Word: 80s
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...part, he's been lucky. When he took office, Bush was the beneficiary of a decade's worth of reform efforts beginning with Ross Perot's mid-'80s movement to reduce class sizes and install statewide testing and accountability. By 1995 the state education code had been scrapped and the legislature was at work on a new one that would push authority down to the local school districts. Like any gifted politician, Bush commandeered the train, adding some cars of his own and taking credit for laying its track...
...Financially, things were on an upward tick, and America saw few imminent threats to its power. But more important than the current premillennial bout of optimism, the fascination with the stark elegance of the '50s reflects a backlash against the TV-in-every-room consumption of the '70s and '80s. For thirtysomethings with a little money to throw around, more has proved to be less. "The whole modern movement started to provide graceful living for people no matter what their economic status," says architect Koenig, who built his first house in 1950 for $5,000. "It was not a style...
...80s stars have lost their shine. Gabrielle V. Novacek '99 has followed U2 around the world, attending concerts all over Europe. "I still worship Bono. When I was younger, he seemed larger than life and I thought he was gorgeous when I was a kid. When the Greatest Hits came out a couple weeks ago, I lined up in front of Tower Records in the Square at midnight." In addition to Bono's looks, U2's continued popularity is largely due to their ability to change with the times--and to make a political statement. And although most political figures...
Forget Wellesley. Disco night at The Phoenix Landing promises dancing on the tables and sing-alongs with favorites of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s as the Boom Boom Room takes over the bar with DJ Vinney. And the Boston Tab voted it one of the top 10 places for romance in the city--if the music's loud, she won't be able to hear his stupid jokes. 512 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 576-6260, FREE...
...come on Eileen" still running through your head after the 80s dance? Are you really meant to be a child of the 80s? Time warp back to your favorite childhood era by having an old-fashioned arcade experience at the Salem Willows Arcade. Play those noisy obsolete video games and win useless prizes. 173 Fort Avenue, Salem, (781) 745-0251; Bring quarters, lots of them...