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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In the world of film and editing, networking can provide invaluable opportunities as shown by the tenacious personality of Adrian Wall, a freshman communication major, who sought a job opening for himself...

Hot temperature, hot foods and the 23rd annual "Hot August Night" produced an impenetrable crowd in the streets of Downtown Hammond. Local businesses and artists came out on Aug. 24 from 6-10:30 p.m. The...