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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

Lynette Mejia (second to left) talking to audience members, during the Book Bans in Louisiana panel discussion, about the rise of book bans in her local community.

Local librarians bash book bans

Yumi Domangue and Jacob White April 18, 2024

Librarians Amanda Jones, Lynette Mejia and Kristen Luchsinger recently spoke about their experiences during the Book Bans in Louisiana panel discussion in the Student Union Theater.  Libraries across...

COVID-19’s reign from pandemic to endemic phase

COVID-19’s reign from pandemic to endemic phase

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

The world as we knew it was forever changed when the outbreak of COVID-19 arose and spread across the world. With over 774 million reported cases and over 7 million reported deaths since COVID-19 was announced...

Quality sleep is essential for a balanced and healthy life.

Lack of sleep and endless tasks lead to a vicious, health-threatening circle

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

College students face a lot of stress juggling school, work, family obligations, relationships and leisure. This pushes sleep to the bottom of the list of priorities, which can cause serious health problems. Sleeping...

University Police Chief Michael Beckner speaks alongside officers from multiple state, local and federal law enforcement agencies during a conference on an SLU students overdose in the Hammond City Council building.

SLU student’s on-campus overdose, fentanyl discussed during meeting with law enforcement

Kennith Woods, News Editor March 29, 2024

University Police Chief Michael Beckner spoke alongside officers from multiple local, state and federal agencies at the Hammond City Council building on Wednesday afternoon. The conference focused on a...

The bitter truth about sweet, sweet sugar

The bitter truth about sweet, sweet sugar

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 26, 2024

America has an obsession with sugar. Between its numerous fast-food chains and sweet treats such as ice cream, cookies and muffins, the food Americans regularly consume is pumped full of the ingredients....

Some of SLUs Black students attended the African-American Alumnis and the Black Student Unions Candids and Conversations, an event in the Student Union Theater where Black alumni spoke to current students, providing them with advice after graduation.

Black alumni panel offers post-grad advice

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor March 26, 2024

The Black Student Union and African American Alumni Chapter recently hosted Candids and Conversations in the Student Union Theater.  The event provided students and soon-to-be graduates with an opportunity...

Lorri Davis, Damien Echols and David Armand discuss Echols fight against death row.

Freed death row inmate discusses overcoming injustice and finding freedom

Abigail Fischer and Simone Herlihy March 12, 2024

Imagine: at 18, the death of three young boys has been placed at your feet. Gone are the days of high school, Stephen King novels and Metallica t-shirts; all that remains is a reputation in shambles...

iPad kids are hyperconnected, but addicted to their screens

iPad kids are hyperconnected, but addicted to their screens

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter March 12, 2024

In 2024, children are born into a sterile environment, surrounded by computers, phones and devices. No wonder they get addicted to electronics. The “iPad kid” phenomenon has become part of everyday...

March serves as National Womens History Month.

Women’s History Month brings herstory to the forefront

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

The history of the women’s movement is significant for all of humanity; it is not just a story about and for women, although herstory (quite rightly) is at its forefront. Since the beginning of time,...

There are plenty of ways to reduce, reuse and recycle Mardi Gras beads.

How to repurpose your Mardi Gras beads

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

Around 25 million pounds of plastic beads are dumped on the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras.  The beads land in trees, on fences, on roads and in the hands of parade-goers. This begs the...

How LinkedIn can enhance your professional presence

How LinkedIn can enhance your professional presence

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter January 23, 2024

LinkedIn is a professional social networking platform that has been around longer than today’s popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. LinkedIn has been more...

Introducing Canvas as the new learning management system

Introducing Canvas as the new learning management system

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor January 17, 2024

In December, Southeastern announced the launch of Canvas via email. Canvas has replaced Moodle indefinitely, starting this semester.  Students and faculty can access Canvas in three different ways:  ...

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