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”
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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”
‘The Legacy of Narcissus’: Thomas’ exhibit examines ego in social media
Lamar University art department professor, Prince Varughese Thomas, conducts a gallery talk during a reception for his exhibition, “The Legacy of Narcissus,” at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Oct. 4. | Photo: by Lakota Jaton This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Oct. 10, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributorContinueContinue reading “‘The Legacy of Narcissus’: Thomas’ exhibit examines ego in social media”
Loteria event shares Latinx culture
Students play La Loteria in the Setzer Student Center, Oct. 3. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Oct. 10, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Dozens of students gathered in the Setzer Student Center, Oct. 3, to play La Loteria, a traditional game popularContinueContinue reading “Loteria event shares Latinx culture”
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