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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Engineering technology undergraduates Yumi Domangue, Joshua Lasseigne and Eric Cross present their proposal for their ET 493 senior design project on Friday, Sept. 29.

Mechatronics seniors on their last stepping stone to the real world

Brynn Lundy Arriago, Graduate Assistant October 24, 2023

In Fall 2020, the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology welcomed a Mechatronics – or Mechanical Electronics – curriculum into the ET degree program. Since then, the program has graduated...

Courtney Williams, the assistant director for the Counseling Center, talks to students about common factors involved in mental health issues.

One conversation can save a life

Tamea Madison, Staff Reporter October 23, 2023

On Oct. 18, students gathered in the Student Union Theater to discuss how to prevent suicide.  Suicide is a significant and complex health issue that affects many people worldwide. It is one of the...

Students gather around the goal to practice flag football outside of Strawberry Stadium.

Get active with intramurals

Tori Collins, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Intramurals are in full swing for the Fall 2023 season. As flag football comes to an end, indoor volleyball teams are making their way into the spotlight.  “They are full season sports, so we’ll...

At halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar University,   senior kinesiology health major JD McKinney (left) and senior health systems management major Madeline Grippi (right) were named Southeastern 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.

2023 Homecoming King and Queen revealed

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor October 14, 2023

As homecoming week draws to an end with the Lions' loss to Lamar University, Southeastern has unveiled its new homecoming royalty.  Madeline Grippi, a senior health systems management major, was crowned...

The Hammond Fire Department and the University Police Department respond to a smoke alert in Louisiana Hall. Oct. 12, 2023.

Louisiana Hall residents evacuated due to smoke

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 12, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, the University Police Department (UPD) and the Hammond Fire Department evacuated Louisiana Hall residents and cleared out smoke from the building’s machine room.  UPD Chief...

Pink Freud holds up the Phi Kappa Phi Quiz Bowl trophy after defending their 2022 title, winning back-to-back tournaments. Oct. 10, 2023.

Pink Freud repeats as quiz bowl champs

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 12, 2023

On Tuesday afternoon, Pink Freud emerged victorious in the annual Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society’s quiz bowl tournament in the student union annex.  Pink Freud, a team consisting of four psychology...

Southeastern announces members of the 2023 Homecoming court with the member of the Kings and Queens courts.

The road to royalty: 2023 Homecoming court Q&A

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor October 12, 2023

The Lion’s Roar asked the King and Queen’s Courts members to provide input on their memories at Southeastern.   Madeline Grippi Senior, Health Systems Management    TLR: What...

Wait, it’s still hurricane season? How students can stay safe and be prepared

Wait, it’s still hurricane season? How students can stay safe and be prepared

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

It is officially the middle of Louisiana’s hurricane season, meaning students should know what to expect and how to prepare appropriately.  A hurricane is classified as a low-pressure weather system...

Aubrey Merritt, a junior double major in math and computer science; Brailey Babin, a sophomore health systems management major; Danielle Smith, a senior integrative biology major; and Breanna Statum, a senior biology major, all proudly stand behind over 90 hats made for cancer patients.

Getting to the knitty gritty of donating

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

During the month of September, the Knitty Gritty fiber arts club worked to create and donate hats to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond.  The group’s goal was to make 50 hats by the end...

Professor Burns explains to students and faculty his criteria for what counts as a music video.

Burns ponders the first music video at Fanfare

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor October 8, 2023

On Oct. 5 in Pottle Music Recital Hall, Dr. Joe Burns served as the guest speaker for SLU’s “Then and Now” Fanfare History and Politics Lecture series.  This year’s subject was a lecture...

A student is studying amongst the shelves of the fourth floor of Sims Memorial Library. Many students find that the quiet environment of the library helps them focus and relax.

Check out where SLU students are spending their time

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

An important part of each semester is balancing studying with socializing. As the new school year has begun, many students are heading to their regular study and social haunts. Whether you like to zone...

Thais Lindemayer Gomes, a second-year graduate student studying health promotion, asks Chief Michael Beckner a question as her peers listen intently.

Know your First Amendment rights with UPD

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter September 28, 2023

On Tuesday, the University Police Department held a free speech seminar in the Student Union for all students to understand their  First Amendment rights.  At 5:30 p.m., UPD Chief Michael Beckner...

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