Narrowing the margins: Professor seeks justice, inclusion for Deaf students

Gloshanda Lawyer, assistant professor in the department of deaf studies and deaf education, is researching social justice for deaf students. | Photo: Noah Dawlearn This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 3, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Silence is an attribute the hearing world places on theContinueContinue reading “Narrowing the margins: Professor seeks justice, inclusion for Deaf students”

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”

REDtalk to address critical thinking, study strategies

Graphic courtesy of Lamar University This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Jan 31, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor REDtalks are Lamar University’s play on the popular TED talks and the first of the semester is set for 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. today on the sixth floorContinueContinue reading “REDtalk to address critical thinking, study strategies”

‘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”

Survivors speak out about sexual assault

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 26, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Editorial note: The names in this story have been changed to protect the victims. For women living with the uncertainty of whether their next swipe right on Tinder could be a fun new dateContinueContinue reading “Survivors speak out about sexual assault”