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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

A black and white image styled like a film strip with the text "100 Years of Southeastern" in a cursive font at the top. Below the text, on the left, is a cartoon drawing of a lion mascot wearing a jacket with "SOUTHEASTERN" written on it. On the right, there is a stylized black and white head of a lion. The background of the film strip has a subtle textured look.

Celebrate 100 years of Southeastern

Tyra Johnson, Staff Reporter September 30, 2025

Southeastern will continue its Centennial celebrations with the premiere of the documentary titled “Southeastern 100” in the Columbia Theatre. The premiere is Friday, Oct. 3. Doors open at 6:30...

A young Black woman with long braids stands at a wooden podium with a green and white "S" logo, delivering a speech. She is wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and is looking down at her notes. To her left, another person with short, dark red hair and glasses stands behind a large green plant, observing. The background is a plain wall with a large green plant in the corner. The image is taken from a low angle, slightly to the right of the podium, with the back of someone's head visible in the foreground.

SGA hosts memorial for Jade DiMartino

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

The Student Government Association hosted a memorial for SLU student and SGA member Jade DiMartino, who passed on Wednesday, May 14.  Several people provided remarks on DiMartino’s life, including...

A graphic showcases Coursera’s partnership with Southeastern Louisiana University, publicizing "Free Google Career Certificates for Students." The graphic lists four categories of certificates with corresponding icons: Business & Management: Google Project Management, Google Business Intelligence, and Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce. Technology & Security: Google Cybersecurity, Google IT Support, and Google IT Automation with Python. Data & Analytics: Google Data Analytics and Google Advanced Data Analytics. AI & Future Skills: Google Prompting Essentials and Google AI Essentials. The bottom of the graphic states, "Gain in-demand skills, earn certificates and boost your career opportunities."

Future-ready skills at your fingertips with new Coursera classes

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025

The Louisiana Board of Regents received a grant from Google and Coursera, which awarded each institution 500 licenses for students, faculty, and staff to receive microcredentials. There are several different...

A graphic talking about Southeastern Louisiana University’s new tech offerings, featuring three central panels on a green monitor screen. The title reads "OKTA, GEMINI OUTLINE SLU'S NEW TECH OFFERINGS." The first panel, on the left, is for Gemini. The text describes Google Gemini as "an alternative to ChatGPT that generates ideas, content and answers to questions. Students can access Google Gemini in the Google Apps list." The panel is flanked by an image of a phone displaying the Gemini logo. The middle panel is for the AI Literacy Microcredential Program. The text states, "This Program is a free, self-paced credential designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of how to navigate the daily use of AI. This can be found on Canvas." The third panel, on the right, is for Okta. The text describes it as "a new way to access secure university programs. Students can see that their private information and credentials will be more secure. Authorized personnel will be able to access." The panel is flanked by an image of a phone displaying the Okta logo. The overall background has a circuit board-like design.

Okta, Gemini outline SLU’s new tech offerings

Tevin Edo, Web Content Manager September 8, 2025

Southeastern Louisiana University has announced Okta, a new way to access secure university programs. Okta is a password management system that aims to protect students’ account information through...

A graphic with a pale green background and a yellow, textured paint stroke across the center. The text, in a retro green font, reads, "Mental Health Matters." Above this, smaller text says, "September is Suicide Awareness Month." Below the main text, smaller font reads, "Attend Talks Saves Lives by the AFSP."

Learn about suicide prevention with Talks Saves Lives

Tyra Johnson, Staff Reporter August 26, 2025

As Suicide Awareness Month approaches, the University Counseling Center (UCC) and the Student Government Association (SGA) is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host...

A legal-themed graphic with the words "NEW LAWS" repeated two times against a cream-colored background. The top phrase is in bold, solid gray and the bottom phrase is in thin, outlined letters. The lower part of the image shows a gavel on a wooden table, with people's hands visible in the background, one holding a pen to a document.

New state laws crack down on hazing and distracted driving

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor August 22, 2025

In June, two significant pieces of legislation, the Hands-Free Act (Act No. 288) and the Caleb Wilson Act (House Bill 279), were signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry, with both acts taking effect on...

A very wide, sprawling oak tree with many large, horizontal branches and a thick trunk is surrounded by a low orange fence. The tree's branches are covered in moss and stretch far out over a grassy lawn. In the foreground, there are two circular patches of dirt. The background shows a brick building and other trees.

New Friendship Grove keeps legacy alive

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 22, 2025

The campus staple Friendship Oak, which has stood on campus since 1925, will be receiving new renovations. The area around the tree will be transformed into a new green space called Friendship Grove.  Friendship...

A high-angle view of a bustling career fair in a large, indoor space. People are gathered around various booths, some with green and white striped curtains, representing different companies and organizations. The booths are arranged in rows, and attendees are interacting with recruiters. The floor is a light-colored wood, and there are basketball hoops visible in the background.

Prep for Career Expo (and your future) now

Tyra Johnson, Staff Reporter August 19, 2025

The end of summer signals the beginning of Southeastern’s annual events, like the Career Expo hosted by the Office of Career Services.  Career Expo will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. - ...

The newly renovated D Vickers Hall is a two-story, modern building with large windows and a combination of brick and gray paneling on the exterior. There are a few trees in front of the entrance and a paved walkway leading to the building. The sky is blue with large, white clouds.

D Vickers open to students after four years

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2025

After four years of closure and renovations, D Vickers Hall will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the 2025-2026 school year.  In August 2021, Hurricane Ida devastated D Vickers, and the building...

Three female Southeastern Louisiana University students, wearing green SGA polo shirts and light denim jeans, stand side by side in front of the university’s lion statue. They are smiling and posed outdoors under a tree on campus. These students represent the 2025 Student Government Association Big Three: president, vice president and chief justice.

Serving Southeastern: The next big three

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor July 29, 2025

Students will return in August to a new look in their Student Government Association leadership team. During the SGA elections in March, Maria Nachaeva was elected president, Abby Thompson was elected...

Student Gabrielle Hogue speaks to the Hammond City Council during the public hearing portion of the City Council meeting held July 22, 2025. City Council members pictured are from left Steve Leon, Carlee White Gonzles and Council President Kip Andrews and Sam DiVittorio.

UPDATE | Bar ordinance tabled once again

Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor July 29, 2025

A proposed ordinance to prohibit people under the age of 21 from entering stand-alone bars and nightclubs returned to the Hammond City Council agenda at its Tuesday, July 22 meeting and again drew strong...

SLU students and bar owners indicate that a protest is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, to demonstrate opposition to the proposed ordinance that would prohibit patrons under 21 years of age from entering drinking establishments in Hammond.  File photo

Students, businesses set to protest proposed ordinance

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2025

UPDATE: June 25, 2025 – The proposed ordinance to prohibit persons under the age of 21 in stand-alone bars and nightclubs was tabled in last night's city council meeting in an effort to find a solution...

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