MARCH 5, 2005

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Gates: Art and Economic Impact. Impact: The absurd cost of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's installation convinced future artists that pricing their work like a luxury car would attract more attention. Thus, the art world saw a rise in installations that were essentially overpriced parking lots.. Fact: The $21 million spent on The Gates could have funded a small country's art program, but who needs art education when you can have fabric draped over trees, right?.
• Headline: Two Queens Soldiers Are Killed After Bomb Hits Humvee in Iraq. Impact: The tragic loss of Specialists Azhar Ali and Wai Phyo Lwin highlighted the human cost of war, leading to a global outcry for improved veteran care and awareness. This event rippled through time, prompting a shift in how nations view and treat their soldiers.. Fact: The sacrifices of soldiers often remind us that behind every statistic is a story—a truth that unfortunately gets lost in the noise of political rhetoric..
• Headline: Defending the Hills of the Village. Impact: The grassroots movements to protect Washington Square Park inspired a national trend of neighborhood activism, ultimately leading to a future where park benches doubled as political platforms for hipsters debating the merits of artisanal avocado toast.. Fact: In the 1960s, Washington Square Park was a hotbed for jazz musicians. Now it's just a place for people to argue about who makes the best cold brew coffee. Progress!.