The issue: "One pill to erase your worst memories. Want to try it?" Our stance: Memories are what make us who we are today. "I just want to forget." How many times have you heard that before? Whether it is an ex-girlfriend, an alcohol-fueled blunder or a devastatingly traumatic experience, chances are someone you know has something they want to forget.

The PUC Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) program is preparing to open its doors for another semester of dining and entertainment. If the Feb. 15 practice lab is any indication of what to expect, then it would be safe to assume this well-oiled machine will continue to run smoothly.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has come under scrutiny for his decision to de-staff a city fire department ladder truck in order to balance the budget. The truck is one of four ladder trucks owned by the department. When fully staffed, each truck requires nine to 12 firefighters to take up the three, eight-hour operating shifts.

The new romantic drama "The Vow," starring Channing Tatum ("Dear John") and Rachel McAdams ("The Notebook") takes on the subject of amnesia as a stumbling block in a happy marriage. But, the result is a familiar, humdrum film, despite the fact that it is supposed to be "inspired" by actual events.