Ever Evolving with Professor Melissa Jones | Living Lanterns | Episode 5

Joshua Nieman talks with LGBT/Queer Literature and Women and Gender Studies professor, Melissa Jones, about society's fascination with serial killers, the sensitivities of teaching and what it was like growing up with a queer parent.

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Gray Connor uses they/he pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. They started as Newsletter Editor, then moved to Podcast Editor in the 2025 summer semester. Connor is a senior majoring in media studies and journalism, with a minor in public relations.

Their job entails coordinating the podcast team, and ensuring that podcast episodes are timely, personable and informative. For him, the best part is getting to know other people, and collaborating with other students just as passionate about journalism and justice.

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