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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

Traditionally, International Night takes place during the university’s International Education Week. Students from a variety of different nationalities perform and showcase elements from their culture with a night of music, food, dancing and appreciation.

A celebration for international students

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter November 13, 2020

Culture is a part of every country, big or small. Every year, the Department of World Languages and Cultures plans events to celebrate different cultures around the world as well as international students....

Several bars in downtown Hammond have reopened under phase three, such as The Brown Door, Cate Street Pub and Brady’s. There are still capacity limits and limited hours of operations, but businesses have still been able to reopen to the public.

Bars operating as restaurants under phase three

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter November 12, 2020

While social distancing and other safety protocols are still in place, some businesses are not letting that prevent their customers from being able to go out for a good time. Under phase three restrictions,...

Chloe Williams, one of the cast members of “The Wolves,” reviews her script. The all-female cast will open with their first performance on Nov. 10.

“The Wolves”: A coming-of-age production to take place at the Vonnie Borden Theatre

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter November 6, 2020

Blood, sweat, tears, insane dialogue and a great time. That sums up the play “The Wolves” taking place at the Vonnie Borden Theatre in D Vickers Hall, according to assistant director DeJuan “DJ”...

Left, senior art major Dejiona Jackson’s work features African American skateboarders such as Ron Allen and Ray Barbee. Jackson. Right, senior art major Aubree Barber spent “hundreds of hours” on a map displaying police brutality deaths. With a focus in graphic design, she is one artist in the senior exhibit that will feature artwork centered around issues she is passionate about.

Final exhibition of 2020 demands time and effort from senior artists and curator

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter November 5, 2020

The work of senior art majors will soon be displayed as they prepare for the opening of 2020’s final senior art exhibit. The exhibit will be on display from Thursday, Nov. 5 to Wednesday, Nov. 25 in...

A women’s suffrage poster from 1916. The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, granting voting rights to citizens regardless of their sex.

Southeastern Livingston Center to host panel on women’s suffrage movement anniversary

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 30, 2020

On Nov. 2, the Southeastern Livingston Center will be hosting a panel by the Centennial Women’s Suffrage Project, an interdisciplinary group at the university. The Centennial Women’s Suffrage Project,...

Students of the Southeastern Community Music School provided various solo and group performances at the school’s 25th anniversary concert. The event was on campus and free to guests, who were encouraged to wear masks, social distance and bring their own chairs.

Community Music School celebrates 25th anniversary for Homecoming Week 2020

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Southeastern Community Music School held its 25th anniversary concert, titled “Classics in Blue Jeans,” at the Pottle Music Building’s Bass Clef outdoor stage. The concert...

Students gather in Friendship Circle for the university’s “Brush Away Your Stress” painting event as a part of Homecoming Week. Participants were provided with canvases, paint, water and paint brushes.

Students and faculty “brush their stress away” with painting event in Friendship Circle

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020

In the midst of a busy semester, a Homecoming event allowed students to go outdoors, channel their inner artists and let their worries fade away. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, students and faculty participated...

Barbra Tardo’s artwork sits on display at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. A New Orleans native, Tardo was a fixture in the university’s Visual Arts department for decades.

Hammond Regional Arts Center features former professor Barbara Tardo’s artwork

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 22, 2020

From Oct. 16 to Nov. 11, the Hammond Regional Arts Center will be displaying Barbara Tardo’s artwork in an exhibition titled “Sand Reliefs & Other Works.”  Tardo, a former instructor of Visual...

The Homecoming Kick Off included a bonfire.

Mission 101: Students kick off Homecoming Week with bonfire and music

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter October 21, 2020

To start off Homecoming Week, ‘Mission 101: Homecoming Kick-Off’ was held on Oct. 19 from 5-9 p.m in Cook Field.  Access to a bonfire, free food and an array of games were some of the activities...

Wind Symphony director Victor Drescher leads a socially-distanced rehearsal. Drescher came to the university in 2013 and serves as an instructor of clarinet in addition to directing the Wind Symphony.

Wind symphony to livestream Fanfare concert “Inspirations and Influences”

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 20, 2020

While a pandemic may be changing the way the arts are being enjoyed, it is not necessarily bringing them to a halt. The Wind Symphony’s performance of “Inspirations and Influences” was originally...

Members of the shadow cast acted out certain scenes from the show for the audience.

Columbia Theatre screens “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for the Halloween season

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts screened “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” featuring a shadow cast directed by Joe Burns, a professor from the Department of Communication and Media Studies....

Located next to Strawberry Stadium, the Contemporary Art Gallery is a part of the Department of Visual Art + Design. The upcoming exhibit will feature the works of New Orleans artist Ruth Owens. Visitors are required to wear face coverings inside the gallery and are asked to maintain a six-feet distance from each other while inside.

New Orleans artist Ruth Owens to be featured in Contemporary Art Gallery

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 6, 2020

While the Contemporary Art Gallery is often used to showcase student works, it also features works from other artists. From Oct. 8-29, the gallery will host a collection titled “Black Outdoors: Crossing...

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