The Lion's Roar

Calling all artists for Denim Day jacket contest

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2022

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is looking for student artists to enter their Denim Day jacket contest. Since 1999, Denim Day has been a symbol against destructive attitudes...

Women’s Crush Wednesday: Choreographer Tia Bernard teaches women to dance with confidence

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, Multicultural and International Student Affairs and ELITE Women hosted a dance class taught by choreographer Tia “Tia B” Bernard to boost confidence on and off the dance floor. Tia...

A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, the University Police Department and the University Counseling Center hosted “Real Talk: Bridging the Gap between Police and the LGBTQIA+ Community,” an open panel discussion. UPD...

2022-2023 housing and roommate selection now open

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2022

Students can now select their housing and roommate preferences for upcoming semesters. The housing portal, which launched during the 2021-2022 academic year, will remain open until April 29 for roommate...

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor • March 22, 2022

Two years ago, education systems transitioned into remote learning as the nation went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following two fall semesters, seven hurricanes were counted in Louisiana...

Prices at the pump: An economic perspective on fuel

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2022

Many Americans have become concerned and agitated as the cost of gas has continued to increase over the past few weeks. There are multiple reasons that gas prices have grown so much and all of them...

SLU international students and faculty call for peace in Ukraine

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified for clarification and accuracy on March 16, 2022. From Ukraine to Russia, international members of the Southeastern community are hoping for a swift end...

Professional speaker Keyo Johnson inspires students’ confidence at Women’s Power Hour

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter • March 9, 2022

Multicultural and International Student Affairs and the Campus Activities Board hosted the first Women’s Power Hour with guest speaker Keyo Johnson to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s...

From computer lab to dance studio: Pottle renovations bring new space for dance students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2022

Southeastern dance students will now have a new space for practice in Pottle. A former computer lab in the music building will be converted into a dance studio due to limited space in the Kinesiology building. Southeastern’s...

TESOL program produces next generation of ESL teachers

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2022

The TESOL program, otherwise known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, provides its graduates with a certificate that authorizes them to teach English as a second language in the...

LEONet to temporarily shut down for update

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter • February 23, 2022

In the upcoming week, Southeastern’s LEONet will experience a short shutdown to replace and update the outdated software. LEONet is scheduled to be down from Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. through Tuesday,...

New bachelor’s degree in theatre to be offered at Southeastern

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2022

In the summer of 2022, the Department of Visual Art + Design will be welcoming a new Bachelor of Arts in theatre. The performance degree curriculum will be composed of skills vital for theatre, as described...