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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

Students gather around the banners and engage in discussions with the members of Consuming Fire Fellowship Church.

SLU students clash with preachers’ on-campus demonstrations

Edward Boudreaux, Staff Videographer November 12, 2024

The Consuming Fire Fellowship Church, a Pentecostal congregation from Gloster, Mississippi, frequently demonstrates outside Fayard Hall with large signs displaying controversial political messages. Shortly...

Person of interest seen riding bike near CSTB building. 

Courtesy of Southeastern security cameras

UPD searching for burglary suspect

Lindsay Miller, News Editor November 12, 2024

The University Police Department (UPD) is searching for a person of interest after vending machines were damaged and money was taken between Sept. 27 and 29.  These incidents occurred in Pottle Hall,...

Increasing temperatures are causing coral reefs to lose their color and necessary algae covering.

The world’s coral reefs are in crisis

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor November 5, 2024

Many of the world’s coral reefs have lost their color in the largest bleaching event on record. Rising ocean temperatures are affecting 77% of the coral reefs in 74 countries.  Bleaching occurs when...

Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, author of “What we Fed to the Manticore,” signing attendees’ books at a Common Read event.

Author Talia Kolluri headlines the English Department’s Common Read event

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training October 31, 2024

From Oct. 14-Oct. 21, Southeastern’s English department hosted its Common Read series on the novel “What we Fed to the Manticore” by Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, who headlined the final event.   Common...

Assistant Director of Physical Plant Services for Landscape and Grounds Carlos Doolittle accepts his medal from Dr. Wainwright.

Centennial celebrations take root with Friendship Oak presentation

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Faculty, students and community members gathered in the Contemporary Art Gallery on Monday, Oct. 21 to watch and listen to the Century Under the Oaks at Southeastern visual journey.  Assistant Director...

Unfair parking ticket? Appeal it with SGA

Unfair parking ticket? Appeal it with SGA

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024

Due to the modernization of the parking appeal system, students can now make digital appeals if they receive what they believe is a wrongfully issued parking ticket.  This fall, the Student Government...

Homecoming Court 2024.

Roaring and regal, your 2024 homecoming court

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor October 15, 2024

The Lion’s Roar asked the members of the King and Queen’s Court to provide input on their favorite parts about Southeastern and why they believe they are fit for Homecoming Court. Pranup Adhikari Senior,...

Hammond’s 2024 election guide

Hammond’s 2024 election guide

Lindsay Miller, News Editor October 15, 2024

Although most people will be thinking about the presidential race on Nov. 5, there are several candidates running for congressional seats in Hammond and Louisiana.  The presidential ballot can be found...

SLU’s new housing for military, dependents

SLU’s new housing for military, dependents

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor October 15, 2024

In Fall 2024, SLU established a housing unit for military students, veterans and military dependents.  Located in the Greek Village, the military dorm unit is the first of its kind on campus and was...

Distinguished guests and university administration gathered together on stage Tues., Oct. 1, for the Centennial Celebration Launch in the Student Union Breezeway.

Celebrating 100 years of roaring pride with Centennial Launch

Troy Allen and Romeo Agdamag October 1, 2024

Southeastern finally kicked off its Centennial celebrations on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Student Union Breezeway after being delayed two weeks by Hurricane Francine. Multiple guest speakers spoke about...

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...

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