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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

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...

Harrell poses with university students after a masterclass in Daniel Cassins studio.

Remembering Grammy-winning American cellist, Lynn Harrell

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

On Monday, April 27, Lynn Harrell, an American cellist, passed away. Over the course of his nearly six-decade career, Harrell performed and instructed internationally. In addition to two Grammy Awards...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center has instituted several projects to keep people creative at home, including #ChalktheWalkTangi. Locals can submit photo chalk art to HRAC to be featured on their social media.

HRAC takes initiative with new online projects

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter May 7, 2020

With a pandemic that has caused several businesses to close their doors, many people have been deprived of their chance to enjoy the arts. Businesses might be closed, but that has not stopped the Hammond...

Southeastern Channel students win Associated Press awards

Southeastern Channel students win Associated Press awards

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter May 6, 2020

As the semester comes to a close, the Associated Press  announced winners of the Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press College Broadcasters Awards. The awards are normally presented to students at...

The Hollywood family, Elsbet Smith Hollywood and her two sons, is captured by Kali Norton Photography for the #FrontPorchProject.

Photographer supports local businesses through Front Porch Project

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter May 6, 2020

Photographer Kali Norton is not letting COVID-19 stop her from shedding light on the Hammond community.  Norton has partnered with the Hammond Downtown Development District to create the #FrontPorchProject....

Tangipahoa Animal Shelter adjusts to lockdown lifestyle

Tangipahoa Animal Shelter adjusts to lockdown lifestyle

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter May 2, 2020

The animals at the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Services are also experiencing the cons of being on lockdown. Just like every other business, the local shelter has reevaluated its protocol and everyday routine...

Chinese 101 is now available for students to take in the fall 2020 semester.  This will be the first time the course is offered.  Additional courses Chinese 102 and Chinese 314 will also be available in the future.

Chinese 101 to be offered in the 2020 fall semester

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter April 30, 2020

During the upcoming fall semester, the university will offer Elementary Mandarin Chinese 101 for the first time. Chinese 101 is the first of two sequential courses that are designed to provide an overall...

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