Category: Features

This photo story won third place at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention on-site 2-person photo essay contest, April 13, in San Marcos.

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Despite her humble beginnings, Veron Banks said she knew she was destined for greatness.

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Local businesswoman Veron Banks opened Mrs. V’s Kitchen, Jamaican Style in 2023, and has garnered a lot of business.

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Lamar University’s department of theatre & dance department will present “Dance Unleashed,” their faculty dance concert, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m., Saturday in the University Theatre.

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Eatrh Day celebration held on Dining Hall Lawn

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Spanish artists bring unique stylings to Mural Fest 2024.

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Filmmaker James Ural, a recent graduate of Lamar University, is making his way through pride in his work and determination in all his creative fields.

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As of February, 2024, FAFSA forms have been delayed throughout the country. As of now, students are in limbo with many unsure of their educational future.

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Despite the dull, gray, overcast sky in Southeast Texas, many Lamar students took time out of their busy Monday afternoon to witness the solar eclipse, April 8.

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Lamar University’s department of theatre & dance will present “Dangerous Corner,” by J. B. Priestly and directed by Sophia Watt. April 11-14 in the Studio Theatre.

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The smell of livestock and the dustiness of sand was felt throughout Ford Park as cow- boys prepared to put on a show at the annual South Texas State Fair rodeo, March. 23.

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Lamar University’s department of art and design held its annual Iron Pour, March 22. Students, guest professors, and alumni poured iron from a cupula furnace into sand molds to create sculptures.

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The third annual Mural Fest took over Beaumont, March 2-3, as more than 40 artists from around the world painted a variety of creations on downtown walls.

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Who will win the Academy Awards?

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Lamar held a celebration for the university’s centennial on the Brooks Shivers Dining Hall Lawn, March 5.

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Originally starting as a hobby, Brannan began woodcarving in his mid-30s, teaching himself. He has been an avid fisherman all his life, and it wouldn’t take long until he combined his love for fishing with woodcarving and start creating realistic sculptures.

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Phillips returned to his alma mater to talk to students about how LU shaped his career as a political public relations expert.

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Lynn Simon, who is 81, was the firstBlack person to be in the Lamar band.

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The annual Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas celebration concluded its fourth year in Beaumont, Feb. 11.

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The Center for Career & Professional Development sponsored the Mardi Paws pet food drive, Feb. 13, in the Galloway Business Building.

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Olivia Cobb is looking for faces in the Lamar community crowd. The art major is seeking volunteers to sit for portraits as part of her McNair project.

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Dishman exhibit highlights father, son

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Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Landscape with Weapon,” Feb. 1-4 in the Studio Theatre.

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Visitors traveled back in time to 1901, Jan. 13, as the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum celebrated the 123rd anniversary of the Lucas Gusher, which sparked the oil boom.

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Library archivist reminisces on past sailing days at Lamar. Taken from UPbeat from Winter 2023.

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“Mike Cacioppo and Lamar Legends” will be on display at BAL, Dec. 7 to Jan. 31.

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Lamar University’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performed their final show of the semester, Nov. 15, in the Julie Rogers Theatre in Beaumont.

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Lamar University’s department of art and design will present “Chaos on Campus,” the senior thesis show, Dec. 1-7, in the Dishman Art Museum.

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Photographer finds stories on Los Angeles sidewalks.

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Jonah Smith wants to give students a voice on campus. As Student Government Association president, Smith is in the perfect position to channel that voice.

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Man Up, a male development organization on campus, helps students adapt to university life and adulthood.

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Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Incredible Fox Sisters” Oct. 26.

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Lamar University’s Mary Morgan Moore department of music will host a piano festival, Sept. 29-30 in the Rothwell Recital Hall.

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LUTD will present “Athena,” Sept. 21-24

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The Lamar University marching band is a staple of campus life, from football to pep rallies, and every school celebration event.

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The roaring sounds from the engines revving could be heard echoing at the Teddy Morse’s Cowboy Harley-Davidson in Beaumont, Sept. 7, as female bikers showed off their sweet rides at the 5th Annual Motorcycle Parade and Rally kickoff.

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The Dishman Art Museum is hosting the annual Lamar University Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 9.

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Lamar University’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Gulf Coast held a launch event, Aug. 24, in the Reaud Administration Building.

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The 2023 Boomtown Film and Music Festival will feature more than 60 films.

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The Zeta Psi Chapter’s motto is “40 Years And Building…The Journey Continues.” However, that motto is now out of date as the fraternity celebrates its 50th anniversary at Lamar University.

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When people hear Southern hip hop they think of names like Three 6 Mafia, OutKast or even Gucci Mane. But who pioneered this beautiful genre of music?

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LU seniors to show final projects.

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The Lamar University department of theatre and dance will present “Dance Unleashed,” April 28-29 in the University Theatre.

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LU’s department of theater and dance presents “The Revolutionists,” April 13-16 in the Studio Theatre.

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Lamar University Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music to present their collage concert for music students, April 18.

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Lamar Opera Theatre to present Christoph Willibald Gluck's 'Der Betrogene Kadi', April 14-15.

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Fourth annual festival set for April 1

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KVLU 91.3, Lamar University’s Public Radio station, has received the 2022 Excellence in Media Achievement award from the Texas Historical Commission for its “Bayoulands” documentary series.

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It was a bright sunny day which brought warm temperatures to Southeast Texas. But a group of students and guests were dressed in heavy, bulky jackets and helmets with visors. As hot as they were, it was nothing compared to the white-hot molten metal they were about to pour.

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Lamar University’s African ¬American organizations hosted a Black History Month Block Party, Feb. 24, at Cardinal Park.

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The thundering sounds of engines revving could be heard reverberating down Beaumont’s Main Street, Feb. 18, as area bikers paraded for the Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas Motorcycle Showcase.

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LU Theatre to present Wasserstein's ‘The Heidi Chronicles,’ Feb. 23-26.

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Lamar University’s Center for History and Culture will present “Beaumont’s Black History in Moving Pictures,” at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 2.

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Students in Lamar University’s Art Department painted a collaborative canvas inspired by the abstract styling's of Jaxon Pollock.

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LU theater to present Sarah Ruhl comedy, Oct. 6-9

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Enthusiasm over float building stimulated members of three fraternities to camp out in front of the Student Activities office during 1969's Homecoming, to file their float themes first.

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Lamar Tech dining hall customers ate high on the steer during 1962's Homecoming, thanks to Mobil Oil Co. generosity.

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Students participated in a Goat Yoga session, Sept. 29, at the Shelia Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

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Beaumont Community Players presents the first play of the 2022-23 season, “Music Man.”

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The Boomtown Film and Music Festival will include international and local independent films and music.

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New SGA president Christian Guillory shares his goals for coming year.

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This is the fifth in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

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This is the fourth in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West.

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This is the third in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

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This is the second in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West

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This is the first in a series of travel pieces by UP news editor about her travels around the American West.

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A small business pop-up market event, “Nightmare on Calder Avenue,” will be held Oct. 9, from noon to 6 p.m., at Javelina Tattoo Studio, 2510 Calder Ave. in Beaumont.

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Beaumont Community Players will present “Junie B. Jones the Musical,” the latest in its Kidmunity summer series.

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