Chili backfires on vice president sued over chili feed
The Lee College Press Club and Webb Society face a $1337 lawsuit filed by Jerry Alston's family. Alston, vice president and dean of instruction, allegedly choked on chili meat and suffered brain damage. Police may pursue attempted murder charges if a free ticket was involved.
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Editor in Hospital After Staff Notice Sickness
Laurie Barnett editor of the Lee College Lantern is admitted to Pica Psychiatric Hospital after a deadline crisis. Reports describe self harm with an exacto knife and hot wax, with editors blamed for Editor's Syndrome. Hospital staff seek to treat and explain the behavior.
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Lee College Lantern
Pica Psychiatric Hospital
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Snack bar staff quit LC and move to McDonald’s
Moler Hall snack bar workers resign to join McDonald’s leaving Bettie Bennett and Kyle Jennings as temporary replacements. Bennett complains of hoarseness from ringing orders while Jennings enjoys cooking burgers for six months. Former staffers cite better benefits including nightly free Happy Meals for families.
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