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

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...

Son of a Biscuit created a custom selfie wall to boost their social presents. Oscar Mendez is the creator and owner of this new Downtown restaurant.

Son of a Biscuit presents unique brunch experience to Downtown

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

After many bumps and turns in the road, businessman, creator and owner of Son of a Biscuit Oscar Mendez took a quick idea and tagline to create a fresh new take on brunch for the residents of downtown...

A Southeastern student receives a COVID-19 vaccine from a nursing student during an on-campus pop-up vaccine event in the Spring 2021 semester.

Spring semester begins amidst surge of omicron cases

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor January 25, 2022

Amidst the backdrop of the most contagious variant of COVID-19 to date, the university has begun its Spring 2022 semester.  The omicron variant of COVID-19 has led to the state of Louisiana continuously...

The Chiefs Brief - January 2022

The Chief’s Brief – January 2022

University Police Department January 21, 2022

Welcome to this month’s Chief’s Brief. This is a monthly feature to let you, the Lion community, know what has been happening on campus, where you can meet an officer, answer any questions...

Both The Lions Roar Newspaper and the Le Souvenir yearbook have been in continuous circulation since 1937 and 1929 respectively with the exception of one volume of Le Souvenir during the World War II era. Today, the student-led publications continue to strive for serving the Southeastern and Hammond community with timely news and meaningful memories.

A time of transition: Student Publications undergoes changes to budget and production

Symiah Dorsey and Dylan Meche December 14, 2021

Southeastern has reduced the budget for the Office of Student Publications by 50 percent in order to facilitate additional Title IX officers on campus.   The university lowered its Student Publications...

Recent alumni celebrate their achievements after the Spring 2021 Nursing and Health Sciences commencement ceremony on May 19.

Commencement returns to the University Center

Haley Dupré, Staff Reporter December 13, 2021

Final exams are wrapping up and the Fall 2021 semester's winter commencement is days away. This year, the ceremony will be held back at the University Center as in previous years before the pandemic.  Southeastern...

Kathery Esqueda, a third-year business student, is paving the way for Latina women in business. In February, Esqueda will attend the Latina Empowerment and Development Conference at Harvard University.

Business student invited to Harvard for Latina leadership conference

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter December 7, 2021

Junior business administration and international management major, Kathery Esqueda, will be one of the first students to represent Southeastern at Harvard University for the Latina Empowerment and Development...

In a packed stadium at last Saturday nights football game against Florida A&M, accusations of inappropriate behavior from Southeastern students towards FAMU fans have arisen. Check lionsroarnews.com for updates as this story develops.

Tallahassee newspaper alleges inappropriate behavior of SLU students at playoff game

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor December 6, 2021

The Tallahassee Democrat published an article on Nov. 28 accusing Southeastern students of aggressive behavior and racially-charged comments towards Florida A&M University fans during the football...

President John. L Crain provides remarks at the grand opening of the Innovation Hub.

President Crain welcomes new Innovation Hub to campus

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter November 29, 2021

Sims Memorial Library now has a new section on the second floor, devoted to group projects and new ideas for campus.  The Innovation Hub, or iHub, is a collaboration between SLU and Louisiana Economic...

A new solar mobile camera device has been placed outside of the Katrina Memorial Fountain amidst increased concerns regarding Christian preachers on campus.

Mobile camera trailer installed outside Union due to safety concerns

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor November 15, 2021

A new security device has been installed near the Katrina Memorial Fountain amidst allegations of physical assault incidents involving preachers on campus.  The device, known as a Solar Powered Mobile...

Students now have access to the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine as a third option for students who have yet to be vaccinated.

Moderna vaccine becomes available on campus

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter November 15, 2021

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has come to campus, making it the third possible vaccine option for students who wish to be vaccinated. While originally the campus’s vaccine efforts have offered the...

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