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Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
All content by Jordyn Franklin/The Lion’s Roar
As finals week begins and the semester comes to a close, many students are preparing to head home for winter break. Plans for the break vary this year due to the pandemic.

[Photo] Students embrace changes to winter break

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
High schools throughout southeast Louisiana have been using Strawberry Stadium to play football games. More than 15 games have taken place so far. Andrew Bechac, deputy director of athletics, believes sharing Strawberry Stadium goes hand in hand with developing the university’s relationship with the community.

[Photo] High schools find temporary home at Strawberry Stadium

November 10, 2020
A women’s suffrage poster from 1916. The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, granting voting rights to citizens regardless of their sex.

[Photo] Southeastern Livingston Center to host panel on women’s suffrage movement anniversary

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
The last day to vote early for the Presidential election is Tuesday, Oct. 27. Citizens who want to vote early may do so in person at the parish registrar of voters office or other designated locations.

[Photo] Students share why they are voting in November election

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
The Homecoming Kick Off included a bonfire.

[Photo] Mission 101: Students kick off Homecoming Week with bonfire and music

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020
A turning lane was added to the parking lot behind D Vickers Hall in order to keep pedestrians and other drivers safe.

[Photo] Updates at D Vickers parking lot

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Nursing students complete activities in the lab. The nursing field covers a wide range of professions, from direct patient care to nursing informatics.

[Photo] Mapping out the profession: Nursing professor Q&A

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
Nursing students have been able to better understand the scope of their future careers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] New way of learning in the nursing field

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
With a total of 14,461 students enrolled for Fall 2020, the total number of full time students increased by 1.4% and the part time students increased by 1.4%.

[Photo] Fall 2020 sees increase in enrollment rate

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Homecoming King candidate Jawaun Walker poses for a Lion Up selfie with other members of the Homecoming Court.

[Photo] Meet your Homecoming Court: The road to royalty

Symiah Dorsey and Jordyn Franklin
October 13, 2020
The university’s department received the title ‘Nursing School of the Year.’ The award honors the program’s achievements.

[Photo] Nursing school receives the Nightingale award

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2020
The university recently released a new framework for campus operations under phase three guidelines. While there will not be significant changes, some easing of restrictions will occur.

[Photo] New guidelines for campus operation

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2020
Greek Life organizations have taken the recruitment process virtual this year, creating new opportunities for recruits to engage. Members of sororities and fraternities can choose to reside in the Greek Life Commons.

[Photo] Adapting to changes: IFC formal recruitment to be conducted virtually

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
University Apartments, located on W University Avenue near the University Center, is home to several students. Residents of apartment complexes all across the country were facing eviction following the economic struggles that many families faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the CDC has banned landlords from evicting their tennants through the end of this year as an attempt to further prevent the spread of the virus.

[Photo] CDC announces temporary halt in residential evictions

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
The NPHC’s Greek Plaza is located in the Student Union Park. It is meant to honor Black Greek letter organizations on campus. Construction is currently ongoing.

[Photo] Plaza at the Union Park honors Black Greek letter organizations

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2020
Face coverings are required while in any campus building as well as while any students are gathered on campus. Students are encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and to stay home if they are sick.

[Photo] Glimpses of the first week back on campus

Pictures by Symiah Dorsey and Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporters
September 1, 2020
Chinese 101 is now available for students to take in the fall 2020 semester. This will be the first time the course is offered. Additional courses Chinese 102 and Chinese 314 will also be available in the future.

[Photo] Chinese 101 to be offered in the 2020 fall semester

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020
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