Covered up: Students adjust to the “new norm” of mask-wearing
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2020
In just a few months, masks have redefined the meaning of normalcy in people’s day-to-day lives. Face coverings have become a source of new obstacles as well as new opportunities, and this “new norm” will now extend to college life as face-to-face classes are scheduled to resume in the fa...
Inappropriate social media post under investigation
Staff Reports
June 25, 2020
The university is investigating allegations made against a staff member after it was revealed that an insensitive social media post was made. The issue was addressed on Twitter on Thursday, June 25. “Today Southeastern became aware of inappropriate social media posts that were potentially made by on...
Hammond residents get free COVID-19 testing at the University Center
Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2020
Residents of Hammond had an opportunity to test for COVID-19 for free at the University Center. COVID-19 mobile testing was available for residents of Louisiana from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The testing was organized in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of P...
Louisiana extends phase two of reopening for 28 more days
Staff Reports
June 23, 2020
Phase three of reopening has been postponed for the state of Louisiana. On June 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards stated in a press conference that Louisiana will remain in Phase two for at least 28 more days. “We will not be moving to phase three when the order expires at the end of this week,” announced Ed...
SGA offers applications for open positions
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2020
The Student Government Association is offering applications for students to apply for open positions to serve for the 2020-2021 school year. Students have the opportunity to apply for various positions in all three branches of SGA. Applicants must send a resume and headshot to [email protected] and fill out an application available on ...
New rights granted to the accused in cases of sexual assault on campuses
Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, announced a new set of rules regarding how campuses will handle cases of sexual assault, including new rights for those who are accused. According to The Washington Post, the new policy “creates a judicial-like process in which the accused has the right to a live h...
Organizations postpone pageants to adjust for health and safety concerns
Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
June 15, 2020
In concurrence with the Miss America Organization, the Miss Louisiana Organization has postponed its 2020 competition until 2021. The Miss Louisiana Organization is presenting current title holders with a few options. Each queen can either keep her title for another year, pass her crown to the next...
A man terrorizes shoppers at Hammond Square
Staff Reports
June 10, 2020
On Friday, June 5, Hammond Police responded to an active call at the Target shopping center in Hammond Square. According to Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr., a suspect drove through the entrance of Target, ran through the store and dropped a device on the ground that was suspected to be expl...
University in talks to reopen in fall
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
As Governor John Bel Edwards continues to relax restrictions, the university has announced that it plans to resume in-person classes and campus operations in the fall semester. Dr. John L. Crain, university president, made the announcement in a video released on May 14. In the video, he noted tha...
Alumni develop nation’s first digital driver’s license application
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
With over half a million users on iOS and Android platforms, LA Wallet is the nation’s first digital driver's license app, designed by university alumni. LA Wallet is an app that allows people to have a digital version of their driver’s license and has recently added a license renewal feature fo...
Nation-wide enrollment trend raises budgetary concerns
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
As universities across Louisiana have begun to consider plans to reopen in the fall, educational leaders and state lawmakers have brought up concerns about budgetary impacts that have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the New York Times article “After Coronavirus, Colleges Worry: Wi...
Hammond protests the death of George Floyd
Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2020
Following the death of George Floyd under police custody, protests sprung from across the nation demanding justice for Floyd and many other African Americans who have died due to police brutality. One such protest took place on Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. starting at the Hammond City Court Clerk and...
