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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 models a romper from Imagine Boutique as she looks through their clothing racks. Throughout Hammond are multiple boutiques preparing for tailgate season.

Finding tailgate attire

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

The fall semester begins Aug. 21, and with football season hot on its heels, preparation for tailgating is key. Tailgating season has numerous aspects to it, such as hanging out with friends, reconnecting...

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank eats the loaded fries at local restaurant Lees Diner. The restaurant is popular for its retro theme and southern comfort foods.

Lee’s Diner

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

With its rich historical ties, Lee’s Diner has long been a fixture of Hammond’s culinary scene. The restaurant, which originally opened in 1963, has undergone significant changes in ownership throughout...

Steven Ban, a 2012 alumnus of the university, has found success in street dancing since graduating. Ban has appeared in Pitch Perfect 2 and So You Think You Can Dance and was voted crowd favorite at Battlefest of New York, where he placed in the top four.

Opportunities in street dancing

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor June 12, 2019

Inspiration can stem from a simple observation and grow into something much larger. Alumnus Steven Ban started street dancing 12 years ago when he was 16. When he arrived at high school before classes...

Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, shows off her Golden Ticket from American Idol. Gill auditioned with the to-be title winner Laine Hardy and advanced to Hollywood with her singing skills.

American Idol Competitor

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter June 12, 2019

A passion for singing led a student to Hollywood, California. Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, auditioned for ABC’s competition singing program “American Idol” and got a golden ticket to...

Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, is going to West Monroe to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. Blank has been preparing for the pageant since winning her title.

Miss Louisiana Preparation

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief June 12, 2019

Once a year, some of the most beautiful and talented women across the state gather in West Monroe to compete for the title of Miss Louisiana. Since the 1970s, the university has sent a representative as...

The 2019 Vonnies recognized members of Alpha Psi Omega and the theatre department for their contributions throughout the 2018-2019 season.

‘Dracula’ actors honored at this year’s Vonnies

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter May 19, 2019

Alpha Psi Omega celebrated the end of the season for their performances with an award ceremony. The Vonnies was held at the Vonnie Borden Theatre on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. where those associated with the...

Young musicians performed in the Pottle Music Building in a competition to be in a solo act with an orchestra.

Community Music School displays young talent

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 15, 2019

Young musicians competed for the opportunity to perform with an orchestra on stage. On May 11 at 11 a.m. in the Pottle Music Building, the Community Music School held its "Concerto Competition." "I...

A full-time faculty member since 2005, James Winter has been named the artistic director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Southeastern names Winter as artistic director of the Columbia Theatre

May 14, 2019

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University has named James Winter as artistic director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The appointment stems from the retirement of Southeastern Professor...

Amanda Shaw, a Cajun fiddler and long time resident of Mandeville, has toured out of the state to places like Europe and Brazil.

Musicians take their talent on the road

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

Mobility is often a requirement for professional musicians. Those who center their career around music often go on tours, which require them to be away from their home for extended periods. Amanda Shaw,...

Tinsley Hall is due for a remodel, which will involve replacing all of the original, single-paned windows, constructing a computer lab on the first floor, and expanding the Center for Student Excellence to the second floor.

Tinsley to become a new student-centric hub

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

Plans are underway to renovate Tinsley Hall into a student center of activity. The university administration will be expanding the Center for Student Excellence to the second floor of the hall, and provide...

Some of the responsibilities that Maryssa Chartier and Cullen Hinkle, senior music majors, teach at summer band camps include marching and training certain sections.

Marching programs enrich student band instructors

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 13, 2019

A passion for music and years of experience in marching band has driven two university students to give back to local programs through their tutelage. Maryssa Chartier and Cullen Hinkle, both senior music...

Shreeja Bhatt, Shreya Bhatt, Xuyen Nguyen and Clarissa Smith, senior chemistry majors, talk to Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. In her leadership position, Blank tries to be a role model for others on campus.

Blank leads by inspiration and compassion

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 13, 2019

Years of experience prepared Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, to be an influence for other students. Though Blank grew into the leadership role, she did not abandon every childhood...

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