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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
For “Take Back the Night Rally,” students marched with posters around campus and chanted to raise awareness about sexual assault. Scheduled during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the march is part of a national campaign to engage students and educate them on the issue.

Sexual Harassment: addressing the issue

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • April 9, 2019

Identifying what constitutes sexual harassment can be critical to confronting it. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women will be raped at some point in their lives....

Alcohol is a factor in some hazing incidents. David Burkman, opinion contributor for USA Today, explained that tasks such as excessive drinking prevail due to a Greek members’ mindset that they need to earn their merit in their organization.

Effects of hazing linger nationally

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • April 9, 2019

Regardless of national campaigns, the mindset that one needs to experience hazing to be accepted still exists. According to a study conducted by Dr. Susan Lipkins, a psychologist and author, 31% of sorority...

Awards to honor women

Awards to honor women

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • April 2, 2019

The Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize and distinguish women in the community for their achievements through the annual Annie Awards. The awards luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June...

Amanda Fekete sells produce for the Joe Fekete Family Farm at Downtown Development District’s weekly farmers market. The farmers market committee handles music and activities for the event every Saturday.

Join a committee, change a community

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • April 2, 2019

Through six committees, the Hammond Downtown Development District provides an opportunity for anyone to participate in decisions concerning their community. The DDD includes the design committee, merchant...

In addition to food, people can enjoy auctions at the annual "Chefs Evening."

Making a successful evening

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • March 28, 2019

The Southeastern Foundation and the Office of University Advancement work together to ensure the annual "Chefs Evening" is a success. The 35th annual "Chefs Evening" fundraiser will be held on Sunday,...

Lindsey Thompson, a sophomore nursing major, speaks with a financial aid counselor about available aid. Students can call or stop by the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about paying for school.

Financial aid processes clarified

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • March 26, 2019

Staying up to date on financial aid can help alleviate the financial burden and increasing costs of attending college. To start, students can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Factors...

A competitor checks his dish at the 2016 Gumbo Cook Off in Friendship Circle. Cook-offs such as the upcoming “Jaycees Harry McKneely Memorial Jambalaya Cook-Off” are a common form of fundraising.

Cooking up a good time in Ponchatoula

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2019

The arrival of spring brings with it fishing, crawfish boils and the annual “Jaycees Harry McKneely Melancon Memorial Jambalaya Cook-Off” hosted by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce. According to...

A barbecue challenge to support charity

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2019

Hammond BBQ, Inc., a non-profit organization, will host the 17th "Hammond Smokin' BBQ Challenge" with competition, barbecue and charity. Each March, the event attracts people from the local and national...

Cannabidiol products were made legal in all 50 states last December. This CBD product can be purchased in many forms such as the edible gel above. The Ra Shop is one of the places in Hammond where this product is sold. Provided that the products do not exceed 0.3 percent delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, CBD is legal to be included in federal products.

Uses of CBD since legalization

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2019

Since last December, products containing cannabidiol can be purchased in all 50 states. Under the 2018 farm bill, hemp and hemp-related products are now federally legal to sell as long as the products...

Drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta and Focalin are commonly used to improve focus while studying. These drugs work by increasing the release of chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine.

Study with drugs and anxiety

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • March 12, 2019

To overcome the pressure for academic excellence, some students turn to stimulant drugs for increased focus when studying. Prescription stimulant medications, also termed "study drugs," "smart drugs"...

Paula Calderon, dean of the College of Education, reviews files in her office. She and Payton Bryant, university alumna and a teacher at Luling Elementary School, went to Washington, D.C. for discussions about preparing teachers for their career.

Training the teachers of tomorrow

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 27, 2019

Dr. Paula Calderon, dean of the College of Education, and Payton Bryant, university alumna and a teacher at Luling Elementary School, visited Washington, D.C. at the invite of Betsy DeVos, United States...

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