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The Lion's Roar

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

2020 Homecoming King and Queen Darnell Butler Jr. and Destiny Richardson, center, pose with 2019 Homecoming royalty Keenan Austin and Aesha Magee. The royalty announcement took place in the University Center on Oct. 24.

Butler and Richardson crowned 2020 Homecoming royalty

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 24, 2020

Homecoming Week 2020 came to an end with the announcement of the 2020 Homecoming King and Queen. Darnell Butler Jr., senior management major, was crowned Homecoming King and Destiny Richardson, junior...

Professionals working in the field of broadcasting have had to adapt to new circumstances during the pandemic. Many have speculated that this is the industry’s most significant time.

Broadcasting professor Q&A: A significant time in the field

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 23, 2020

The broadcasting industry has had to adapt to new circumstances while keeping the public informed during a pandemic. Cheryl Settoon, a communication and media studies instructor, answered some questions...

A turning lane was added to the parking lot behind D Vickers Hall in order to keep pedestrians and other drivers safe.

Updates at D Vickers parking lot

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 22, 2020

Recently, updates were made to the parking lot behind D Vickers. The road between D Vickers and the Kinesiology building was modified as well. Due to safety concerns brought to the university committee,...

10212020-Gumbo YaYa- Aesha Magee and Dr. John L. Crain

Gumbo YaYa 2020 puts new spin on tradition

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter October 21, 2020

Although Homecoming Week has seen several changes to tradition, this year’s Gumbo YaYa remained true to its name.  The Campus Activity Board’s annual Homecoming celebration returned with free gumbo...

Lion Up Collegiate Recovery Program offers events throughout National Recovery Month

Lion Up Collegiate Recovery Program offers events throughout National Recovery Month

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter October 18, 2020

The LION UP Collegiate Recovery program offered various events to raise awareness about addiction recovery for Recovery Month. According to their mission statement, the LION UP Collegiate Recovery program...

CSE hosts Q&A panels with health care professionals for students

CSE hosts Q&A panels with health care professionals for students

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter October 18, 2020

Mindy Notariano, assistant director for the Center for Student Excellence, has put together a panel of health care professionals for a Q&A session with the Health Sciences Living Learning Community.  The...

Nursing students complete activities in the lab. The nursing field covers a wide range of professions, from direct patient care to nursing informatics.

Mapping out the profession: Nursing professor Q&A

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 16, 2020

Nurses stand on the front lines of healthcare systems, providing patient care for the ill and injured. However, what lies behind the scenes may be unknown to some. Ashley Bordelon, assistant director...

Student organizations decorated sheets that are hanging in the Student Union Breezeway. The sheets include this years Homecoming Theme, Operation: Wheres Roomie?

An unusual Homecoming : A mix of virtual and in-person events

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 15, 2020

Homecoming Week 2020 is scheduled for Oct. 19-24 and is being organized with the collaboration of the Office of Student Engagement and Alumni Association. This year, events will be held both virtually...

Nursing students have been able to better understand the scope of their future careers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New way of learning in the nursing field

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 15, 2020

For many nursing students, their learning experience has opened the door for new insights to the medical field due to COVID-19. Nicholas Moncaleano, a senior nursing major, discussed how being a nursing...

Organizations created banners to fit the 2019 Homecoming theme, Keepin it Real With Roomie. This year, many of the Homecoming activities will be virtual.

“Homecoming @ Home” features Q&As and a virtual 5k

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020

This month, the university is set to carry out the first ever virtually accessible Homecoming Week. Among the 2020 lineup are two virtual events: “Roomie’s Homecoming Run: A Virtual 5k” and “Coffee...

Homecoming King candidate Jawaun Walker poses for a Lion Up selfie with other members of the Homecoming Court.

Meet your Homecoming Court: The road to royalty

Symiah Dorsey and Jordyn Franklin October 13, 2020

Members of the Sweetheart and Beau Courts were asked by The Lion’s Roar to provide input regarding the position on their respective court. Taylor DeBourg Senior, Kinesiology TLR: Why do you...

A student studies outside the library. As most classes are conducted with an online format, students have expressed that they feel disconnected from their peers.

Students speak up about disconnection from peers

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 12, 2020

Due to a lack of in-person events and traditional class formats, several students have expressed that they feel disconnected from their peers. In compliance with current federal and state guidelines...

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