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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

Student leaders help establish LGBTQIA+ housing

Student leaders help establish LGBTQIA+ housing

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor September 23, 2024

Last fall semester, a pilot program was launched to add an LGBTQIA+ housing option to Southeastern’s campus. The program was organized by the Lavender Lions, a student organization whose mission is to...

Tips to avoid Monkeypox

Tips to avoid Monkeypox

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024

Monkeypox, or mpox, is an occasional viral disease that can spread to humans from animals. It is an infection caused by a member of the orthopoxvirus genus that also includes smallpox. It was first first...

Hurricane Francine on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

SLU, Hammond withstand Hurricane Francine

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2024

Hurricane Francine made landfall late on Wednesday, Sept. 11 as a category 2 storm, resulting in high rain totals, strong winds and widespread outages. Due to the storm, Southeastern closed from 12:30...

Campus do’s and don’ts: The student code of conduct

Campus do’s and don’ts: The student code of conduct

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter September 17, 2024

College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where students can meet new friends, attend on-campus events and go to sports games and parties. However, these events often include alcohol or drug consumption...

Understanding UPD’s active shooter protocol

Understanding UPD’s active shooter protocol

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training September 17, 2024

It is paramount that students and faculty know how to stay safe during an active shooter situation. The University Police Department’s webpage provides students with guidelines on what to do if an active...

Vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will compete for the presidency in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.

Trump attempted assassination, Harris nomination highlight 2024 pre-election cycle

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor September 10, 2024

The 2024 Presidential election cycle featured numerous noteworthy events during the summer, all of which have influenced the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.  The two most important events of the...

K9 Jula, a 2-year-old German Shepherd. Jula is trained in explosives detection and is assigned to K9 Handler Sgt. Blanchard, who is now UPD’s Community Engagement Coordinator. K9 Jula will be assisting Sgt. Blanchard at community engagement events and providing another layer of safety for our campus.

Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department’s K9 Jula to get donation of body armor

Contributed September 10, 2024

Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department, LA, K9 Jula will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc....

A guide to requesting an absentee ballot

A guide to requesting an absentee ballot

Lindsay Miller, News Editor in Training September 9, 2024

The presidential election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For students residing outside of their home parish or state, absentee ballots provide them the opportunity to still participate in the electoral...

University Counseling Center expands its services with new crisis line

University Counseling Center expands its services with new crisis line

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training September 5, 2024

The University Counseling Center has expanded its services for the Fall 2024 semester by creating a new 24/7 crisis hotline. In emergency mental health situations, those seeking help should call 833-603-0008. Callers...

Junior opposite hitter Alexis Logarbo stands among the many Lions students and student athletes cheering for SLU during the annual Strawberry Jam.

Students start 2024-2025 with a (Strawberry) Jam

Sean Hoffman, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Southeastern held the annual Strawberry Jam in Strawberry Stadium, a pep rally which kicks off the new school year.    The event began with resident assistants and student athletes...

Countdown to the Centennial

Countdown to the Centennial

Samantha Sims, Managing Editor August 20, 2024

Editors Note: The article has been updated to reflect the updated time and location of the Centennial Celebration scheduled for Sept. 12. In preparation for Southeastern’s 100th birthday on Sept. 14,...

UPD Chief Michael Beckner speaks to the Hammond community about campus safety during a community forum i the TEC.

UPD Chief Beckner addresses Hammond community in forum to discuss campus safety

Jacob White, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

University Police Chief Michael Beckner recently hosted a local community forum for members of Tangipahoa Parish to discuss matters such as policing, campus safety and keeping illegal substances out of...

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