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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

The graphic the floor plans of two-bedroom apartments found at three of Hammond's major apartment complexes.

Finding your Hammond home away from home

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter May 7, 2024

Finding an apartment after leaving your childhood home or first dorm has many complexities and variables to consider. As a student, you want to be comfortable with your safety and your education where...

An image of an AED located in the Student Union across from the elevators.

UPD receives grant to provide AEDs around campus

Emma Mason, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

The University Police Department received an $18,000 grant from Firehouse Subs to place AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, around Southeastern’s campus.  An AED delivers an electric shock...

Legislation from the federal government could potentially ban the popular app TikTok from the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

What we know about the possible TikTok ban

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, the House of Representatives passed legislation that could potentially ban TikTok. This comes after House of Representatives (H.R.) bill 7521 was passed in the House, but became...

The nine films submitted to the Take Your Shot Film Festival will be shown on Thursday, April 25.

First-ever student film festival starts Thursday at SLU

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

For the first time in history, Southeastern Louisiana University will hold a film festival where students can showcase their films. The Take Your Shot Student Film Festival is an opportunity for aspiring...

Lynette Mejia (second to left) talking to audience members, during the "Book Bans in Louisiana" panel discussion, about the rise of book bans in her local community.

Local librarians bash book bans

Yumi Domangue and Jacob White April 18, 2024

Librarian Amanda Jones, along with Lynette Mejia and Kristen Luchsinger, recently spoke about their experiences during the Book Bans in Louisiana panel discussion in the Student Union Theater.  Libraries...

COVID-19’s reign from pandemic to endemic phase

COVID-19’s reign from pandemic to endemic phase

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

The world as we knew it was forever changed when the outbreak of COVID-19 arose and spread across the world. With over 774 million reported cases and over 7 million reported deaths since COVID-19 was announced...

Quality sleep is essential for a balanced and healthy life.

Lack of sleep and endless tasks lead to a vicious, health-threatening circle

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

College students face a lot of stress juggling school, work, family obligations, relationships and leisure. This pushes sleep to the bottom of the list of priorities, which can cause serious health problems. Sleeping...

University Police Chief Michael Beckner speaks alongside officers from multiple state, local and federal law enforcement agencies during a conference on an SLU student's overdose in the Hammond City Council building.

SLU student’s on-campus overdose, fentanyl discussed during meeting with law enforcement

Kennith Woods, News Editor March 29, 2024

University Police Chief Michael Beckner spoke alongside officers from multiple local, state and federal agencies at the Hammond City Council building on Wednesday afternoon. The conference focused on a...

The bitter truth about sweet, sweet sugar

The bitter truth about sweet, sweet sugar

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 26, 2024

America has an obsession with sugar. Between its numerous fast-food chains and sweet treats such as ice cream, cookies and muffins, the food Americans regularly consume is pumped full of the ingredients....

Some of SLU's Black students attended the African-American Alumni's and the Black Student Union's Candids and Conversations, an event in the Student Union Theater where Black alumni spoke to current students, providing them with advice after graduation.

Black alumni panel offers post-grad advice

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor March 26, 2024

The Black Student Union and African American Alumni Chapter recently hosted Candids and Conversations in the Student Union Theater.  The event provided students and soon-to-be graduates with an opportunity...

Lorri Davis, Damien Echols and David Armand discuss Echols' fight against death row.

Freed death row inmate discusses overcoming injustice and finding freedom

Abigail Fischer and Simone Herlihy March 12, 2024

Imagine: at 18, the death of three young boys has been placed at your feet. Gone are the days of high school, Stephen King novels and Metallica t-shirts; all that remains is a reputation in shambles...

iPad kids are hyperconnected, but addicted to their screens

iPad kids are hyperconnected, but addicted to their screens

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter March 12, 2024

In 2024, children are born into a sterile environment, surrounded by computers, phones and devices. No wonder they get addicted to electronics. The “iPad kid” phenomenon has become part of everyday...

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