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The Lion's Roar

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

Owners of Luma Coffee Roasters proudly show off their ribbon. Luma was one of two other businesses who celebrated their openings with a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting welcomes local businesses to downtown Hammond

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Three local businesses celebrated their new openings with a block party to welcome them into downtown Hammond on Feb. 10.  The Creative Studio, The Wonder Collective and Luma Coffee Roasters all held...

Sociology graduate students check the prices of New Orleans Food Cooperative products to compare them to prices of competing grocery stores.

Sociology students collaborate with New Orleans Food Cooperative

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

Last semester, students in Dr. David Burley’s environmental sociology graduate seminar began working with the New Orleans Food Co-op in an attempt to grow its membership and outreach.   A food cooperative...

Three students gathered in front of the Student Union talking. Student organizations recently had to deal with postponing their on campus events for several days.

How matters are looking for campus events this spring

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter February 4, 2022

A few days before the start of the semester, Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis emailed all student organization leaders that due to concern over the ongoing COVID-19 surge, all events excluding meetings...

SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

SLU Black History Month 2022 events calendar

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 3, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, Multicultural and International Student Affairs will host a variety of events throughout February. See the calendar below: Monday, Feb. 7:  MISA      “I’m...

A masked student uses her phone while sitting in the Student Union. Southeastern's mask mandate remains in place for the Spring 2022 semester. Students can self-report COVID-19 symptoms, exposure or infections through the Lion Intervention Network COVID Disclosure Form.

Lion Intervention Network: A guide to COVID-19 self-reporting

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 1, 2022

While COVID-19 still remains prevalent in our campus lives, the Lion Intervention Network is trying to make self-reporting a little easier. A form located on the SLU website titled the “Student Coronavirus...

Members of the Study Abroad program prepare to enjoy Costa Rican cuisine.

Study Abroad Program still to set sail

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

The International Initiatives Office has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, undergoing new safety measures in order to provide overseas education.  Despite new limitations, International Initiatives...

Son of a Biscuit created a custom selfie wall to boost their social presents. Oscar Mendez is the creator and owner of this new Downtown restaurant.

Son of a Biscuit presents unique brunch experience to Downtown

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

After many bumps and turns in the road, businessman, creator and owner of Son of a Biscuit Oscar Mendez took a quick idea and tagline to create a fresh new take on brunch for the residents of downtown...

A Southeastern student receives a COVID-19 vaccine from a nursing student during an on-campus pop-up vaccine event in the Spring 2021 semester.

Spring semester begins amidst surge of omicron cases

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor January 25, 2022

Amidst the backdrop of the most contagious variant of COVID-19 to date, the university has begun its Spring 2022 semester.  The omicron variant of COVID-19 has led to the state of Louisiana continuously...

The Chief's Brief - January 2022

The Chief’s Brief – January 2022

University Police Department January 21, 2022

Welcome to this month’s Chief’s Brief. This is a monthly feature to let you, the Lion community, know what has been happening on campus, where you can meet an officer, answer any questions...

Both The Lion's Roar Newspaper and the Le Souvenir yearbook have been in continuous circulation since 1937 and 1929 respectively with the exception of one volume of Le Souvenir during the World War II era. Today, the student-led publications continue to strive for serving the Southeastern and Hammond community with timely news and meaningful memories.

A time of transition: Student Publications undergoes changes to budget and production

Symiah Dorsey and Dylan Meche December 14, 2021

Southeastern has reduced the budget for the Office of Student Publications by 50 percent in order to facilitate additional Title IX officers on campus.   The university lowered its Student Publications...

Recent alumni celebrate their achievements after the Spring 2021 Nursing and Health Sciences commencement ceremony on May 19.

Commencement returns to the University Center

Haley Dupré, Staff Reporter December 13, 2021

Final exams are wrapping up and the Fall 2021 semester's winter commencement is days away. This year, the ceremony will be held back at the University Center as in previous years before the pandemic.  Southeastern...

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