Y2K: The year 2000—the turn of the century known for widespread panic—only led to disappointment, writers of our first issue of the 21st Century discovered. Power lines, transportation systems, personal computers, and banks were AOK in the end (or the beginning) in the most underwhelming conclusion to mass hysteria. Turns out the number isn’t so incomprehensible to computers after all. At Nexus HQ, only two out of our six Compaq Deskpro 386s were affected by the January 1 danger, but I have my doubts that the frightful year was what spawned their very timely demise. Doomsayers will have to find a new date to plan for, Nexus writer Leander Vanderbijl said. I vote at least a few years down the line—we need a wee break from chaos.
New Year, new Mike: Our January 10, 2000 issue also featured an eclectic list of New Year’s resolutions for anyone still on the hunt for their brand new self. Written by Mike Makow, the 25-point list begins with his desire to quit exercising, citing it as a “waste of time,” (of which I’m inclined to agree), and continues with his hope to “get into a whole NEW rut,” “start being superstitious,” “create loose ends,” “get more toys,” and “get further in debt.” He concludes his list with a bold statement to the betterers of the world: “Never make New Year’s resolutions again.” I personally will be practicing a few of his goals this new year.
Events section: Wonder what college folk were amusing themselves with back then? Look no further than this issue for a sampling of the hottest activities in town. This week, those not hiding away from the digital storm were attending Stamping for Beginners, a guide to scrapbooking; Cafe Philosophy, a club for the curious; floor hockey night league, for the active night owls; and the Carpe Diem club, which I assume is a mix of all the aforementioned clubs. This New Year, it’s my resolution to bring them all back.