A new office offers assistance to veteran students
Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2019
The Office of Military & Veteran Success offers assistance for students who are veterans and military service members to help them with their education and training needs. The office, located in the War Memorial Student Union, Room 2304, was created in September by Matthew D. Watkins, director...
Fanfare lecture discusses the world war
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
A Fanfare lecture on campus discussed the World War II. Jeremy Black, a professor of history at the University of Exeter, discussed why the Allies won the world war. The lecture was hosted by the Department of History and Political Science, and was held at the War Memorial Student Union Theatre. Bl...
Grubhub makes ordering food on the go easier
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
Dining Services has seen some changes in the online food-ordering system with the use of a rebranded mobile application. Tapingo service has been replaced by Grubhub, an online food-ordering marketplace. The change happened on campus as a result of Grubhub buying out Tapingo. Robin Parker, director of mar...
Faculty and students weigh in on online classes
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
For students who cannot attend lectures, the university provides the option of taking online classes. All coursework for these online classes are completed on the student’s own time. Homework, quizzes and tests are 100% online. Many students who take online classes do so because it makes it easier...
Soroptimist offers ‘Live Your Dream’ grant
Samantha Gambino, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
A new grant opportunity is being provided to female students who are the primary source of financial income for their families to help them achieve their academic goals. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to education and training they need to achie...
Crime Log
November 7, 2019
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 9/3/2019 at 9:00 PM — Southeastern Oaks —Burglary 10/21/2019 at 9:00 PM — Southeastern Oaks — Vehicle Burglary ...
Organizational news – Nov. 5, 2019 issue
November 6, 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 Roar page on the university website. All submissions will be verified by The Lion’s Roar staff and may be edited for grammar, libel and space considerations. Su...
Mr. Green and Gold raises funds for a sorority
Daniel Mcclain, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
Alpha Sigma Tau sorority is hosting its annual Mr. Green and Gold event this week in the Student Union Theatre. Demi Newton, a junior family and consumer sciences major, shared how the event began. “It was started a while ago,” stated Newton. “One of our sisters started it as a fundraising...
Bake sale spreads awareness on mental health
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
The National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts its annual bake sale to raise money for the organization and spread awareness on the importance of mental health. The sale took place Nov. 4-5 in the Student Union Breezeway. NAMI prepared their own baked goods and accepted donations from university students...
ROTC to add the only military obstacle course in Louisiana
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
The university’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will be providing additional training classes for those enrolled in the ROTC program. A military obstacle course will be added to help the army train physically and is set to be built by the National Guard Engineer Corps unit next summer at the...
Competition among science disciplines unites three organizations
Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2019
Three organizations competed in a variety of competitions including a quiz-bowl, soccer game, potato sack race, a volleyball game and tug-of-war games. On Nov. 1, the Biology Undergraduate Society, American Chemical Society, and Society of Physics Students hosted the “Biology vs. Chemistry/Ph...
More than a tour: the duties of a campus tour guide
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2019
As students transition from high school to college, some may not know what to expect. Campus tours are resources that help high school students gain a clear view of what they want. The responsibilities of campus tour guides expands more than just memorizing meal plan prices or the names of the buil...
