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This bright corner attracts the eye. This corner seat is on the second floor of Luma Coffee which gives a view of the coffee shop and outside.

Highlighted hangout spots in Hammond

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

College students often struggle to find a hangout spot on or off-campus to study and/or do school assignments due to distance, transportation, noise level, money, time or comfort.  There are a few...

The cast of "Mrs. Whitman's" performing a musical moment in the play. "Mrs. Whitman's Words for Women" will be playing April 7-9 at Reimer's Theater.

The fight for equal rights in “Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women”

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

“Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women,” directed by Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, will be showing at 7:30 p.m. from April 7-9 at Reimers Theater with free admission to all. Chicago-based playwright Shayne Kennedy...

Northshore Arts in Bloom Festival: Photo gallery

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

The Northshore Arts in Bloom festival went from April 1 to April 2 and took place at many popular downtown venues such as the Columbia Theatre and the Hammond Regional Arts Center. This festival contained...

Director of Jazz and Percussion Studies Michael Brothers directs the University Jazz Ensemble at the Nov. 4, 2021 concert in the Pottle Music Annex Band Hall.

Bill Evans Jazz Festival returns for its 21st anniversary

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

The 21st Bill Evans Jazz Festival will take place April 6-9.  The festival will feature student and faculty jazz performances, along with other schools in the area and guest vocalist Lisanne Lyons. The...

The strawberry statue waits for the crowd at Strawberry Festival. The statue was made for the town's annual Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula.

Strawberry Fest is the berry best

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the annual Strawberry Festival is returning to Ponchatoula.  The 50th annual Strawberry Festival will be held on April 8-10 and is free upon entry.  Donald Lanier, a festival...

A flyer for the Northshore Arts in Bloom Festival posted by the Columbia Theatre. Some of the festival's events will be held at the Columbia Theatre.

Floral weekend takeover: The Northshore Arts in Bloom Festival

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 31, 2022

Starting at 8 a.m. on April 1, the Northshore Arts Foundation will host a variety of events in downtown Hammond for its Arts in Bloom Festival.  This festival will last until 5 p.m. on April 1-2 and...

Playwright and Southeastern alumna Donna Gay Anderson reclines in a chair at Luma Coffee. Donna Gay shares her theatrical journey starting in Hammond.

A playwright with a passion: Donna Gay Anderson

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

A life in theater inspired Southeastern alumna Donna Gay Anderson to become a playwright and led to the creation of her new musical, “Unfolded.” Playwright and lyricist Anderson has a rich history...

From left: Stephanie Neff, Jerica Fletcher and Hallie Laine smile with pride in front of one of their balloon displays while the confetti falls around them. The three ladies are on The Social Butterfly team.

Feeling static? Give your parties a pop with The Social Butterfly Balloons

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 28, 2022

During COVID-19, many people lost motivation while staying at home, but alumna Jerica Fletcher used this time to watch TikTok and learned how to make balloon garlands.  Fletcher made her first piece...

Calling all artists for Denim Day jacket contest

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is looking for student artists to enter their Denim Day jacket contest.  Since 1999, Denim Day has been a symbol against destructive attitudes...

Harris Beall (left) and Steven Poche (right) enjoying one of their own tailgates during the 2021 fall football season as the two founders of Dukes of Hammond.

Dukes of Hammond: Lion nation’s rowdiest tailgate krewe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Dukes of Hammond is a tailgating group founded by two former Southeastern graduate athletes, Harris Beall and Steven Poche.  The two friends are both very passionate about Lions sports and wanted to...

The Puffs defending their magical school in battle on stage. "Puffs" will be running at the Columbia Theatre from March 11 to March 26.

“Puffs” invites you to a magical night at the Columbia

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

Last night, the Columbia Theatre held an SLU student preview night for its latest show, “Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” The only requirement...

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Marking her debut as Miss Southeastern 2022, Megan Elizabeth Magri was crowned on Feb. 17, 2022, but what makes Magri our new queen? She is many things, from driven to creative to family-oriented, making...

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