Eleanor Skelton

Notable Alumni | Faith Wilson: The high school student who graduated from college

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on May 4, 2015, in the 50 Year Anniversary Issue. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Faith Wilson earned her high school diploma and her bachelor’s degree from UCCS on the same day. Wilson, who was technically still in high school, graduated from UCCS in spring 2011 with aContinueContinue reading “Notable Alumni | Faith Wilson: The high school student who graduated from college”

Softball misses playoffs, Peterson retires after 15 seasons

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on May 4, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The end of the season was eventful for the softball team. The team missed the RMAC tournament and head coach Scott Peterson announced his retirement after the team’s last games April 25. “I wish him the best, he’s aContinueContinue reading “Softball misses playoffs, Peterson retires after 15 seasons”

Internalization, boundaries, and me

Communication is amazing, when it actually happens. It’s cliche, but both sides have to be willing to exchange and receive information. I’m trying to talk to my parents again. This is a choice I have made, not out of obligation. I’m told that I’m naïve, but there’s this little flicker of optimism inside me that refuses toContinueContinue reading “Internalization, boundaries, and me”

#FreeTheNipple campaign promotes desexualization of nudity

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 20, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Oh, social media. You’ve forever changed the face of activism with campaigns like #StopKony for child soldiers in Africa, #BlackLivesMatter for the Ferguson protests and #WhyILeft / #WhyIStayed tweets for abuse survivors to tell their stories. And then, TwitterContinueContinue reading “#FreeTheNipple campaign promotes desexualization of nudity”

Spectrum club hosts ‘Big Noisy Barbecue’ in support of speaking out

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 20, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The national Day of Silence in the LGBT community was April 17, but some students don’t have Friday classes. Therefore, Spectrum hosted a “Big Noisy Barbecue” on April 16 from 1-4 p.m. instead to engage the campus community. TheContinueContinue reading “Spectrum club hosts ‘Big Noisy Barbecue’ in support of speaking out”