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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

Scrutiny towards TikTok continues with potential Livingston Parish ban

Scrutiny towards TikTok continues with potential Livingston Parish ban

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter May 4, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, an ordinance in Livingston Parish was proposed that would ban the use of TikTok on all government-issued devices. The bill is the latest in a tidal wave of renewed governmental scrutiny...

President-Elect Wainwright poses with the Southeastern classic "Lion Up" hand signal. With him is his daughter Ella Grace, his wife Misty, and their son Zachary, who couldn't be present for the day.

Dr. William Wainwright named 15th president of Southeastern

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

After over two months of searching, the University of Louisiana System (ULS) has picked the next Southeastern Louisiana University president: Dr. William Wainwright. This past Thursday, April 27, the...

Everything you need to know about the Willow Project

Everything you need to know about the Willow Project

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

On March 13, the Biden Administration approved the Willow Project, one of the most significant oil developments on federal land. With this approval, the United States will begin drilling for oil in Alaska’s...

A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor April 21, 2023

A pending Florida bill could potentially affect numerous state college programs and organizations.  The Florida legislature is debating putting forward a new 23-page bill titled Florida House Bill...

LEONet becomes live for advising and class registration

LEONet becomes live for advising and class registration

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor April 15, 2023

After nearly two months, the computer system disruption affecting LEONet is coming to a close. LEONet is the medium where students do everything from enrolling and paying for their courses to adding funds...

Election season brings a fight for a new big three

Election season brings a fight for a new big three

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief March 27, 2023

With the current academic year beginning to come to a close, SLU’s Student Government Association (SGA) elections are just around the corner. This year, all three major SGA roles have two candidates...

A brochure of Student Accessibility Services is featured alongside a miniature, multicolored Southeastern lion.

New online portal helps meet the needs of students with disabilities

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter March 24, 2023

Student Accessibility Services (SAS), the office that provides resources for students with disabilities, has implemented Southeastern Accommodate, an online portal for students to submit accommodation...

Share your gratitude at the Big Event

Share your gratitude at the Big Event

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

Each year, students from Southeastern participate in the Big Event, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, with a rain date of Saturday, April 1.  An annual service project that benefits the...

Dr. Rob Moreau (left) helps Madison Brady (right) grab a Christmas tree to load on the pontoon. They grabbed recycled trees from a large pile and put them on the boat.

Biology class saving the wetlands one Christmas tree at a time

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor March 20, 2023

Dr. Robert Moreau’s general biology class, an environmental awareness course, volunteered to go out to Manchac to restore wetlands with recycled Christmas trees, something he has been doing with his...

‘An environmental disaster’: An overview of the East Palestine derailment

‘An environmental disaster’: An overview of the East Palestine derailment

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter March 16, 2023

On Feb. 3, a hazardous materials freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. About 50 rail cars were impacted, including eleven that held toxic materials. The State of Ohio is now suing Norfolk Southern,...

Merciless nature hits Turkey and Syria

Merciless nature hits Turkey and Syria

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 16, 2023

Earlier this month, it was predicted by the UN that the damage from the deadly earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria last month will approach $100 billion. To make matters worse, the quake-ravaged regions...

Graduating students prepared to take pictures at the Grad Fair last year at the Student Union Ballroom.  Grad Fair will occur this year on March 13 and 14 in Student Union Ballroom.

No need to fear, Grad Fair is still here

Staff Reports March 9, 2023

Southeastern Alumni Association is hosting Grad Fair in the Student Union Ballroom on the third floor of the Student Union from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March...

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