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Nepalese students play Holi in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center. Holi is a festival of colors celebrated in South Asian countries like Nepal and India. Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern organizes Holi annually during spring semester.

Holi: Festival of colors

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 4, 2020

A group of international students are bringing the colors and traditions of the Holi Festival to the university. The Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern is hosting a celebration in honor of...

“The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond” will take place on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Jack Wright brings Neil Diamond tribute to Columbia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 4, 2020

In celebration of an award-winning singer-songwriter and actor, the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will showcase “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond.” Taking place on March 6 at 7:30...

A young artist from last years exhibition presents his artwork on the opening night.  This years opening night for the Young Artist Exhibition will take place on March 6 from 5-8 p.m.

Young artist showcase

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

In celebration of National Youth Art Month, art educators of Tangipahoa Parish have submitted the works of K-12 students to be showcased in an exhibition. The Hammond Regional Arts Center will be hosting...

Alyssa Larose, current Coke ambassador, presents during the Coke ambassador interest meeting.

Who will be the next Coke ambassador?

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

Students interested in becoming the university’s new Coca-Cola ambassador had the opportunity to learn more about the position.   An interest meeting for those looking to assume the position was...

Sophomore Isabella Trinka practices injections on sophomore Austin McAndrew in nursing instructor Jamie Davis’s class. Nursing is known to have a rigorous and time-consuming curriculum. Students not only must take pre-requisite courses but are also required to complete clinicals, hands-on courses in which nursing majors learn, practice and are tested on their on-site skills.

Nursing is rigorous, but a rewarding curriculum

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 3, 2020

There are a few majors that are well known to be very difficult and time-consuming. Nursing is one such major to have that reputation. While many students have heard about the nature of the university’s...

Many university faculty have enrolled their children into lessons with the Community Music School to learn how to play a variety of instruments.

The Community Music School offers affordable lessons for all

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

Situated in a corner in Pottle Music Building’s second floor is the Community Music School, a school that gives private music lessons for voice and various instruments. The school provides lessons to...

Kandace Formaggio, an academic advisor, demonstrates effective ways to engage an audience through presenting. This workshop aided presenters, who will be facilitating “EvolveU” on Nov. 13.

‘EvolveU’ preparation underway

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

To help students improve leadership skills, the university organized “EvolveU,” a one-day conference held for high school students from Louisiana and surrounding areas. In preparation for the upcoming...

Handshake to replace LionHire

Handshake to replace LionHire

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

Starting this semester, the Office of Career Services has begun supporting a new job hiring and recruitment service to replace LionHire. On Feb. 28, LionHire will be removed from the university website...

Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history

Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter February 18, 2020

Mardi Gras season has once again come to Louisiana, and Tangipahoa Parish has already begun to celebrate. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent....

Guest artist Steve Sigmund, who has served as lead trombonist for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 17 years, performs. The university music department partnered with the Hammond Rotary Club to host “An Evening of Jazz“ to raise funds for the university.

Jazzy evening brings university and community together

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter February 18, 2020

“An Evening of Jazz” welcomed Hammond community members to raise funds and experience entertainment provided by the university’s jazz faculty and ensemble. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Rotary Club of...

Volunteers at Our Daily Bread prepare food for their third annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. The organization feeds nearly 8,000  people a month, according to Jeff Day, a member of the leadership board.

Local food bank hosts pancake breakfast to aid the hungry

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter February 12, 2020

Members of Tangipahoa Parish gave back to a local food bank that has been serving the public for nearly 20 years. Our Daily Bread Food Bank hosted its third annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Feb....

Many students performed in costume, with performers dressing as popular Disney characters such as Belle, Mulan, Stitch and Kylo Ren.

Symphony brings guest conductors and Disney vibes

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter February 12, 2020

The Wind Symphony put on their annual Disney concert on Feb. 8. The program included popular pieces from movies like “Mulan,” “Toy Story” and “Star Wars.” Senior horn player Jarian Jordan...

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