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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Students perform in nursing major Brooke Harris's senior dance concert, titled "Life's Greatest Gifts," in the Pottle Auditorium on Jan. 29.

Life’s Greatest Gifts take center stage

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter January 31, 2022

Southeastern’s spring contemporary dance season debuted with MAINSTAGE: “Life’s Greatest Gifts” in the Pottle Auditorium on Saturday. Artistic director and senior nursing student Brooke Harris...

Mina Perkins, senior theater design major, looks out from the top of the parking garage. Perkins designed the set for the mainstage production "Big Love" that took place in the parking garage.

Behind the scenes of theater: Set designing

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

This past fall semester, senior theater design major Mina Perkins took a memorable step in their theater journey when designing the set for Southeastern’s main-stage show “Big Love” as their first...

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Head to Head: Tom Holland is the most dynamic Spider-Man

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor January 24, 2022

At this point, I’m not sure if this is an unpopular opinion or not. Either way, I have no doubt or hesitation in putting this out there: Tom Holland has been the best actor cast for the role of Spider-Man. His...

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Head to Head: Why Andrew Garfield is the most amazing Spider-Man

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter January 24, 2022

Warning: Spoilers ahead for “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” The comic book character Spider-Man is one of my favorite superheroes of all time, and Andrew Garfield is...

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Head to Head: Tobey Maguire is the best Spider-Man

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor January 24, 2022

With the release of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the ever-intense debate over the best on-screen portrayal of the web-slinging superhero has been renewed.  Superhero movies, and movies in general...

Dr. Fox holding a Kyogen-styled mask called "The Mosquito." Kyogen plays are from 1300s japan and are the oldest type of drama from that region.

SLU professor Anne-Liese Fox reflects on a life of theater

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter January 24, 2022

Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, an instructor of acting and directing at Southeastern, has left a very substantial backstory for herself in the theatrical arts. She has a doctorate in Theater History, Dramatic Literature...

Sierra Arbaugh poses in front of their artwork, "Subconscious Line."

Senior Art Exhibition showcases fall graduates’ capstone art

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter December 14, 2021

The Contemporary Art Gallery is currently displaying the Fall 2021 Senior Art Exhibition to all visitors who wish to see the students’ capstone art. The exhibition is home to over 22 individual pieces...

Students in the University Jazz Ensemble dressed to impress for their performance of their Christmas concert, "A Big Band Christmas," on Dec. 8 in the Pottle Annex Recital Hall.

Jazz Ensemble concludes the semester with “A Big Band Christmas”

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter December 10, 2021

With the winter chills comes winter bells. The University Jazz Ensemble closed out its semester with a performance of their Christmas concert, “A Big Band Christmas,” directed by Michael Brothers. After...

Senior art exhibition: Photo gallery

Senior art exhibition: Photo gallery

Brynn Lundy, Copy Editor December 3, 2021

Yesterday afternoon, the Contemporary Art Gallery held the opening reception for the Fall 2021 semester's senior exhibition. Graduating seniors in the Department of Visual Art + Design will have their...

These Gnarly Barley items are up for bidding at the silent auction.

Students help Richard Murphy Hospice Gala raises money through silent auction

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter December 3, 2021

The 2021 Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation Gala, being held on Dec. 4, is an annual event that raises funds for terminally ill patients to be treated in a homelike environment. One of the fundraisers at...

Contemporary dance students perform in the KHS 153 Dance Studio during the Fall 2020 semester.

Contemporary dance: With destruction comes new opportunities

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter November 30, 2021

On Wednesday, Sept. 29, the cast from MAINSTAGE: “The Purpose” were supposed to have their first performance at the Vonnie Borden Theatre in D Vickers Hall. Due to Hurricane Ida, D Vickers had to be...

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