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- 1Readers mark the anniversary of Alfred Bester's death▼Died this day: 09/30/1987 (b. 12/18/1913) Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, magazine editor, and scr
Science fiction readers are remembering Alfred Bester, the American author who died on September 30, 1987. Born in 1913, Bester was also a magazine editor and comic scriptwriter, but is best known for novels including The Demolished Man, which won the first Hugo Award in 1953, and The Stars My Destination. Fans are recalling his lasting influence on the genre.
- 2La Salle University named top national destination in TIME college rankings▼La Salle University recognized as a top national destination for higher education in TIME’s inaugural college rankings
La Salle University has been recognized as a leading national destination for higher education in TIME's inaugural college rankings. The Philadelphia university announced the recognition, marking its first appearance in the magazine's newly launched list of top American colleges. The debut ranking is drawing attention among students, alumni and higher education observers as a fresh alternative to traditional ranking systems.
- 3Fulton Sheen's beatification hailed as model of evangelization▼Fulton Sheen’s beatification ceremony was a model of evangelization for the whole church
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the famed American televangelist and author, was beatified in Peoria, Illinois, moving him one step closer to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Commentators, including voices at America Magazine, argue the ceremony itself exemplified evangelization for the whole church, showcasing Sheen's enduring influence on Catholic media and preaching decades after his death.