‘No Means No’: Fraternity teaches students about consent

Caleb Love talks to students about consent during the “No Means No” presentation, Sept. 12, in 103 Comm Building. | Photo: Noah Dawlearn This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 18, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Upsilon Theta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosted “NoContinueContinue reading “‘No Means No’: Fraternity teaches students about consent”

LIT hosts domestic violence, abuse information event

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on November 1, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women, according to statistics from the Texas Council on Family Violence. Almost half of college women reported experiencing abusive behaviors from their partner and oneContinueContinue reading “LIT hosts domestic violence, abuse information event”

Lamar University to host sexual assault awareness events in April

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 12, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor With the explosion of allegations against celebrities, the rise of the #MeToo movement, and politicians expressing inappropriate views of women, the time is ripe for frank discussions and exploration of sexual assault. April isContinueContinue reading “Lamar University to host sexual assault awareness events in April”