The Lion's Roar

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,...

‘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...

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...

Take a sip of ambition

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

A plan for a coffee business formulated five years ago by four best friends has morphed into more than just an aspiration. Luma Coffee Roasters has turned into a business built on principles and spirituality. Logan...

Cage makes a melody of dreams

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 5, 2019

Sara Cage, a senior music major, entered university history as the first student to receive three first place awards at the Southern Regional Conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Though...

Students shine at winter workshop

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

While some people relaxed over the winter break, others used the time to grow and improve in their work. Benjamin Norman, technical director, Emery Foster, a sophomore general studies major, and Taylor...

A professor’s passion and pursuit for printmaking

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

From film to photography to printmaking, Ernest Milsted has found a career as an associate professor of printmaking at the university to be a great fit for his interests and skills. A native of Houma,...

Fellom returns to teaching

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • January 29, 2019

After an almost two-year hiatus from teaching at the university, Dr. Martie Fellom, professor emeritus of music and performing arts, brings back her knowledge and passion for dance to students. Fellom...

Building blocks of “Ruddigore”

Breanna Rexwinkle, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2019

Student performers and teachers in the Opera/Music Theatre Workshop have begun preparations for their annual production. “Ruddigore,” a comic opera written by Arthur Sullivan and William Schwenck Gilbert,...

Molina pursues a passion for the arts

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • January 29, 2019

Cristina Molina, assistant professor of new media and animation, continues to pursue a family passion in the arts a decade after starting her teaching career. Creative pursuits took prominence in Molina’s...

Community Music School honors young musicians

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2019

The university’s Community Music School gave accreditation to Charlie Byrd who plays the piano, Jonah Blades who plays the violin, Natalie Fulks who plays the piano, Katie Miranda who plays the bassoon...