Krystal Bradley, Beaumont native, runs the stand where Matthew Whiteing and Jonathan Pamugo Jr., Stanford write encouraging notes to put inside “MATTERboxes,” in front of Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, March 28. | Photo: Abigail Pennington This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University's student newspaper, on April 3, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributorContinue reading "Lamar University participates in hunger drive"
Narrowing the margins: Professor seeks justice, inclusion for Deaf students
Gloshanda Lawyer, assistant professor in the department of deaf studies and deaf education, is researching social justice for deaf students. | Photo: Noah Dawlearn This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University's student newspaper, on April 3, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Silence is an attribute the hearing world places on theContinue reading "Narrowing the margins: Professor seeks justice, inclusion for Deaf students"
Here’s why I blocked the Babylon Bee from my Facebook newsfeed
Originally written on February 17, 2017. I've hidden all posts from the Babylon Bee from my newsfeed and blocked their page. And why, you ask? Is having a Christian version of The Onion with Calvinist undertones offensive? Do I just think poking fun at church subculture is too sacrilegious? Nope, those aren't my reasons. Here'sContinue reading "Here’s why I blocked the Babylon Bee from my Facebook newsfeed"
Homeschool graduate explains their childhood fascination with investigative journalism
Editor's note: I originally wrote this Q&A for the newspaper where I worked right after college, The Examiner. This column never made it into print, but I loved the interview so much that I'm posting it here, thanks to a suggestion from one of my journalism professors. Julia Kitchen has been reading local news sinceContinue reading "Homeschool graduate explains their childhood fascination with investigative journalism"
Here’s what my Saturday nights look like as a journalist
Here's what my Saturday nights look like as a journalist. This is from one night a few weeks ago when both of the freelance stringers went out to other calls and I got video of a police chase. Walking up with a camera while the scene is still happening is quite an experience. I've stoodContinue reading "Here’s what my Saturday nights look like as a journalist"
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