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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

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...

Senior marketing major Kyle Chatman discusses his interests to an employee from CGI at the 2022 Career Fair.

What to know for Career Fair

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

Career Fair, one of the many anticipated events of the fall semester, will be happening this Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the REC. This is an opportunity for students of all classifications...

Devin Brock, a junior business administration major, and Adrian Sharper, a junior industrial technology major, play a game of one-on-one basketball.

Challenge yourself with the Lion Strong Freshman Fitness Challenge

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

There is a new fitness challenge at the REC, encouraging freshmen to adopt an active lifestyle while getting settled on campus.  The Lion Strong Freshman Fitness Challenge is an opportunity for freshmen...

A group of students multi-tasking in the union as they chat and work on their laptops.

College for beginners: A guide for freshmen

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter September 18, 2023

College is full of new things, like living on campus or in a new city, making friends, attending classes, joining extracurriculars and exploring interests.  It develops people's character and prepares...

Meet one of the eight new Southeastern food delivery robot. This one just made its way from the Union to Twelve Oaks Hall.

Meet “Grubby,” Southeastern’s new robot delivery friend

Aaron Madison, Digital Media Content Manager September 12, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Aramark and Campus Dining launched a robot delivery service through Grubhub on campus. Students and faculty can order food from campus restaurants and have it delivered via Starship...

The entrance to the University Counseling Center standing tall in the September heat.

A look into future “Talk Save Lives” presentations

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 11, 2023

Southeastern’s Counseling Center is bringing the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Talk Saves Lives” to campus to educate faculty, staff and students about what to do when a mental...

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, Gov. Edwards announced a state of emergency due to the extreme heat hitting Louisiana. The excessive temperatures began with a heat wave in June and have continued to climb since, resulting...

A student walking in front of the union wearing a graphic T-shirt with the addition of red flannel as a belt.

Is fashion SLU students’ passion?

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

On-campus fashion trends change over time and depend on various factors including culture, location and style preferences.  A mixture of sportswear and leisure wear, such as leggings, sweatpants, hoodies...

Dr. Wainwright taking the podium and addressing the members of the faculty senate at their first meeting of the semester.

Wainwright addresses faculty senate, talks cybersecurity, growth and retention

Staff Report August 22, 2023

On Wednesday, April 16, the SLU faculty senate met for the first time this semester in the Alumni Center with a special speaker, new SLU President Dr. William Wainwright. Wainwright addressed the faculty...

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