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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

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 Centers 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,...

Students make different expressions outside the campus Starbucks. Nonverbal communication can help define the tone of a person’s verbal message. This can include facial expressions, body posture and hand movements.

Creating a message through body language

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

Whether it is tapping a foot or raising eyebrows, people display their thoughts and feelings from the top of their head down to their toes. David Faucheux, instructor of management and business administration,...

Attendees check out the artworks by senior art majors at the senior exhibition in the Contemporary Art Gallery.

Seniors display the culmination of their talent

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 3, 2019

Senior art majors presented their undergraduate work at the "Department of Visual Art + Design Senior Exhibition." The exhibition was held on May 2 at 5 p.m. in the Contemporary Art Gallery with admittance...

Derek Stoughton, conductor of the Wind Symphony, directs the performers in a concert that calls back to the medieval renaissance. The concert was the symphonys last production of the season.

A concert brings a theater back to medieval times

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 18, 2019

The Wind Symphony finished its season with a concert that recreated music from the medieval renaissances. The concert was held at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. The...

Some artists decide to display their artwork in restaurants and coffee shops. Making a career as an artist can be difficult, but balance and positives can be found in the work.

Artists make a career out of living through their craft

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Artists must decide if their skills are marketable before pursuing art as a future career. Shelby Szelei, an alumna, discussed how she decided to become an artist. “I figured out that although I was...

The house nicknamed “The Spot” invites bands and other performers to play inside the house. Aaron Campbell explained that the idea for the spot came from viewing the eclipse.

Hammond residence offers free, live music

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Off South Oak Street lies a house with a large black dot plastered onto its white wall. This residence is referred to informally as “The Spot” and is owned by Aaron Campbell. Through gatherings of...

Earth Day promotes being environmentally conscious.  The day became officially recognized in 1970.

Student perceptions towards Earth Day

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Though the university has no planned celebration on Earth Day, promotion for the meaning of the day continues. Despite a lack of formal ceremony, the Sustainability Center has been involved in efforts,...

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