Alpha post: The platform I chose for the Alpha post was Twitter. For this post, I hoped to inform the audience of some of the core goals of the Navy. Knowing this, the audience may become more aware of the purposes of the Navy, such as why they should exist or do what they doContinue reading “Alpha and Beta posts”
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Up and coming Student Organization for Crypto, NFTs, and Blockchains
By Ambour Leal UP contributor With cryptocurrencies becoming more prevalent, crypto, NFTs, and blockchains are gaining more global use and popularity. Brothers Thanh and Tien Nguyen wanted to bring a part of the crypto world to Lamar. They founded the Blockchain Student Society in the fall of 2021. “Simply put, if you want to knowContinue reading “Up and coming Student Organization for Crypto, NFTs, and Blockchains”
Annual 6th Big Event to take place on April 2
The Big Event community service day will be Saturday, April 2 starting with registration and check-ins at 8:30 a.m. in the A5 Montagne Center parking lot hosted by New Student Leadership and Programs. “The Big Event is the biggest student-run one-day project where LU students can come together to say thank you to southeast TexasContinue reading “Annual 6th Big Event to take place on April 2”
Wesley Foundation hosting outreach events throughout March
In March, the Wesley Foundation will hold several events to promote student engagement and offer opportunities for Christian outreach. In honor of the last day of Mardi Gras, March 1, the Wesley will give away free King Cake slices from 10 a.m. to noon or for as long as supplies last. If a student findsContinue reading “Wesley Foundation hosting outreach events throughout March”
LU to host Multicultural Community Festival Sept.19
The Multicultural Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Montagne Arena tailgate lot from 2:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be various activities, performances, food, and many other surprises that can be experienced by any interested LU students and community members. Associate Vice president and Dean of Students Hector FloresContinue reading “LU to host Multicultural Community Festival Sept.19”
Fanfest will be a bigger and better event this year
The Fanfest tailgate event will be the focus of Homecoming activities Nov. 13, from Noon – 4 p.m. at the A-5 parking lot next to the Montagne Center. The Homecoming parade was cancelled so that Fanfest would have more resources poured into the event, associate director of programming and events Canaan Daniels said. He hopesContinue reading “Fanfest will be a bigger and better event this year”
Casino Night Held at the Set
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. Most of the activities and games were all located within the main hallway of the Setzer Center, with games such as checkers, a table giving away free items such as phoneContinue reading “Casino Night Held at the Set “
What news topics I think are oversaturated or poorly covered…
Poorly covered: Lately I’ve stumbled upon some news about a locust outbreak in Africa and possibly other countries. I wouldn’t have known about this event if I hadn’t stumbled upon a video online by chance. I feel like topics like these should get more attention, especially if it is far-reaching and serious. Oversaturated: As ofContinue reading “What news topics I think are oversaturated or poorly covered…”
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