Campus Haunted House
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
The Campus Activities Board tackles phobias and fears to spook students with this year’s “Haunted House.” The “Haunted House” will take place on Oct. 29-31 from 7-10 p.m. with the line starting outside the University Bookstore. The theme for this year’s “Haunted House” focuses ...
Behind the scenes of Lion spirit
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
As the official spirit squads of the university, the Lionettes and cheerleaders support the athletic teams at on-campus and off-campus events. The university’s cheerleaders and Lionettes work together to show Lion pride for the athletic programs and fan base. Each year, tryouts are held for both...
A day in the life of Michael Aleman
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
Service, education and protection to the university are the three main goals of the University Police Department. But how did they get to their position and why do the officers stick with it? University Police Officer Michael Aleman, a university alumnus, said that he joined the police force after...
Smith’s journey to success
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2018
2018 Young Alumnus of the Year Joni Smith, administrative assistant at Westside Junior High School, is among those who agree that success is not always handed out on a silver platter. “I experienced childhood trauma and went into foster care and was adopted in high school,” said Smith. “Being...
24 hours of theatrical horror
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 22, 2018
With roughly 50 people, Alpha Psi Omega condensed a theatre production into 24 hours to kick off the “Hammond Horror Festival.” President of APO Taylor Meng, a junior English education major, served as scenic designer for the play. She described the performance as “one of APO’s favorite events...
Bring on the fright at ‘Hammond Horror Fest’
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
“Hammond Horror Fest” plans to scare attendees for its eighth year in a row. The two-day event will feature the “7 Frightening Phobias” play on Oct. 19 in the Pottle Auditorium from 8-10 p.m., and the Macabre Showcase will take place at Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. on Oct. 20 from 6-10 p.m. Associate...
New Monarchs
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018
The coronation of the 2018 Homecoming king and queen at Saturday’s game recognized Cedric L. Dent Jr. and Da’Jon Beard respectively. “Being Homecoming queen means a lot to me because I know that having the opportunity to represent my school, this community, my peers and my sorority will be such...
Sound for the sports
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2018
What do Neil Armstrong, Gwen Stefani, Andy Griffith, Steven Tyler and Bill Clinton all have in common? All these famous individuals were once a part of their school’s marching band. Since its reappearance in 2004, the “Spirit of the Southland” has been the title of the university’s marching...
Dracula: How the show goes on
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
Over 50 students and staff members collaborated to produce “Dracula” in the Vonnie Borden Theatre for Fanfare. The play was performed from Sept. 25-28 and was adapted for the stage and directed by James Winter, associate professor of acting and directing. Winter had his own spin on the English...
A day in the life of Jenna Licciardi
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 25, 2018
President of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Theta Phi Alpha Jenna Licciardi, a senior marketing major, looks out for more than her studies on any given day. “Unlike the majority of people my age, instead of waking up and checking social media, I check my emails,” said Licciardi. “I am constantly...
Overcoming addiction: 4 years sober
Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2018
“There was a small part of me that knew that if I didn’t, that I was going to die, and that same small part of me didn’t want to die,” said Alaina Fontenot, a junior early childhood education, PK-3 major, who is four years sober from drug and alcohol addiction. Now 28 years old, Fontenot first...
Everything you need in downtown Hammond
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 20, 2018
By offering a place to eat, shop, live, work or hang out, Hammond became one of 10 semifinalists selected by Main Street America for the Great American Main Street Award. Chelsea Tallo, executive director of the Hammond Downtown Development District, expressed pride in her team for the recognition. “It’s...
