‘Ghosts’ of women past: Lamar University theatre to present Ibsen classic this weekend

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on November 8, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Not all ghosts are metaphysical beings. Some take the form of family secrets. The latest production from the Lamar University department of theatre and dance is Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts,” which touches on early feminismContinueContinue reading “‘Ghosts’ of women past: Lamar University theatre to present Ibsen classic this weekend”

LIT hosts domestic violence, abuse information event

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on November 1, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women, according to statistics from the Texas Council on Family Violence. Almost half of college women reported experiencing abusive behaviors from their partner and oneContinueContinue reading “LIT hosts domestic violence, abuse information event”

‘Passion Play’: AMSET hosts photography exhibit until Nov. 25

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Oct. 25, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor The current exhibit at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas leaves more questions than answers. Deborah Luster’s “Passion Play” doesn’t fall neatly into any specific interpretation, photographer Keith Carter said. “It’s meant to beContinueContinue reading “‘Passion Play’: AMSET hosts photography exhibit until Nov. 25”

Dishman talk to explore art, spiritual yoga

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Oct. 18, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor There is an interconnection between the physics of the universe, and physical and spiritual practice of yoga — art. The latest in the Art History Lecture Series is set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, inContinueContinue reading “Dishman talk to explore art, spiritual yoga”

Out of the Darkness walk in downtown Beaumont promotes suicide prevention awareness

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Oct. 18, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Southeast Texans gathered at the downtown Event Centre on a sunny Saturday afternoon to remember loved ones lost to suicide and to encourage others to keep living. The “Out of the Darkness Community Walk,”ContinueContinue reading “Out of the Darkness walk in downtown Beaumont promotes suicide prevention awareness”