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Dr. Leiyla Pitre has been living in the United States for 18 years, having moved here in 2004.

SLU international students and faculty call for peace in Ukraine

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified for clarification and accuracy on March 16, 2022. From Ukraine to Russia, international members of the Southeastern community are hoping for a swift end...

Students in a group picture with Keyo Johnson after her presentation.

Professional speaker Keyo Johnson inspires students’ confidence at Women’s Power Hour

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

Multicultural and International Student Affairs and the Campus Activities Board hosted the first Women’s Power Hour with guest speaker Keyo Johnson to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s...

The music department anticipates the dance studio will be completed within a matter of weeks.

From computer lab to dance studio: Pottle renovations bring new space for dance students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Southeastern dance students will now have a new space for practice in Pottle. A former computer lab in the music building will be converted into a dance studio due to limited space in the Kinesiology building. Southeastern’s...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

TESOL program produces next generation of ESL teachers

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The TESOL program, otherwise known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, provides its graduates with a certificate that authorizes them to teach English as a second language in the...

LEONet is scheduled to shut down from Feb. 25 to March 1 in order to update the outdated software.

LEONet to temporarily shut down for update

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

In the upcoming week, Southeastern’s LEONet will experience a short shutdown to replace and update the outdated software.  LEONet is scheduled to be down from Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. through Tuesday,...

The Department of Visual Art + Design will begin a new Bachelor of Arts Degree in theatre in the summer of 2022.

New bachelor’s degree in theatre to be offered at Southeastern

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter February 21, 2022

In the summer of 2022, the Department of Visual Art + Design will be welcoming a new Bachelor of Arts in theatre. The performance degree curriculum will be composed of skills vital for theatre, as described...

A graphic from one of Smiths podcast episodes. Smith balances life as both a SLU student and a podcaster on a daily basis.

Starting your own business as a student

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter February 18, 2022

Many students throughout their college career have to find a balance between working at a job and keeping up with schoolwork. Some students take work for themselves as a task when they start their own...

Miss SLU 2021 Lily Gayle crowns Miss SLU 2022 Megan Magri at the scholarship competition on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Megan Magri crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor February 18, 2022

Megan Magri was crowned the 61st Miss Southeastern Louisiana University on Thursday night, claiming the honor of representing the green and gold over the next year. The 2022 scholarship competition...

Southeastern announced that in accordance with updated University of Louisiana System guidance, the on-campus mask mandate will be lifted on Feb. 16.

Southeastern lifts mask mandate

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor February 15, 2022

Months after Louisiana's statewide mask mandate expired, Southeastern announced in an email to faculty and students its on-campus mask mandate has ended. The suspension of the on-campus mask mandate...

Left: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Right: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Rams’ late-game touchdown solidifies Super Bowl win

David Zieske, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams won their first Super Bowl in more than 20 years over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, in SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.  The Rams’ hardcore defense paired with an unbelievably...

Louisiana students: How to apply for SNAP and other assistance programs

Louisiana students: How to apply for SNAP and other assistance programs

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

Over the past two years, Louisiana students have endured not only COVID-19 but several hurricanes as well. Many students have had cutbacks on job hours due to the pandemic and were taken out of their homes...

After six long months of repair, the reopening of La Caretta Hammond is projected to take place near the end of February.

La Carreta rises from the rubble: Reopening coming soon

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

Margaritas and tacos and queso, oh my! Residents of downtown Hammond are excited and anxiously waiting for the return of their beloved La Carreta. Since the fall of 2021, the popular Mexican restaurant...

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