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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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The on-campus residence building Cardinal Newman Hall is currently being used as the designated quarantine area for students who have contracted COVID-19. The dorm building is located on the corner of West Dakota Street and North Pine Street.

Cardinal Newman becomes designated building for residential students with COVID-19

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 14, 2020

Cardinal Newman Hall, a co-ed residence hall located on West Dakota Street, houses approximately 96 residents each year. However, this year is different. Starting in the Fall 2020 semester, Cardinal...

A brochure at the University Health Center explains how students can use the telemedical appointment service to test for the coronavirus. Students can also pick up a free mask from the health center.

COVID-19 testing is available at the University Health Center

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter September 14, 2020

The university has made COVID-19 testing available at the University Health Center and set up  protocols in order to safely test students as fast and efficiently as possible. In order to get tested with...

The Roomie poster in the University Health Center has a mask on. According to the university, as of Sept. 4, a total of 35 students tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Students and faculty share their experiences dealing with the coronavirus

Brynn Lundy and Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporters September 14, 2020

Ever since its arrival in the United States in January, the coronavirus has impacted the daily lives of many people, including those within the campus community. Prior to the start of the fall semester,...

University prepares for Hurricane Sally

University prepares for Hurricane Sally

Staff Reports September 13, 2020

In anticipation of an upcoming storm, the university announced that effective immediately, the Academic Continuity Plan has switched from “monitor” to “remote” status. The Academic Continuity...

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that even though Louisiana will move to phase three, CDC guidelines and safety protocols will still remain in place.

Louisiana to move into phase three

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

The state of Louisiana is set to move on to phase three starting Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 10. With a plan to reveal more information on Friday,...

Clear masks and face shields are available through the Office of Student Accessibility Services in Tinsley Hall. Students must provide documentation of a disability in order to receive a Face Covering Exemption Card

Student Accessibility Services offers mask accommodations for differently-abled students

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

With the recent university mandates, differently-abled students may have issues navigating campus and their classes. Due to certain health conditions, wearing a face mask for long periods of time could...

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health will begin collecting data from public colleges and universities across the state regarding positive cases of COVID-19. The university sent out a Faculty/Staff notice...

OSE director Marjorie Parker speaks to the audience during the 2019 DSA Convocation ceremony.

OSE director shares screen with Jamie Foxx in Netflix film

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter September 2, 2020

University staff members have many passions outside of their nine to fives, some of which include starring in Netflix films. Marjorie Parker, director of student engagement, shared the screen with Jamie...

University releases guidelines for campus event registration

University releases guidelines for campus event registration

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 2, 2020

Now that the fall semester is underway, campus life can begin again. The university will allow campus activities to take place and has released guidelines for student organizations and departments on...

The Mane Dish and the Ascension Market are open for select hours for residents that remain on campus for the week of Aug. 24-30. However, the Lions Den Food Court at the Student Union and other dining locations on campus will be closed for the week.

Dining hours altered for remaining residents due to temporary campus closure

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

On Aug. 23, the university encouraged all residents capable of doing so to head home for the week in the wake of the hurricane warnings. Many university students chose to move out of on-campus housing...

Governor John Bel Edwards expressed in a radio interview with Brian Haldane that the phase two of reopening will be extended. The official announcement will be made before current phase two expires on Friday, Aug. 28.

Phase Two of reopening to be extended for fourth time

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

During an interview with Brian Haldane this morning on 107.3 talk radio, Governor John Bel Edwards announced his intentions to extend the Phase Two order for the fourth time. While Edwards did not announce...

Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students

Dean of Students responds to hurricane concerns

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

The campus closure in anticipation of Hurricanes Marco and Laura has left many students with questions and concerns for the ongoing week. To answer frequently asked questions, Dean of Students Dr. Gabe...

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