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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E3: Watchmen

Ian Stewart, Editor November 20, 2023

Opinions Editor Ian Stewart enters our book review podcast “Roaring Readers”, sharing the book "Watchmen" by Alan Moore.

Southeastern theatres Lauren Price and Miguel Garcia get up close and personal as their characters Tilly and Frank during the production of Melancholy Play.

“Melancholy Play” leaves audience anything but

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Tonight, Southeastern’s theatre program will open its production of “Melancholy Play” at the Columbia Theatre’s Studio Theatre in downtown Hammond. The production will run from tonight until Saturday,...

Freshman English education major Daphne Hudson steels herself, using a Bop-It to defend herself during APOs 24-hour theatre festival.

APO hosts 24-hour theatre festival, “Round the Campfire Tales”

Tamea Madison, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

On Oct. 28, members of Alpha Psi Omega (APO) got together for their second annual 24-hour theatre festival, titled, “Round the Campfire Tales.” APO is a national honor theatre society at Southeastern...

William Hall is glad to represent not only University Donuts but also Southeastern University.

University Donuts serves up fresh food and great company

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter October 20, 2023

It’s not just about the food at University Diner and Donuts - it’s also about making everyone who walks through the door feel at home.  Harry Ridgel, the restaurant’s founder, opened it in 2010....

Aubrey Merritt, a junior double major in math and computer science; Brailey Babin, a sophomore health systems management major; Danielle Smith, a senior integrative biology major; and Breanna Statum, a senior biology major, all proudly stand behind over 90 hats made for cancer patients.

Getting to the knitty gritty of donating

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

During the month of September, the Knitty Gritty fiber arts club worked to create and donate hats to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond.  The group’s goal was to make 50 hats by the end...

A student is studying amongst the shelves of the fourth floor of Sims Memorial Library. Many students find that the quiet environment of the library helps them focus and relax.

Check out where SLU students are spending their time

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

An important part of each semester is balancing studying with socializing. As the new school year has begun, many students are heading to their regular study and social haunts. Whether you like to zone...

Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E1: Gone Girl

Chloe Williams, Editor-In-Chief September 22, 2023

Editor-In-Chief Chloe Williams starts our new book review podcast "Roaring Readers", starting with Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl."

Miguel Garcia, a sophomore health science major, plays Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet at the Columbia Theatre.

Fall ushers in SLU’s theatre season

Tori Collins, Staff Reporter September 19, 2023

As the weather shifts from summer to fall, thoughts turn to the upcoming 2023-2024 theatre season at Southeastern. Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, instructor of acting and directing for the Southeastern Theatre,...

OPINION | Artistic achievement, emotional depth send Across the Spider-Verse soaring over its predecessor

OPINION | Artistic achievement, emotional depth send “Across the Spider-Verse” soaring over its predecessor

Kennith Woods, News Editor September 3, 2023

Warning: Spoilers for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”  Superhero films, for better or worse, have become the standard bearer of pop culture.  They’re real-time reflections of culture,...

A student walking in front of the union wearing a graphic T-shirt with the addition of red flannel as a belt.

Is fashion SLU students’ passion?

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

On-campus fashion trends change over time and depend on various factors including culture, location and style preferences.  A mixture of sportswear and leisure wear, such as leggings, sweatpants, hoodies...

Recent graduate Kaine Bergeron standing in front of his now open sneaker resell shop in downtown Hammond.

From sneaker dreams to storefront reality

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor August 15, 2023

Only months after graduating from Southeastern, small business owner Kaine Bergeron has achieved his dream of opening a storefront location in downtown Hammond.  The Lion’s Roar covered Bergeron’s...

An informational poster of Maria Linos art exhibit Rituals/Rituales located in the Contemporary Art Gallery.

Visit “Rituals/Rituales” art exhibit

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter August 15, 2023

Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery is hosting Maria Lino’s exhibit “Rituals/Rituales” through Aug. 29.  “Rituals/Rituales” is inspired by Lino’s background as a Cuban immigrant and...

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