APRIL 2, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Discovering the 1990s Immigrant Experience. Impact: Josefina Jolon’s dream of teaching led to her inspiring countless students, some of whom would go on to create a wildly successful meme about cats. Yes, if she hadn’t volunteered, we might have never had 'Cats on the Internet' and the subsequent global cat obsession.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1990s, the internet was just a baby? Little did they know that the real immigrants were all those adorable cat videos making their way to our screens!.
• Headline: Freshman Dorm's Stories Captured on Film. Impact: This documentary trend sparked a wave of 'reality' content that is now so exaggerated, we might as well call it 'fiction'. Who knew that a bunch of college kids would lead to an explosion of shows about people with no actual talents?. Fact: Fun fact: The best documentary ever made is still up for debate, but I bet it’s not about college dorm life. Who knew the true horror would be the student loans?.
• Headline: ON THE TOWNS: ART; A Vidid Palette for Gouaches and Paintings. Impact: Paul Resika’s art show inspired a few wannabe artists to try their hand at gouache. Sadly, they created a new genre known as 'What Not to Hang on Your Wall' art.. Fact: Did you know that gouache is just watercolor pretending to be fancy? It’s like the hipster coffee of the art world—overly complicated and slightly bitter..
• Headline: Life Meets Youth at the Edge of the Sound. Impact: Barbara Milton's beach adventures likely inspired an entire generation to glorify nature. This led to a spike in overpriced eco-friendly products that make you feel good about your superficial purchases.. Fact: Did you know fiddler crabs are basically the hipsters of the ocean? They just want to be seen and are totally into their own little world..
• Headline: SOAPBOX: Suddenly, Everything's Changed; New Jersey Can't Live With Gingrich Revolution. Impact: Gingrich’s comments sent New Jersey into a political frenzy, causing a ripple effect that led to more political drama than a reality TV show. The state is still recovering from that one.. Fact: Did you know that New Jersey politics are so dramatic, they could make Shakespeare weep? Forget the 'Bard'—bring on the Garden State melodrama!.
• Headline: VOICES: FROM THE DESK OF; The Golden Nuggets Hiding in the Junk Mail. Impact: This realization led to a revolution in marketing strategies, where more junk mail was sent, resulting in a collective sigh of resignation from the entire population. Thank you, banks.. Fact: Did you know that junk mail is just the universe's way of telling you to not throw away your dreams? Because we all know nobody's actually reading it..
• Headline: Airport Is Rebuffed On Plan to Cut Trees. Impact: The trees stood their ground, leading to a newfound respect for nature. This resulted in a series of environmental protests that ultimately convinced more airports to look for greener solutions. So, thanks trees!. Fact: Did you know that trees can live for thousands of years? Meanwhile, I can barely keep my houseplants alive for a week..