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 Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Students express concern and frustration over campus-wide internet outage

Students express concern and frustration over campus-wide internet outage

Hydee Holsapple and Kennith Woods February 25, 2023

Currently campus wifi, card dorm keys, Moodle, LEONet, school emails and other Southeastern computer systems are offline and may remain inaccessible through the weekend.  Yesterday, Feb. 24, Southeastern...

On Feb. 15, Dr. Jim Henderson leads the first Southeastern Louisiana University Presidential Search Committee meeting.

The presidential search: Day one

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief February 15, 2023

The University of Louisiana System held its first presidential committee meeting today to begin the search for President John L. Crain’s successor. The meeting began with a roll call of all 17 members...

The Honors Program at Southeastern has been at the highest enrollment its ever been at this year. With the new College for Honors, that number is expected to rise even further.

Honors and CSE to merge into new college

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief February 1, 2023

Southeastern recently announced the possible establishment of a new college, pending board approval in March, to be called the College of Honors & Excellence (CHE). The announcement was made in a Take...

President John L. Crain announces his retirement after 14 years in office.

President of Southeastern announces retirement

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief January 25, 2023

After 14 years of service to Southeastern Louisiana University, President John L. Crain announced his retirement today to faculty and staff through a “Letter From The President” email. In the letter,...

R’Bonney Gabriel: An exceptional Miss Universe

R’Bonney Gabriel: An exceptional Miss Universe

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter January 24, 2023

R’Bonney Gabriel was crowned winner of the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans on Jan. 14. Gabriel has made it her life’s goal to create a strong, successful community, with her mission...

Discussions unveiled by Qatars 2022 World Cup

Discussions unveiled by Qatar’s 2022 World Cup

Chloe Williams, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

While Argentina’s 4-2 victory against France was felt across the globe, other sensitive factors were at play during Qatar’s 2022 World Cup.  According to multiple news sources, many issues were...

SGAs scholarship application for students facing hardship

SGA’s scholarship application for students facing hardship

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter December 5, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) opened the SGA Scholarship for Student Advancement application and it will be closing tonight, Dec. 5. The scholarship is designed to provide aid to students enduring...

The nursing faculty are dedicated to the success of Southeastern students. Teaching resources such as great instructional spaces, skills practice labs and patient simulation labs are other top features of the program.

SLU Nursing Program ranks No. 1 nationally

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter December 5, 2022

Southeastern’s nursing program was recently ranked as No. 1 in Best State Online Nursing Programs, No. 4 nationally in Most Affordable Online Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs and No. 31 nationally...

Movember: A month of mustaches for men’s health

Movember: A month of mustaches for men’s health

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter November 29, 2022

Every November, bushy mustaches and men’s well-being take center stage during a month-long event called Movember. The event doubly serves as a charity organization spreading men’s mental and physical...

Burnout: How to notice and treat it

Burnout: How to notice and treat it

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter November 29, 2022

With finals week fast approaching, students are doing everything they can to prepare for the upcoming tests, projects, and assignments due at the end of the semester.  However, students have to consider...

Recognizing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Recognizing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter November 24, 2022

The month of November is dedicated to celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American communities. In addition to celebration, this month is also meant to educate other people about...

The Veterans Day Celebration in Cate Street Park honored local veterans with food, gift baskets, and American-themed decorations.

Honoring Veterans Day with celebrations in Hammond

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter November 11, 2022

Every year on Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring living military veterans of the United States. A veteran is a person who served in the active military,...

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