Michael Beckner selected as new University Police Chief
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
July 30, 2020
A new chief has been selected as head of the University Police Department. With over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, including 14 years of university policing, Michael Beckner joins the Lion family from Augusta University. Originally from New Jersey, Beckner served in multiple police departments, includin...
University reports high summer enrollment numbers
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2020
Despite the extension of distance learning into the summer, the university reported its largest enrollment growth for the summer semester since 2014. According to a university press release, the number of continuing undergraduate students who enrolled in classes for the summer semester has increased...
College of Education dean to serve as president of LACTE
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2020
The dean of the College of Education, Dr. Paula Summers Calderon, was chosen to act as president of the Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. After serving as president-elect for one year, Calderon officially became president of LACTE in May 2020 and will serve a two-year term....
Alumni Association eliminates membership fees
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
July 14, 2020
The university’s Alumni Association has announced a new structure of initiation that will grant all graduates an automatic entrance into the alumni family. With the elimination of membership fees, the association has opened its arms to over 72,000 alumni. This change will provide alumni with more ...
Governor announces mask mandate as COVID-19 cases surge
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2020
Amidst record numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state, Governor John Bel Edwards announced a state-wide face mask mandate and additional limitations to combat the spread of the virus. Edwards made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, July 11. The executive order c...
Academic calendar revised for Fall 2020
Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2020
After experiencing a shortened spring semester due to the pandemic, universities are preparing for a possible second wave of the virus around November 2020. Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis announced the university’s newly revised academic calendar on June 28, revealing all the changes that were made...
Students respond to inappropriate remarks on social media
Staff Reports
July 7, 2020
Two incidents of inappropriate social media usage have sparked controversy among the student body. The university has responded to both incidents, taking disciplinary action against a student-athlete and investigating allegations made against a staff member. Director of Athletics Jay Artigues a...
Accounting student awarded $10,000 scholarship
Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2020
A senior accounting student recently received a $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Beginning in 2011, the PCAOB has conducted a scholars program for undergraduate and graduate accounting students. Students must be enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges and universities...
Covered up: Students adjust to the “new norm” of mask-wearing
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2020
In just a few months, masks have redefined the meaning of normalcy in people’s day-to-day lives. Face coverings have become a source of new obstacles as well as new opportunities, and this “new norm” will now extend to college life as face-to-face classes are scheduled to resume in the fa...
Inappropriate social media post under investigation
Staff Reports
June 25, 2020
The university is investigating allegations made against a staff member after it was revealed that an insensitive social media post was made. The issue was addressed on Twitter on Thursday, June 25. “Today Southeastern became aware of inappropriate social media posts that were potentially made by on...
Hammond residents get free COVID-19 testing at the University Center
Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2020
Residents of Hammond had an opportunity to test for COVID-19 for free at the University Center. COVID-19 mobile testing was available for residents of Louisiana from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The testing was organized in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of P...
Louisiana extends phase two of reopening for 28 more days
Staff Reports
June 23, 2020
Phase three of reopening has been postponed for the state of Louisiana. On June 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards stated in a press conference that Louisiana will remain in Phase two for at least 28 more days. “We will not be moving to phase three when the order expires at the end of this week,” announced Ed...
