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Dylan Meche

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter

Dylan Meche is a Political Science major from Baton Rouge. He has been a reporter for The Lion's Roar since August of 2019. Outside of the office, he is involved with the Catholic Student Association and spends his free time reading books and playing video games.

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Due to challenges incoming freshmen have faced taking standardized testing, the university has decided to take a test-flexible approach for Fall 2021 admissions. This approach will allow students to submit a wider variety of tests

Southeastern offers test-flexible admissions for Fall 2021 Semester

April 20, 2021
Delight Ministry, an all-girl organization for Christ followers, held their kickoff event in Cate Square Park. The non-denominational ministry has provided students with a safe space to grow in their faith.

Delight Ministry draws female students into deeper faith

March 23, 2021
A student crosses one of the new speed bumps near the Kinesiology building. The speed bumps were installed around key campus locations throughout last year. Several students have expressed surprise regarding the steepness of the new speed bumps.

Students speak on new speed bumps on campus

March 18, 2021
Dr. Seuss controversy exemplifies cancel culture run amok

Dr. Seuss controversy exemplifies cancel culture run amok

March 16, 2021
Senior quarterback Cole Kelley threw for 301 total yards in Saturday’s 25-20 victory over McNeese State University. Kelley is a native of Lafayette and a transfer from the University of Arkansas. The Lions will face Northwestern State University at home on March 13 at 6 pm.

Lions defeat McNeese at home 25-20

March 9, 2021
Over the next three years, the REC will replace the floors of the three other courts. Once completed, it will mark the first time since the REC’s opening that the courts were replaced.

REC brings Pennington basketball court renovations

February 12, 2021
SGA President L’Oreal Williams plans to implement Swipe Out Hunger as a long term program at the university.

SGA brings Swipe Out Hunger program to combat food insecurity

February 9, 2021
Cybercriminals use phishing scams and other cyberattacks in an attempt to steal data from users. The Office of Technology has procedures and programs in place to protect students and faculty.

Office of Technology defends university from cyberattacks

February 3, 2021
The Lions will opened their 2021 season at home against Mississippi Valley State University on Feb. 19.

Baseball gears up for 2021 Season

January 22, 2021
Capitol storming is a symptom of a larger problem

Capitol storming is a symptom of a larger problem

January 20, 2021
With advancements in digital technology, university professor Samuel Fuller is teaching his students to engage in unconventional digital mediums. ENGL 494/594 focus on the rhetoric of game design as a communication medium.

English professor connects gaming to publishing studies

November 21, 2020
Southeastern Giving Day was held on Oct. 21. Groups that received the most money or had the highest number of donors received an extra prize from the Southeastern Foundation.

Southeastern Foundation hands out Giving Day fundraiser awards

November 18, 2020
Sam Gomez.

Sam Gomez looks to lead Lady Lions to Southland Conference title in 2021

November 13, 2020
People gathered in Black Lives Matter Plaza, react to the presidential race being called in Joe Biden's favor, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Washington. Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States.

Students react to Biden’s projected victory

November 12, 2020
Orientation leader Claire Krousel gives private tour on campus to prospective student during the Destination Southeastern event. Due to social limitations from the pandemic, the university restructured Lion Pride Preview and currently includes events such as Destination Southeastern and private tours.

Private campus tours are now available for prospective students

November 11, 2020
Election uncertainty is the most 2020 thing ever

Election uncertainty is the most 2020 thing ever

November 6, 2020
The Cate Teacher Education Center on campus is utilized to educate the university’s education majors. The College of Education is an accredited program and recently received high marks from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

College of Education receives merit from National Council on Teacher Quality

November 4, 2020
Bruce Craft

Craft to give virtual presentation at international conference

October 29, 2020
Amazon doesn’t need more money: support local businesses

Amazon doesn’t need more money: support local businesses

October 24, 2020
Campaign signs for local and state elections can be seen in yards and along roads across Hammond. Early voting for this year’s election began n Oct. 16.

Be informed about state and local elections

October 19, 2020
A student studies outside the library. As most classes are conducted with an online format, students have expressed that they feel disconnected from their peers.

Students speak up about disconnection from peers

October 12, 2020
Giving Day will be held on Oct. 21. After raising nearly $100,000 last year for various departments, the university anticipates another successful Giving Day after gaining 250% more traction on their platform.

Giving Day returns as a part of Homecoming events

October 9, 2020
Head-to-head: There is no reason to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation

Head-to-head: There is no reason to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation

October 1, 2020
Sign posts in the University Health Center advise students to wear masks and sanitize their hands. Several university stations instruct students to be cautious of their actions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

University lays out preparation in case of outbreak

September 29, 2020
Netflix’s “Cuties” is sad reminder of over-sexualized society

Netflix’s “Cuties” is sad reminder of over-sexualized society

September 26, 2020
With an increase of online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cheating has become an increased concern. Students are facing increased difficulties connecting with classmates due to these concerns.

Students share concerns about cheating in online classes

September 22, 2020
The Pennington has implemented a registration system via IMLeagues to reduce capacity during peak hours.

Pennington implements online reservation system

September 16, 2020
Sydney Ardoin, a sophomore communication sciences and disorder major, hugs Delaney Inabnet, a sophomore early childhood education major, as members of Phi Mu present a check to Ardoin. Ardoin is a native of Lake Charles, and her family was affected by Hurricane Laura.

Phi Mu organizes fundraiser for student affected by Hurricane Laura

September 9, 2020
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions were both pushed back from the original dates due to COVID-19. Most of the speeches were delivered over a virtual format. This presidential election will be the first ever election with mail-in votes

Virtual Conventions mark official start of unprecedented 2020 Election Cycle

September 8, 2020
Head-to-head: There is no reason to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation

Head-to-head: There is no reason to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation

September 3, 2020
The University Police Department provided free masks and hand sanitizers at various campus locations as a part of the Welcome Week program. Most departments on campus held events virtually to comply with social distancing practices.

Departments organize Welcome Week virtually

September 3, 2020
Governor John Bel Edwards expressed in a radio interview with Brian Haldane that the phase two of reopening will be extended. The official announcement will be made before current phase two expires on Friday, Aug. 28.

Phase Two of reopening to be extended for fourth time

August 25, 2020
The University Police Department provided free masks and hand sanitizers at various campus locations as a part of the Welcome Week program. Most departments on campus held events virtually to comply with social distancing practices.

Welcome Week goes virtual

August 25, 2020
Chris Black and Hannah Perrier create a TikTok for @slu_rec, the TikTok account for the Pennington Student Activity Center.

TikTok is the trend

August 18, 2020
Face masks are distributed in building entrances for students and faculty in case they do not have one. Individuals must wear a mask when inside a building, according to new guidelines set by the university.

University outlines restrictions for Fall 2020 semester

August 17, 2020
This summer the number of continuing undergraduate students enrolled in the university increased by 15.3% compared to last year. “We made strategic decisions that we suspected would lead to this outcome,” said Dr. Kay Maurin, chief enrollment management officer. “We were very pleased with the results, and it was our desired outcome.” 

University reports high summer enrollment numbers

July 21, 2020
An optimistic outlook on the upcoming semester

An optimistic outlook on the upcoming semester

July 18, 2020
On Saturday, July 11, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that face masks/coverings will be mandatory in all public places for individuals over the age of eight. The changes will stay in place until Friday, July 24.

Governor announces mask mandate as COVID-19 cases surge

July 11, 2020
Despite a gradual ease of restrictions around the country, an increase in COVID-19 cases have required students to adjust their summer plans.

Students reflect on how COVID-19 affected summer plans

June 30, 2020
Students volunteer during the 2019 Big Event organized by the Student Government Association. Currently, SGA has applications available for students to fill up different positions for all the three branches.

SGA offers applications for open positions

June 22, 2020
Sims Memorial Library is providing curbside pick-up services for students to access physical collections, technology and equipment.

Library launches “Sims 2-Geaux” curbside pickup

June 19, 2020
University in talks to reopen in fall

University in talks to reopen in fall

June 9, 2020
With the majority of the university's operating budget coming from student tuition and fees, the university is concerned that the expected nation-wide drop in enrollment will affect the university as well.

Nation-wide enrollment trend raises budgetary concerns

June 9, 2020
Jessica Litolff, outstanding woman of the year. Joshua Ballard, outstanding man of the year. Austin Noel, recipient of the Heart of a Lion award. Roshmina Thapa, David Wares Outstanding International Student of the Year.

Student leaders honored despite separation

May 14, 2020
Governor John Bel Edwards ordered a stay-at-home order on March 22 that directed residents to limit movement from their houses beyond essential needs. On May 11, Edwards announced the first phase of reopening begining May 15.

Gov. Edwards lifts stay-at-home order, moves to phase one of reopening

May 12, 2020
The cultural impact of Star Wars

The cultural impact of Star Wars

May 9, 2020
Students with family members in health care have had to make more adjustments to their lives, taking additional safety measures and being distanced from their loved ones.

Students with loved ones in the medical field forced to make additional adjustments

May 5, 2020
A Circle K gas station off of I-12 in Baton Rouge displays its gas prices. Gas stations around the country post prices under 2 dollars as the price of crude oil reaches historic lows.

Oil prices crash to historic lows amidst lockdown

April 30, 2020
Governor extends stay-at-home order

Governor extends stay-at-home order

April 27, 2020
Along with most offices on campus, the university’s bookstore has closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bookstore still continues to operate its online storefront and is offering free shipping on all items.

University Bookstore continues to serve campus via online shopping options

April 9, 2020
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