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”
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Lamar University participates in hunger drive
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 contributorContinueContinue reading “Lamar University participates in hunger drive”
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 stoodContinueContinue reading “Here’s what my Saturday nights look like as a journalist”
Making ‘Lemonade’: Martin brings unique flair to counseling
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” albumContinueContinue reading “Making ‘Lemonade’: Martin brings unique flair to counseling”
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 askContinueContinue reading “Black History Month: Orange mayor to focus on community, teamwork”
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