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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

Neil Bourgeois, alumnus of the university was presented awards at the ACUI Region II Conference on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Bourgeois and Elliott surprised with awards in campus roles

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter November 22, 2019

A university faculty member and an alumnus received regional awards for their leadership and their contributions to campus. Neil Bourgeois, university alumnus, and Nick Elliott, Interim Assistant Director...

Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered as StandOUT hosted an event in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 in the Student Union Breezeway.

StandOUT gathers for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter November 21, 2019

Members and allies of LGBTQ+ gathered in a day of remembrance to mourn and spread awareness about violence that has occurred against the community. Nov. 20 is recognized as Transgender Day of Remembrance....

Chandani Gurung, a junior computer science major, and Sabina Sitaula, a senior finance major, dance on a Nepali song during International Night Celebration.

International Education Week begins

Samantha Gambino November 20, 2019

The university kicked off International Education Week with International Night celebration. The celebration is sponsored by the Department of Languages and Communication, Student Government Association...

NAACP hosts a panel that discusses relationships

NAACP hosts a panel that discusses relationships

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

Talking, dating, boyfriend/girlfriend relations, cheating and sexual relations were all addressed by a panel of students yesterday evening. The university chapter of NAACP hosted “Battle of the Sexes”...

Organizational News - Nov. 19, 2019 issue

Organizational News – Nov. 19, 2019 issue

November 19, 2019

Recognized Greek and student organizations, as well as university departments and programs, may submit Organizational News by completing the form available at The Lion’s Roar Facebook page or The Lion’s...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

International students improve English speaking skills

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

Foreign students who do not speak English as their primary language may face challenges with understanding others and adapting to an American college experience. In order to assist those students, the...

Students performed in jiggaerobics on Nov. 14 in the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Students host university’s first Lion Aerobics class

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

Lion Aerobics brought students together on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Pennington Student Activity Center. Torin Mcclanahan, senior communications major, teamed up with junior accounting major Don Lawrence...

Participants of the Blue Meets Red event. From left to right, College Republicans Daniel Seither, Rachel Selman and Travis Thompson. Moderator Indya Major, and College Democrats Leah Cross, Jasmine Bickham, Alana Collins, Rebecca Shields and Systeria Collins.

Blue meets red governor’s debate

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

Election Day is on Saturday and both sides are fighting for their candidates The Student Government Organization held their Red vs. Blue debate at the Student Union Annex, Room 2303. Attendees at hand...

Members of B.U.G.S. and Delta Alpha Omicron pose for a picture in front of their booth. The group came third in the Mocktails competition.

Mocktails competition raises alcohol awareness with a twist

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

Organizations on campus raised awareness about the effects of alcohol by participating in a competition to make non-alcoholic drinks. In the annual event Mocktails put on by the Office for Student Engagement,...

Get advised for spring classes

Get advised for spring classes

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019

With the fall semester nearing an end, students and staff have begun preparing for the 2020 spring semester with student advising. Advising is different for all concentrations and classifications with...

Dr. Peter Emerson speaks to student leaders during the Leadership Luncheon. At the event, Emerson explained how student leaders can encourage their peers to develop a positive attitude in life.

Leadership Luncheon encourages students to develop positive outlook

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 13, 2019

An event on campus gave student leaders an opportunity to learn methods to reduce stress and encourage a positive attitude among other students.  The Office of Student Engagement and the ExCEL Leadership...

University Health Center staff member informs Esau Aguirre, a freshman sociology major, on his potential health care benefits with Medicaid.

University health center teaches students about Medicaid.

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

The University Health Center hosted a Medicaid Drive to inform students about the importance of having health insurance and give them an opportunity to apply. Staff members worked the tabling event...

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