FEBRUARY 13, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Support for Compulsive Disorders. Impact: This woman's struggle with compulsive disorders led to an explosion of therapy options, ultimately resulting in a Netflix series about the bizarre lives of people with quirks. Now everyone knows someone who swears they can't step on cracks without summoning the spirit of their childhood fears.. Fact: Did you know that self-destructive thoughts are often just the brain's way of saying, 'Let's spice things up a bit!'? Just kidding, it’s actually serious and deserves attention..
• Headline: Korean Cuisine's Journey to Yonkers. Impact: The arrival of Korean cuisine in Yonkers marked the beginning of a culinary revolution, resulting in a global obsession with kimchi that led to a worldwide shortage of cabbage. Who knew cabbage could be so influential?. Fact: Did you know that the secret ingredient in Korean cuisine is actually just the hope of never having to eat bland food again? Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Cutting Old Bronxville Tree Opposed. Impact: The emotional battle over the old Bronxville tree led to a nationwide movement to plant more trees, sparking debates about whether we should save nature or just keep building overpriced condos. Spoiler alert: the condos usually win.. Fact: Did you know that trees can live longer than most of our life decisions? So maybe it’s worth saving a few instead of just our bad taste in fashion..
• Headline: Executives Fight Loneliness at Top. Impact: The loneliness of executives inspired a series of self-help books that promised to help them find meaning in their lives, but ultimately just convinced them to buy more overpriced office plants.. Fact: Did you know that the average executive spends more time in meetings than actually leading? Maybe they should just start scheduling 'me time' instead..
• Headline: Towns and Garbage Haulers at Odds Over Fingerprinting. Impact: The garbage feud in Long Island led to a nationwide trend of municipalities fighting over waste management, which is just what we needed: more drama about trash. Next up: reality TV shows featuring your local garbage collector.. Fact: Did you know that garbage is actually just the universe's way of making sure we never run out of things to complain about? Thanks, universe!.
• Headline: Lilco Trial: RICO Law Troubles Experts. Impact: The RICO law controversy surrounding the Lilco trial sparked a series of legal dramas that made lawyers feel like rockstars, inadvertently leading to a spike in law school applications. Who knew racketeering could be so glamorous?. Fact: Did you know that RICO stands for 'Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations'? Sounds like a cool band name, right?.
• Headline: ART; Emotion, Reason and Classicism on Display. Impact: The art exhibition in Bryant Library was the catalyst for an art movement that said, 'Why not combine emotion and reason?' This led to the rise of a new genre: 'Confused Art,' which is just a bunch of scribbles but, hey, it’s deep.. Fact: Did you know that art is subjective? So while you may think it looks like a toddler's tantrum on canvas, someone else might call it 'a profound statement about the human condition.'.
• Headline: Planning Board Member Pursues 'Ideal'. Impact: Joyce Copleman's pursuit of the 'ideal' in her community led to a rise in neighborhood associations, resulting in an endless cycle of meetings about what color to paint mailboxes. Because nothing says progress like a freshly painted mailbox.. Fact: Did you know that the ideal community is often just a place where the grass is greener, the fences are lower, and everyone pretends to like each other? Welcome to suburbia!.