Impact: The widespread use of 'rad' eventually inspired an entire generation to embrace mediocrity in language, resulting in a world where 'lit' and 'fam' are now considered acceptable descriptors for life events. Thanks, college kids!. Fact: Did you know that at some point, 'rad' was actually a compliment? Now it’s just something people say when they can't think of anything clever..
• Headline: Exploring Guadeloupe's French Caribbean Heritage. Impact: The luxurious appeal of Guadeloupe sparked a travel trend that led to the rise of 'Instagrammable' destinations, where the quest for the perfect beach photo now outshines the actual vacation experience. Thanks, Guadeloupe!. Fact: They say danger is not the spice of life. Tell that to the tourists who take selfies with feral goats on the cliffs!.
• Headline: Antiques Show at EverMay Inn. Impact: This fascination with antiques contributed to the hoarding phenomenon that led many to fill their homes with dust collectors—known today as 'vintage'—ultimately making flea markets a thriving enterprise for future generations.. Fact: Fun fact: Those dusty items you see in antique shops are just the leftovers from people's attempts at decorating their homes in the 'fancy' style of the past..
• Headline: ALBANY PROSPECTS: HOPES RUN HIGH. Impact: The optimism from Albany's yearly legislative proposals inspired countless future politicians to adopt the motto 'Hope is not a strategy,' leading to a long history of promises never fulfilled.. Fact: In Albany, 'cooperatively' is just code for 'we'll pretend to work together while secretly plotting against each other.'.
• Headline: DEVELOPERS REPLACING SULKIES. Impact: The transition from sulkies to commercial projects paved the way for modern gentrification, turning once quaint neighborhoods into overpriced playgrounds for the wealthy and hipster coffee shops.. Fact: Sulkies were just the original version of ride-sharing—too bad they didn’t have Uber!.
• Headline: DINING OUT; A NEW ROLE FOR AN OLD FIREHOUSE. Impact: Transforming firehouses into restaurants set a precedent for reimagining public spaces, leading to a future where abandoned warehouses become trendy lofts, and every old building is a potential artisanal cheese shop.. Fact: In an ironic twist, the old firehouse serves food that’s almost as hot as the flames they used to fight!.
• Headline: GARDENING; WHEN THINKING OF TREES, ONES TO AVOID. Impact: This wisdom about trees established a long-standing tradition of gardening fails, leading to the modern-day phenomenon of people turning their backyards into sad, overgrown jungles. Thanks for the heads-up!. Fact: In gardening, as in life, sometimes the best thing to avoid is commitment—especially when it comes to trees that won't stop dropping leaves on your car..