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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

    From the Editor: It’s a never-ending cycle

    When I came to Southeastern nearly four years ago, I never imagined where I would be at the end of my time here. Back then, I underestimated the journey Student Publications would take me on. It’s hard to think my time here is coming to an end in May. However, I know life has more in store for me post-graduation, and The Lion’s Roar newspaper will continue on without me.  

    Sara Patrick headshot

    Sara Patrick, Editor in Chief

    I started my journey as a staff reporter, new to this town and the ways of the weekly newspaper. At first I was quiet and unsure, but over the years, I developed as a person and a reporter thanks to my experiences on staff. I learned not to be scared to approach new people, to ask the hard questions, to write with the audience in mind and to be myself every step of the way. 

    As I changed, so did my role at the newspaper. I went from a staff reporter to the Arts and Entertainment section editor and last December, I was chosen to take over as Editor in Chief. When I graduate, I’ll be back at the bottom, just a staff reporter trying to work my way up at some newspaper or magazine. But this time, I’ll have confidence in myself and my skills to get me where I want to be. 

    Now that I’ve been in charge for a year, I look at the role of a staff reporter in a different way. I look at my reporters and see so much potential. I know some will move up and take command one day, and although many will only ever work as staff reporters, they have also proven their worth. 

    When I think about the future, I can’t help but think about the legacy I’m leaving behind at Student Publications. It’ll be hard to go after four years, but I have faith that these talented young reporters will move up and fill in the spaces; someone will take over as Editor in Chief and others will fill in as section editors. 

    As reporters, the staff at Student Publications knows that the news cycle is never-ending. My cycle at this newspaper is almost over, but until May 16, I’ll be doing my best to keep the newspaper going while preparing the next group of leaders for my departure. Rest assured, the editors and reporters may change, but The Lion’s Roar will always be here to bring you news and entertainment. 

     
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