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Symiah Dorsey

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter

Symiah Dorsey is a communication major from Laplace. She grew up in Ramstein, Germany and is passionate about traveling and embracing different cultures. After beginning to work for The Lion’s Roar in fall 2019, Symiah has aimed to give all students a voice.

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Humanize their stories: Asian grievances matter

Humanize their stories: Asian grievances matter

March 30, 2021
Junior Damon Herod competes in the long jump event at Friday's Southeastern Triangular against Southern and Alcorn State.

Lions track and field looks to dominate in outdoor season

March 24, 2021
Kali Norton, a Hammond-based photography, has added seasonal photoshoots to her list of available services.

Local photographer welcomes springtime with live bunny shoot

March 22, 2021
Nathaniel Britton, senior art major and creative director of The Wearable Art Fashion Show, submitted a piece titled

Wearable art fashion show returns with bold new styles

March 18, 2021
Graduate student Emily Bird and junior business major Lauren Wicker pose by the Student Union Breezeway with their Turning Point USA signs.

A look inside Southeastern’s pro-capitalist organization

March 16, 2021
Senior center Drew Jones checks Northwestern State’s defensive line prior to snapping the ball to senior quarterback Cole Kelley. The Lions moved to 2-1 on the spring season after defeating the Demons at home .

Lions outlast Demons on game-winning field goal

March 16, 2021
After this season, it’s time to say goodbye to The Bachelor franchise

After this season, it’s time to say goodbye to The Bachelor franchise

March 6, 2021
Women’s History Month Feature: The stories to tell of Ida B Wells

Women’s History Month Feature: The stories to tell of Ida B Wells

March 6, 2021
Pictured left to right, Kourtni Harris, Cilicia Thornton and Riketta Griffin are proud members of the Flipside dance team. For them, Flipside has provided them with a way to alleviate stress and embrace cultural heritage.

Students find freedom and family through dance

March 6, 2021
New co-ed fraternity welcomes marketing enthusiasts

New co-ed fraternity welcomes marketing enthusiasts

March 3, 2021
Adam Cortez, left, and Shea Foster, right, go live with

It’s CrunchTime with Adam and Shea: How a love for sports led to lifelong friendship

February 26, 2021
Assistant professor and professional costume designer Christine Crook displays one of her designs from an independent project she created at Light Box, located in Detroit, Mich. Crook plans to submit a brand new design for the Wearable Arts Fashion Show on March 18.

Wearable arts fashion show seeking models, designers and crew members

February 26, 2021
In the home opener on Feb. 21, sophomore tennis player Putri Insani, above, earned a 6-0 win in the doubles round with junior Ximena Yanez and a 6-3, 6-0 win in the singles round.

Lady Lions tennis squad defeats LSU Alexandria 6-1 in home opener

February 23, 2021
Over the weekend, Southeastern’s Men’s Cross Country team finished first place in the Southland Conference Tournament for the first time in program history. Shea Foster, senior distance runner, broke another school record in back-to-back meets.

Lions Cross Country celebrates historic weekend

February 23, 2021
Junior infielder/pitcher Briahna Bennett prepares to swing in Thursday night's game against South Dakota. The Lady Lions' season opener concluded with a 11-0 victory against the Coyotes.

Lady Lions softball reemerges 3-2 after halted season

February 14, 2021

‘Beyond the Proscenium’ exhibition shines spotlight on theatrical design

February 10, 2021
Auditions for Dark Skinned Pavement, the 2020 Inkslinger-winning play written by TJ Young, will be held in the Pottle Music Building in recital hall room 202.

Southeastern Theatre holding auditions for all-Black cast

February 9, 2021
SGA President L’Oreal Williams plans to implement Swipe Out Hunger as a long term program at the university.

[PHOTO] SGA brings Swipe Out Hunger program to combat food insecurity

February 9, 2021
SVU President Catherine Wooton, pictured here, and vice president Kami Aguilar have officially established Sexual Violence Unmasked on campus.

Sexual Violence Unmasked: New organization on campus

February 9, 2021
A 2016 graduate of the university, Tanya Crowe has accomplished her goal of becoming Miss Louisiana USA. Her new title solidifies a new beginning and the end of a seven-year journey. For Crowe, the Miss Louisiana pageant was an experience that provided her with connections, experience and lifelong friendships. Crowe encourages other girls to go on the Miss Louisiana stage and keep going back.

Southeastern alumna crowned Miss Louisiana USA

February 9, 2021
Breaking Barriers Behind the Camera: The Gordon Parks Story

Breaking Barriers Behind the Camera: The Gordon Parks Story

February 3, 2021
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.

Students embrace changes to winter break

November 30, 2020
Dance Performance Project, the university’s resident student contemporary dance company, performing in their Fall 2019 mainstage dance concert.

Making art out of hardship: Dance company to host final performance of semester

November 23, 2020
Elizabeth Hornsby, Ph.D, is one of this year’s representatives for the University of Louisiana System Management & Leadership Institute. Since beginning to work for the university in 2006, Hornsby has continued to refine her skills and contribute to university growth.

Faculty and staff take on initiative through leadership institute

November 18, 2020
Contrary to popular belief, my natural hair is professional

Contrary to popular belief, my natural hair is professional

November 17, 2020
University students have expressed a need for the return of pass/fail grading accomodations for the Fall 2020 semester. The change.org petition has accumulated over 1,900 signatures and has been shared multiple times via Twitter.

Students petition for the return of pass/fail grading accommodations

November 16, 2020
How to have a COVID-friendly Halloween

How to have a COVID-friendly Halloween

October 30, 2020
The university’s BSU and NAACP have partnered together to create a pop-up shop designed to highlight students with small businesses. The event will be held virtually Nov. 9-13 with an in-person event still in the works.

BSU and NAACP present Fall Pop-Up Shop for student entrepreneurs

October 27, 2020
10212020-Gumbo YaYa- Aesha Magee and Dr. John L. Crain

Gumbo YaYa 2020 puts new spin on tradition

October 21, 2020
Vehilce Burglary- Car Photo

Local vehicle burglary reminds students to lock their cars

October 20, 2020
Homecoming King candidate Jawaun Walker poses for a Lion Up selfie with other members of the Homecoming Court.

Meet your Homecoming Court: The road to royalty

October 13, 2020
The University’s Counseling Center has begun offering teletherapy services. The UCC is located in the Student Union Annex room 303 A, next to the Center for Student Excellence.

Students adapt to virtual counseling

October 8, 2020
Sorority members address sexual assault on campus

Sorority members address sexual assault on campus

September 28, 2020
The circumstances of COVID-19 have caused stress among the student population. Psychology professor Monique Leblanc discussed the unique challenges college students face and ways students can combat pandemic anxiety.

College stress and COVID-19: Psychology professor Q&A

September 24, 2020
Located in D Vickers Hall, The Vonnie Borden Theatre hosts a variety of theatrical performances every year. The 2020-2021 season brings several changes as both audiences and cast members have to adjust to performing during COVID-19.

Vonnie Borden takes on socially-distanced season

September 14, 2020
The on-campus residence building Cardinal Newman Hall is currently being used as the designated quarantine area for students who have contracted COVID-19. The dorm building is located on the corner of West Dakota Street and North Pine Street.

[PHOTO] Cardinal Newman becomes designated building for residential students with COVID-19

September 14, 2020
The full version of the PortableLion app launched in August following the beta launch in January. The app includes features that students can use to track the shuttle buses, keep track of campus news and stay up-to-date with emergency alerts. They can also access resources such as Moodle and LEONet.

PortableLion: Campus services on the go

September 10, 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

[PHOTO] Virtual Conventions mark official start of unprecedented 2020 Election Cycle

September 8, 2020
OSE director Marjorie Parker speaks to the audience during the 2019 DSA Convocation ceremony.

OSE director shares screen with Jamie Foxx in Netflix film

September 2, 2020
The Mane Dish and the Ascension Market are open for select hours for residents that remain on campus for the week of Aug. 24-30. However, the Lion's Den Food Court at the Student Union and other dining locations on campus will be closed for the week.

[PHOTO] Dining hours altered for remaining residents due to temporary campus closure

August 25, 2020
Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students

Dean of Students responds to hurricane concerns

August 25, 2020
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