JULY 7, 1996

Full News Archive

• Headline: Montana Cowgirls: A Week of Adventure. Impact: If those cowgirls hadn't stampeded through the gully, we might have never had the modern rodeo. Imagine the world without bull riding - chaos in cowboy boots everywhere!. Fact: Did you know that cowgirls are not just a myth? They exist, and they're probably better at riding than you are at driving..
• Headline: SOAPBOX; Our Fractured City. Impact: The fall of that Callery pear tree could have been the catalyst for the city's future tree-hugging policies. One tree's demise led to thousands of new saplings and an uptick in hipster lumberjack beards.. Fact: Fun fact: trees have feelings too—especially when they're being chopped down or blown over by high winds..
• Headline: Richard Rosner's Unforgettable Saturday Adventure. Impact: Mr. Rosner's brief escape from the computer may have inspired an entire generation to unplug and explore the great outdoors. Now there are people hiking who don't even know what a keyboard looks like!. Fact: Did you know that 'tinkering' is just a fancy way of saying 'avoiding real life'?.
• Headline: VOICES: FROM THE DESK OF;A Tale of Two Cities And the Deficit. Impact: The analyst's insights could have foreshadowed the stock market crash, leading to a world where everyone suddenly claims to be an economic expert on Twitter. Thank you, Lehman Brothers!. Fact: Did you know that talking about the deficit is a great way to clear a room? Try it at your next dinner party!.
• Headline: TENNIS;All England Is All Graf A 7th Time. Impact: Graf's dominance may have sparked a tennis revolution, leading to a generation of players who believe they can also be the best. Spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that Steffi Graf's forehand is so powerful it could probably serve you lunch if it felt like it?.
• Headline: SOAPBOX;Our Fractured City. Impact: The smashed mirror and broken plastic may have inspired a whole new genre of urban art—'The Shattered Reflection Movement.' Just wait, it’ll be the next big thing.. Fact: Fun fact: Parking a car is just like life; sometimes you hit a rough patch and end up with a broken mirror..
• Headline: Backtalk;The No. 1 Seeding Belongs to Wimbledon. Impact: The ever-evolving Wimbledon might have inadvertently inspired other sports to change their rules and settings, leading to a confusing but more entertaining time for fans everywhere. Who needs consistency?. Fact: Did you know that Wimbledon is the only tournament where you can eat strawberries and cream while watching people hit a fuzzy green ball back and forth? Truly living the dream!.