What happens to the leftover cafeteria food?
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
The disposal of waste is a large environmental problem. The world produces enough food for the entire human population, but a large amount goes to waste. According to the World Wildlife Fund, “Worldwide, humans waste one of every three food calories produced. These wasted calories are enough to feed...
SLU makes Forbes top college report
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2018
The United States has more than 3,000 four-year colleges, and Forbes recognizes the best schools each year with its “America’s Top Colleges 2018” list. This year, the university ranked 641st on the list. Since there are thousands of universities to examine, Forbes broke down the ranking process...
Mourning Dr. Yates
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2018
After three decades of teaching, consulting and academic administrative experience, Dr. Marvin Yates was appointed as the vice president for student affairs in 2005. Although Dr. Eric Summers has since taken over this role at the university, Yates’ memory still rings on. On Sept. 6, the Bereave...
Akers named 2018 alumnus of the year
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 14, 2018
Tom Akers, a 1973 alumnus, grew from an aimless teenager starting college to the president of trading at Metal Exchange Corporation to the alumnus of the year. Akers thinks of his time at the university in separate parts, first as a freshman and sophomore focused more on social life than on academics....
Making fiscal sense
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 11, 2018
College students learn about various topics in their classes, and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance hopes to help those students become financially literate in paying for those classes. The "Financial Literacy for You" tour is scheduled to stop by the university on Monday, Sept....
Being bright about late night
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
August 28, 2018
With college-aged, that is women between 18-24 years of age, facing a greater risk of rape, students should take extra caution. Freshmen and sophomores face an increased risk of rape or sexual assault. Over half of college sexual assaults occur between August and November. Paige Moody, a mental health...
Eating healthy on a budget
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2018
One does not need to be a chef to make great, organic meals and snacks. Subsequently, you do not need hundreds of dollars to invest in a healthy diet. Even without kitchen appliances, students can still use fresh foods as focal points to their meals. Registered Dietitian at North Oaks Medical Center Katey Schneider recommended making ...
Make it official
Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
It can be daunting to explore a new environment, and often students fall back on what is familiar by returning home to the restaurants and stores they grew up around. With 79.2 percent of undergraduate students living off campus or commuting in 2017 according to the Office of Institutional Research,...
Four women represent the university
Annie Goodman, News Editor
July 23, 2018
At the 2018 Miss Louisiana Pageant, four women represented the university. Along with 2018 Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Alyssa Larose, two former Miss SLUs and a freshman at the university competed. Larose, a junior special education major, competed in her first pageant when she was a toddler. ...
Unpacking the budget
Annie Goodman, News Editor
July 23, 2018
After a long battle over how to fill a nearly $1 billion fiscal cliff, state legislators have passed a bill that will fully fund higher education through 2025. When Governor John Bel Edwards was elected to office in 2016, the state was already facing a large budget shortfall. According to Commu...
Smaller Name, Bigger Venue
June 12, 2018
The Official Restaurant and Bar of Southeastern Athletics has changed its name from Your Mom's Resaurant & Bar to Our Mom's Restaurant & Bar in hopes of better showcasing the inclusive atmosphere of the business. Annie Goodman/The Lion's Roar Your Mom’s Restaurant...
Examining culture and downsizing
June 11, 2018
Associate Professors of Management and Business Administration Dr. Mario Krenn and Dr. André Honorée discuss the work for their research, which was published in the Journal of International Business and Economy. Their research examined how culture affects the relationship between firm p...
