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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

In honor of Women’s History Month, researchers Sarah Simms and Hayley Johnson presented their findings on the history of Japanese internment camps in Louisiana with a focus on Camp Livingston. Their research followed the stories of two families whose relatives experienced the conditions of the camp.

Lecture series to celebrate Women’s History Month

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 12, 2020

The department of history and political science is hosting a series of lectures throughout March to celebrate Women’s History Month. Held in the Student Union Theatre, the series consists of four lectures....

Organizational Spotlight:  Phi Beta Lambda

Organizational Spotlight: Phi Beta Lambda

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter March 11, 2020

Phi Beta Lambda, Future Business Leaders of America, is an on-campus organization for students interested in pursuing a career in business. The organization provides opportunities for students to network...

Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter March 11, 2020

The university is offering a retreat for all students to come together and learn about leadership development. The Lions LEAD Retreat is an annual leadership conference designed to equip students with...

Dance Performance Project is the departmental dance company within the university’s Contemporary Dance Program. Members of DPP must audition each semester and enroll in the company class as well as a technique class.

Dance company prepares for spring performance

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 10, 2020

Dance Performance Project, a dance company housed in the Department of Music and Performing Arts, will be presenting their first performance of the semester. The company’s performance titled “Voices...

Two art teachers of Tangipahoa Parish view a three dimensional sculpture at the annual Young Artist Exhibition. The artwork will be on display until March 27.

Young artist opening exhibition brings hundreds of guests

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 7, 2020

The Hammond Regional Arts Center experienced one of their most attended opening exhibitions as people gathered to see the work of local young artists. As part of an annual tradition for National Youth...

Students examine pieces featured in the 2018 Student Exhibition. This year, the traditional student exhibition will return after a one-year absence.

Gallery exhibits art majors

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter March 5, 2020

After its absence last spring, the department of Visual Art and Design will once again host the Student Exhibition. The 2020 Visual Art and Design Student Exhibition will take place in the Contemporary...

Nepalese students play Holi in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center. Holi is a festival of colors celebrated in South Asian countries like Nepal and India. Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern organizes Holi annually during spring semester.

Holi: Festival of colors

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 4, 2020

A group of international students are bringing the colors and traditions of the Holi Festival to the university. The Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern is hosting a celebration in honor of...

“The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond” will take place on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Jack Wright brings Neil Diamond tribute to Columbia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 4, 2020

In celebration of an award-winning singer-songwriter and actor, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will showcase “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond.” Taking place on March 6 at 7:30...

A young artist from last years exhibition presents his artwork on the opening night.  This years opening night for the Young Artist Exhibition will take place on March 6 from 5-8 p.m.

Young artist showcase

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

In celebration of National Youth Art Month, art educators of Tangipahoa Parish have submitted the works of K-12 students to be showcased in an exhibition. The Hammond Regional Arts Center will be hosting...

Alyssa Larose, current Coke ambassador, presents during the Coke ambassador interest meeting.

Who will be the next Coke ambassador?

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

Students interested in becoming the university’s new Coca-Cola ambassador had the opportunity to learn more about the position.   An interest meeting for those looking to assume the position was...

Sophomore Isabella Trinka practices injections on sophomore Austin McAndrew in nursing instructor Jamie Davis’s class. Nursing is known to have a rigorous and time-consuming curriculum. Students not only must take pre-requisite courses but are also required to complete clinicals, hands-on courses in which nursing majors learn, practice and are tested on their on-site skills.

Nursing is rigorous, but a rewarding curriculum

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

There are a few majors that are well known to be very difficult and time-consuming. Nursing is one such major to have that reputation. While many students have heard about the nature of the university’s...

Many university faculty have enrolled their children into lessons with the Community Music School to learn how to play a variety of instruments.

The Community Music School offers affordable lessons for all

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

Situated in a corner in Pottle Music Building’s second floor is the Community Music School, a school that gives private music lessons for voice and various instruments. The school provides lessons to...

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