DECEMBER 5, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Union Official Admits to Ballot Tampering. Impact: If only Martin Lubin had just left the vote alone, we might be living in a parallel universe where politicians didn't feel the need to cheat, but alas, here we are. Thanks, Martin! Now every election has to come with a side of skepticism.. Fact: The phrase 'voter fraud' has been used more times than 'I promise to read the terms and conditions'—and we all know how that usually ends..
• Headline: Teen Convicted of Manslaughter in Central Park. Impact: This tragic event set off a chain reaction leading to stricter laws surrounding youth crime. It's almost like society collectively said, 'Let’s fix this, but only after a tragedy occurs!' Brilliant plan.. Fact: Manslaughter trials for teenagers have a way of making everyone question their parenting skills. Spoiler: it’s never the kids’ fault… right?.
• Headline: Legacy of Dr. Arthur Henry Green. Impact: Dr. Green's work with abused children may have led to more awareness and resources for child protection. Imagine if everyone took a page from his book—fewer headlines about abuse and more about people actually caring.. Fact: Dr. Green was a pioneer—his work helped shape the field of child psychiatry. It's like he was the superhero fighting against the dark forces of child abuse, but without a cape..
• Headline: An Isherwood Story, In His Words and Spirit. Impact: The production of 'Prater Violet' might have inspired a wave of adaptations, reminding us that sometimes, what’s old can be made new again—like fashion trends, only less embarrassing.. Fact: Isherwood’s works have inspired countless adaptations, proving that even in literature, recycling is a thing. Who knew old books were the original hipsters?.
• Headline: Three Teams, Two Spots and One Big Weekend. Impact: As college football teams vied for the top spots, an entire generation of fans learned the fine art of disappointment—thanks to the inevitable heartbreak of their teams falling short.. Fact: College football is basically a soap opera for men, filled with drama, betrayal, and, of course, the age-old question: 'Why do we care so much?'.
• Headline: El Paso Energy To Build 4 Plants. Impact: El Paso Energy's ambitious plans could have set a precedent for energy innovation, or at least a few more hours of Netflix binge-watching for the masses. Thanks for the power, El Paso!. Fact: Building power plants is like trying to build a sandcastle—great in theory until the tides of regulation and market demand wash it all away..
• Headline: Religion Journal; Hasidic Jewish Group Puts Hanukkah on Web. Impact: The Hasidic Jewish group putting Hanukkah online might have sparked a digital revolution in religious practice. Who knew that the Festival of Lights could also become a trending hashtag?. Fact: This move probably led to more than a few awkward family Zoom calls during the holidays—because nothing says 'joyous celebration' like laggy video connections..
• Headline: Sports of The Times; A Decision For Time And Love. Impact: William C. Rhoden's reflections on family life in sports might have prompted a wave of heartwarming sports documentaries—or at least a few more tear-jerking commercials.. Fact: Bernie Williams was not just a baseball player; he was a reminder that behind every athlete is a family with a hefty dose of 'please don’t screw up.'.