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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

2023 Spring Staff

Mason Chapple
Digital Media Content Manager

Mason Chapple

Mason Chapple is a communications major with a concentration in TV and multimedia journalism from Denham Springs, LA. He began working for the Lion’s Roar in September 2022. He plans on becoming a professional video editor after graduation. Mason is...

Aaron Madison
Digital Media Content Manager

Aaron Madison

Aaron Madison is a Computer Science major and Math minor from Slidell, LA. He began working for The Lion’s Roar in the fall of 2021. He plans on becoming a software engineer after graduation. He is passionate about computers, technology, and music.

Yumi Domangue
Staff Reporter & Cartoonist

Yumi Domangue

Yumi Domangue is a double major in Mechatronics Engineering and New Media and Animation. She joined Student Publications in the Fall of 2021 as a cartoonist. She enjoys drawing, watching movies and learning about new things.

Kate Oborina
Staff Reporter

Kate Oborina

I’m a Communication major with a concentration in Sports Communication. I am an international student-athlete and joined The Lion’s Roar staff in the Fall of 2022. Outside of work and school, I devote my time to tennis; that is what I do most of the...

Troy Allen
Staff Reporter

Troy Allen

Troy Allen is a Mass Communication major with a concentration in sports journalism. He joined the Lion’s Roar as a staff reporter in September of 2022 with hopes of contributing to a great program. Troy plans to follow his passion for covering variou...

Kaitlyn Keppler
Staff Reporter

Kaitlyn Keppler

Kaitlyn is a Communications major with a concentration in Strategic Comm and a minor in English. She is a senior and will be graduating in Spring 2023. Kaitlyn loves reading and everything books, as well as a good movie marathon. In addition, she enjoys...

Kennith Woods
Staff Reporter

Kennith Woods

Kennith Woods is a Political Science and Communications double major with a concentration in Television and Multimedia Journalism. He’s been a staff reporter for the Lion’s Roar since September 2022. Kennith is a resident of Prairieville. His passion fo...

Samantha Sims
Staff Reporter

Samantha Sims

Samantha Sims is a Communication Major with a concentration in Television and Multimedia Journalism. She is from New Orleans, LA and joined the Lion’s Roar staff in September 2022. With love for reading, writing, interacting with others, and exploring...

Haley Dupre
Photography Editor

Haley Dupre’

Haley Dupre' is a communication major from Donaldsonville, La. She joined our team in October 2021 as a reporter. Outside of the office and school, Haley runs for SLU Cross-Country and Track team.

Ian Stewart
Opinions Editor

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart is a Creative Writing major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He started working for the Lion's Roar in October of 2021. He enjoys watching movies, fiction writing and reading. Ian plans on becoming a copywriter after graduating.

Hydee Holsapple
Copy Editor

Hydee Holsapple

Hydee Holsapple is a double major in Integrative Biology and Communications. She loves learning, has an exemplary school spirit and is recognized by the compassion and integrity displayed in her eyes and smile.

Chase Gispert
Sports Editor

Chase Gispert

Chase Gispert is a communication major with a concentration in sports communication. He joined The Lion’s Roar in March of 2021 and now serves as Sports Editor. Chase is a native of Madisonville. He has a strong passion for sports and is excited about...

Dasyonne Brashear
Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief

Dasyonne Brashear

Dasyonne Brashear is a Business Management major from Loranger, Louisiana. She started working for Student Publication in the fall of 2021. She enjoys reading, taking pictures, and playing with her dog, Daisy, in her free time.

Austin OBrien
Co Editor-in-Chief

Austin O’Brien

Austin O’Brien is an English major with a Communication minor from Marrero, La. He enjoys different types of entertainment from movies to video games or anything in-between. Outside of class, you can find him at the REC Center or enjoying sports events...

Chloe Williams
Co Editor-in-Chief

Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams is an English major with a concentration in creative writing and minors in communication and theater. She hopes to become a newspaper reporter who will be able to write and travel for the news and spread the voice of the people. You ...

Brynn Lundy
Graduate Assistant

Brynn Lundy

Brynn Lundy began working for The Lion's Roar in the fall of 2019, her first semester at Southeastern, and now serves as Graduate Assistant. From Lutcher, she graduated with a degree in communication in May of 2022 and is pursuing a graduate degree in...

Dr. Chelsea Slack
Faculty Advisor

Dr. Chelsea Slack, PhD

Dr. Chelsea Slack is a communication instructor at Southeastern Louisiana University and has served as the faculty adviser to The Lion's Roar since the spring of 2021, primarily overseeing editorial content. She holds a Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication...

Mrs. Lorraine Peppo
Coordinator, Student Publications

Mrs. Lorraine Peppo

Lorraine joined the professional staff of the Office of Student Publications as coordinator in 2007. She oversees the operations of Student Publications and the marketing and advertising efforts of The Lion’s Roar and Le Souvenir. In her spare time,...

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