Spring 2020 visual arts alumni present Senior Exhibition despite pandemic
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
A pandemic could not stop spring seniors from presenting their annual Senior Art Exhibition at the university’s Contemporary Art Gallery. From Sept. 8-29, work by 2020 alumni Belinda Flores Shinshillas, James Gillette, Timothy Johnson, Kelsey Mack, Mia Maniscalco, Janeva Morris, Robin Wilson, Ra’...
Preparing for Miss Southeastern 2021
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
It is that time of the year again where university students sign up to compete in the annual Miss Southeastern Louisiana University pageant. The 2021 Miss SLU Pageant will be held on Jan. 22. Each contestant must complete the application process on the Campus Activities Board website and attend ma...
Vonnie Borden takes on socially-distanced season
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Despite all obstacles presented by COVID-19, the Vonnie Borden Theatre is alive and well for its 2020-2021 season. University students and faculty members have been working to create a safe environment that can uphold live theatre performances. With the help of face shields and social distancing, the t...
Columbia Famous Talent Contest to be held in person
Gabriele Wood, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2020
After switching to virtual in the spring, The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will be hosting its first in-person Columbia Famous Talent Show on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. James Winter, artistic director and associate professor of acting and directing, explained the precautions that the Columbia The...
Fashionable face coverings
Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2020
Around the globe, people are trading in their nondescript disposable face coverings for custom-made masks that coordinate with their fashion choices. Students have tapped into their creativity when it comes to designing unique face coverings and recognizing the bright side of the mask requirements....
“Home Brew History”: A passion turned into a podcast
Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2020
A podcast that began as a joke between two friends has evolved into an avenue for them to interview well-known and respected historians from around the world. Joseph Ricci, a graduate student of the History program, runs the history podcast “Home Brew History” along with his friend Riley “Bo” Tri...
Miss Southeastern reflects on her pageant journey
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2020
On Nov 22 of last year, Janine Hatcher began her journey as Miss Southeastern 2020. The pageant winner has since carried out her reign through unexpected circumstances, witnessing history unfold before her. Although Hatcher’s pageant duties have been met with obstacles during the pandemic, she h...
Dating during a pandemic
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2020
Many aspects of life have been altered due to the coronavirus, and for multiple students, that has included their dating lives. With restrictions and social distancing guidelines in place, couples have had to adjust to a new way of life in their relationships. Gabriella Gioia, a freshman biolo...
TikTok is the trend
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
August 18, 2020
Several university departments and organizations have begun using the popular social media platform TikTok to better engage with students. According to Sensor Tower, the platform has become one of the most downloaded apps over the past few months, with over 87 million downloads in June of 2020. T...
Music department to continue performances with modifications
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
July 28, 2020
The university is now adhering to health and safety policies in an effort to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines require masks to be worn on campus at all times. In addition, some areas on campus may require limited occupancy levels, according to the Safe Campus Guide. In...
Downtown Hammond introduces “Hot August Month”
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2020
In an effort to support local merchants while enforcing social distancing, the Hammond Downtown Development District has created an extended alternative to “Hot August Night.” This year, “Hot August Month” will take its place. The month-long event will consist of themed weeks to promote re...
