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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

“Die Fledermaus,“ a comic operetta, was performed by students at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on Feb 6-7. The plot centered around a couple experiencing infidelity within their marriage.

Columbia brings comic operetta

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter February 11, 2020

The start of a new semester brought students and guest director Rachel Harris onto the stage of a local theatre to perform a century-old operetta. University students performed “Die Fledermaus” at...

Hammond Regional Arts Center has previously held similar cocktail events to capture the essence of Mardi Gras. This year’s ‘Art of the Cocktail’ event on Feb. 7 will embody a ‘Roaring 20s’ theme.

Take a trip to the ‘20s with the HRAC

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter February 6, 2020

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will be traveling back in time this week as they host an event dedicated to supporting the arts and local businesses. Taking place on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7-10 p.m., the...

Taylor Gautreaux, coordinator for the Louisiana Students for Life trip, poses with a sign in front of the Capitol Building during March for Life 2020.

Students join the fight for life

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter February 4, 2020

Students from the university traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the national March for Life, an annual human rights demonstration that takes place around the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center is opened Wednesday through Friday from 12- 6 p.m. For more information contact HRAC 985-542-7113.

Hammond Regional Arts Center honors the legacy of Marjorie Morrison

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020

Marjorie Morrison, advocate of the arts and former wife of U.S. Senator Jim Morrison, has been featured through the works of Hammond artists Pat Macaluso and Denise Tullier-Holly. The exhibit is formally...

The university’s theatre program produced the 2016 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition winner, “Why Are You Nowhere,” by Ethan Warren, in the spring of 2017. Inkslinger allows aspiring playwrights to have their work come to life on stage.

Inkslinger competition produces works of emerging playwrights

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter January 28, 2020

An annual competition at the university provides emerging playwright opportunities to see their work produced on stage. The 2020 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition challenges any playwright to submit...

Rebecca Hensley, instructor of sociology, speaks to the crowd during the forum after the performance “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks.” The panel also included Dr. Antoinette Harrell - a genealogist, author, historian and producer - and Christopher Westhoff, manager at Mad River Theater Works.

Forum following play performance explored civil rights in the modern era

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

In remembrance of a civil rights activist, a discussion that ensued in Hammond brought light to modern issues. Following the play “Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks,” produced by Mad River Theatre...

"Everybody’s not made to do every career. Just be the best that you can at whatever career it is. If it’s digging a ditch, you need that ditch so that water comes down that drain." - Joyce Washington

Joyce Washington: Getting to know a campus janitor and lover of people

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter January 25, 2020

After working at the university for four years, a spotlight is shined on a campus custodian who opened up about her personal life. Joyce Washington, 58, is a janitor at the university. Washington shared...

Serving up a family delicacy at Eddie's Frozen Custard

Serving up a family delicacy at Eddie’s Frozen Custard

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter January 24, 2020

Sitting on W. Thomas Street, across from Superking Seafood, lies Eddie’s Frozen Custard. Eddie McGhee, owner and general manager of Eddie’s Frozen Custard, explained what brought him to the decision...

“That’s what I want to continue to do throughout my reign this school year—show myself, present, be of any help or service I can be to the community.”
 - Janine Hatcher, Miss Southeastern 2020

Miss SLU 2020

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The university named Janine Hatcher Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 on Nov. 22 to represent all things green and gold. Originally from the city of Plainfield, New Jersey, Hatcher grew up as...

Darious Robertson was Roomie for like 4.5 years.

Darious Robertson speaks about his time as Roomie the Lion

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

After four and a half years of representing the university as Roomie the Lion, the former mascot is preparing to pass the torch. Darious Robertson graduated in the fall of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree...

Paige Moody, Dr. Peter Emerson, Krystal Hardison and Tony Terrell take a picture together after Dr. Emerson won the award.

University hosts mental health practitioners conference

Jacob Lofton and Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter January 12, 2020

The University Counseling Center held the third annual Terrell Conference as a learning and networking opportunity for mental health professionals. The conference was held on Jan. 9-10 in the War Memorial...

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