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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

The NPHC’s Greek Plaza is located in the Student Union Park. It is meant to honor Black Greek letter organizations on campus. Construction is currently ongoing.

Plaza at the Union Park honors Black Greek letter organizations

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 16, 2020

Over the summer, the university began construction on a plaza in the Student Union Park that commemorates each of the Black Greek letter organizations with a plaque. The plaza is being built to honor...

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...

As students return to campus, they are advised to follow the health and safety measures put into place in order to protect themselves and others.

A message from the health center: complementary and alternative medicines

Alexia Fisher, Graduate Assistant, University Health Center September 11, 2020

Western medicine, also known as traditional medicine, is the familiar system in which healthcare providers treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation and/or surgery. Complementary and alternative...

Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

On Aug. 4, Governor John Bel Edwards extended the phase two implementation to Aug. 28, which limited gatherings to no more than 50 people. Campus activities have had to be paused until Sept. 3, with...

The full version of the PortableLion app launched in August following the beta launch in January. The app includes features that students can use to track the shuttle buses, keep track of campus news and stay up-to-date with emergency alerts. They can also access resources such as Moodle and LEONet.

PortableLion: Campus services on the go

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

After a year of assessment and creation, two university alumni have launched an app that has gained traction from over 2,800 students. PortableLion, an app developed by Damodar Dahal and Aakash Amatya,...

Sydney Ardoin, a sophomore communication sciences and disorder major, hugs Delaney Inabnet, a sophomore early childhood education major, as members of Phi Mu present a check to Ardoin. Ardoin is a native of Lake Charles, and her family was affected by Hurricane Laura.

Phi Mu organizes fundraiser for student affected by Hurricane Laura

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

With the help of sororities and fraternities around the country, Phi Mu was able to raise over $4,000 for a student affected by Hurricane Laura.  Sydney Ardoin, a member of Phi Mu and a sophomore Communication...

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability shared their schedule of Caught you Caring events that will occur throughout the month of September.

OSAA to host a series of virtual events for Connected by Care campaign

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

Throughout September, the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability will be hosting an event named “Caught you Caring.” “Caught you Caring” allows students to submit stories of when they...

The Center for Student Excellence has developed new coaching groups for students to interact with other peers with similar academic paths. To follow safety procedures, the meetings have been held virtually.

New at CSE: Academic Connect Groups provide academic coaching

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

Last semester, the Center for Student Excellence began offering “Academic & Career Exploration” for students who no longer have freshman advisors. This semester, the CSE is introducing Academic...

Handshake, one of the resources avilable through the Office of Career Services, is the platform that will virtually host Career Fair this semester. Students can sign up for Career Fair by logging into Handshake and registering with their university email account.

Career Fair to be held virtually this year

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

Amongst several other departments and organizations, the Office of Career Services has decided to host one of its annual events virtually. Career Fair, designated to help students find an internship or...

Students have been adjusting to the new format of hybrid classes, consisting of both classroom time and virtual participation. They shared their experiences with hybrid learning and discussed how the circumstances differ from previous semesters

Hybrid courses: a new academic experience for students

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

After an abrupt closing of campus last spring in March, the university is finally returning to some normalcy by reopening the campus to faculty, staff and students. As most classes are being conducted...

The Democratic and Republican National Conventions were both pushed back from the original dates due to COVID-19. Most of the speeches were delivered over a virtual format. This presidential election will be the first ever election with mail-in votes

Virtual Conventions mark official start of unprecedented 2020 Election Cycle

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

With the conclusion of both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the official nominations of Former Vice President Joe Biden and Incumbent President Donald Trump, the 2020 Presidential...

Students complete schoolwork in the Ascension Hall Marketplace. Honors students living in Ascension Hall who are members of the LLC group are allowed to have in-person meetings in the building.

Honors students conduct in-person meetings

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

The university released a framework of guidelines for student organizations to follow regarding meetings and events in response to COVID-19. The guidelines have been in effect since Sept. 3. However,...

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