Connecting Lions of all kinds on campus
Annie Goodman
April 20, 2018
The university offers a post-secondary educational program to students with intellectual disabilities. According to Director of Lions Connected Dr. Gerlinde Beckers, an associate professor in the department of teaching and learning, this is something rare that makes the university stand out. &ldqu...
STEM careers promoted at the university
Nikisun Shrestha
April 19, 2018
Tristan Howard and his mom Cathy Howard learned the language of computer coding through a game with Lindsey Hines of the Tangipahoa Parish Library. Courtesy of Wendy Conarro The university hosted the “STEM Café” that brought K-12th grade students and their parents to intera...
Alumni Association searches for board members
Prakriti Adhikari
April 17, 2018
The Alumni Association is going through a selection process for new board of director members. According to Executive Director of Alumni Relations Michelle Biggs, the board of directors is “a group that helps and guides the Alumni Association.” Alumni Relations is currently looking for four executi...
The effects of sexual assault
Brianna Hawkins
April 17, 2018
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 20 to 25 percent of women as well as 15 percent of men are victims of forced sex during their time in college. For Ashten Roy, this statistic has become a reality. Roy, a former student at the university, decided to share her experience o...
Strawberry Festival
Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
DJ Yuan of The Wiseguys sang cover songs at the 2018 “Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival” on the north stage this past Sunday. The “Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival” featured live performances by local musical groups. Annie Goodman/The Lion’s Roar The 47th annual “...
The shocking confession
Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
Communication major Bruce Javery II, an active member of Alpha Psi Omega confessed to posting threatening messages in the D Vickers Hall Lobby. Javery was outraged by the results of the recent APO officer elections. He lashed out at the organization and theatre department with claims of favorit...
Students speak up at state capitol
Zachary Araki
April 16, 2018
Chief Justice of Student Government Association Ali LeBlanc, President of SGA Seth leto and Director for the Office for Student Engagement Angela James head to the state capitol for ULS Day to advocate for higher education funding. Courtesy of Alyssa Larose. Students voiced their thoughts on hig...
