APRIL 25, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Two Violists in Gubaidulina's New Concerto. Impact: This performance marked the dawn of a new era where violists finally got to step out of the shadows of violinists. It subsequently inspired an influx of violists to wear sunglasses indoors, declaring themselves the 'cool' string players.. Fact: Did you know that violas are just like the middle children of the orchestra? Always overshadowed but secretly the most interesting ones in the family!.
• Headline: KOSOVO UPDATE. Impact: The Kosovo conflict would eventually become a cautionary tale in international relations, showing that sometimes, just sometimes, sending in more peacekeepers can spiral into a never-ending game of diplomatic chess.. Fact: Did you know that Kosovo was once referred to as the 'Switzerland of the Balkans'? Guess it didn’t quite work out as planned, did it?.
• Headline: Reports of Another Massacre, With 40 Dead. Impact: This massacre would haunt the region for decades, leading to an endless cycle of violence and geopolitical tension, proving that sometimes history just loves to repeat itself like a bad sitcom.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'never forget' isn't just about the past, but a reminder that human nature has a penchant for repeating its worst mistakes? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well..
• Headline: Theater Curtain Company Will Stay in City for Encore. Impact: Choosing to stay in the city meant that theater curtains would continue to grace stages, possibly leading to an explosion of terrible Broadway musicals and more opportunities for aspiring actors to embarrass themselves.. Fact: Did you know that curtain companies are like the unsung heroes of theater? Without them, all those dramatic moments would just be awkwardly played out in front of an audience with no ambiance!.
• Headline: Griffin Is M.V.P.. Impact: Adrian Griffin becoming M.V.P. inspired a new generation of basketball players to think, 'If he can do it, so can I!' Unfortunately, it also inspired a lot of kids to think they can skip practice and still make the league.. Fact: Did you know that being named M.V.P. in a minor league is like being the prom king of a school nobody's ever heard of? Congrats, you’re still not getting a scholarship!.
• Headline: Child With a Way With Words, Maybe. Impact: Lee Blessing's play would launch a trend of thought-provoking theater, leading to endless debates about the meaning of life, art, and why on earth anyone would want to sit through a three-hour show about a talking sandwich.. Fact: Did you know that 'Eleemosynary' is actually a word? It means charitable, which is ironic considering how many theater-goers leave feeling robbed of their time!.
• Headline: WHAT PRICE GLORY?: A special report.; Cuban Players Defect, but Often With a Cost. Impact: As Cuban players defected, it sparked a larger conversation about the cost of dreams and the often absurd lengths people will go to for a chance at success, inadvertently leading to the rise of 'Cuban sandwich' restaurants in America.. Fact: Did you know that every time a Cuban player defects, a baseball fan somewhere buys a new cap? Because nothing says 'I support your struggle' like merchandising!.