SGA shells out large funds for lion statue
Brianna Hawkins
April 24, 2018
The Student Government Association has made plans to build a new lion statue on campus. SGA plans to place the statue on the west side in Friendship Circle. Though they have not begun construction yet, they expect to have it built within five years. “We’re right now in the process of fi...
Support and gratitude shown to officers
April 24, 2018
Treasurer and Philanthropy Chair of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity Peyton Hanegan assists in making the free meals that KAO served to police officers as part of “KA Backs the Blue.” Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar Kappa Alpha Order fraternity held a fundraiser to show their support ...
The search for summer employment begins
Jonathan Rhodes
April 24, 2018
Local and regional businesses got the chance to talk with students about possible employment during the summer. Jonathan Rhodes/The Lion’s Roar The “Part-Time Job Fair” organized by the Office of Career Services is a chance for students to find either a job or internship for the ...
Alumna comes back to say thank you
Jonathan Rhodes
April 20, 2018
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Kimberly King returned to the universty after 33 years of applying the knowledge that she recieved to her positions in the service. Jonathan Rhodes/ The Lion's Roar The university’s annual “Marketing Breakfast” featured retired Navy Chief Pett...
Students present their research and hard work
April 20, 2018
Sophomore mathematics and computer science major Kiran Shrestha participates in the research exhibited at the “Students’ Research, Creative and Scholarly Activities Showcase.” Zachary Araki/The Lion's Roar Students presented their research on topics ranging from occupa...
A farewell to Leto: The mark of a legacy
Larshell Green
April 17, 2018
As pictured in a file photo from the 2017 “Division of Student Affairs Convocation,” Student Government Association President Seth Leto is sworn in by Chief Justice Ali LeBlanc. As he prepares to exit, Leto has prided himself on fighting to make changes for all students. File Photo/The Lion&r...
‘Swamp Bowl’ to return to campus in time for finals week
April 17, 2018
This year’s “Swamp Bowl” is organized in collaboration with Univeristy Housing and Dining Services’ “Fais Do Do.” The event is free of charge, and registration can be completed through imleagues.com. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar Students are invited to blow...
Walking to raise awareness about suicide prevention
April 17, 2018
Last April, the School of Nursing hosted the university’s first American Foundation for Suicide Prevention “Out of the Darkness” Campus Walk to bring awareness to suicide and mental health on campus. This year, instructor of mathematics Sarah Clifton and Instructor of History and...
Davis takes the mantle of SGA president
April 17, 2018
This year’s Student Government Association elections resulted in the election of Richard Davis Jr. as the president and a runoff for the vice president position between Claudio Franc and Jazelle Harris. On April 13, elections came to a close with 1,654 students voting. Alberto Valenzuela was e...
Children learn new ways to enjoy reading
April 17, 2018
Junior early childhood education majors Shelby Breckwoldt and Ashley Rivet read "The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear" while also implementing greater than, less than and equal to concepts. Jennifer Dettwiller/The Lion's Roar The department of teaching and ...
‘Lion Pride Preview’ welcomes high school students on campus
April 16, 2018
The Office of Admissions organized the "Lion Pride Preview" to let prospective students know about the opportunities the university has to offer. The event saw over 360 students participating to learn about the university. Prakriti Adhikari/The Lion's Roar Prospective students wer...
