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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

Constant use of social media can carry negative effects.

The scary side of social media

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 31, 2018

Though social media offers a convenient form of communication and networking, negative effects can accompany prolonged use.  According to Director of Graduate Studies and Institutional Effectiveness...

Breathe to relax

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 24, 2018

The University Health Center has partnered with Sims Memorial Library to offer a space for students who cannot find the time in their day to breathe. Mindfulness Breaks occur each Tuesday on the third...

Actors and actresses dress up for the three events at The Party Barn and aim to scare participants. Zombies on the Bayou, Haze Maze and Zombie Escape are running until Nov. 3.

Two businesses, one haunting experience

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 24, 2018

A Hammond venue dedicates this time of the year to the spirit of Halloween. Ranch of Horror and The Party Barn have come together to run three Halloween attractions from Sept. 28 until Nov. 3. The three...

Remembering Roppolo

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief October 22, 2018

After 28 years of service to the university as a physical plant worker, George Roppolo, 58, passed away after having a heart attack while on the job. “He had the biggest heart,” shared Gianna Roppolo,...

Transportation Services is looking at places on campus where more bicycle racks could benefit both students and faculty following the instituted bicycle policy that will require registration starting on Jan. 1, 2019.

Mandatory bike registration

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 22, 2018

Once an optional process, students and faculty should make a note about the university’s new policy that requires bikes used on campus to be registered with the university. According to Director of...

Meals can be kept fresh and ready for the week by storing them in the refrigerator.

Meal prepping made easy

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter October 17, 2018

Maintaining a healthy diet while being on-the-go all the time may seem like an impossible task, but meal prepping can make it simpler. According to a survey conducted by The FASEB Journal, 84 percent...

The Apartment Guide scholarship offers an opportunity for students to pay for college related expenses. Students can submit an essay on the Apartment Guide website for a chance to win $2500.

Apartment Guide scholarship

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 16, 2018

Apartment Guide looks to help students trying to balance college expenses and costs of living with a $2,500 scholarship. Possible recipients must write a 500-600 word essay with one question in mind,...

Healthy food for a healthy life

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 24, 2018

The human body needs a wide variety of nutrition to maintain a healthy lifestyle. As different foods supply different nutrition, consuming food to supply a balanced diet can sometimes be tricky. Superfoods...

The streets of Hammond are full of residents and visitors enjoying what downtown can offer.

Everything you need in downtown Hammond

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor September 20, 2018

By offering a place to eat, shop, live, work or hang out, Hammond became one of 10 semifinalists selected by Main Street America for the Great American Main Street Award. Chelsea Tallo, executive director...

On May 12, 2018, new graduates line up before the start of the “Spring Commencement Ceremony.” Obtaining a college degree has increasingly coincided with ever-higher student debt loads. Since 2004, total student debt has climbed more than 540 percent to $1.4 trillion according to the New York Federal Reserve.

SLU makes Forbes top college report

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 17, 2018

The United States has more than 3,000 four-year colleges, and Forbes recognizes the best schools each year with its “America’s Top Colleges 2018” list. This year, the university ranked 641st on the...

Dr. Marvin Yates passed on Sept. 4, 2018 at the age of 74.

Mourning Dr. Yates

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2018

After three decades of teaching, consulting and academic administrative experience, Dr. Marvin Yates was appointed as the vice president for student affairs in 2005.  Although Dr. Eric Summers has...

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