The Lion's Roar

The Lion’s Roar wins Louisiana Press Association awards

Staff Report • August 17, 2023

The student staff of The Lion’s Roar, Southeastern Louisiana University’s student-run digital news outlet, received 13 awards from the 2022 Louisiana Press Association...

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief • August 15, 2023

For Fall 2023, the REC has converted the Pride Cafe into a gaming lounge and reopened the Kinesiology building pool. Director of Recreational Sports and Wellness Eric Aymond is looking forward to these...

Campus Dining makes changes based on student feedback

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief • August 15, 2023

Starting the Fall 2023 semester, students can expect several campus changes for Campus Dining. In a press release on July 19, the university announced the renewal of its contract with Aramark Education...

President provides update on last spring’s network outage

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief • August 3, 2023

Today, a “Message from the President” email was sent to students, faculty and staff regarding an update about the infamous network outage this past spring semester. The university’s incoming...

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor • July 31, 2023

The extreme weather conditions that have become more and more common around the world can’t be waved away as “just summer weather” or “normal weather.” The Fourth of July and the following days...

Miss LA recap: A memorable week for all

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter • July 20, 2023

From June 11 to June 18, five SLU students ventured to Monroe to compete in the 60th annual Miss Louisiana competition. The five contestants from Southeastern included Miss Southeastern 2023 Kobi...

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter • July 5, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Southeastern’s Office of Career Services lost its director, Ken Ridgedell. The recent passing of Ridgedell greatly saddened the hearts of not just the Career Services staff but the entire...

Showing pride during June

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor • June 6, 2023

Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating and affirming those who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community and LGBTQ+ culture and rights. Activists worldwide have continued the fight of pride and many have...

Miss Louisiana week: Five SLU contestants, one week, one crown

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter • June 6, 2023

Beginning June 11, five SLU students will travel to Monroe to compete in the annual Miss Louisiana competition. Miss Louisiana week will have several days of preliminary activities and segments that...

Dr. Crain’s final Message from the President

Staff Report • June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023 As previously shared, Dr. William Wainwright will assume the role of President of Southeastern on Monday, June 5. I know everyone joins me in wishing him and his wife Misty the very best...

Trump and Biden look to be headed to 2024 rematch as indictment looms

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2023

On Tuesday, April 25, President Joe Biden announced his 2024 re-election campaign. With former president Donald Trump currently leading in Republican presidential polling by a wide margin, 2024 is shaping...

Scrutiny towards TikTok continues with potential Livingston Parish ban

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, an ordinance in Livingston Parish was proposed that would ban the use of TikTok on all government-issued devices. The bill is the latest in a tidal wave of renewed governmental scrutiny...