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The Lion's Roar
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Near the end of every semester, art students can display their art projects such as graphic design at the senior exhibition in the Contemporary Art Gallery. The effect of graphic design in the world can be seen in movie posters, T-shirts and advertisements.

Pursuing a graphic design career

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Nearly every corner of the modern world features graphic designs on movie posters, T-shirts, websites and advertisements. Graphic design garners attention worldwide, and Gary Keown, professor of graphic...

Students can find outlets like painting or coloring to spark their creativity or to relax. This can be done alone or in groups at events.

Using a passion for art as a creative outlet

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Many people live with a 9-to-5 job, but a lack of creativity could lead to a mundane life. While some people’s entire lives revolve around creativity, others enjoy having a creative outlet as a hobby. Faculty...

Dr. Marc Settembrino, assistant professor of sociology, poses with his artwork. Through the Hammond Art Guild, Settembrino advertises his art to the community.

How artists find an audience and get the word out

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Artists incorporate a variety of techniques to promote their work to the public. L’Oreal Willams, a freshman business administration major, discussed how social media has helped her promote her photography...

Members of the “Spirit of the Southland” color guard perform at home football games in the Strawberry Stadium. Other performances include Lionpawlooza at “Hot August Night” and “Strawberry Jam.”

Dancing in two programs

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Two university students keep dancing throughout the winter season. Sarrah Gore, a member of the Lake Area Independent Winterguard and the university’s color guard, and Bailey Melancon, a member of the...

Seth Guerra and Nathaniel Bauerle perform during “Hot August Night.” Guerra and Bauerle belong to the band Kevin.

The business of starting a band

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

For a band to achieve even a moderate level of success, vision and dedication is required. Bag of Donuts, a New Orleans party band, plays at various venues including festivals and clubs. The band released...

The Community Music School is dedicated to recognizing the talents of young artists. Brennan and Alana Saenz exemplified that by winning the Sinfonia Division of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras.

Months of practice pay off for siblings

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

Two students of the university’s Community Music School won the Sinfonia Division of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras. Brennan and Alana Saenz, piano and violin-playing siblings, are 10 and...

Kendall Alvis, an instructor at Painting with a Twist, teaches a class on painting a mermaid and a beach scene. Along with the Hammond Regional Arts Center and the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist is a venue in Hammond that can mingle romance and art.

Fostering romance with art

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

For an aura of romance and creativity, couples can find venues like the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist and the Hammond Regional Arts Center, all located in downtown Hammond,...

Technology influences the arts

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

With 11 different concentrations in the art degree program at the university, the evolution of technology has played a role in the work of professors and students. Christina Molina, assistant professor...

A look into the Inkslinger production

Breanna Rexwinkle, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

The university theatre program began preparations for the performance of “She Danced with a Red Fish,” the winner of the 2018 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition. The play, written by Carolyn Nur Wistrand,...

In Act I, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, using the pseudonym Robin Oakapple, talks to Rose Maybud. To timid to confess his love for her, Oakapple later calls upon his foster brother, Richard Dauntless, for help.

‘Ruddigore’ lights up the Columbia

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2019

Humor, love and a family curse caused a ruckus in the plot of an 1880's play. The university's Opera/Music Theatre Workshop presented "Ruddigore" on Feb 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Columbia Theatre for...

Cocktails, music and Moulin Rouge await

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 6, 2019

The Hammond Regional Arts Center looks towards a third successful year of "Art of the Cocktail" with an increase in bartenders. "Art of the Cocktail" is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 starting at 6:30...

The Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes the arts through exhibitions and events like the Common Read, inviting Kate Moore, author of "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women," to talk about her book. HRAC began working to promote the arts in its community in 1982.

A community nurtures the arts

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 5, 2019

Through more than an exhibition, the Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes and brings local, regional and national art to its community. According to Tara Bennett, media coordinator for the HRAC, the...

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