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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

With the Active Assailant Training, SLU’s UPD pushes for strong connections and communication with students and faculty.

UPD holds active assailant training

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter October 2, 2022

On Wednesday the University Police Department held an active assailant presentation for all students and faculty of Southeastern.  UPD hosts the presentation usually once per semester to inform students...

Lionettes performing at the Homecoming tailgate from 2021 in front of Pottle

Make way for Homecoming Week

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter September 30, 2022

The Student Government Association has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Homecoming week. Homecoming will take place Oct. 3-8, with the theme “Roomie in the Jungle.” Director of traditions...

Governor John Bel Edwards emphasizes the impact Justice John Marshall Harlan had with his dissenting opinion in “Plessy v. Ferguson” and how that dissent contributed to racial progress in Louisiana as a whole. September 27th, 2022.

Governor John Bel Edwards takes center stage in discussion on racial injustice in Louisiana

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

On Tuesday night, Southeastern students and faculty gathered together in the Student Union Theater for the final presentation of the first day of the symposium, as Governor John Bel Edwards presented his...

Craig Marinello posing for a picture at the past springs Biz-Connect event.

Career Fair to feature over 160 employers

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Career Fair is an important event for both employers and students, as it is an opportunity for networking with an insight on how the professional world operates. It will be held in the REC Center on...

Tinsley Hall awaits new applicants for the WRP. The Student Accessibility Services office is located in room 102 of Tinsley.

Workforce Recruitment Program caters to needs of students with disabilities

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Student Accessibility Services and Career Services partnered for the third year to help students with disabilities find a job through the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). Last year there were five...

To keep students informed, UPD police chief Michael Beckner writes a monthly Chiefs Brief, where he talks about recent events regarding UPD and SLU.

Campus crime rates declining under UPD initiatives

Austin O'Brien, News Editor September 27, 2022

With the tragic shooting of Allison Rice right outside of Louisiana State University, many at Southeastern are wondering how crime rates stand this semester when compared to others.  In the Fall 2022...

The actors of all seven scenes gather for a picture on stage after the performance. Each scene was written and then rehearsed within 24 hours.

APO’s night of “Seven Deadly Sins”: Written and performed within 24 hours

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter September 26, 2022

Alpha Psi Omega hosted its 24-Hour Theatre Spectacular on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. The performance was made up of seven individual scripts, each portraying one of the seven deadly...

Models take their final strut across the catwalk after concluding this years Career Styles Fashion Show. This is the fourth show that ELITE Women has held

Career-centered fashion show for students

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter September 22, 2022

ELITE Women organization hosted its fourth annual Career Styles fashion show on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The ELITE Women’s mission is to develop a network of women...

Students at the murder mystery event figuring out clues. The Pre-Law Student Association held their second annual murder mystery night on Sept. 19.

Southeastern’s Pre-Law Student Association presents Dead Below Deck

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

The Pre-Law Student Association hosted their second annual Murder Mystery Night last night, Sept. 19, in room 207 in Fayard Hall.  Everyone involved in the dinner was a “private investigator” responsible...

Giving Day 2022: SLU shares its gratitude

Giving Day 2022: SLU shares its gratitude

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

Giving day was Sept. 14, 2022, and it was a success. As of Sept. 20, SLU raised $301,026 from 1,459 donors.  The top five areas donated to and their amounts, respectively, are: Area of Greatest...

Students voice concerns at SGA town hall

Students voice concerns at SGA town hall

Yumi Domangue, Staff Reporter September 19, 2022

President of the SGA Baileigh Picou convened a town hall meeting on Sept. 15 to hear students’ perspectives on campus life. The meetings, hosted by SGA and the Office of Multicultural and International...

Delta Tau Delta were the big winners of Rush Week, having the largest pledge class with 34 members.

Southeastern IFC fraternities welcome 76 new members during Rush Week 2022

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 16, 2022

From Sept. 11-15, the Interfraternity Council hosted its annual formal Rush Week, which consisted of events designed to connect potential new members (PNMs) with the fraternities they were interested in...

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