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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

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...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center's annual membership gala featured music from the Julio and Cesar Band. The Cuban-styled night also included a display of cigar box guitars.

HRAC infuses membership gala with Cuba

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

The Hammond Regional Arts Center celebrated its annual membership gala with a display of Cuban cigar box guitars, drinks and food from Mojitos Bistro and the Julio and Cesar Band. The festivities were...

Whether attending public or private school, or being home-schooled in high school, freshmen experience different transitions when entering college.

Students reflect on their first year in college

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

Freshmen enter college from various scholastic backgrounds and must learn to integrate into college life. The National Center for Education Statistics reports about 15 million students attended a public...

Make local, summer plans in the arts

Make local, summer plans in the arts

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 7, 2019

During the summer, the celebration of creative expression will continue through activities from exhibitions to art camps. On campus, the Contemporary Art Gallery will exhibit a series of works from Evan...

In music, students must audition to enter the department. This audition also counts as the students’ scholarship application.

Artistic merit pays for an education

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 7, 2019

Students can find a variety of scholarships based on artistic and academic excellence to offset the costs of pursuing an education in the arts. “The arts, and music in particular, can be a very competitive...

Artifacts from African culture are displayed at the museum. In addition, the museum has exhibitions on the Civil Rights Era.

African history on display

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 7, 2019

Located less than three miles from the university, a museum preserves African American culture. Opening in 2007, the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and Veterans Archive comprises artifacts,...

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