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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Alumni reunite for Homecoming Week activities

Alumni reunite for Homecoming Week activities

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter October 11, 2019

Festivities were underway this Thursday at Santa Fe Cattle Company in Hammond Square. Organized by the Alumni Association and Homecoming, the “Alumni Reunion Pep Rally” took place on Thursday, Oct....

The university gives students interested in music the opportunity to participate in unique curriculum tailored to their abilities and interests. Music majors are given the option to declare at least one of five concentrations.

Music Concentrations allow students to advance their abilities

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 10, 2019

The university offers several ways for students who are interested in music to express themselves. Music majors have the option to choose one of five different concentrations: vocal performance, piano...

Brian Williams, a senior communication major, poses for a picture with Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2019 Chelsey Blank and orientation leaders after winning the competition. Williams played musical instruments for his talent competition, and won the “Best Hair Award.“

Mr. Southeastern back after 12 year hiatus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter October 10, 2019

After more than a decade hiatus, the title of Mr. Southeastern has been brought back on campus. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Brian Williams, a senior communication major, was crowned Mr. Southeastern Louisiana...

Performing routine maintenance checks can help prevent automobile troubles. Many auto shops provide services for basic car care.

Vehicle maintenance can help ensure driver’s safety

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

Taking proper care of one’s vehicle is just one of the ways that a driver can maintain their safety while on the road. To avoid car troubles, drivers should make sure to routinely perform certain...

Healthy job market affects college enrollment

Healthy job market affects college enrollment

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 4, 2019

Statistics have shown that a healthy job market and college enrollment rates do not have a direct relationship. According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the national unemployment...

Leadership Ambassadors encourage others to be more engaged on campus

Leadership Ambassadors encourage others to be more engaged on campus

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 4, 2019

Every year, a group of students are chosen to help better engage students on campus. The Southeastern Leadership Ambassadors is a group of 20-25 student leaders who help the university with a variety...

Professors speak for their ‘Best Ten Minutes’ during October

Professors speak for their ‘Best Ten Minutes’ during October

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

Faculty and staff from the department of Communication and Media Studies will be telling stories in an event on campus. The second annual “Your Best 10 Minutes” is underway for the university as...

The Louisiana Puchase: a  concern between America and France

The Louisiana Puchase: a concern between America and France

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

Coming 200 years after a foreign contingency plan had fallen through, United States President Thomas Jefferson would acquire a massive swath of land, including the trading port of the Mississippi River...

Jim Winter

Winter manages double time in Columbia and classroom

Andrew Jordan, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

A university professor has been selected to become the new director for The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. Jim Winter, associate professor of acting and directing, has recently been selected...

The 1932 dystopian novel “Brave New World“ creates a world where commercialism has taken over every aspect of life. The books is available for students to borrow from the Sims Memorial Library.

Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ still relevant to youths

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 1, 2019

Originally published in 1932, “Brave New World,” written by Aldous Huxley, looks at a world in which consumerism and mass production have gone too far. In the novel, the entire planet is under the...

DeJuan James as Sam, Quinton Williams as James and Camille Bechac as Flora. The  play retells the history of Tangipahoa Parish through its references and was written by Jim Winters,associate professor of acting and directing.

‘Strawberries, Guns, and Milk’ retells history

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 1, 2019

The Vonnie Borden Theatre celebrated Tangipahoa Parish history through historical and cultural references in a play. On Sept. 20, “Strawberries, Guns and Milk” was performed. The play written by...

During the Brews Arts Festival, attendees can sample local brewery’s finest craft beer. Breweries like Gnarley Barley, Bayou Teche Brewing, Southern Craft Brewing and Tin Roof Brewing Company among others are expected to participate.

Brews Arts Fest returns for tenth year

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 30, 2019

The 10th annual Brews Art Festival will be organized on Sept. 27 from 5-9 p.m. Local breweries around Hammond will be sampling some of their finest craft beers in an event organized by the Hammond Regional...

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