Category: Features

“Against the Grain,” the fall 2021 senior thesis show, will be on display in the Dishman Art Museum, Dec. 3 to Dec. 18.

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Lamar University’s production of “So You Can Look Ahead” is a masterpiece filled with incredible acting and a great story.

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Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present "So You Can Look Ahead," Nov. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.

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Patrick Pessink is one of the few students pursuing a Geology major at Lamar. His initial interest for Geology stemmed from a high school Geology class.

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In spring 2020, Daria Bush began to struggle with mental health. She turned to spirituality as a way to help her cope with the difficult times.

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The Lamar University Band is a highly active program which offers students of all backgrounds a place to share in a love of music and form lifelong connections.

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Beaumont Community Players’ production of ‘Other Desert Cities’ is a mystery timed to perfection.

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When Jaime Taylor looks out of the window of Lamar University’s president’s residence, he can see across campus — and he sees a campus full of possibilities.

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The Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, along with other museums in the Beaumont area, will host Museum Madness events, Oct. 22 through Oct. 24.

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The Dishman Art Museum hosts Julie Speed’s “East of the Sun & West of the Moon” exhibition through Nov. 13.

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Lamar University will host a Piano Festival, Oct. 8-9, in the Rothwell Recital Hall.

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The book of life completely opens when a group of different individuals gather for their weekly book club meeting. During these gatherings, the meaning behind “opposites attract” takes on a different connotation.

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Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall, in partnership with the Southeast Texas Food Bank, held Food Festi-ful, Sept. 24.

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The Beaumont Community Player’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change" signals return to main-stage shows.

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Dennis Kiel brings “Rock Therapy” to 91.3 KVLU

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Apps offer easy ways for students to save and earn money.

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Twenty years ago, the world saw a day in infamy. Countless lives lost and a swelling of hearts across the world as we all watched the two planes hit the World Trade Center.

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Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum is hosting the Department of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 11.

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Students on the Lamar campus may know Jenny Mutz from the undergraduate advising center, but most are unaware she is also a two-time Paralympian.

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As part of the Week of Welcome, the event Late Night at the Set was held at the Student Setzer Center on August 27, from 7p.m – 11p.m.

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Lamar University division of Student Engagement hosted an involvement fair in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center, Aug. 25.

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New Student Leadership hosted a Casino Night, Aug. 23.

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Lamar University’s Cardinal Communities program hosted “Bingo Night,” Aug. 24, in the Setzer Student Center.

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Lamar University’s Intramural Sports hosted a Four-Square game in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Aug. 23, as part of Week of Welcome.

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Lamar University’s department of New Student and Leadership Programs hosted a “Minute to Win It” event, Aug. 23, in the Setzer Student Center.

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Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 stopped over in Beaumont, Aug. 18, on its tour across the South.

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Jeff Forret honored for his book, “Williams’ Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts.”

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As Lamar University President Kenneth Evans' tenure draws to a close, he looks back on his accomplishments.

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Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum will host “Peritia,” the spring senior thesis art exhibition, April 30 through May 15.

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Lynn Sweat, an award-winning illustrator and writer, has donated correspondence to the Lamar University archives.

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Hector Flores, LU’s chief of police, was named the new dean of students and associate vice president, April 5.

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The Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum hosted Gladys City Live, April 10.

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Between the captivating story line, charismatic characters and beautiful sea shanties, “Twelfth Night” keeps audience’s attention from the first note to the last.

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Lamar University’s department of theatre and dance will present “Twelfth Night,” April 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., and April 11 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre.

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The Lamar University moot court team set an LU record by advancing to the semi-finals at the Texas Tech University School of Law regional tournament in January.

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Candace Poole transformed her “pandemic” hobby of making polymer clay earrings into a business called “Minerva Luxe.”

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Sirena LaBurn and Nathan Mullins’ “Powers At Play” is on display at The Art Studio, Inc. through March 27.

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David Lyons and Daniel Flynn, admins of the Southeast Texas Restaurant Reviews Facebook page, introduce a new loyalty program for members.

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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Amber Johnson started a floral company, “Myrtle and Moss.”

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The Lamar University Department of Theatre & Dance is pleased to present their Spring 2021 Dance Preview.

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The Dishman Art Museum is presenting “Time Passes Slowly (When you’re lost in a dream),” selections from its permanent collection, through April 3.

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LU returns to the stage this weekend with “The Good Doctor” — and laughter is just what the doctor ordered.

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Whitney Valcin is not a black business owner, she is a business owner who happens to be black.

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“The Good Doctor” will be performed Feb 26 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m., Feb 27-28 in the Studio Theatre.

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Sibling entrepreneurs, Ericka Chambers and LU art graduate William Jones, have created a puzzle business that shines a light on Black representation.

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LU alumna Lauren Van Gerven details grandfather’s WWII journey in her first book, ‘The Evader.’

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Cathy Spence’s latest photo series, “The Crooked Eye,” will be on display beginning Feb. 6, at The Art Studio, Inc. in downtown Beaumont.

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The Dishman Art Museum will host “Anomalous,” the fall 2020 senior thesis show, beginning Dec. 4.

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The Dishman Art Museum is hosting a pop-up show titled "Confined Creativity" now until Nov. 28.

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Sajeela Siddiq’s solo exhibition, “A Poetry of Line and Shape,” will have a virtual opening, Nov. 7, at The Art Studio, Inc.

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SGA’s Wilson seeks to advocate for entire student body

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Beaumont artist and LU alumna Elizabeth P. Fontenot looks to challenge viewers to think a little deeper with her upcoming “Entwined” exhibition at The Art Studio, Inc. opening Oct. 3.

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“Russian Art and Soviet Design,” will be on display Oct. 3 through Nov. 14 in the Dishman Art Museum.

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The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will kick off its 70th Anniversary Celebration, Oct, 29, from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. on Zoom.

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When Hurricane Laura hit Lake Charles, Louisiana, Aug. 27, LU student Brandi Hamilton decided to help with the relief efforts.

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The Dishman Art Museum is hosting a senior thesis exhibition through Sept. 26.

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For the Deaf community, COVID-19 masks hinder the ability to read people’s lips and facial expressions.

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Lamar University names new vice president of information management, decision support, Arne Almquist.

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Light Strike Productions, in partnership with World Gym Fitness Center, will host “Date Night at the Drive-In," Sept. 19, to benefit LU film students.

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A pictorial look back at LU art department's spring pour iron.

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Lamar University alumni Kelly Asbury, who directed the Oscar-nominated films “Shrek 2” and “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” had died at age 60.

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Lamar University awarded Qiang Xu the 2020 University Professor title

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English bus company fosters employee empathy for passengers.

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During the past two months, teachers around the globe have had to rapidly shift gears and transition to online or distance learning as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lamar University department of theatre and dance get creative in face of coronovirus pandemic

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When the COVID-19 pandemic caused Lamar to close classes, Mary McNeely her professor gave the students the opportunity to sew face masks as a project. “I knew right away (sewing and donating masks) was something I wanted to do,” she said.

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Post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance released their ninth studio album, “Afterburner,” April 24. The album incorporates different genres such as funk rock, experimental rock, metalcore and pop rock.

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Starting a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. There are many ways for beginners to easily start adding in sustainable practices to their everyday life.

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Fiona Apple returns after an eight-year absence with "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" and she is as good as ever.

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The University Press recently published a 14-day photo challenge to keep busy during isolation. The response was great, but as it looks like we will be shut in for a while longer, here’s another challenge.

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Lamar University's art seniors at Lamar are rushing to finish their final thesis projects to graduate in May, but because of the pandemic, the question of whether their work will ever be displayed for an audience hangs in the air.

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