Adversity and a Radical Math Textbook Debate
An editorial argues adversity has waned in modern society and critiques California schools adopting radical math texts. It questions the shift toward student-led discussions over traditional authority, citing a sample from Mathland and quotes from Micaella Randolph Brummett. Richard Lee Colvin contributed.
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California
Mathland
Studeant
Micaella Randolph Brummett
Brummett
California Teachers Association
Richard Lee Colvin
Perfected Medicine and Adversity Shaped Past Life
The passage reflects on early medicine and harsh living conditions that made life fragile. It argues adversity fosters strength, while avoidance wastes effort, noting an old saying that to truly live one must almost die. It emphasizes the role of elders in guiding attitude toward hardship.
Do You Fear Jesus Or Embrace Him By Faith
A personal reflection argues fear of change blocks belief while faith in Jesus transforms life. The narrator recalls Romans 3 10 12 and personal salvation, noting adversity builds character and urging readers to trust Jesus rather than fear commitment.
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Jesus
God
Paul
Tieihuahuanne Aimamnesetemertens
Liberal stars flood radio as Rush Rush rivalries rise
The piece notes prominent liberals like Jerry Brown Gary Hart Ellen Sauerbrey and Jim Hightower moving into daily weekly or nationwide talk formats while Ross Perot exits the scene. Anne Richards is cited as a potential breakout host with talk show appeal and Cuomo hints at possible national visibility.
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Rush Limbaugh
Rush
Vin Scully
Limbaugh
Airways
California
Jerry Brown
Colorado
Gary Hart
Denver
Maryland
Ellen Sauerbrey
Baltimore
Mario Cuomo
New York
Clinton
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Lowell Weicker
CRN International
Ross Perot
Jim Hightower
Texas
Anne Richards
Hightower
Cuomo
Ex-officio talkers lose weight with Doritos
The passage notes that many former public officials now speak on topics like Doritos and that public opinion has rejected their influence. It asserts that removal from office does not silence a politician, as vociferous voices persist beyond tenure.
Northwest Ballet marks 20th Anniversary Gala at Shafter
Crettel praises Barbara Crettel and the Northwest Ballet for public recognition after a two evening performance of the 20th Anniversary Gala at Shafter High School Auditorium. Three original ballets were staged across the shows.
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Barbara Crettel
Northwest Ballet
Shafter High School
Reader letter questions police chief tenure in Shafter
Vernon L. Lawson of Shafter criticizes city leadership and calls out repeated charges against the police chief. He recalls past chief Kaplan leaving amid investigations and questions the council majority, suggesting tax money funds legal defenses for the chief. He asserts smoke implies fire and urges accountability.
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Shafter
Kaplan
Don Zachary
Vernon L. Lawson Shafter
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