“The Laramie Project” is a raw and emotional theatrical take on a real-life tragedy
Sydney Randall, News Editor
December 17, 2019
In 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student from Laramie, Wyoming, was murdered by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. The events surrounding the tragedy were later written about in “The Laramie Project.” IU Southeast’s Theater Department hosted a production of Moisés Kaufma...
Judy Shepard visits IU Southeast, speaks about human rights
Sydney Randall, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Judy Shepard spoke about equality, tragedy and inclusivity during her visit to IU Southeast’s Ogle Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The event was presented by the IU Southeast Common Experience program. Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay man who was beaten, tortured, tied to a...
“The Laramie Project” sparks discussion about tolerance and human rights
Sydney Randall, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
30 students and community members gathered in University Center North on Thursday, Sept. 12 for a special viewing of the movie “The Laramie Project.” The Common Experience Office and the Adult Student Center co-hosted the event. Kim Pelle, coordinator of non-traditional student programs at IU Southeast,...
