Digging Deep at Lee College News Coverage Stalled
A critique outlines lapses by The Baytown Sun and The Lantern in investigating Lee College issues notably the firing of maintenance worker Larry Davis. It argues depth and timeliness are missing, stalling public insight and accountability, while noting editorial constraints and student involvement.
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Lee College
The
Lantern
Baytown Sun
Larry Davis
Sun
Davis
Twinkle toes remembers Much accomplished, much left undone
The writer reflects on leaving LC after a turbulent year at The Lantern. He recalls the effort to engage readers, critiques the Guild and administration, laments apathy, and hints at future study. He hopes the next editor improves outreach and keeps readers engaged.
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Twinkle Toes
Redd Foxx
Larry Davis
Field trip to Austin reveals political process for Lee College students
Lee College government students spent a spring day in Austin visiting the Capitol Texas Supreme Court and meeting state officials including Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower and Lt. Gov. William Hobby. They discussed farm co‑ops student tuition hikes and the political process, concluding the trip widened their view of government and was worthwhile.
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Lee College
Austin
Whay
Capitol
Texas Supreme Court
Jim Hightower
Harris County
Johnny Klevenhagen
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Harry Hubbard
Johnnie B. Rogers
James Taylor
Garry Mauro
Texas
Mauro
Hugh Hefner
William Hobby
Hobby
Readers' views on Lantern editorial conduct at Lee College
Readers respond to Lantern coverage and editorial labeling of faculty as radical. They argue for fair inquiry, defend the Guild’s position, and defend student journalism against claims of apathy. The letters reflect campus tensions over collective bargaining, governance, and press accountability.
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the Lantern
Lee College
Baytown
Texas
Texas Community College Journalism Association
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
The
College Press Service
Board of Regents
Guild
Social Science
Rundell Hall
Robert Cloud
Dr. Adams
Lantern
Lee College Guild
Dr. Adam
Watergate
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