Eleanor Skelton

‘Remapping the Trauma of War’ looks at history of PTSD, refugee immigration

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on March 2, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor War is not isolated to a geographic location or time, argued a lecture on Feb. 26 titled “Remapping the Trauma of War.” Professor Anna Secor and associate professor Patricia Ehrkamp from the geography department at the University of KentuckyContinueContinue reading “‘Remapping the Trauma of War’ looks at history of PTSD, refugee immigration”

When your fundamentalist Christian parents stalk you

Stalking is usually applied to a romantic relationship gone bad. This is why people hesitate to believe me when I say I’ve been stalked by my parents. After I moved out, my parents showed up unannounced at work or on campus, asking me to reconsider and go to Bob Jones University. The first time itContinueContinue reading “When your fundamentalist Christian parents stalk you”

Color coded parking system sees similar results, shuttle rider increase

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 23, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Campus parking implemented a new color coded permit and lot system last fall. The new system charges more for parking in closer lots, separated faculty and student parking and kept Four Diamonds parking free. “I haven’t had any complaintsContinueContinue reading “Color coded parking system sees similar results, shuttle rider increase”

Spirituality not shunned in science

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 23, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The modern day martyr stereotype involves the Christian freshman debunking his atheist science professor, risking his A for a failing grade. But this scenario is incredibly rare. None of my science professors have ever attacked my religious beliefs. Instead,ContinueContinue reading “Spirituality not shunned in science”

Theft at University Village, subsequent arrest at Lane Center illustrate public safety protocol

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 23, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor UCCS notified students and staff at 3:16 p.m. on Feb. 18 that a theft had occurred in the University Village Shopping Center, explaining that the suspect was last seen entering the Lane Center. At 3:38 p.m., the system issuedContinueContinue reading “Theft at University Village, subsequent arrest at Lane Center illustrate public safety protocol”