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The Lion's Roar

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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Michael Brothers shares over 40 years of drumming experience, along with his expertise with other percussion instruments, with his students as an instructor of jazz studies, percussion and drumline.

Sharing musical passion

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 18, 2018

Music has been a constant in the life of Michael Brothers, instructor of jazz studies, percussion and drumline. Born and raised in San Francisco Bay, California, Brothers vaguely remembers his first...

Leia O’Connell, a senior kinesiology major, and Katherine Davis, a senior sociology major, check out the abstract artwork for the Contemporary Art Gallery’s opening reception of the “Real to Not Real” exhibition.

Fanfare in the gallery

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 17, 2018

Fanfare celebrations will find a place in the Contemporary Art Gallery with an exhibition of abstract painting and a fashion show. The “Real to Not Real” exhibition showcases abstract representational...

 The annual “Hammond Horror Fest” features a 24-hour theatre event and a “Macabre Showcase.”  The event plans to conjure horror in all those who attend.

Bring on the fright at ‘Hammond Horror Fest’

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 16, 2018

“Hammond Horror Fest” plans to scare attendees for its eighth year in a row. The two-day event will feature the “7 Frightening Phobias” play on Oct. 19 in the Pottle Auditorium from 8-10 p.m.,...

Peter Yarrow sings on the stage of the Columbia Theatre.

One man and his guitar

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 15, 2018

During "Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with Peter Yarrow," the spotlight shone on a single performer with his guitar. On Oct. 12, at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Peter Yarrow, an American...

New Orleans organization brings pastel to Hammond

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 15, 2018

Along with its French influence, New Orleans is home to an organization dedicated to honoring the art of pastel painting. Formed in 1984, the Degas Pastel Society connects pastel artists on an international...

The “Spirit of the Southland” Marching Band allows students to perform at university games regardless of the student’s major.

Sound for the sports

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

What do Neil Armstrong, Gwen Stefani, Andy Griffith, Steven Tyler and Bill Clinton all have in common? All these famous individuals were once a part of their school’s marching band. Since its reappearance...

The university Chorus, Bella Voce and the Concert Choir joined the Northshore Choral Society in performing the concert "I Dream A World" featuring music that originated from languages around the world.

Sounds of the world

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 4, 2018

Several music ensembles performed works of music that originated in the languages of Estonian, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Swahili, Spanish and Arabic. The university Chorus, Bella Voce and the Concert...

Brad Walker, guest saxophonist, performs with the jazz ensemble at their first concert of the season.

Jazz ensemble begins performance season

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

The jazz ensemble practiced twice a week to put on its first concert of the season. The jazz ensemble performed in the Pottle Recital Hall on Monday, Oct. 1.  Many of the songs performed included...

Adult dancers with Soar Creative Arts Center begin with a fun warmup to start the class led by Ashley McGlothren, an alumna.

Local arts studio expands to a new location

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Soar Creative Arts Center, a local fine arts business, took over Hammond with its friendly and creative atmosphere. With dance, music and art lessons, the business has become a well rounded environment...

"Moonlight Dance Fitness" event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Strawberry Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The event is being organized through a joint collaboration between The REC and CARE team.

A dancing fraternity

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

The fraternity Chi Tau Epsilon brings together students interested in dance.  Since its establishment on campus in October 2017, the organization has helped students promote their passion for the art...

Casey Saba, a 2006 alumnus, performs at Red, White & Brew. He performs both covers and original music. Beyond live music, Saba is also a comedian and teacher. Saba has seen the live music business grow from face-to-face booking to email and Facebook.

Finding local live music in Hammond

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 3, 2018

Whether looking to hear live music or for a place to perform, a number of venues in Hammond can fit the bill. Red, White & Brew invites musicians to perform every Saturday. For Jarred Smith, manager...

The last piece in the Dance Performance Project's concert "One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope, and Faith" explored definitions of faith with a duet.

Four words, various meanings

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 2, 2018

With music, video and movement, the Dance Performance Project explored individuals' definitions of joy, love, hope and faith in its first concert of the season. Performance of "One Road: A Journey of...

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