Josephine Lee

Nov 11, 2023 | truthout.org | Josephine Lee |Ngakiya Camara |Frank Ornelas |Lameka Smith

This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Eleven-year-old Timothy Murray has many trophies displayed in a row by the wall of his room.

Jun 5, 2023 | masters.edu | Josephine Lee

In high school, when friends told Joshua McConnell (’23), “Hey, you seem to get really excited about the Bible. Why don’t you pursue that?” he brushed them off with a quick, “No, no, no.”McConnell had spent his life in England, where his parents have been faithful missionaries for over 20 years. He says he was tired of the sacrifices that went along with being a missionary kid. And when it came time for college, he wanted to come to America to pursue a 9-to-5 career.

Feb 11, 2023 | truthout.org | Josephine Lee

This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Like many other typical teenagers, James’ favorite periods in school are P.E. and lunch. During our phone call, he turned the tables on me, politely asking about my children and work. A 15-year-old student who was born with a tumor and has autism, James actively seeks engagement with others, especially his peers.