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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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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...

Oliver is a therapy dog who accompanies clients going through their speech therapy session.

Canines and Cupcakes spreads positivity

Hailey Bullock, Staff Reporter • December 14, 2019

As the university reaches the brink of finals, the health, nursing science department has offered several Christmas-spirited, dog activities to help take the pressure of finals off of the student's minds...

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra spreads holiday cheer in Hammond

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra spreads holiday cheer in Hammond

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter • December 13, 2019

Along with the holiday season comes holiday festivities, and attending Christmas-themed performances is just one way to prepare for the season. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performed its annual...

The university's Contemporary Dance Program presented the Emerging Choreographers Project as the first performance held in the newly renovated KHS 153 Dance Studio Theatre. The project consisted of 15 dances choreographed and performed by students.

Emerging choreographers first to perform in renovated dance studio

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter • December 13, 2019

Choreography project reintroduces a dance studio theatre that has recently completed a long renovation process. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. marked the first performances seen by the KHS 153 Dance Studio...

Dr. Maurin selected as Chief Enrollment Management Officer

Dr. Maurin selected as Chief Enrollment Management Officer

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter • December 13, 2019

A new Chief Enrollment Management Officer has been selected within the Office of the Provost. Dr. Kay Maurin, previously the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, received the title change...

Runners in holiday apparel participate in the annual Reindeer Run 5K Race in downtown Hammond. The annual marathon was held on Dec. 7 in Cate Square Park.

Community participates in holiday-themed race

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2019

Hammond community members gathered to support a local non-profit organization in an annual 5K race. The 2019 Reindeer Run took place on Dec. 7 at Cate Square Park. The event featured a 1-mile run and...

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