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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

(from the left) Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), front-runner for Speaker of the House and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), former Speaker.

McCarthy’s out. What happens now?

Adam Tullier, Podcast Content Manager October 12, 2023

On Oct. 12, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) rescinded his candidacy for Speakership. On Oct. 13, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) reannounced his candidacy for Speakership. On Oct. 25, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)...

A group of young women present their opinions via posters on the overturn of Roe v. Wade around the time of its happening.

Where do we stand one year post-Roe?

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter September 14, 2023

It’s been a little over a year since the U.S. Supreme Court made history by overturning Roe v. Wade. This Supreme Court decision protecting a woman’s right to an abortion was originally handed down...

In a screenshot from WWL-TVs Facebook, five of the seven candidates participated in the first of four gubernatorial debates for the 2023. election.

Cancer Alley, culture war highlight Landry-less gubernatorial debate

Kennith Woods, News Editor September 11, 2023

On Thursday evening, New Orleans news station WWL-TV hosted and broadcast the first gubernatorial debate of the election cycle. Five of the seven candidates gathered in studio to discuss a multitude of...

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, Gov. Edwards announced a state of emergency due to the extreme heat hitting Louisiana. The excessive temperatures began with a heat wave in June and have continued to climb since, resulting...

Devastation and loss: The Hawaii wildfires

Devastation and loss: The Hawaii wildfires

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter August 27, 2023

On Aug. 9, a fire started on the Hawaiian Island of Maui and is on track to be one of the deadliest in United States history in the last century.  On Aug. 22, Hawaiian authorities confirmed 115 people...

The Lion’s Roar wins Louisiana Press Association awards

Staff Report August 17, 2023

  The student staff of The Lion’s Roar, Southeastern Louisiana University’s student-run digital news outlet, received 13 awards from the 2022 Louisiana Press Association...

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

For Fall 2023, the REC has converted the Pride Cafe into a gaming lounge and reopened the Kinesiology building pool. Director of Recreational Sports and Wellness Eric Aymond is looking forward to these...

A Starship robot makes its first debut at SLU during the Faculty and Staff Convocation.

Campus Dining makes changes based on student feedback

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

Starting the Fall 2023 semester, students can expect several campus changes for Campus Dining. In a press release on July 19, the university announced the renewal of its contract with Aramark Education...

President provides update on last spring’s network outage

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief August 3, 2023

Today, a “Message from the President” email was sent to students, faculty and staff regarding an update about the infamous network outage this past spring semester.  The university’s incoming...

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor July 31, 2023

The extreme weather conditions that have become more and more common around the world can’t be waved away as “just summer weather” or “normal weather.” The Fourth of July and the following days...

(From left to right) Kiera Owens, Lily Gayle, Kobi Painting, Megan Magri and Kyndall Smith taking a minute to pose for a picture at Miss Louisianas Welcome Dinner.

Miss LA recap: A memorable week for all

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter July 20, 2023

From June 11 to June 18, five SLU students ventured to Monroe to compete in the 60th annual Miss Louisiana competition.  The five contestants from Southeastern included Miss Southeastern 2023 Kobi...

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter July 5, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Southeastern’s Office of Career Services lost its director, Ken Ridgedell. The recent passing of Ridgedell greatly saddened the hearts of not just the Career Services staff but the entire...

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