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

Southeastern announced that in accordance with updated University of Louisiana System guidance, the on-campus mask mandate will be lifted on Feb. 16.

Southeastern lifts mask mandate

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor February 15, 2022

Months after Louisiana's statewide mask mandate expired, Southeastern announced in an email to faculty and students its on-campus mask mandate has ended. The suspension of the on-campus mask mandate...

Left: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Right: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Rams’ late-game touchdown solidifies Super Bowl win

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams won their first Super Bowl in more than 20 years over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, in SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.  The Rams’ hardcore defense paired with an unbelievably...

Louisiana students: How to apply for SNAP and other assistance programs

Louisiana students: How to apply for SNAP and other assistance programs

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

Over the past two years, Louisiana students have endured not only COVID-19 but several hurricanes as well. Many students have had cutbacks on job hours due to the pandemic and were taken out of their homes...

After six long months of repair, the reopening of La Caretta Hammond is projected to take place near the end of February.

La Carreta rises from the rubble: Reopening coming soon

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

Margaritas and tacos and queso, oh my! Residents of downtown Hammond are excited and anxiously waiting for the return of their beloved La Carreta. Since the fall of 2021, the popular Mexican restaurant...

Candidates for the Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022 scholarship competition

Miss Southeastern Q&A: The path to the crown

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor February 15, 2022

In anticipation of the Miss Southeastern 2022 scholarship competition, The Lion’s Roar Newspaper asked each candidate questions about the contest. This year, the Miss Southeastern pageant will be held...

Owners of Luma Coffee Roasters proudly show off their ribbon. Luma was one of two other businesses who celebrated their openings with a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting welcomes local businesses to downtown Hammond

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Three local businesses celebrated their new openings with a block party to welcome them into downtown Hammond on Feb. 10.  The Creative Studio, The Wonder Collective and Luma Coffee Roasters all held...

Sociology graduate students check the prices of New Orleans Food Cooperative products to compare them to prices of competing grocery stores.

Sociology students collaborate with New Orleans Food Cooperative

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

Last semester, students in Dr. David Burley’s environmental sociology graduate seminar began working with the New Orleans Food Co-op in an attempt to grow its membership and outreach.   A food cooperative...

Three students gathered in front of the Student Union talking. Student organizations recently had to deal with postponing their on campus events for several days.

How matters are looking for campus events this spring

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter February 4, 2022

A few days before the start of the semester, Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis emailed all student organization leaders that due to concern over the ongoing COVID-19 surge, all events excluding meetings...

SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 3, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural and International Student Affairs will host a variety of events throughout February. See the calendar below: Monday, Feb. 7:  MISA      “I’m...

A masked student uses her phone while sitting in the Student Union. Southeasterns mask mandate remains in place for the Spring 2022 semester. Students can self-report COVID-19 symptoms, exposure or infections through the Lion Intervention Network COVID Disclosure Form.

Lion Intervention Network: A guide to COVID-19 self-reporting

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 1, 2022

While COVID-19 still remains prevalent in our campus lives, the Lion Intervention Network is trying to make self-reporting a little easier. A form located on the SLU website titled the “Student Coronavirus...

Members of the Study Abroad program prepare to enjoy Costa Rican cuisine.

Study Abroad Program still to set sail

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

The International Initiatives Office has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, undergoing new safety measures in order to provide overseas education.  Despite new limitations, International Initiatives...

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