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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

A testament of how dreams find their way back

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter November 1, 2018

Director of the University Chorus and Northshore Choral Society Amy Wilt-Prats believes in following the path to one’s dreams regardless of the obstacles.  Wilt-Prats acknowledged how her parents...

President of Cultural Collision Ariel George, a junior music major, paints for Cultural Collision’s “Painting and Punch.” The student organization promotes cultural awareness through a variety of art forms.

Where the diversity of art and culture collide

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 31, 2018

Through various art forms, Cultural Collision is an organization that aims to promote cultural awareness and diversity on campus. President of Cultural Collision Ariel George, a junior music major,...

Fanfare celebrates the arts through performances like the dance concert "One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope and Faith."

Arts in Fanfare

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 30, 2018

Through theatrical productions like “Dracula,” lectures like “Your Best 10 Minutes,” art exhibitions like “Real to Not Real,” concerts and much more, Fanfare devotes the month of October to...

This year, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival will hold activities with themes such as Mask Weekend and Veterans Day among others. The festival features educational entertainment like the above show in the Village of Albright in the 16th century.

Entertainment and education wrapped in one

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

The annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival returns this year to educate and entertain with activities relating to the Renaissance era. Every weekend from Nov. 3 to Dec. 9, the festival returns to the...

The Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern celebrated Dashain with food, a raffle and dance and music performances.

Celebrations away from home

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 28, 2018

The Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern celebrated Dashain over 8,000 miles away from home. The celebration was held in the War Memorial Student Union Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27. Spanning...

Suzanne O. Davis performs a series of songs in a tribute performance to songwriter Carole King.

Nostalgia, music and King

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 26, 2018

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts revisited the past as Suzanne O. Davis and a band performed a series of songs in tribute to songwriter Carole King. "Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook"...

Lionette Olivia Joanos performs a routine for the crowd at Strawberry Stadium. Lionettes and cheerleaders raise Lion spirit for athletic events both on- and off-campus.

Behind the scenes of Lion spirit

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter October 24, 2018

As the official spirit squads of the university, the Lionettes and cheerleaders support the athletic teams at on-campus and off-campus events. The university’s cheerleaders and Lionettes work together...

Instructor of Costume and Makeup Design Emily Billington prepares one of her costumes.

Billington: A life of enjoying design and production

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter October 24, 2018

Since childhood, Instructor of Costume and Makeup Design Emily Billington has developed her passion for theatre and the performing arts.  “I have been involved with theatre my entire life,” said...

Strawberry Marching Classic returns

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 23, 2018

The Strawberry Marching Classic returns after a two-year hiatus, providing an opportunity for high school students to show off their musical talents. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 at...

Madison Wilson appears to stab Tyler Page in “Fear of Death." Hammond Horror Festival kicked off with “Seven Frightening Phobias,” a play in seven parts where production is limited to 24 hours.

24 hours of theatrical horror

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 22, 2018

With roughly 50 people, Alpha Psi Omega condensed a theatre production into 24 hours to kick off the “Hammond Horror Festival.” President of APO Taylor Meng, a junior English education major, served...

The "Hammond Horror Festival" started with Alpha Psi Omega's 24-hour production, "Seven Frightening Phobias." The play included seven parts, each focused on a different phobia, such as "A Gory Phobia."

48 hours of horror

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 21, 2018

The eighth annual "Hammond Horror Festival" brought phobias and time-limited productions to the stage and the screen. The festival started on Friday, Oct, 19 with "Seven Frightening Phobias," a 24-hour...

Tribute in the Columbia: Carole King

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 19, 2018

Executive Director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Roy Blackwood looks to round up Fanfare by presenting a tribute to the songwriter Carole King. “Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook”...

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