Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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
Dr. Peter Gratton, assistant professor of history and political science, teaches philosophy in Fayard Hall. He advises anyone considering a tattoo to think about how what they get will reflect on them as a person. Some believe tattoos are becoming more accepted in a professional workplace though the degree varies depending on profession and employer.

Tattoos appropriate for the workplace

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 26, 2019

Over time, several norms of the workplace can find themselves in a flux including the availability of self-expression through tattoos. With about 15 years of experience, Michael “West Coast Mike”...

The health risks from exposure to marijuana smoke resemble that of cigarette smoke including risks of cancer and heart and lung disease while THC blood levels were present at low levels for non-smokers in a well-ventilated room with smokers.

Where does the smoke go?

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 19, 2019

Though an individual choice, smoking marijuana can impact more than the user. When Madison Walters, a junior biological sciences major, stayed in the campus residence halls, she noticed marijuana smoke...

Students often meet in the War Memorial Student Union to study and do homework together. Some research predicts that in 10 years, physical universities will no longer be a part of society. However, others believe a stricter stance will be taken on technology in the classroom.

Predicting the future of higher education

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Opinions of how higher education will change by the year 2030 range from few alterations at all to the utter extinction of universities. In a Times Higher Education article titled “Future perfect: What...

Vendors accepting Lion’s Lagniappe grow

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

With the agreement of Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar to accept Lion’s Lagniappe in November of last year, the number of Lagniappe vendors increased to 39. Installation was complete, and card services...

A power outage on Monday, Jan. 28 caused classes and most food services on campus to be cancelled by the afternoon.

Lights out

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

On Monday, Jan. 28, the university and the surrounding Hammond area were impacted by a power outage. The power in several buildings on main campus was disrupted, and by 1:44 p.m., classes and most food...

The university has recently decided to further their green efforts. A committee, originally formed as an anti-litter initiative, is now looking to expand their plans by installing 220 geothermal wells. 90 of these wells are located on the north side of Ascension Hall, and the remaining 130 are to be installed where Zachary Taylor Hall once stood.

University digging into sustainability

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2019

The university installed 90 geothermal wells on the north side of Ascension Hall with 130 currently being added at the former site of Zachary Taylor Hall. This sustainability effort began almost two years...

Student fees will increase by $5.30 per credit hour at the university this spring semester. The fee increase follows a University of Louisiana System wide decision.

Student fees increase

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • December 4, 2018

In the spring semester, the university will introduce a $5.30 per credit hour student fee increase in line with the University of Louisiana System decision. For a full-time student, or a student taking...

A potential budget increase for Louisiana

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • December 4, 2018

In response to past budget cuts, the Louisiana Board of Regents requested a $172 million increase in the state budget for public colleges. If approved, general state funding for higher education would...

Director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies Dr. Samuel Hyde, Jr, a professor of history, was awarded the “Michael V.R. Thomason Book Award” for his book on gun culture in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes.

Understanding gun culture in history

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • November 16, 2018

Director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies Dr. Samuel Hyde Jr., professor of history, was awarded the “Michael V.R. Thomason Book Award” by the Gulf South Historical Association for his...

Getting out the vote

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • November 6, 2018

Although midterm elections this year select 506 political offices, voter turnout continues to lag behind voter registration. "Voting is one of the most fundamental rights we hold as Americans," said...

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