I'm often told by friends and blog readers that my "vibrant Christianity" is inspiring, that I "maintain remarkable stability in the face of incredible odds." But I wonder if they'd still say that if they knew the me who sometimes wonders if spirituality is real or just a coping mechanism for survival, the me whoseContinue reading "Help my unbelief"
UCCS neighborhood crime summary: Week of Oct. 27, 2014
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 27, 2014. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Incidents on Campus Monthly summary: Three liquor violations in the dormitories in October.Three arrests made for driving under the influence on or near campus in October.Five total arrests made for marijuana possession on campus in October. Specific incidents:Continue reading "UCCS neighborhood crime summary: Week of Oct. 27, 2014"
Alternative fashion in the workplace grows as students transition to professional life
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 27, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Although workplace dress codes are accommodating goth, punk, hipster, emo and other alternative fashions, college students often find that they must leave behind more extreme styles when they obtain employment. Scientific companies with more traditional dress codes often askContinue reading "Alternative fashion in the workplace grows as students transition to professional life"
‘You’re not a victim because.’ | Unpacking the responses to exposing abuse in the Jeub family
Content note: victim-blaming Observing the backlash against my friend Cynthia Jeub's blog series on family abuse has been quite informative for my journalistic aspirations. (Cynthia Jeub is now known as Artemis Stardust.) Cynthia and I worked at the campus newspaper as editors for two years, and we share a passion for investigative reporting. Together, we advocatedContinue reading "‘You’re not a victim because.’ | Unpacking the responses to exposing abuse in the Jeub family"
Community and professionals should support people struggling with depression
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Oct. 20, 2014. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Friday morning, three weeks ago, 9:54 a.m. There’s a new Google chat notification on my phone. “I hurt myself this morning… it was worse than I thought it would be, but it didn’t hurt enough… tell me when you’reContinue reading "Community and professionals should support people struggling with depression"
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