JUNE 23, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: High School: A Battleground for Emotions. Impact: The emotional rollercoaster of high school led to an unexpected boom in self-help books and therapy practices in the early 2000s. Who knew teenage angst could fuel an entire industry?. Fact: Did you know that the average high school student spends approximately 12 hours a week on homework and 5 hours crying about it? Welcome to adulthood!.
• Headline: Exploring Prague's Enigmatic Cemeteries. Impact: Kundera's nostalgic musings inspired a wave of hipster cemeteries where people now picnic and hold yoga classes. Because nothing says 'peaceful retreat' like a graveyard.. Fact: Fun fact: Prague has more cemeteries than Starbucks locations. Just kidding! But with all the history, it might as well..
• Headline: Victoria Ouellette's Ice Skating Journey. Impact: Victoria's passion for ice skating led to a new trend of children pursuing competitive sports, which, in turn, created a generation of parents who believe they can coach their kids from the couch.. Fact: Did you know that ice skating burns about 300 calories an hour? Just think of all the pizza you can enjoy later!.
• Headline: AIDS Struggle Cuts Across Generational Boundaries. Impact: Miriam's story sparked a national conversation about the importance of planning for the future. This led to the rise of online will-writing services, because who doesn't love planning for their demise?. Fact: As of now, there are more people living with HIV/AIDS than ever before, but thankfully, people are also talking about it more than ever—better late than never, right?.
• Headline: Garden City, Now the Owner, Weighing Fate of St. Paul's Site. Impact: The debate over St. Paul's fate resulted in a series of town hall meetings that somehow turned into a reality show pilot. Who knew local history could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that Victorian Gothic architecture can be recognized by its pointed arches and elaborate ornamentation? Or as I like to call it, 'the fancy stuff.'.
• Headline: NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: MIDWOOD;High Above Brooklyn College, It's a Paradise for Parakeets. Impact: The parakeet colony became a tourist hotspot, leading to the unexpected rise of birdwatching as a trendy activity among millennials. Because who needs a night out when you can watch birds?. Fact: Fun fact: Parakeets are known for their vibrant colors and ability to mimic sounds. They might just outsmart your average politician!.
• Headline: VOICES: VIEWPOINT;Filling a Void in Accounting. Impact: The battle over accounting standards led to so many compromises that even accountants began to feel like they were in a soap opera. Tune in next week for more 'As the Ledger Turns.'. Fact: Did you know that accounting was once considered a boring profession? Now it’s as dramatic as any reality TV show—minus the rose ceremonies..
• Headline: VOICES: FROM THE DESK OF;The Day I Jumped Over The Moon. Impact: The story about the cattle delivery inspired a new line of urban survival courses that teach city dwellers how to handle unexpected deliveries. Cows in the city? That's a whole new level of farm-to-table.. Fact: Did you know that in New York City, you can get a permit for a chicken coop? Just imagine the urban farmer's market you could create!.