The Lion's Roar

More than singing and dancing

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2018

The Department of Music and Performing Arts boasts notable alumni like Bill Evans, a jazz pianist and a composer, and many others who hold positions in Symphony orchestra and respectable teaching positions. Jeffrey...

Workshop brings fairy tales to the Columbia stage

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 18, 2018

With 23 acting roles, 71 musical numbers and 29 actors, the Opera/Music Theatre Workshop will bring magic and fairy tales to the stage for the performance of “Into the Woods.” The Opera/Music Theatre...

Joining the lion pride

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 17, 2018

High schools joined the “Spirit of the Southland” to ramp up the lion spirit at the halftime performance of the Lions’ first home game of the season for “Band Day.” The annual event offers...

Getting to know the faculty: Jeffrey Wright

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 13, 2018

Though new to the university, Dr. Jeffrey Wright, department head of music and performing arts, carries with him a passion for music and a plan for the department. Wright joined the faculty in July....

When a staircase becomes a stage

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2018

Live performances, beverages and an intimate atmosphere have attracted Hammond’s residents to the Hammond Regional Arts Center for the past three months. The HRAC’s most recent series entitled “Playing...

A safe place to play in the Zemurray Park

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • September 13, 2018

Dog owners can find a community as well as an area for their dogs to socialize and exercise at Zemurray Park. Constructed in 2013, the dog park is located near the back of Zemurray Park. Dogs can play...

Theatre set to scare students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2018

The university theatre program is preparing to present the first play of the season. “Dracula” will be performed in the Vonnie Borden Theatre from Tuesday, Sept. 25 to Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. James...

Different organizations for every musical desire

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2018

Singing, marching, rehearsing, playing, performing. The music department offers several organizations that utilize these words in their musical endeavors. Ensembles are one such option that allow students...

Brewing to the nines

Jennifer Dettwiller, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2018

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will bring together local breweries for their 9th annual “Brews Arts Festival.” Since this year is the ninth year of the festival, the theme will be “Brewing to...

The story behind the library lions

Nikisun Shrestha, Staff Reporter • August 28, 2018

When entering or exiting the Sims Memorial Library, one of the artifacts that can be overlooked are the two lion statues placed at the entrance of the library. These lions have a story of their own. The...

What to look for this September

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • August 28, 2018

Students returning to campus for classes can find a number of opportunities to occupy their spare time. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., students can purchase locally-grown produce and art crafts...

Organizations promoting the arts across campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • August 28, 2018

The university has over 100 student organizations where students can come together to learn about common interests outside of the classroom. While some organizations celebrate their religious ideas, others...