Question

according to the passage, when did stu begin working at the paper?
to: herald journal associates
from: sam davenport, senior editor
re: stu grubens retirement
stu gruben is retiring from his position as managing editor on april 1st.
stu started with the herald in the 1980s as a reporter. i first met stu in the
1990s and learned many lessons from stu on how to become a better
journalist.
after retiring, stu plans to move to minneapolis. he wants to be closer to his
children and grandchildren. he also plans to begin working on a novel.
we are having a retirement party at lunch on friday to honor stu. we
encourage everyone to join us in wishing him a wonderful retirement.

Explanation:

The passage clearly states "Stu started with the Herald in the 1980's as a reporter".

Answer:

B) 1980's