DECEMBER 23, 1990

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• Headline: Dining Out: Cuisine Evolution in NJ. Impact: The culinary revolution sparked by Dennis Foy's restaurant eventually led to the rise of food influencers and Instagram food photography, resulting in an entire generation more concerned with plating than actually enjoying their meals. Who knew a plate of avocado toast could change the world?. Fact: Fun fact: 90's diners were so committed to their food that they often forgot to ask for the check, leading to the invention of the 'check waiter'—a gig that has since been replaced by automated tablets!.
• Headline: Navigating Job Security in Crisis Times. Impact: The changing employment landscape of the 90s set off a chain reaction, leading to today's gig economy. Now, instead of job security, we have a plethora of side hustles and the constant fear of being 'cancelled' for the wrong tweet.. Fact: After the 1990-91 recession, many people learned that 'keeping your job' could also mean mastering the art of pretending to work while scrolling through endless cat videos..
• Headline: School Readies Plan for Increased State Aid. Impact: As schools prepared for increased state aid, this set a precedent for educational funding battles that continue to this day. Future generations would spend more time arguing about budgets than actually teaching kids to read.. Fact: Research shows that teachers spend more time filling out budget forms than teaching, which is why kids today are experts in financial literacy but still can't spell 'cat'..
• Headline: ART; Everyday Expectations With a Twist. Impact: The exhibition at the Newhouse Center showcased how art can reshape perceptions, leading to future generations who think that pouring paint on a canvas is worthy of a million-dollar price tag. The art world has never been the same.. Fact: 19th-century sailors would probably have loved contemporary art, if only they could understand it. But alas, the only thing they understood was the ocean and rum..