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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

While studying or taking notes, some students doodle to increase their academic performance. The activity provides a baseline level to keep students engaged during class.

Learn in the margin

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor February 26, 2019

To improve academic performance, stay awake in yet another class, or pass the time, students incorporate doodles with their notes. Maintaining a baseline level of activity can help to engage the brain....

The Opera/Music Theatre Workshop put on the production “Ruddigore” in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The comical operetta required the dedication of the entire cast.

Embodying a character in an operetta

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter February 25, 2019

The Opera/Music Theatre Workshop presented the comical operetta “Ruddigore," which required commitment and support from the cast. This performance took place on Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia...

Tracy K. Smith, United States Poet Laureate, signs her book "Life on Mars" when visiting the campus as part of the common read program. Like Smith, authors can find ways to publish their own stories.

Three different ways to publish a book

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter February 20, 2019

From acclaim by a major American newspaper to a student at the university, publishing has helped writers create a public image through their stories. Kent Wascom, a Washington Post-acclaimed author, David...

A twist on a classic comes to the Columbia Theatre

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter February 19, 2019

Aquila Theatre, a production company based in New York City, will make three stops to perform in Louisiana during their nationwide tour including one at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. "Frankenstein,"...

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...

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