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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The National Guard holds a COVID-19 testing event on campus in November 2020. COVID testing as well as COVID vaccine distribution are available and free on campus.

COVID testing required for non-vaccinated faculty/staff

Brynn Lundy, Copy Editor August 17, 2021

In a Faculty/Staff Notice released today, University President Dr. John L. Crain announced two new operational developments for the Fall 2021 semester which align with guidelines from the University of...

On July 28, Southeastern reinstated its mask mandate for all Faculty, Students and Staff regardless of their vaccination status

Southeastern Requires Face Masks for all Faculty, Staff and Students

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter July 29, 2021

In a notice Wednesday to Faculty and Staff, it was announced that the university had updated its face masks/coverings policy to require masks indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status.  In...

Maiah Woodring, a senior biological sciences major from Albany, earned a first-place award for this photo in the “Best News Photo” category of the Louisiana Press Association Better Newspaper Competition. The subject of the award-winning photo was a woman wearing a mask gathering items at Walmart on March 16, 2020, in Hammond. Toilet paper became one of the much sought after items as many prepared for an extended “quarantine” at home.

Southeastern Student Newspaper ‘The Lion’s Roar’ wins Louisiana Press Association Awards

July 27, 2021

HAMMOND – The student staff of The Lion’s Roar, Southeastern Louisiana University’s student newspaper, brought home nine awards from the annual Louisiana Press Association Better Newspaper Competition. The...

University Police Chief Michael Beckner is pictured with State Farm local agents Alexis Ducorbier, Stan Johnson, and Doug Johnson who awarded Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department a $6,000 grant to purchase three radar speed signs. These radar speed signs have been installed on campus on North General Pershing St. in front of the Southeastern Lab School, on Ned McGehee Dr., and on N. General Pershing Street Ext. This equipment will be used to increase safety on campus and slow down speeders.

New radar speed indicator signs installed on campus streets

Chloe Williams, Reporter July 27, 2021

The University Police Department celebrated receiving a $6,000 grant from State Farm for three radar feedback signs on Tuesday, July 27. The signs will alert motorists of their current speed while driving...

Dr. John Hatcher speaks to audience members during the open discussion part of the summit. The AAME summit occurred on Friday, July 23 and Saturday July 24.

AAME Summit brings people together at Southeastern

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter July 27, 2021

On Friday, July 23 and Saturday 24, an African American Male Empowerment Summit was held in the Southeastern Student Union Ballroom. With the title “Twenty-one years into the 21st Century: Where are...

Organizers of Welcome Week hold some of their meetings over Zoom to get things done. Welcome Week will be taking place from Aug. 15-20.

A look into Welcome Week preparations

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter July 27, 2021

Organizations involved in Welcome Week have been working on their preparations for the big week of Aug. 15-20 in the fall.  Welcome Week is a week for incoming students to come on campus and get a...

A for hire sign is visible outside of the new Walk-Ons location in Hammond Square Mall. Looking for jobs locally allows people to find an opportunity close to home.

School’s out, summer jobs are in

Chloe Williams, Reporter June 29, 2021

While students tend to look forward to summer break for vacations, parties and overall summer fun, many of them also use this time to earn money. During the summer, students take this free time as an...


Raychelle Riley, a 2020 graduate, was announced as the winner on March 18. She is the sixth Southeastern student to receive the award.

SLU graduate wins student broadcaster of the year award

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter June 14, 2021

An alumna of Southeastern’s Communication and Media Studies Department recently won the Student Broadcaster of the Year Award for 2021.  Raychelle Riley, a 2020 graduate, was announced as the winner...

(From right to left) Sustainability manager Alejandro Martinez introduces Physical Plant Director Bryon Patterson, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and University President John L. Crain to the Sustainability Center. The SEED Building is an educational experience where they learn about geothermal heating, solar power and more.

Southeastern’s Sustainability Center wins national award

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter May 13, 2021

Southeastern’s Sustainability Center received the Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award from the U.S. Department of Education last month.  The university was one of only five postsecondary...

Junior marketing major Emily Browning prepares for the universitys Professional Sales Competition on Feb. 12, 2021. Senior Jenna Pecot won first place, and Browning received first runner-up. The universitys marketing program was recently ranked second in the state.

Marketing program ranked second in the state

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter May 7, 2021

The university’s marketing program was recently ranked second in the state by Plexuss, an education technology company based in California. Plexuss connects millions of students globally with opportunities...

Senior Whitney Bourdier co-published “An Investigation of Student Enrollment Trends and De Facto Segregation in Louisiana K-12 Public Education with French and Spanish instructor Dr. Jerry Parker. The paper is published in peer-reviewed academic journal Research Issues in Contemporary Education.

Student published in academic journal addresses racial disparities in education

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter May 6, 2021

With the help of her humanities professor, senior world languages major Whitney Bourdier transformed one of her class papers into a scholarly article published in a peer-reviewed journal.  Bourdier...

Lonae Bowers and Brent Webb stand outside the Vonnie Borden Theatre after the closing night of “Dark Skinned Pavement.” Bowers and Webb are members of the BSU who took time to see the play and stay afterwards for the panel to share their thoughts.

BSU and NAACP reflect on the Derek Chauvin trial

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter May 6, 2021

The announcement on April 20 of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict for the murder of George Floyd was believed by many to be a step in the right direction.  Members of Southeastern’s chapters of the...

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