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Newspaper
The Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1989
Page
2
A reflective piece argues against nihilism, urging individual purpose. It contrasts Camus and Emerson with a call to set concrete goals, vote, take stands, and contribute to society, warning against apathy and eroding life’s worth.
The Lantern announces its editorial and production team including Rusty Martin and Dena DeLoach as editors. Darren Franta Jodi Storm and Jodie Stowe listed as reporters with staff photographers and advertising representatives. Others named include Robbie McDonald Dina Parkinson and Brenda Granderson among the roster of editors and contributors.
The Lantern announces advertising rates of 3.50 per column inch local and 0.450 per agate line national. It bans ads promoting illegal activity or that are libelous obscene or in poor taste. The Lantern is published by Lee College District journalism students in Baytown Texas. Letters require name social security and phone numbers and may be edited. Opinions are those of editors or writers not necessarily of the college Board or administration.
A columnist argues low state salaries exclude the poor from serving in the Texas legislature. Proposed raises from 7200 to 12000 or about 23000 a year would not make lawmakers wealthy. Any raise requires voter approval via constitutional amendment, which has not happened in 14 years. The piece blames economics for limiting qualified candidates and warns of erosion of democracy.
Spring break has arrived after a long winter stretch. Students should enjoy time off yet use common sense, avoid overdrinking, and not drive after any all nighters. Protect yourself and remember responsible fun during the break.
The writer ponders what drives people to kill or harm others from a Houston concre te incident to a Stockton schoolyard shooting. They debate punishment, justice, and whether victims’ families deserve retribution or vengeance beyond legal means.
An editor’s letter notes the recent controversy over three Anglo male appointees to the University of Texas Board of Regents. The Texas Faculty Association says it does not endorse or oppose regent appointees, emphasizing its role as a professional association focused on improving faculty conditions and governance.
LTTT discusses governor appointments to regental boards, urging boards to reflect Texas diversity while prioritizing high qualifications and proven commitment to higher education. Political partisanship should not dominate selections, noting universities’ alignment with governing bodies. Dr. Mario Ramirez is mentioned in context.
A reader argues that the governor selected a highly qualified letter writer to replace Mr. Upham after withdrawal, noting the apparent superiority over the original three appointees and questioning why Dr. Ramirez was not the initial pick.
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