SEPTEMBER 17, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navigating Ego in Real Estate Decisions. Impact: Sam Zell's ego-fueled Plaza Hotel purchase led to a chain reaction of real estate moguls making questionable decisions based on their own inflated self-importance, ultimately resulting in the rise of overpriced avocado toast cafés. You're welcome, Millennials.. Fact: Did you know the Plaza Hotel was once home to the fictional characters from 'Home Alone 2'? One can only imagine what would happen if they had to actually pay for their stay!.
• Headline: Dining at Scarsdale's Local Cafe. Impact: The uneven performance of this café caused a ripple effect where expectations for neighborhood dining were forever lowered, leading to the proliferation of frozen dinner aisles in grocery stores as people gave up hope.. Fact: Fun fact: Scarsdale is known for its high property values, which is directly proportional to the amount of disappointment residents feel about their dining options..
• Headline: Indian Art's Impact on Modern Expressionism. Impact: The exposition on American Indian art sparked a resurgence in hipster appreciation for Native-inspired tattoos, which led to a slew of regrettable ink choices and cultural appropriation debates at coffee shops nationwide.. Fact: Did you know that Abstract Expressionism is often misunderstood as a style for people who can't draw? You know, like a toddler with crayons..
• Headline: Jump, Spin, Skate! But Is It Danger or Self-Expression?. Impact: The skateboarding incident led to a national debate over whether in-line skating should be considered a sport or just an excuse for kids to wear knee pads and look cool while avoiding homework.. Fact: In-line skating was popularized in the ‘90s, yet here we are in the 2020s, still trying to figure out how not to trip over our own feet. Progress!.
• Headline: BACKTALK: Finding the Meaning of Fair: The Tug of War at Brown; Opportunities Aren't Equal For Women. Impact: The Title IX ruling at Brown University ignited a firestorm of debate that eventually led to the creation of a new genre of social media influencers dedicated to equal opportunities in sports — and the invention of the 'Feminist Gym Bro.'. Fact: Did you know that Title IX was enacted in 1972? That's right, it took over 40 years for some universities to realize women might also want to play sports. Shocking!.
• Headline: HOME CLINIC; Repairing Rotted Wood Attacked by Moisture-Loving Fungi. Impact: Charities preparing for a threat to gift deductions led to a surge in 'guilt gifting' where people started giving gifts just to feel better about not giving outright donations, blurring the line between altruism and tax evasion.. Fact: Did you know that charitable giving in the U.S. is often as much about tax benefits as it is about generosity? Nothing says 'I care' like a well-timed donation right before tax season!.
• Headline: HOME CLINIC; Repairing Rotted Wood Attacked by Moisture-Loving Fungi. Impact: The arm wrestling championships became an unexpected cultural phenomenon, inspiring a reality show craze that eventually led to 'America's Next Top Arm Wrestler', proving that absolutely anything can be turned into entertainment.. Fact: Did you know arm wrestling has been around since ancient Egypt? Who knew the Pharaohs were so into competitive bicep flexing?.
• Headline: Pride and 'Nice Awards' for Arm Wrestlers.