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”

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”

Everyone should have active shooter training 

Graphic by Eleanor Skelton. | Source: Active shooter training at Beaumont’s First Baptist Church, April 2018. This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on March 1, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor A few weeks ago, I found myself huddled with my coworkers in the back of the coffee shop where weContinueContinue reading “Everyone should have active shooter training “

Black History Month: Port Arthur mayor accepts challenges, successes in life

Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Feb. 21, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Derrick Freeman was elected mayor of Port Arthur, his home town, it was the culmination of years of hard work inspired by his father’s dying words. “Derrick, I have takenContinueContinue reading “Black History Month: Port Arthur mayor accepts challenges, successes in life”