JUNE 2, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Addressing Bullying in Schools. Impact: The attempt to reduce student cruelty led to the rise of anti-bullying campaigns worldwide, eventually inspiring the creation of online support groups. Who knew that a middle schooler's lunch money woes would contribute to the internet's obsession with cat memes as a form of emotional therapy?. Fact: Middle school is like a real-life Hunger Games, but with more braces and less actual fighting. Just a reminder that the trauma we endure shapes our future love for therapy and cats..
• Headline: Magic Moments in Sports History. Impact: The nostalgic feelings towards Yankee Stadium in 1956 sparked a generation of baseball fans who believed that a hot dog and a beer could solve any problem. This led to a mass delusion that baseball is America’s favorite pastime, overshadowing the actual favorite: complaining about the weather.. Fact: Yankee Stadium has hosted more drama than a soap opera, but instead of love triangles, it features home runs and overpriced nachos..
• Headline: Making a Difference; The Animated Financier. Impact: Roy E. Disney's financial strategies not only saved the Disney company but also set the stage for a franchise empire, where every child’s favorite characters would eventually beg for money at the box office. The Mouse truly became the master of the universe.. Fact: It's nice to know that being a 'shy' financier can lead to the creation of theme parks where waiting in line is considered a rite of passage..
• Headline: DINING OUT; A Place Where Pasta's the Thing. Impact: The charming restaurant scene in West Caldwell turned into a breeding ground for culinary influencers who now post their avocado toast on Instagram, leading to a food revolution where we forget the importance of flavor in favor of aesthetics.. Fact: Restaurants are now more about the 'gram than the 'damn that was delicious!'.
• Headline: FORUM; America, Playing to Its Own Strengths. Impact: The talk of global competitiveness and total quality management fueled an obsession with efficiency that eventually led to the 'just-in-time' delivery model, resulting in a world where waiting for your pizza delivery feels like an eternity.. Fact: America's strengths are truly showcased when we can out-compete each other in who can complain the loudest while waiting for a product to arrive..
• Headline: MUSIC; Barn Succeeds as Concert Hall. Impact: The barn concert idea gave birth to a DIY music festival culture where people now throw parties in their backyards and call them 'music festivals,' which allows them to charge for overpriced beer while pretending they aren’t just living out their suburban dreams.. Fact: Nothing says 'rockstar' like playing a concert in a barn, where the only audience is a few cows and your judgmental neighbors..
• Headline: FORUM; Yes to a National Health Care Plan. Impact: The Supreme Court's ruling on bankruptcy in divorce settlements has led to a generation of lawyers specializing in 'How to Protect Your Stuff When Love Goes South.' It's basically a modern-day gold rush, but with more paperwork and less gold.. Fact: Divorce and bankruptcy: the only combination that guarantees you’ll lose both love and money, but at least you'll have a great story to tell at parties..
• Headline: Your Own Account; Beware an Ex-Spouse's Bankruptcy.