APRIL 5, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring The Cure of Troy at Yale. Impact: If Alvin Klein hadn't reviewed that play, we might have never known that heroes and victims are basically the same thing. The ripple effect? A world where everyone thinks they can write a play about their life. Spoiler: It's usually boring.. Fact: Did you know Seamus Heaney's plays are like fine wine? They get better with age, but only if you actually appreciate literature..
• Headline: Elena deMurias: Banker Turned Museum Leader. Impact: Elena deMurias' passion for museums could have sparked an art revolution, but instead, it just resulted in a lot of people getting lost in the gift shop. The butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly, we're all drowning in fridge magnets.. Fact: Did you know that museums are the only places where 'please don't touch' is actually a rule and not just a suggestion for your personal space?.
• Headline: Shopping with Purpose Abroad. Impact: Susan Spano's article on shopping abroad led to a surge in passport applications as people realized they could buy pointless knick-knacks in every corner of the globe. Who knew that overpriced souvenirs could fuel international travel?. Fact: Did you know that you could save a fortune by just buying the same stuff from your local dollar store? But where's the fun in that?.
• Headline: The Nation: Taking Offense; Perceptions and Facts In Sexual Harassment. Impact: Judge Wright's dismissal set a precedent that rippled through the judicial system, creating a lovely little loophole where victims became suspects and the courts got a front-row seat to the drama. Thanks, justice system!. Fact: Did you know that in legal terms, 'no evidence' is basically lawyer-speak for 'sorry, we’d rather watch paint dry'?.
• Headline: U.S. Auditing Five Hospitals In New York. Impact: The investigation into fraudulent Medicare bills led to a nationwide game of 'who can hide the most money' in hospitals. Spoiler alert: it's like finding Waldo but with way more red tape.. Fact: Did you know that hospitals are the only places where you can get charged $100 for a Band-Aid and still somehow feel grateful for it?.
• Headline: VIEWPOINT; Clearing the Air Over Clearing Firms. Impact: Saul S Cohen's article on clearing firms unintentionally spawned a new generation of financial jargon that no one understands. Now, aspiring bankers can talk a lot while saying nothing—an invaluable skill.. Fact: Did you know that reading financial articles can lead to spontaneous naps? It’s the only kind of 'investment' you’ll ever make in your sleep..
• Headline: Arson Greets Religious Sect At a Colony In Montana.