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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Adrianna Bourgeois is the founding member of Illuminating Wonders. The Hammond-based group meets in Cate Square Park on Thursdays to practice and have fun.

Hammond Gets Lit

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter January 23, 2019

Every week, a group gathers in Cate Square Park to play with fire. The group, called Illuminating Wonders, practices a particular art form known as Flow Arts. This style of art is comprised of movement...

The Hammond Ballet Company put on its annual "The Nutcracker" production in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Hammond Ballet Company puts together a family experience for the holidays

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

The Hammond Ballet Company held its annual holiday performance of "The Nutcracker" with guest artists Alicia Mae Holloway and Saverio Pescucci. The production was held on Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. in the Columbia...

Alumni returned to the university for an improvisational comedy performance to honor the memory of three university theatre community members, Brandon Cubas, Jacob Zeringue and Kay Files. The “Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy” is in its fifth year of running.

5 years of laughter fuel a theatre memorial

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor December 4, 2018

Alumni returned to their home Vonnie Borden Theatre stage to honor the memory of three university theatre community members with the 5th annual “Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy Show.” Brandon Cubas...

Winters entangled in the art of acting since childhood

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

Driven as a young boy towards the field of acting, Instructor of Acting and Directing Chad Winters started teaching at the university in 2007. He had a passion for acting within him and a vision to aid...

The Hammond Ballet Company invited professional dancers to perform with them during last year’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The Hammond ballet magic on and off stage

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

According to Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre Roy Blackwood, “The Nutcracker” is the most popular production that the theatre shows. This year, the classic tale is back and will be performed...

Senior art major Heath Feraci displays his artwork in the Contemporary Art Gallery for the “Fall 2018 Senior Exhibition.”

Theatre and self-reflection in one exhibition room

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

Senior art majors got the opportunity to showcase artworks of their choice while fulfilling a requirement for their degree. The Department of Visual Art and Design held the opening reception for its...

"Holiday of Lights" brought holiday cheer to the First Baptist Church.

Christmas carols ring out the semester

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

With the holiday season rolling in, choirs spread holiday cheer with their "Holiday of Lights" concert. The Concert Choir, Bella Voce, University Chorus and Northshore Choral Society performed at the...

Department Head of History and Political Science William Robison developed his love for music since childhood.

Playing the Staircase with Robison

Madeline Cancienne , Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

Beyond his university position, Department Head of History and Political Science William Robison fulfilled his childhood aspirations in music.  Robison shared that his love for music began at an early...

Alumni returned to the university to present the 5th annual "Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy Show" in the Vonnie Borden Theatre.

Improvisational comedy enlivens a memory

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 21, 2018

Alumni reunited for a tribute to three members of the university theatre community with the 5th annual "Cubas/Kay/Jacob Memorial Comedy Show." The cast performed in the Vonnie Borden Theatre at 7:30...

Maia Close, a senior history major, dresses as the fictional character Katherine Furrier for the “Louisiana Renaissance Festival.”

The greatest furrier in the Village of Albright

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter November 20, 2018

Maia Close, a senior history major, portrayed the fictional character Katherine Furrier at the Village of Albright during the “Louisiana Renaissance Festival.” Close discussed how she got the position,...

Instructor of Clarinet and Assistant Director of Bands Victor Drescher shows a Phi Mu Alpha student the proper clarinet technique. Drescher has taught at the university since 2013.

Drescher’s hopes of influencing musicians

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter November 20, 2018

Hoping to make an influence on aspiring music teachers, Instructor of Clarinet and Assistant Director of Bands Victor Drescher began teaching for the university in 2013. Drescher used his passion for...

Alyssa Larose won the Miss Southeastern Pageant last year. With a few weeks left in her term, she gave advice about pageants to the contestants of the Miss Southeastern 2019 Pageant.

How to prepare for Miss SLU 2019

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter November 20, 2018

As her term concludes, Miss Southeastern 2018 Alyssa Larose, a junior elementary education and special education major, gave advice to the upcoming pageant contestants. There are five categories of...

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