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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

Louisiana ushers in several new laws into 2025.

New laws shaping Louisiana in 2025

Lindsay Miller, News Editor February 17, 2025

Several new laws have been enacted in Louisiana as of January 1, 2025. Some of the most notable changes include restrictions on absentee voting, hemp regulations, changes to unemployment benefits...

Junior pitcher Tony Torres holds up two signed cleats during the baseball team's annual fundraising gala.

Lions baseball hosts annual fundraiser gala

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Southeastern baseball team held its twentieth annual auction in the Student Union Ballroom. During the night, around three hundred and fifty attendees, including former and...

Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, presents freshman health systems management major Aidan Hidalgo with the Outstanding Freshman of the Year award at the 2024 DSA Awards Convocation.

DSA Awards nominations now open

Christian Bankovic, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

Every spring semester, the Division for Student Affairs (DSA) holds the DSA Student Awards Convocation to recognize the achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. “[These awards] allowed...

Junior English education major Eva Delatte is crowned Miss Southeastern 2025 by former title holders Shely Bordelon and Alyssa Larose

Eva Delatte crowned Miss Southeastern 2025 during Centennial year

Bogi Csordas and Romeo Agdamag February 4, 2025

On Friday night, Jan. 31, junior English education major Eva Delatte was crowned Miss Southeastern 2025 at the Columbia Theatre. She will reign during the university’s centennial year. “It is a...

The delegates for the Miss Southeastern 2025 scholarship competition.

Meet the 2025 Miss Southeastern delegates

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

The ten delegates for the 2025 Miss Southeastern competition responded to the following questions:  1.) What made you decide to participate in Miss SLU? 2.) Why should you be crowned Miss SLU 2025? The...

Winter weather pushes beginning of Spring 2025 online

Winter weather pushes beginning of Spring 2025 online

Southeastern Louisiana University January 18, 2025

Southeastern Emergency Weather Update for 1/21 and 1/22: Due to expected winter weather, Southeastern will transition to remote work and learning on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Students,...

Chief Michael Beckner resigns from SLU

Chief Michael Beckner resigns from SLU

Lindsay Miller, News Editor January 18, 2025

Chief Michael Beckner announced his resignation as the University Police Chief on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. His last day was Jan. 17.  Beckner has worked for Southeastern for over four years and is resigning...

FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor December 16, 2024

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, racist and homophobic text messages have circulated in major cities around the United States. Beginning the day following the election, Black Americans reported...

Sophomore theatre major Daphne Hudson received a mini Roomie during the second annual Celebration of Lights.

Annual Celebration of Lights sets Christmas season alight

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2024

First Lady Misty Wainwright kicked off the second annual Celebration of Lights on Tuesday night by lighting the Christmas tree outside the Student Union. The night featured Christmas-themed activities,...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a forum on abortion policy. (April 26, 2023)

2024 marks electoral firsts for women, minorities

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

The 2024 electoral cycle has officially come to a close. This election was filled with many notable electoral firsts for women and minorities nationwide.  Vice President Kamala Harris was among 2024’s...

Learn more about Narcan and save lives

Learn more about Narcan and save lives

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, which includes heroin, fentanyl or other types of painkillers. It usually comes in the form of a nasal spray or injection. Lion...

SLU Rugby battles against Vanderbilt, ultimately losing on a controversial postgame ruling. (Hammond, La. - Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024)

Southeastern Rugby falls to Vanderbilt on controversial final drive

Joey Brezinsky, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

In a showdown that came down to the last second, Southeastern Louisiana University’s Rugby Club lost in dramatic fashion, missing a spot in the SCRC tournament. The Lions narrowly lost 25-22, with their...

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