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A female basketball player in a green and yellow uniform with the number 4 is captured mid-air, shooting a basketball towards the hoop during a game. Two opposing players in white, purple, and yellow uniforms, numbers 6 and 1, are guarding her on the court in a large arena filled with spectators.
Last week in sports: 11/2-11/9
Sean Hoffman, Tyra Johnson, and Kennith Woods • November 11, 2025

Indoor Volleyball  Over the weekend, the Lady Lions (18-8, 10-4 SLC) suffered a loss on their Senior Night in the University Center after No.1 SFA (18-7, 13-1 SLC) forced...

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OPINION | Page down, books are better than movies

OPINION | Page down, books are better than movies

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Every game day, Kirk Pleasant leads fans and the marching band through Friendship Circle for the traditional "Storm 30," just before the band's pregame performance on the field.

Hammond native turns trombone player at age 50

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An image shows four men, two of whom are wearing US Army camouflage uniforms and two in civilian attire (one with a plain dark shirt and one partially visible). They are gathered around a large, wall-mounted map of a densely populated urban area, likely a city along a river. The men in uniform are wearing face masks. One soldier, with the name "DORSA" visible on his uniform, is looking intently at the map. Another soldier, on the far right, has a clear "US ARMY" patch. The men are pointing at and discussing a specific area on the map, suggesting they are coordinating a response or mission, likely related to a disaster or emergency given the context of the Louisiana National Guard in the file name. A sign with the words "EMERGENCY OPERATION" is partially visible in the top left corner.

Federal approval pending for National Guard deployment across Louisiana

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Three dancers in dark outfits perform acrobatic poses on a stage, illuminated by vibrant green stage lights on the backdrop and purple and pink lights on the floor. Each dancer is positioned in a handstand or scorpion-like pose, showcasing their flexibility and strength.
After “14 Victims,” SLU dance company prepares for thesis concert
Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor • November 11, 2025

SLU’s Department of Music and Performing Arts has organized several dance concerts for Fall 2025. The department’s dance company, the Dance Performance Project, put on...

An overlay graphic features the Nepali national flag inside a white circle with a red border, set against a faded, grayscale photograph of a crowded protest. Bold black text arches above and below the emblem, reading "NEPAL'S PROTEST FOR CHANGE."
Nepal’s path to political change: A student’s view on recent protests
Adeline Ventura, Staff Reporter • November 7, 2025
American football players are lined up on a green field at what appears to be the start of a play. The players in the foreground are wearing green and white uniforms, while the opposing team wears yellow and white uniforms. A player in a green uniform with the number 6 on his chest is crouched over the football in the center. Another player in a yellow jersey with number 14 on his helmet raises his hand, possibly signaling. In the background, stadium lights and empty stands are visible.
SLU holds best record in the boot, eyes FCS playoffs
Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor • November 4, 2025
Students help stock shelves at the food pantry during Homecoming week.
Access local food resources during government shutdown
Cha'Laieja Francis, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2025
Opinions
'They ban books to control knowledge- we need to reclaim it.'
OPINION | Banning books won’t protect kids – it will silence them
Cha'Laieja Francis, Staff Reporter • October 31, 2025

In classrooms and libraries across the United States, the shelves are becoming increasingly bare. Not because students don’t want to read, but because the government is...

This image is an infographic with the bold title "MASSIVE META AI DATA CENTER WILL HURT LOUISIANA" at the top. The background is a dark blue with a circuit board pattern. In the center is a grey outline map of Louisiana with two red location pins indicating specific areas. Around the map, there are four green text boxes with white bullet points: Top Left: THE RACE FOR DATA CENTERS Corporations rushing to build huge, resource-consuming AI Data Centers Their next target: Louisiana Top Right: WHO PROFITS? WHO PAYS? Profits: Entergy ($3B contract), Tech Billionaires Louisiana residents (higher bills, polluted environment) Bottom Left: LOUISIANA'S BURDEN Holly Ridge: Massive data center that consumes 2-5 GW/day. Enough to power 1.6 million homes West Feliciana: 300 MW/day Bottom Right: ENVIRONMENTAL TOLL Pollution in residential waters Residents flushing toilets with buckets
OPINION | Massive Meta AI data center will hurt Louisiana
Adeline Ventura, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2025
A black background with a brick wall texture displays the text "CPB experiences loss of federal funding" underlined at the top. Below the text, in the center, is a white "cpb" logo. On either side of the logo, there are white outlines of broadcasting towers, emitting radiating wave symbols.
OPINION | CPB cuts risk putting local stations on mute
Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor • September 16, 2025
A title card with the word "EDDINGTON" in large, bold, red letters is superimposed over a photograph of a mountainous, arid landscape at sunset. The sky is a mix of pink, orange, and blue with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there is a field of scrub brush and small, dark bushes. In the midground, low hills are covered in similar vegetation. A range of larger mountains is visible in the background under the colorful sky.
REVIEW | “Eddington” blasts its way into the neo-western genre
Luke Roy, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2025
On Campus
Bridget Giaratano - Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Services & Administrative Operations
Lion Leadership Institute shapes athletes beyond the game
Taisia Bolsova, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2025

The Lion Leadership Institute at Southeastern Louisiana University is helping student-athletes develop skills that extend far beyond the playing field.  Founded six years...

A low-angle shot captures a group of people, mostly women, outdoors at what appears to be a celebratory event, possibly a ribbon-cutting or opening, given the yellow and green streamers floating in the air. The central focus is on three women in the foreground, all smiling and clapping, conveying a sense of joy and excitement. On the left, a woman with blonde hair, wearing a dark green dress, claps with both hands while looking towards the center. Next to her, a woman with long, light brown hair and a sparkling dark top claps and laughs openly, her head tilted back slightly. The central figure is a woman with brown hair, dressed in a bright yellow pantsuit with a patterned blouse underneath. She is holding a blue leash or cord in her left hand and clapping with her right, her mouth open in a wide, joyful laugh as she looks towards the woman on the far right. On the right side of the frame, another woman with brown hair, wearing a dark green pantsuit and glasses, claps with both hands, looking at the woman in yellow with a warm smile. Partially visible behind her to the far right is another woman in a light-colored dress, also clapping. In the background, a modern building with large glass windows reflects the bright outdoor light, suggesting a sunny day. The green and yellow streamers are scattered throughout the frame, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Robin Roberts, SLU officials officially open D Vickers
Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2025
A slightly out-of-focus close-up shot of a tabletop in an art or ceramics studio, featuring a collection of unpainted Halloween-themed clay crafts in the foreground. The central focus is on several small, sculpted ghost figures made from light-colored clay, each having two small, dark holes for eyes. Surrounding the ghosts are stacks of brown terra-cotta clay cutouts shaped like jack-o'-lanterns. In the middle ground, there are various jars of paint, a muddy-colored pot holding paintbrushes, and a newspaper protecting the work surface. In the background, a person wearing a black shirt has their arm and hand visible, holding a reddish-pink jar and preparing to paint or work on a craft. They are wearing a bracelet and rings. The overall scene suggests a craft or painting session for Halloween decorations.
Clark-O-Ween dares students to have a scary good time
Maecie Hardaker, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2025
A young man with dark, curly hair wearing a light yellow t-shirt with a graphic design and dark pants, is hunched over with his hands on his knees, looking forward with a serious expression. He appears to be on a stage with a theatrical backdrop that includes what looks like a deconstructed wooden structure and a window frame with a blue light behind it, suggesting a night scene. There's also some greenery at the bottom right. The lighting is focused on him, creating a spotlight effect.
Voices from the wreckage: SLU theatre performs monologues on Katrina
Eva Saladino, A&E Editor • October 30, 2025
Sports
A female basketball player in a green and yellow uniform with the number 4 is captured mid-air, shooting a basketball towards the hoop during a game. Two opposing players in white, purple, and yellow uniforms, numbers 6 and 1, are guarding her on the court in a large arena filled with spectators.
Last week in sports: 11/2-11/9
Sean Hoffman, Tyra Johnson, and Kennith Woods • November 11, 2025

Indoor Volleyball  Over the weekend, the Lady Lions (18-8, 10-4 SLC) suffered a loss on their Senior Night in the University Center after No.1 SFA (18-7, 13-1 SLC) forced...

The Lady Lions opened their season with an impressive 1085-49 victory over Centenary on Monday, Nov. 8 at the University Center.
New coach, new team: Lady Lions basketball returns
Baylor Beggs, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2025
Freshman forward, Aja Nelson led the Lady Lions to a tie versus Nicholls showcasing her talent she brings to the team.
Last week in Sports 9/12-9/18
Sean Hoffman and Baylor Beggs • October 23, 2025
A college football player, wearing a yellow jersey with the number 3, white shorts, and a white helmet with a green face mask, is running on a bright green football field. He is carrying the football under his right arm. Another player in a white and purple jersey with the number 5 is running behind him. In the background, there's a large crowd in stadium seating, many wearing green and yellow. Several cheerleaders in green and gold uniforms are visible on the sidelines, holding yellow pom-poms. A referee in black and white stripes is also on the field. The end zone has yellow and white markings.
SLU slays NSU 49-0 on Homecoming night
Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor • October 19, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
A slightly out-of-focus close-up shot of a tabletop in an art or ceramics studio, featuring a collection of unpainted Halloween-themed clay crafts in the foreground. The central focus is on several small, sculpted ghost figures made from light-colored clay, each having two small, dark holes for eyes. Surrounding the ghosts are stacks of brown terra-cotta clay cutouts shaped like jack-o'-lanterns. In the middle ground, there are various jars of paint, a muddy-colored pot holding paintbrushes, and a newspaper protecting the work surface. In the background, a person wearing a black shirt has their arm and hand visible, holding a reddish-pink jar and preparing to paint or work on a craft. They are wearing a bracelet and rings. The overall scene suggests a craft or painting session for Halloween decorations.
Clark-O-Ween dares students to have a scary good time
Maecie Hardaker, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2025

The Arts & Culture Association hosted its second annual Clark-O-Ween event in collaboration with student artists and the Clay Club on Monday, Oct. 27. The community effort, led by ACA president...

A young man with dark, curly hair wearing a light yellow t-shirt with a graphic design and dark pants, is hunched over with his hands on his knees, looking forward with a serious expression. He appears to be on a stage with a theatrical backdrop that includes what looks like a deconstructed wooden structure and a window frame with a blue light behind it, suggesting a night scene. There's also some greenery at the bottom right. The lighting is focused on him, creating a spotlight effect.
Voices from the wreckage: SLU theatre performs monologues on Katrina
Eva Saladino, A&E Editor • October 30, 2025
A detailed miniature dollhouse, designed in a classical architectural style with a prominent pediment and four tall columns, is centered in the frame. The dollhouse is painted in shades of off-white and features green window shutters and an open white front door with intricate detailing. It sits on a light brown mat, which is placed on top of a dark green cloth. The background consists of a floor with a geometric pattern in shades of green and yellow, and a blurry white wall at the top.
SLU art exhibition lets students connect personally with art
Taisia Bolsova, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2025
A poster with the text "Southeastern Theatre 25 - 26 Mainstage Season" in dark blue script and serif fonts on a light cream background. In the top left corner are two small illustrations of tickets, and in the bottom left corner is a larger illustration of an old-fashioned film camera. All illustrations are in the same dark blue as the text.
Curtains up: Lions to take the stage for 2025-2026 season
Eva Saladino, A&E Editor • August 19, 2025
Manestream Podcast
Manestream Podcast | SLU Celebs: SGA Big 3 2025-26
Eva Saladino, A&E Editor • October 8, 2025

Arts and Entertainment editor Eva Saladino sits down with the Student Government Association’s Big 3: President Maria Nechaeva, Vice President Abigail Thompson, and Chief Justice Kayla Edwards, to discuss...

Manestream Podcast | The Current State of Streaming
Ian Stewart, Editor • May 2, 2025
Manestream Podcast | Lions United Special Interview
Sean Hoffman • May 1, 2025
Manestream Podcast | Cozy with Rosie S1E1: Unboxing Calico Critters and Our Insecurities
Roselyn Rivas, Editor • March 24, 2025
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