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”

‘Ghosts’ of women past: Lamar University theatre to present Ibsen classic this weekend

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on November 8, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Not all ghosts are metaphysical beings. Some take the form of family secrets. The latest production from the Lamar University department of theatre and dance is Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts,” which touches on early feminismContinueContinue reading “‘Ghosts’ of women past: Lamar University theatre to present Ibsen classic this weekend”

Beaumont Voices breathes life to archived essays

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 19, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Marilyn Manson-Hayes didn’t expect her daughter’s volunteer work at the Tyrrell Historical Library to become a theatrical production. When her daughter Laina started typing Rotarygrams newsletters she noticed several essays and prompted her motherContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Voices breathes life to archived essays”

Discover Beaumont announces destination wall downtown

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 1, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The City of Beaumont Event Facilities, widely known as “Discover Beaumont,” has commissioned local artist Summer Lydick to paint a Destination Wall on Main Street at the Beaumont Civic Center. Cities like Houston, Austin, Nashville, and Los Angeles haveContinueContinue reading “Discover Beaumont announces destination wall downtown”

You’ve binged Stranger Things 2, but now what? | Here’s some more shows you can stream

Source: Netflix This article was originally published in The Examiner on Dec. 7, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Most Stranger Things fans have probably finished the latest 9 episodes released onNetflix Oct. 27. Variety reported in November that the ’80s-themed supernatural thriller became the No. 1 most in-demand show among U.S. viewers during the weekContinueContinue reading “You’ve binged Stranger Things 2, but now what? | Here’s some more shows you can stream”