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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

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 Contestants

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 Contestants

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

The Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 Pageant will take place on Friday, Nov. 22 at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. This year, 15 contestants will compete for the spot to become...

Sydney McPherson was awarded Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 at Southdowns School in Baton Rouge, LA. McPherson graduated from the university in 2015 and plans to get her master’s degree in special education in the spring.

McPherson selected as Teacher of the Year

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

University alumna Sydney McPherson was selected by her peers as the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year at Southdowns School in Baton Rouge. McPherson graduated from the university in 2015 with a bachelor’s...

A customer talks with Videt Catania, co-owner of KatanYada. Catanias busniess sells jewelry made from rock that she and her husband collect.

Vendors share their viewpoints of Starry November Night

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2019

While many families gathered downtown to take part in a holiday tradition, several vendors provided goods for sale, each business having their own reasons to attend. Coordinated by the Downtown Development...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center hosted its annual Fine & Functional event to support local artists and allow visitors to purchase handmade gifts for the holiday season.

Fine and Functional sells local artwork for gift-giving season

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

As the holiday season began, people sought out to buy original, handmade gifts. The Hammond Regional Arts Center, located downtown, continued its holiday traditions by hosting its annual Fine and Functional...

Senior art major Ariana Ford displays a preview of her graphic design artwork that will be shown in the Senior Art Exhibition. The piece is titled ‘MVMT Airlines,’ in which Ford envisions an airline for students like herself that cannot afford to travel often. Brynn Lundy/The Lion’s Roar

Senior art majors prepare to exhibit how they have matured their craft

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

The end of the semester is approaching, which means seniors are near the end of their undergraduate studies. For art majors, this means preparing their final body of work for the upcoming senior thesis...

Dejuan James and Payton Core rehearsing at the Vonnie Borden on Nov. 8.  “I’ve liked growing as an actor. This has been the most challenging role ever in my life,” shared Core. Jacob Lofton/The Lion’s Roar

Theatre department to perform ‘Three Sisters’ with guest director

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

From Nov. 19-22, the university’s theatre department will be performing Anton Chekov’s play “Three Sisters.” To help direct the play, the department enlisted the aid of Clarence Gilyard, professor...

International Initiatives hosts annual Study Abroad Photo Contest

International Initiatives hosts annual Study Abroad Photo Contest

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

Students participating in the Study Abroad program had an opportunity to enter a photo contest. The International Initiatives Office will announce the winners of its annual Study Abroad Photo contest...

The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a special interest fraternity centered around utilizing music for the betterment of mankind. Courtesy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia/The Lion’s Roar

How a brotherhood in music has enhanced members of Phi Mu Alpha

Hailey Bullock, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019

Among the different organizations on campus, some solely focus on a particular area of interest. The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a special interest organization that revolves around music for the enrichment...

Vendors at the “Jolly Jingles Market” dress up as Santa’s helpers and set up tables for children to draw and color Christmas-themed pictures. The market also hosted live music from multiple elementary schools in the Hammond area.

Junior Auxiliary of Hammond brings back Jolly Jingles for its fifth year

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter November 13, 2019

Residents of Hammond got their Christmas shopping done early with the help of over 50 local vendors and live entertainment. The Junior Auxiliary of Hammond hosted its fifth annual Jolly Jingles Market...

Young attendees enjoy the downtown Hammond lights and faux snow during the 2014 Starry November Night.

Hammond prepares for Starry November Night

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

The time for Downtown Hammond’s annual winter tradition is just around the corner. Hammond Downtown Development District will host its 15th annual family-friendly event Starry November Night on Friday,...

The Friends of Sims Library hosted a wine tasting event to raise money for the library. Along with a silent auction and live music, Wine with Friends brought members of the community together to raise money for Sims Library.

Library hosts wine tasting fundraiser

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter November 9, 2019

A fundraiser continued its prominence at the library this semester. The Friends of Sims Library hosted the 11th annual "Wine with Friends" on Friday, Nov. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. in Sims Memorial Library. Library...

Veterans share the importance of Veteran’s Day

Veterans share the importance of Veteran’s Day

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter November 9, 2019

Veterans Day is a day for giving thanks to those who have served in the military and have fought for America’s freedom.  Margaret Gonzalez-Perez, a political science professor, explained the significance...

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