MARCH 17, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Celebrating 25 Years of Dance at Kean. Impact: The jazzy ballet performance not only entertained but also inspired a new generation of choreographers to incorporate jazz into classical dance. This led to a short-lived but intense fad of tap-dancing politicians trying to win votes. Fact: Fun fact: George Balanchine once said, 'Ballet is like a conversation; if you can't dance, just pretend you're listening intently.'.
• Headline: Sunday Racing Is Boon to Meadowlands. Impact: Sunday racing at the Meadowlands not only saved the venue from financial ruin but also kickstarted the Sunday Funday culture, leading to countless brunches and hangovers that would have otherwise never existed. Fact: Did you know that prior to Sunday racing, the only thing people did on Sundays was argue with their relatives about politics? Now they can argue while placing bets!.
• Headline: ART; 2 Artists View the World in Statements With 3,142 Images. Impact: The two artists' exhibit became a viral sensation, leading to the trend of 'extreme image installations' where galleries began to fill spaces with random photos of cats, claiming it was 'artistic commentary on modern life'. Fact: Fun fact: Counting 3,142 images is not only unproductive but also a great way to get a crick in your neck. Try it sometime!.
• Headline: Census Shows Shift to East and New Sociology. Impact: The demographic shift highlighted by the census led to urban planners frantically trying to keep up with the demand for coffee shops and yoga studios, forever changing the face of suburban life. Fact: Did you know that census data is often used by sociologists to predict how many coffee shops will pop up in a neighborhood? It’s like a crystal ball, but with caffeine!.
• Headline: MUSIC; Guest Conductor Sees Orchestral Democracy. Impact: Zdenek Macal's vision of orchestral democracy inspired a wave of 'musical equality movements', where musicians from all backgrounds demanded equal time in the spotlight, eventually leading to a 'Battle of the Bands' where orchestras had to compete like rock groups. Fact: Did you know that orchestral democracy was almost derailed by a debate over whether triangle players should get solo time? It was a real 'hit' or 'miss' situation!.
• Headline: Putting a Trailblazer Back in the Spotlight. Impact: The exhibition on Paul Robeson's life reignited interest in civil rights, prompting a resurgence of artistic activism that led to a series of protest songs, many of which were ironically played at corporate events. Fact: Did you know that Paul Robeson was not only a singer and actor but also a football player? Because apparently, he believed in doing it all, while the rest of us can barely handle one job!.