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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

Kali Norton, a Hammond-based photography, has added seasonal photoshoots to her list of available services.

Local photographer welcomes springtime with live bunny shoot

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 22, 2021

In the spirit of Easter, Kali Norton Photography has chosen to offer $30 photo shoots with live bunnies at her Downtown Hammond studio. The bunny photo shoots, taking place March 27-28, have already...

Nathaniel Britton, senior art major and creative director of The Wearable Art Fashion Show, submitted a piece titled "Sunlight and Gasoline," modeled by Megan Blomquist.

Wearable art fashion show returns with bold new styles

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 18, 2021

Featuring wearable art of all shapes, sizes and materials, the second-annual Wearable Art Fashion Show made its way to the Vonnie Borden Theatre on March 18. Nine artists with various professional backgrounds...

Freshman computer science major Abby Ortego looks through clothes at Goodwill. She is searching for professional clothes so that she can give a speech.

Thrifting: The new fashion trend

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter March 16, 2021

Colorful, affordable and sometimes crowded, thrift stores are becoming the new hot spot for teenagers and young adults to purchase clothing. Known to many, thrifting is the act of buying pre-owned clothing...

Student choreographers Emma Pinion and Stephanie Harris show off their abilities before their senior dance concerts. The artistic directors have been preparing for their senior thesis performances on March 14 and 15.

Graduating seniors to dance their last show

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter March 9, 2021

Senior dance students are set to close out the contemporary dance season with an original capstone experience.  On March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vonnie Borden Theatre, graduating seniors Emma Pinion...

The SLU Gospel Choir, a musical ensemble of singers worshiping God, was established in 1973 and is known for being the university’s first African-American organization on campus.

Get to know the university’s first African-American organization

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

The SLU Gospel Choir, a musical ensemble of singers worshiping God, was established in 1973 and is known for being the university’s first African-American organization on campus.  Michelle Brister,...

Michael Brothers instructs the University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band at one of their last in-person performances on Nov. 20, 2019.  The Jazz Ensemble is live-streaming their first concert of the Spring 2021 semester on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Ensemble welcomes guest artist for first concert

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

The University Jazz Ensemble is preparing for its first concert of the semester on Tuesday, March 9 in the Pottle Annex Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Guest guitarist Phill Fest will perform alongside the...

The Columbia Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” on the following dates/times: March 11-13 and March 26-27 at 7:30 p.m.; March 21 and March 28 at 2 p.m.

Columbia Theatre brings modern take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to Hammond

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

The Wizard of Oz is going to take on a contemporary twist at a local theatre this month.  The Columbia Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” on the following dates/times: March 11-13, March 19-20...

Junior marketing major Noah McLain serves coffee at his pop-up cart. McLain is head of the coffee-catering business that offers coffee brewed form fresh, authentic ingredients.

Student creates Cherrybomb Coffee Company

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter March 4, 2021

“Fresh beans served within a week of roast, every cup manually brewed, sustainability and people in mind." This is the covenant of a new craft coffee business created by university student Noah McLain.  The...

Photography student Jaden Williams  shares his fashion/editorial portraiture.

Department of Visual Art + Design introduces photography minor

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter March 4, 2021

The department of Visual Art + Design is now offering a minor in photography. With non-art majors in mind, the minor is designed for students to gain a foundation in creative photo techniques, industry-standard...

A taste of home: Siblings bring Nigerian tea and culture to Hammond, start business

A taste of home: Siblings bring Nigerian tea and culture to Hammond, start business

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter March 2, 2021

When siblings Firdaws and Ruhullah Ashiru came to Hammond, La., they did not expect Americans to be obsessed with something so dear to their childhood.  In Nigeria, they drank hibiscus tea when they...

Assistant professor and professional costume designer Christine Crook displays one of her designs from an independent project she created at Light Box, located in Detroit, Mich. Crook plans to submit a brand new design for the Wearable Arts Fashion Show on March 18.

Wearable arts fashion show seeking models, designers and crew members

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter February 26, 2021

The search for the next Alexander McQueen is on as the university revs up the runway for its latest contemporary fashion show. Hosted by the Department of Visual Arts + Design, the Wearable Arts Fashion...

Alana Saenz, an 11-year-old musician, is the youngest member of the SLU Symphony Orchestra.

CMS student places in Orchestral Competition

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter February 13, 2021

At the age of 11, a home-schooled violin prodigy has performed in concerts, won awards and recently placed in a prestigious competition. On Jan. 3, Alana Saenz, a violin student at the Southeastern...

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