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Kailin Newsome, senior general studies major, dominates the volleyball court in the 2023 season at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Rising above the net: Kailin Newsome, the outside hitter

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

The Pride Roofing University Center goes silent as the server tosses the ball up in the air. The heads in the audience move rapidly from left to right as the six players move in perfect harmony on the...

The Lady Lions huddle together, ready to begin their match against Nicholls. (Oct. 26, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions blow out UNO, Nicholls for a sweet 16th consecutive victory

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 31, 2023

The SLU Lady Lions continue tearing the Southland Conference (SLC) to shreds, sweeping a pair of Louisiana nemeses in New Orleans (25-15, 25-13, 25-12) and Nicholls (25-12, 25-10, 25-11). The victories...

SLUs No. 6 Maya Guillory leaps for a potential header during the Lady Lions 2-0 victory over Nicholls on Senior Night at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 22, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern handles Nicholls to claim the Crystal Cup on Senior Night

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 24, 2023

Sunday night, Lady Lions soccer (6-9-1, 4-4-1 SLC) defeated the Nicholls Colonels (1-17, 0-9 SLC) 2-0 on Senior Night to claim the Crystal Cup.  With the win, the Green and Gold clinched their spot...

Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E8: NFL Week 7

Chase Gispert and Troy Allen October 24, 2023

In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week seven.

Former Lions Anthony Spurlock and Carlos Washington Jr. celebrate a touchdown in the end zone at Strawberry Stadium during SLUs 23-7 victory over NSU last season. (Nov. 12, 2022 - Hammond)

Southeastern rides third-quarter surge against Northwestern State to nab elusive first win

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 20, 2023

Southeastern football (1-7, 1-3 SLC) at last earned its first victory of a disappointing 2023 season over Northwestern State (0-6, 0-2 SLC) in Natchitoches last night, 37-20.  The Green and Gold finally...

Senior outside hitter Kailin Newsome serves the ball to begin the point against Northwestern State. (Oct. 14, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions break out the brooms, sweep SLC rivals for twelfth straight win

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 17, 2023

The SLU Lady Lions continued their reign of terror over the Southland Conference (SLC) with dominant sweeps over Lamar (25-21, 25-10, 25-12) and Northwestern State (25-23, 25-21, 25-16).  The pair...

Redshirt sophomore tight end Bauer Sharp attempts to make touchdown catch over defensive back Joshua Ofili. (Oct. 14, 2023 - Hammond)

Lamar spoils Homecoming, Southeastern falls to 0-7

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Lamar University hung on to spoil Southeastern’s Homecoming 30-24 despite a strong second-half performance from the Lions.  SLU drops to 0-7 (0-3 SLC) on the season and remains at the bottom of the...

Students gather around the goal to practice flag football outside of Strawberry Stadium.

Get active with intramurals

Tori Collins, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Intramurals are in full swing for the Fall 2023 season. As flag football comes to an end, indoor volleyball teams are making their way into the spotlight.  “They are full season sports, so we’ll...

Graduate midfielder Mya Guillory taking a swing at the ball as she attempts to help out her fellow Lions in their 2-1 win over HCU at Strawberry Stadium on Friday night. (Oct. 13, 2023 - Hammond)

Friday the 13 doesn’t give SLU soccer any trouble against HCU

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2023

Despite it being Friday, Oct. 13, the women’s soccer team had no bad luck while beating Houston Christian University, 2-1 at Strawberry Stadium. Donning pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...

SLU bench erupts following crucial point in tight victory over pre-season SLC favorite HCU at the Pride Roofing University Center on Thursday night. (Oct. 5, 2023 - Hammond)

SLU downs HCU, sweeps McNeese for tenth straight victory

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

Southeastern volleyball continued to roll last week, defeating Houston Christian 3-2 (22-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 15-9) at the Pride Roofing University Center on Thursday, Oct. 5.  Two days later,...

Freshman Ava Pitarro surges through the final straightaway of the womens 5k. Pitarro finished second on her team and top ten overall in the SLU Lion Up Invitational.

Lions roar at inaugural SLU Lion Up Invitational

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor October 9, 2023

Southeastern cross country hosted and competed in the first-ever SLU Lion Up Invitational on Oct. 7. With a light showing, the men finished second as a team, with the Lady Lions coming out on top.  The...

A pair of Lamar players swarm senior midfielder Nicole ONeill who maintains possession of the ball. (Oct. 1, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions look ahead after 1-0 loss to Lamar

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 2, 2023

The Lady Lions failed to score for a second straight match in an agonizing 1-0 home loss against Southland Conference rival Lamar on Sunday night. The loss dropped their season record to 3-8 (1-3 SLC).  Heading...

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