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Chris Black and Hannah Perrier create a TikTok for @slu_rec, the TikTok account for the Pennington Student Activity Center.

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...

Make your own mask

Make your own mask

Lojuanda Weary/The Lion's Roar August 18, 2020

For the Fall 2020 semester, Department of Music will continue performing following safety precautions for the COVID-19. According to Michael Brothers, there is a possibility for band members to play with masks on. One of the initial findings that came out was playing and masking together, if you cut a slit in the mask for the wind players, it does help, said Brothers.

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,...

Downtown Development District will be hosting a month-long event called Hot August Month to support local merchants. The event will begin with Downtown Chalk Walk on Saturday, August 8 and will continue with themed weeks to support establishments.

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...

A group of stroke and brain injury survivors have been meeting virtually for their online book club. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorder collaborated with the Southeastern Book Club to start the support group.

From support group to book club: CSD helps adults with communication disabilities

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter July 21, 2020

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been collaborating with the Southeastern Book Club, a group of stroke and brain injury survivors that meets virtually each week in lieu of the...

Edith Windsor.

A leader in the LGBTQ+ world: Edith Windsor

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2020

The LGBTQ+ community in the United States has had many important figures throughout history who have helped shape the community and its significance. One such high-spirited fighter and LGBTQ+ activist...

Despite a gradual ease of restrictions around the country, an increase in COVID-19 cases have required students to adjust their summer plans.

Students reflect on how COVID-19 affected summer plans

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter June 30, 2020

For students, summer is usually a relaxing time marked by vacations, internships and other leisurely activities.  This summer, however, the ongoing threat of COVID-19 has forced students to take precautions...

Members of the universitys Womens Chorale and Concert Choir perform Amazing Grace online. The video was uploaded by Dr. Alissa Rowe, director of choral activities, in her YouTube channel.

Students collaborate in online choir performance

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

Despite the physical distance, members of the university’s choral ensembles organized an online performance to conclude the spring semester.  The performance was an extra credit assignment that students...

Freshman marketing major, Abby Cramond, partakes in an at-home photo shoot trend, taking photos with her mirror outside.

At-home photography trends rise in popularity

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter May 17, 2020

Across various social media platforms, at-home photography trends have been gaining traction amongst users. Even in the midst of quarantine, the mundanity of staying inside every day is not enough to...

The app, TikTok, has become one of the most used apps in 2020. Featured is Charli DAmelio, TikToks #1 most popular user.

University student uses TikTok as a platform to make a difference

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter May 16, 2020

Over the past year, TikTok has become one of the fastest-growing social media platforms across the globe. The app allows people from around the world to make and share 60-second videos with one another...

The Department of Visual Art + Design will begin a new Bachelor of Arts Degree in theatre in the summer of 2022.

Theatre students and faculty adjust to online learning

Joshua Archote, Staff Reporter May 16, 2020

Since some classes require both in-person and hands-on interaction, many teachers have found it difficult to teach in an online setting. The mid-semester switch from face-to-face classes has proven...

Lions’ Literacy Story Time brings young readers online

Lions’ Literacy Story Time brings young readers online

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter May 13, 2020

Early childhood education majors are usually preparing activities for young children at an annual day-long Learning Centers Fair during this time of the year. This semester, students enrolled in ECE 420...

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