Black History Month Reflections and King Day Observations
A reader voices views on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month noting Texas non observation as a state holiday and recalling student protests. He praises King Parks Meredith and stresses lifelong learning about civil rights and the people who advanced them.
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United States
Martin Luther King, Jr
Texas
Martin Luther King
George Washington
Christopher Columbus
Abraham Lincoln
Ronald Reagan
Rosa Parks
Roe v Wade Debate Maintains Fierce Abortion Controversy
A historical reflection on the Roe v Wade decision notes its anniversary, perspectives from pro life and pro choice advocates, and debates over rights, safety, and access. The piece argues for a woman’s right to choose, cites adoption limits, and addresses political viewpoints, including positions attributed to President Bush.
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Supreme Court
Bush
City Hall to Face Election Over District Reforms
Citizens criticize City Council for clinging to power as the push for single member districts gains momentum. Local schools faces grand jury indictments while Lee College becomes the latest flashpoint in the municipal upheaval.
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Lee College
The Lantern Staff Roster and Roles
The Lantern lists editorial and staff roles including Editor Assistant editor Sports editor Advertising reps and photographers Dina Parkinson Darren Franta and others. Reporters named Sonia Barnett Brenda Granderson Jeff Haddon Mark Kramer Wendi McCormick Robbie McDonald Scott Mitchell John Schmidt Jodie Stowe Susan Cummings-Hastie and Dina Parkinson.
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Rusty Martin
Dena DeLoach
Darren Franta
Jodi Storm
Jodie Stowe
Robbie McDonald
Dina Parkinson
Sonia Barnett
Brenda Granderson
Jeff Haddon
Mark Kramer
Wendi McCormick
Scott Mitchell
John Schmidt
Susan Cummings
Hastie
Lantern Advertising Policy and Student Newspaper Details
The Lantern accepts local and national advertising at 3.50 per column inch local and 0.450 per agate line national. It bans illegal, libelous, obscene or in poor taste ads. Published by Lee College District journalism students in Baytown Texas 77520.
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The
Lantern
the Lantern
Journalism Students of
Lee College
S. Whiting
Baytown
Texas
Texas Community College Press Association
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Board of Regents
Change in White House Reflected in 1989 Shift
A reader’s reminiscence critiques the Reagan era and greets the Bush administration, noting Reagan’s Hollywood past and Iran Contra controversies while hoping for improved leadership. The piece blends personal memory with political commentary and humor about first ladies Rosalynn Carter and Nancy Reagan.
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George Bush
Texas
White House
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Nancy
George
Barbara
Mrs. Bush
Nancy Reagan
Ron
Rosalynne Carter
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NASA
James Howard Meredith
University of Mississippi
America
Free
King, Parks and Meredith
You
Roe v. Wade
Chili Reagan
Washington
California
Oval Office
Hollywood
Jane Wyman
Ron and
Ron Jr
Tom Cruise
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