AUGUST 18, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mystery of A-10 Crash in Colorado. Impact: The unresolved mystery of the A-10 crash not only kept conspiracy theorists busy but also inspired a generation of action movie plots that feature pilots flying into mountains. Thank you, U.S. Air Force, for giving Hollywood a reason to thrive!. Fact: The A-10 is known as the 'Warthog'—a fitting name for a plane that crashes without even dropping its bombs. Talk about adding insult to injury!.
• Headline: Largest Denomination to Vote on Closer Ties to 3 Major Churches. Impact: The decision for the Evangelical Lutheran Church to consider ties with other denominations sparked debates that would lead to a more inclusive approach in many religious communities. Who knew a few church leaders could influence the landscape of modern spirituality?. Fact: If church leaders spent as much time on social media as they do debating theology, maybe they'd get more followers. Just saying!.
• Headline: Congress Whittles Away Power of Capital's Mayor. Impact: Congress’ power play with Marion Barry set a precedent for mayors everywhere to be reduced to mere figureheads, proving that even in politics, it's all about who has the most buttons to push. Spoiler: it’s usually not the elected officials.. Fact: Marion Barry: the mayor who turned 'titular' into an art form. If only he could have turned his political career around as easily!.
• Headline: A Glass Half Full or Half Empty?. Impact: The economic implications of the Teamsters strike against UPS led to a significant shift in labor dynamics, proving that even a few disgruntled workers can alter the course of corporate strategy. Who knew the postal service could be such a game-changer?. Fact: Strikes: the adult version of saying 'I’m taking my ball and going home!' Because nothing says 'we want fair treatment' like a massive shipping delay!.
• Headline: Rutgers Student Is Raped. Impact: The tragic incident involving the Rutgers student underscored the ongoing struggles with campus safety and assault awareness, sparking movements that would ripple through society for decades. A painful reminder that some issues never truly go away.. Fact: Campus safety: the topic that everyone agrees is important, yet still somehow manages to get swept under the rug. Because who needs security when you have ignorance?.
• Headline: Authors With Less Than Stellar Sales Are Unwanted by Big Houses. Impact: The publishing industry's shift away from midlist authors led to a renaissance of independent publishing, making room for a flood of unique voices that might have otherwise been silenced. So, thanks for narrowing the field, big publishers!. Fact: Midlist authors: the unsung heroes of the literary world, proving that just because you don't sell a million copies doesn't mean you don't have something to say!.