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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

Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court by the Senate on April 7 and will serve as the first Black Woman in the Court's history.

Ketanji Brown Jackson and her fight to be the first

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter April 25, 2022

On April 7, the Senate made history after confirming the first Black woman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, to serve as a Supreme Court justice. According to NBC News, Jackson was handpicked by President Joe...

Eric Aymond, director of The REC

Meet the new REC director: Eric Aymond

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

Eric Aymond, former director of the Student Union, has been named the Pennington Student Activity Center director. This change in leadership came after the resignation of former Director Seth Thomas on...

(From left) Southeastern's newly elected SGA officials: Vice President Joshua Freeman, President Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno, and  Chief Justice Michala Torres.

Introducing the Big Three: SGA’s new leaders

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

The Student Government Association’s newly elected “Big Three,” consisting of the president, vice president and chief justice, has big plans to encourage and improve student life on campus. SGA...

Weather concerns cause campus closure

Weather concerns cause campus closure

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor March 30, 2022

Due to forecasted severe thunderstorms, the university has announced via their emergency alert system that all campus locations will close at 2 p.m. today, March 30. All classes after 2 p.m. will shift...

Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno are a well-known duo on campus. Bruno assists Picou with daily tasks, making it easier for her to make it through a day on campus.

Baileigh Picou: A dedicated student leader with dysautonomia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

When people meet Baileigh Picou, a junior general studies major, they associate her with liveliness, positivity and Southeastern spirit. From managing events as an ambassador for the Office of Student...

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...

Choreographer Tia "Tia B" Bernard teaches the women how to Vogue walk.

Women’s Crush Wednesday: Choreographer Tia Bernard teaches women to dance with confidence

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, Multicultural and International Student Affairs and ELITE Women hosted a dance class taught by choreographer Tia “Tia B” Bernard to boost confidence on and off the dance floor. Tia...

Real Talk acted as an open panel that was meant to encourage unity and understanding.

A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, the University Police Department and the University Counseling Center hosted “Real Talk: Bridging the Gap between Police and the LGBTQIA+ Community,” an open panel discussion.  UPD...

Students walk to class outside of Ascension Hall. Housing and Roommate applications for the 2022-2023 School year are now available.

2022-2023 housing and roommate selection now open

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

Students can now select their housing and roommate preferences for upcoming semesters. The housing portal, which launched during the 2021-2022 academic year, will remain open until April 29 for roommate...

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor March 22, 2022

Two years ago, education systems transitioned into remote learning as the nation went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following two fall semesters, seven hurricanes were counted in Louisiana...

With gas prices on the rise, oil markets are directly affecting college students.

Prices at the pump: An economic perspective on fuel

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 21, 2022

Many Americans have become concerned and agitated as the cost of gas has continued to increase over the past few weeks. There are multiple reasons that gas prices have grown so much and all of them...

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...

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