JUNE 27, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Giuliani's Reverent Reception in Queens. Impact: This event marked the beginning of Giuliani's infallible reputation in the eyes of some New Yorkers, leading to a chain of events where he would later be treated as a hero, despite questionable decisions that would make any rational person cringe.. Fact: People in Queens have been known to give warm receptions to politicians, possibly because they believe they might get free cable out of it..
• Headline: Mixed Reactions to Assisted Suicide Ruling. Impact: The reactions from this Supreme Court ruling on assisted suicide led to an avalanche of debates, creating a new reality where everyone became a moral philosopher overnight, and dinner conversations turned into trenches of ethical warfare.. Fact: Some people think that discussing assisted suicide at a dinner party will spice things up. Spoiler: it doesn't..
• Headline: COURT, 9-0, UPHOLDS STATE LAWS PROHIBITING ASSISTED SUICIDE; PROTECTS SPEECH ON INTERNET. Impact: This unanimous ruling caused a ripple effect where states tightened their grip on assisted suicide laws, while simultaneously allowing internet trolls to thrive, proving that while life can be hard, online harassment is just a click away.. Fact: The Supreme Court's unanimous decisions are like that one friend who always agrees with everything you say—nice, but does it really help?.
• Headline: Graduation Rates Rising For Athletes. Impact: As graduation rates for athletes climbed, a new breed of motivational speaker emerged—those who dropped out to pursue a career in professional sports, proving that sometimes the academic bar is merely a suggestion.. Fact: It turns out that while athletes are graduating, regular students are still trying to figure out how to use a library..
• Headline: Rivera Adjusting To Role As Closer. Impact: Mariano Rivera's transition to closer became a pivotal moment in baseball, leading to a generation of kids who suddenly aspired to throw a baseball really hard without understanding any of the actual mechanics.. Fact: Rivera's signature pitch, the cutter, is so effective that opposing hitters often wish they could close their eyes and pretend it doesn’t exist..
• Headline: A Winner at Marbles. Impact: The National Marbles Tournament revealed that while some children were destined for greatness, others would simply learn that losing at marbles is the first step toward a life filled with competitive disappointment.. Fact: Winning at marbles is the original 'you get a trophy for participating' moment, but thankfully, no one is handing out participation awards for losing your marbles..