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The Lion's Roar

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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Abigail Coleman, a senior art major, works on her project in a class taught by Jeff Mickey, professor of sculpture. While materials may be provided in class, a working artist has to manage the financial cost of their career.

Artists manage their expenses

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 9, 2019

Beyond creativity and passion, working artists may find finances factor into management of their career. From a business standpoint, working artists consider several factors depending on their type of...

The "Bill Evans Jazz Festival" features concerts by alumni, faculty and student ensembles. This year, the guest artist will be Pete Rodriguez.

Jazz festival approaches

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 8, 2019

The 18th annual "Bill Evans Jazz Festival" will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the "Kind of Blue" album by Miles Davis. Michael Brothers, instructor of jazz studies, percussion and drumline, described...

The show ends with the creation of two paintings along with a performance of "God Bless America." Live music and painting are the two artistic aspects that began and ended the show.

Performance unites arts and crowd

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 6, 2019

Singing, dancing, painting and audience participation funneled onto the stage for an artistic and interactive experience. "Artrageous" took place on April 6 at 7:30 in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing...

Morality in the theater

Morality in the theater

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

The theatre program is preparing for a tale about redemption with "Everyman: A Modern English Version" by William B. Strickland. The play is directed by Chad Winters, instructor of acting and directing,...

Excellence in a craft can require the artist's confidence. This can extend from receiving criticism to experimentation.

More important to art than skill

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

There exists an unsung hero in artistry who cannot be found in a supply store or on a craftsman’s workbench. From sculpture to theatre, this hero is expressed in every movement of the body, and the...

Casey Saba, singer, guitarist and alumnus, earned the nickname “The Human Jukebox” after learning 580 songs by 230 bands.

Alumnus pursues excellence in music

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

From his beginnings as the son of a chicken farmer, 36-year-old alumnus Casey Saba made a career out of music and earned himself the nickname “The Human Jukebox.” Saba plays everything from festivals...

Low Road Brewing celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 30 with beer, crawfish and music. From community support and brewers’ passion, craft beer has been trending upwards in the market recently.

Passion, flavor and community craft a drink

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 2, 2019

Whereas overall U.S. beer sales were down 1.2 percent in 2017, according to the Brewers Association, the craft beer market grew at about a five percent rate. According to Todd Delaune, general manager...

According to Tammy Rink, chocolate chip cookies are easy to create, and the process teaches people the basics of baking.

Kitchen mastery begins with baking

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

A baking tray can act as the canvas of opportunity for college students. When it comes to cooking with limited experience and funds, students may not know how to make the most out of the resources at...

Victoria Wade, a freshman biological sciences major, left, Abigail Street, a junior English major, middle, and Karin Perry, a freshman criminal justice major, right, listen to music through earphones. All three appreciate gospel music.

Judging others based on musical preferences

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

Some people are judged based on their musical preferences, which sometimes give rise to negative or humiliating opinions, a phenomenon known as “music shaming.” Judging a person’s socioeconomic...

A metal band grows in the local scene

A metal band grows in the local scene

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 26, 2019

After its founding in 2018, Swamp Stank, a metal band based in Baton Rouge, looks forward to continued growth and camaraderie. Tyler Rockforte, lead guitarist, and Devin Thibodeaux, drummer, originally...

Less than a mile from campus, University Donuts promotes school spirit though the building’s external appearance.

Find affordable and quality food

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter March 26, 2019

Students do not need to resort to fast food to find a meal under $10. Whether it is time for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Hammond area has restaurants that cater to the cravings and wallets of its...

Members of Chi Tau Epsilon, the university’s dance fraternity, practice a choreographed routine. Dance can increase levels of serotonin and help reduce stress.

How dance can function to alleviate stress

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 26, 2019

Putting physical stress on the body can help relieve mental stress, according to Kerri-Ann Jennings, a dietitian. Exercise in the form of high-intensity bench presses, weight-lifting routines or dance...

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