JANUARY 15, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Glow and the Glare: Lighting Dining. Impact: Amanda Hesser's glowing commentary on restaurant lighting inspired a worldwide obsession with Instagrammable dining experiences, forever changing how restaurants light their menus - and how many selfies we take with our food.. Fact: Did you know that the mood lighting debate has led to more arguments than actual discussions about world peace? Everyone wants their food to look good, but no one can agree on the perfect shade of 'romantic.'.
• Headline: Exploring Lower Manhattan's Future. Impact: The symposium on Lower Manhattan's reconstruction prompted a trend of urban design thinking that eventually led to the rise of 'green roofs' and 'Instagrammable parklets'—because nothing says 'we're rebuilding' like a place to take selfies.. Fact: Funny how a discussion about architecture can lead to more selfies than actual discussions about the architecture itself. Who needs history when you can have hashtags?.
• Headline: Sniper Suspect in Court. Impact: Lee Malvo's court appearance became a pivotal moment in public discourse about gun violence, leading to numerous debates and reforms that still echo in today's courtroom dramas and the constant search for justice in America.. Fact: The Washington sniper case is a grim reminder that sometimes reality is scarier than the scariest movie. And yet, we still keep watching horror films like they’re going out of style. Go figure!.