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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

Rebecca Mercante holds up "Normal People" by Sally Rooney while displaying her book at Luma Coffee Roasters in downtown Hammond.

Rebecca Mercante’s pop-up bookstore elevates Hammond’s literary scene

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter February 5, 2025

In 2024, book lover Rebecca Mercante took her passion for literature to the next level when she established Bird Nest Books, a pop-up bookstore in Hammond to serve the community and its book lovers.  Mercante...

New SLU sports dietician Rachel Jeoffroy is ready to help student athletes make mindful, enjoyable eating decisions.

Fueling for success with Rachel Jeoffroy

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

In Fall 2024, the athletic department of Southeastern Louisiana University strengthened its sports performance team with Rachel Jeoffroy, a sports dietitian with a passion for athlete development.   Originally...

Graduate guard Alexius Horne poises herself to defend against the oncoming UTRGV offense. (Hammond, La. - Jan. 2, 2025)

SLU superstar Alexius Horne looks to pounce into the pros

Sean Hoffman, Assistant Sports Editor in Training January 21, 2025

After missing last season due to an injury in the SLC tournament, former 2023 First-Team All-Southland Conference player Alexius Horne has reestablished herself as one of the best forwards in the SLC.  This...

Celebrating 50 years of SLU student radio

Celebrating 50 years of SLU student radio

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor December 3, 2024

In the early 1970s, Southeastern Louisiana University emerged in Hammond from Southeastern Louisiana College amid enrollment growth, new programs and societal change. One pivotal milestone in this period...

Person of interest seen riding bike near CSTB building. 

Courtesy of Southeastern security cameras

UPD searching for burglary suspect

Lindsay Miller, News Editor November 12, 2024

The University Police Department (UPD) is searching for a person of interest after vending machines were damaged and money was taken between Sept. 27 and 29.  These incidents occurred in Pottle Hall,...

Freshman Lily Grace Kennedy has big plans for her new student business.

SLU students Brooke Chatelain, Lily Kennedy take on entrepreneurship and higher education

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024

Southeastern students have proven themselves to be multifaceted time and time again. Most students pride themselves on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and social interactions....

Hailey Giaratano’s journey from MVP to mentor and coach

Hailey Giaratano’s journey from MVP to mentor and coach

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

In 2019, Hailey Giaratano chose Hammond, a town so close to her heart, to pursue her athletic and academic aspirations, not knowing what the future held for her.  In the next five years, she became...

Arts and Culture Association members  gather supplies to create their collages.

Arts and Culture Association blossoms from the remnants of the Visual Arts Society

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training October 22, 2024

The Arts and Culture Association provides a social space for students to create and celebrate art. From weekly meetings to field trips, students can cultivate their creative skills in many ways within...

SLU Honors Director Dr. Amber Narro looks to grow the honors program while she's at the helm.

Funding, enrollment and new classes highlight Narro’s vision for honors

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training September 24, 2024

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Dr. Amber Narro was selected as interim director of the SLU Honors Program and now leads as its permanent director. Dr. Claire Procopio led the honors program from 2016...

(Front left to right) SGA Big Three Levi Spears, Vice President, Kyle Hildago, President, and Rosemary Matthews, Chief Justice, pose together as they embark on their new leadership journey.

New SGA Big Three lead student body into 2024-2025

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter August 27, 2024

With Fall 2024 classes starting right around the corner, students should know their fellow classmates who represent them in the Student Government Association.  The SGA elections last spring produced...

Former Lion Eugene Omalla raises baton triumphantly as he approaches finish line to secure a first-place finish for SLU in the 4x400 meter men's relay at the 2023 Southland Conference Championships. (May 6, 2023 - Commerce, Texas)

Former Lion wins gold at the 2024 Olympics

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor August 20, 2024

Eugene Omalla was a vital part of the Netherlands mixed 4x400 meter relay team that won Gold at the Paris Olympics just a couple weeks ago.  “You almost don’t believe it. For a few seconds I didn’t...

SLU President Dr. William Wainwright attends an interview in the Student Union Green Room after sitting in on a 2024 student orientation program.

Investments, infrastructure define SLU President Wainwright’s first year

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2024

Dr. William S. Wainwright, the president of Southeastern Louisiana University, completed his first year at the helm of the institution this summer.    Wainwright entered the 2023-2024 school year...

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