The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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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

With a total of 14,461 students enrolled for Fall 2020, the total number of full time students increased by 1.4% and the part time students increased by 1.4%.

Fall 2020 sees increase in enrollment rate

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020

Despite COVID-19 altering the format of learning, students have shown to not be discouraged from enrolling in courses. The university has seen an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester, reporting...

The troffer systems take the form of a drop-in light fixture. These have been installed in the exercise room in the REC. This area is considered higher risk for COVID-19 due to traffic flow and constant heavy breathing in the area.

New equipment helps combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 13, 2020

While social distancing guidelines and mandatory face coverings are still seen throughout campus, they are not the only ways the university is fighting the spread of COVID-19. Several new technologies...

The current economic strain caused by COVID-19 has impacted working college students. Some students have lost jobs that support their higher education.

Q&A with economics professor: Financial stress and COVID-19

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter October 8, 2020

American unemployment is facing historical lows, consumer confidence is dwindling and bankruptcy for commercial businesses is set to reach the highest it has been in the last 10 years. Yu Hsing, professor...

Neal Browning receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. Browning is the second patient to receive the shot in the study.

Louisiana Department of Health releases COVID-19 cases by institution

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 7, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health has released data concerning the total number of COVID-19 cases for each institution of higher education in Louisiana. As of Oct. 7, Southeastern has a total of 78...

Combatting the spread of COVID-19 with virtual final exams

Combatting the spread of COVID-19 with virtual final exams

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 6, 2020

Before the semester began, the university announced that students will be taking finals remotely during the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4. This has raised concerns for many. Laura Latino, director of the Office...

The university’s department received the title ‘Nursing School of the Year.’ The award honors the program’s achievements.

Nursing school receives the Nightingale award

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 5, 2020

The university’s nursing department recently received the title of ‘Nursing School of the Year’ for its undergraduate degree program. The title is also referred to as the Nightingale Award, an...

Senior kinesiology student conducts COVID-19 study

Senior kinesiology student conducts COVID-19 study

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been consistently updating the nation’s number of cases in each state, the university has also been working on a research study for case numbers. Sabrina...

Free parking is one of the services that Southeastern is providing to McNeese State University students as a part of the Cowboy Relief Effort.

A helping hand for McNeese students

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter September 29, 2020

As a part of the Cowboy Relief Effort by the University of Louisiana System, Southeastern has made several campus resources available for McNeese State University. In response to the damage inflicted...

Sign posts in the University Health Center advise students to wear masks and sanitize their hands. Several university stations instruct students to be cautious of their actions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

University lays out preparation in case of outbreak

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 29, 2020

As the fall semester nears its halfway point, the university has avoided an outbreak of COVID-19. Faculty and staff have continued working to prevent one, but they have plans in place should an outbreak...

The university recently released a new framework for campus operations under phase three guidelines. While there will not be significant changes, some easing of restrictions will occur.

New guidelines for campus operation

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter September 28, 2020

Effective Sept. 11, Louisiana moved into phase three of reopening as a result of a positive trend in COVID-19 data. In response, the university released a framework for campus operations under phase...

The circumstances of COVID-19 have caused stress among the student population. Psychology professor Monique Leblanc discussed the unique challenges college students face and ways students can combat pandemic anxiety.

College stress and COVID-19: Psychology professor Q&A

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter September 24, 2020

For many students this year, the college experience has not gone quite as planned. The circumstances of COVID-19 have presented students with new challenges, putting their mental health at new risks. Although...

The Office of Student Accessibility Services, located in Tinsley Hall, is providing a new resource called the Workforce Recruitment Program. There is no cost to participate in the program.

Workforce Recruitment to help differently-abled students

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 23, 2020

The Office of Student Accessibility Services is offering a new resource called the Workforce Recruitment Program. The program works hand-in-hand with those seeking federal internship and employment opportunities....

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