Where have all the heroes gone in today’s society
A reader laments the loss of noble role models for youth. The piece contrasts singing stars and athletes with ideal figures like presidents and veterans, argues many celebrities lack purity, and calls for a trusted, strong moral hero to inspire the nation. It contrasts voter apathy with the need to honor military service.
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Robin
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Cyndi Lauper
United States
John Waynes
Pumpkinectomy and Candy Spree At Lantern Staff
Halloween mood hits the Lantern journalism room as a adviser brings buttercreme pumpkins and a three pound bowl of them followed by gummy bears. Staff jokes about pumpkinectomy and pumpkin bodies while admitting deadline hunger. A spaghetti dinner is set for Oct 18 from 11 am to 2 pm in the Social Science cafeteria.
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Marty
Social Science
Catfish Heaven Delights Cafeteria Service on Campus
Maria Rambadadt reviews campus dining noting catfish nuggets in golden batter rival restaurant fare, improved fries, Crystal Light lemonade with mild aftertaste, and a new sausage on a stick breakfast item. She also comments on sugar free drinks and ends with casual thoughts on dating.
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Catfish Heaven
Around Town front page foibles rile Baytown reader
A Baytown Sun reader criticizes the Around Town front page feature for prioritizing petty local gossip over substantive news. The letter urges replacing Around Town with stronger reporting and notes editors listen to the public and advertisers.
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Jim Ainsworth
Jim
the Sun
Extremist plots in campus lunchroom foiled by safety incident
A crowded campus lunchroom encounter with a student wiring a hazardous device foreshadows violence as public safety and Swat teams respond to a planned attack near East campus. The scene evolves into a tense exchange about politics and profit, ending with a dramatic campus lockdown notice.
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Christianheld East Campus
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