Jessica Martin explains the importance of diversity in counseling in her office located in the Education Building, Tuesday. | Photo: Noah Dawlearn This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on March 7, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Most people probably wouldn’t imagine a group counseling curriculum based on Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” albumContinue reading "Making ‘Lemonade’: Martin brings unique flair to counseling"
Everyone should have active shooter training
Graphic by Eleanor Skelton. | Source: Active shooter training at Beaumont’s First Baptist Church, April 2018. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on March 1, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor A few weeks ago, I found myself huddled with my coworkers in the back of the coffee shop where weContinue reading "Everyone should have active shooter training "
Black History Month: Orange mayor to focus on community, teamwork
Photo courtesy of Larry Spears, Jr. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University's student newspaper, on Feb. 28, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Larry Spears Jr. was elected mayor of Orange in May, he became the youngest person to be elected to that office in the city’s history. “People askContinue reading "Black History Month: Orange mayor to focus on community, teamwork"
Black History Month: Port Arthur mayor accepts challenges, successes in life
Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University's student newspaper, on Feb. 21, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Derrick Freeman was elected mayor of Port Arthur, his home town, it was the culmination of years of hard work inspired by his father’s dying words. “Derrick, I have takenContinue reading "Black History Month: Port Arthur mayor accepts challenges, successes in life"
Here’s an explanation about that callout post from fall 2018
So I have something to say about social media callouts. Several of you probably saw a post circulating about me last fall in which someone called me an unsafe person. They also said I called the cops on them because they were living out of a hotel with two infants. I don't normally defend myselfContinue reading "Here’s an explanation about that callout post from fall 2018"
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