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 Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Sophomore criminal justice major Alyssa Dagostino uses YouTube for her tutoring service provided by the Mathematics Tutoring Lab. Since going to an online only format, the lab is continuing to assist students.

Math lab continues to help students using virtual tutoring services

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

Since the transition to online classes, faculty and student workers have had to change from their normal working environments to remote ones. The mathematics department is still trying to assist students...

An error at the university Financial Aid office has resulted in the inaccurate dispersal of aid to students, causing an overpayment of more than $550,000. The university addressed the financial errors and plans to strengthen internal controls to prevent any future mishaps.

University addresses financial aid errors

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

The state auditor’s office recently released a report revealing that the university’s financial aid department inaccurately dispensed aid to students due to a flaw in the system, resulting in an overpayment...

Crime Log

Crime Log

April 5, 2020

3/16/2020 at 12:10 P.M. - D. Vickers Hall - Trespassing, Outstanding Arrest Warrants 3/17/2020 at 12:28 P.M. - Southeastern Oaks - Cyberstalking 3/17/2020 at 7:05 P.M. - Southeastern Oaks - Possession...

A student watches an online lecture while taking notes for his Sociology 101

class. To ensure the safety of students, the university has transitioned to online-
only classes for the remainder of the semester.

Students express challenges of adapting to online classes

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter April 3, 2020

Throughout the past few weeks, students have experienced many changes to their daily routines due to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the biggest changes to which students have been adjusting is the transition...

As the entire country is following measures to prevent physical interaction, this process is affecting local businesses. The
stay-at-home order has required some local businesses to shut down.

Pandemic affects businesses

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter April 2, 2020

American companies are feeling the effects of the coronavirus limitations that are encouraging people to stay home and withdraw from leisurely outings. On March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards issued...

RAs staying to aid residents

RAs staying to aid residents

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter April 1, 2020

As part of the university’s effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, residential students were encouraged to move out and return home. University Housing remains open, and some resident...

While students complete coursework through online classes, buses and schools alike sit unused at Dutchtown High School.

Education in isolation: School teachers are still spreading knowledge during global pandemic

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 31, 2020

On March 13, parents, teachers and students were notified of a state-wide closure of all Louisiana public schools until April 13. Since then, teachers have moved to online classroom settings and...

Crime Log

Crime Log

March 29, 2020

Date/Time, Locations, and Nature of the Incident for the Crime Log are compiled by The Lion’s Roar from the Daily Crime and Fire Report provided by the University Police Department 3/8/2020 at 11:17...

Smitty Supply Inc. donates $250,000 to the university

Smitty Supply Inc. donates $250,000 to the university

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter March 27, 2020

A local business demonstrated their support for the university with a $250,000 donation aimed to help multiple programs. Smitty’s Supply Inc., a lubricant manufacturing and distributing company...

The Student Government Association has released their application packets for all positions, including president, vice president, chief justice and senator positions. Applications will be submitted electronically since students are advised to stay off of campus for the remainder of the semester.

SGA releases election application packets

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 26, 2020

Due to the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, many university faculty and staff are now working from home. In addition, all classes have been moved to online. Despite the transition to online classes...

As businesses have shut down due to the pandemic, many students have lost their job on both on-campus and off-campus locations.

Pandemic leaves students facing financial struggle

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 25, 2020

With the closures of bars, movie theaters, gyms and other establishments, university students are facing financial concerns as their jobs are put on hold. Economic repercussions are reflected in the...

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, face-to-face classes are being delivered remotely. Face-to-face classes were cancelled from Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17.

Instructors’ perspectives on online transition

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter March 24, 2020

University students, faculty and staff have had to adapt to daily changes in both their education and lifestyle. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, university courses have transitioned to...

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