JUNE 19, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: N.C. Central Scholarship Athletes Tuition Dispute. Impact: If N.C. Central had just paid their athletes on time, we might have avoided a future where college sports are less about education and more about who can throw a football the furthest. Who knew a tuition check could alter the course of athletic history?. Fact: Did you know that some college athletes have to survive on ramen noodles while their coaches earn millions? Welcome to the paradox of 'student-athletes'..
• Headline: Moneyman's Legacy at GW High School. Impact: The Moneyman's reign inspired a generation of high school baseball players to believe they could actually make it big. Spoiler alert: Most didn’t, but the legends lived on, turning dodgy backyard games into epic tales of glory.. Fact: George Washington High School’s baseball team probably has more legends than the entire MLB Hall of Fame. Just ask any of their alumni; they’ll tell you they were robbed of a championship..
• Headline: New Office Complex in East Bronx. Impact: This office complex could spark a real estate boom, which might lead to an influx of coffee shops and artisanal toast bars. Welcome to the East Bronx – where your $9 avocado toast comes with a view of a hospital.. Fact: The East Bronx is so health-conscious, even the pigeons are on gluten-free diets. Seriously, they only eat organic breadcrumbs..