Introduction On March 28th, 2019 I, along with classmates, attended the Vidor City Council meeting. Vidor is a relatively small town, with a population of around 11,000*. After the standard introductory protocols, the floor was opened for citizens to state their concerns. A man stood before the council members and discussed Texas Battlegrounds, an outdoor... Continue Reading →
Animal Farm
Each summer, the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University gives students an opportunity for professional development and to connect with other honors students. This last summer, I participated in the group that read Animal Farm by George Orwell. Our particular summer reading group was very diverse in religion, ethnicity and majors, so the perspectives taken... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading 2017 – Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Every summer, the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University offers enrolled students a unique opportunity to participate in a summer reading. With this voluntary 'project', students are allowed to pick from a list of books and discuss them with other honors students and faculty at a set meeting once school starts. This allows students to... Continue Reading →