JANUARY 10, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Stephen J. Bocian: Advocate at the Terminal. Impact: Officer Bocian’s compassionate approach not only changed the lives of many homeless individuals but, unbeknownst to him, inspired a future generation of police officers to carry extra sandwiches and offer unsolicited advice on life choices. This led to a worldwide trend of police-themed food trucks.. Fact: Did you know that being the most-decorated officer in a bus terminal isn’t a title you can put on your dating profile? But it should be! Who wouldn’t want a partner who can navigate public transport like a pro?.
• Headline: The University Without a Core Curriculum. Impact: The decision of the University of Wisconsin to operate without a core curriculum sparked a global movement where schools everywhere began to debate whether education should include essential subjects or just be a free-for-all circus. Spoiler alert: it turned into a circus.. Fact: Did you know that the lack of a core curriculum means students can study whatever they want? Who needs to know math when you can get a degree in Interpretive Dance?.
• Headline: Celebrating Angling at Yale Peabody Museum. Impact: The recognition of angling as an art form led to the rise of 'fishing influencers' on social media, which in turn caused a dramatic increase in the number of people who now own fishing rods but have never actually fished. Congratulations, society!. Fact: Did you know that anglers are basically nature's hipsters? They love to catch fish but won't tell you about it unless they can twist it into an elaborate story about 'the one that got away.'.
• Headline: Viewpoints; Is America Being Shut Out Again?. Impact: This event set off a chain of events that culminated in a national obsession with trade agreements, resulting in Americans now being more invested in international trade than in their own local elections. The irony is delicious.. Fact: Did you know that trade agreements are like the adult version of sharing your toys? Just when you think everyone is playing nicely, someone yanks the toy right out of your hands..
• Headline: Two in Larchmont Share in Cancer Discovery. Impact: The approval of Taxol not only revolutionized cancer treatment but also led to a spike in yew tree planting worldwide, causing a bizarre trend where people started naming their pets after medicinal plants. Welcome to the era of 'Basil the Beagle.'. Fact: Did you know that Taxol is derived from yew trees? So if you hear someone say they have a 'yew' in their life, they might be talking about their new favorite anti-cancer drug instead of their houseplant..
• Headline: NEW JERSEY Q & A: STEPHEN J. BOCIAN; On Homeless Beat At the Bus Terminal. Impact: See first entry. Spoiler: it’s still about sandwiches and inspiring future cops to carry around snacks while pondering life’s great mysteries.. Fact: See first entry. But seriously, you really should consider adding this to your Tinder bio..
• Headline: A Close-Up Look At Eight Hotels. Impact: This headline led to a worldwide revolution in travel transparency, where guests demand to know if their hotel has more stars than their favorite celebrity. It also caused a spike in 'mystery hotel' themed parties. Spoiler: nobody was impressed.. Fact: Did you know that hotel reviews are basically the modern equivalent of 'I went to a restaurant and ordered water?' Everyone’s done it, but nobody’s impressed..
• Headline: TENNIS; Jim Pierce: The Problem Parent in Women's Tennis. Impact: Jim Pierce’s antics not only highlighted the pressures on young athletes but also led to a new sport: 'Parenting Tennis,' where parents compete in being the most overbearing. The winner gets a trophy made of broken dreams.. Fact: Did you know that being a 'problem parent' in sports is basically a rite of passage? It’s like the Olympic Games of making a spectacle of yourself while your child just wants to play..
• Headline: NEW JERSEY Q & A: STEPHEN J. BOCIAN; On Homeless Beat At the Bus Terminal. Impact: See first entry. Just know that this officer’s kindness might have saved more lives than any superhero movie ever could.. Fact: See first entry. But really, can we just get him a national holiday already?.