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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

Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

Hurricane and tropical storm activity has escalated over the past few weeks in the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on several locations including Florida and Puerto Rico. Although hurricanes Ian and Fiona...

Governor John Bel Edwards emphasizes the impact Justice John Marshall Harlan had with his dissenting opinion in “Plessy v. Ferguson” and how that dissent contributed to racial progress in Louisiana as a whole. September 27th, 2022.

Governor John Bel Edwards takes center stage in discussion on racial injustice in Louisiana

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

On Tuesday night, Southeastern students and faculty gathered together in the Student Union Theater for the final presentation of the first day of the symposium, as Governor John Bel Edwards presented his...

Tinsley Hall awaits new applicants for the WRP. The Student Accessibility Services office is located in room 102 of Tinsley.

Workforce Recruitment Program caters to needs of students with disabilities

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Student Accessibility Services and Career Services partnered for the third year to help students with disabilities find a job through the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). Last year there were five...

To keep students informed, UPD police chief Michael Beckner writes a monthly Chiefs Brief, where he talks about recent events regarding UPD and SLU.

Campus crime rates declining under UPD initiatives

Austin O'Brien, News Editor September 27, 2022

With the tragic shooting of Allison Rice right outside of Louisiana State University, many at Southeastern are wondering how crime rates stand this semester when compared to others.  In the Fall 2022...

Southeastern to welcome Gov. John Bel Edwards in Louisiana Symposium

Southeastern to welcome Gov. John Bel Edwards in Louisiana Symposium

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Southeastern Louisiana University is welcoming Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to campus on Sept. 27 as part of a two-day symposium to discuss blaring issues within the state.  On Tuesday and Wednesday...

Hazing Prevention week kicks off with special guest speaker

Hazing Prevention week kicks off with special guest speaker

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter September 19, 2022

 On campuses across the country, hazing is an ever-present threat looming within various student organizations. For National Hazing Prevention Week, Southeastern will be actively promoting and participating...

A student surrounded by books bought over the semesters.  To save money, students can look toward Sims Memorial Library or their local libraries to borrow books.

Buying books on a budget? Consider a library

Chloe Williams, Social Media Editor September 13, 2022

Whether students are reading for pleasure or trying to meet deadlines for class, books are an essential and costly part of college life.  While some texts are not too pricey, the costs can add up over...

International students stand with their new bikes alongside member of the community who made the giveaway possible.

Community initiative gifts bikes to 12 international students

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter September 11, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 9, GrayCat Cycle Worx hosted a giveaway with the International Student Union and the Multicultural and International Students Affairs to provide international students with a form of transportation...

Texas confirms first monkeypox death: What to know about the virus

Texas confirms first monkeypox death: What to know about the virus

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter August 30, 2022

As of today, Texas confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox. The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 and has made a comeback this year. Monkeypox is an infectious...

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and what it means for you

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and what it means for you

Symiah Dorsey, Editor in Chief August 30, 2022

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for qualifying borrowers. Under the plan, non-Pell Grant recipients can...

A Hot August Night attendee rides shows his skills on a mechanical bull.

Hot August Night makes successful return in the rain

Austin O, News Editor August 27, 2022

Come rain or shine, the people of downtown Hammond were determined to pull out all of the stops for the long-awaited return and 25th anniversary of Hot August Night.  Hot August Night invited everyone...

Students record the rocket as it launches into the sky awaiting the star-bright data they hope to retrieve.

Students rock their senior year with NASA

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter August 16, 2022

After two years of dedication, four Southeastern students and Doctor Gerard Blanchard, professor of physics, launched their experiment into space through NASA’s Sounding Rocket Program for RockSat-C.  The...

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