Narratives + Opinions – Page 5

Here’s what it’s like to be a journalist in a small town. We don’t have time to create conspiracies.

I love editing pages at the University Press at Lamar University. As a journalist, I get kind of annoyed at people who leave comments on news articles posted to social media like: “I have a police scanner and you wouldn’t believe all the things that the news doesn’t report.” 1.) We can’t just report whateverContinueContinue reading “Here’s what it’s like to be a journalist in a small town. We don’t have time to create conspiracies.”

Breathless, waiting for dawn

Just north of Trinidad, Colorado on Interstate 25, October 26, 2019, 6:31 a.m. “I hope no one who reads this book has been quite as miserable as Susan and Lucy were that night; but if you have been — if you’ve been up all night and cried till you have no more tears left inContinueContinue reading “Breathless, waiting for dawn”

Review: ‘Winter Wonderettes’ dash into holidays with songs, dance

Cindy Lou (Lydia Seay), Betty Jean (Lara Strawther), Missy (Lauren Millner-Sanchez) and Suzy (Genevieve Brassard) are the “Winter Wonderettes” at Beaumont Community Players. | Photo: Beaumont Community Players This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Dec. 2, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Anyone who hates holiday parties andContinueContinue reading “Review: ‘Winter Wonderettes’ dash into holidays with songs, dance”

Mall Santa: Spinney brings Christmas spirit to Parkdale Mall

Spinney, top, in his Santa gear at Parkdale Mall. Spinney keeps a collection of all the gifts children have given him over the years, above. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Nov. 20, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor There is a difference betweenContinueContinue reading “Mall Santa: Spinney brings Christmas spirit to Parkdale Mall”

Review: ‘Permanent Collection’ asks hard questions

Austin Jones plays Sterming North and Josh Pendino plays Paul Barrow in Lamar’s production of “The Permanent Collection.” | Photo: Lamar University This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Nov. 8, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When does someone appreciating and experiencing cultures outside their own become idealizingContinueContinue reading “Review: ‘Permanent Collection’ asks hard questions”