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

Southeastern’s website gets a new coat of paint, user friendly interface this summer

Southeastern’s website gets a new coat of paint, user friendly interface this summer

Jacob White, Staff Reporter June 27, 2024

Southeastern’s website received a complete overhaul this summer, and its underlying mechanics and appearance will become almost unrecognizable.  Mike Rivault, chief marketing and communications officer,...

Senior communication major Eric Brignac pumps his fist in celebration, as he and his fellow graduates exit the University Center as official SLU alumni.

A reflection on commencement ceremonies

Samantha Sims, Managing Editor May 30, 2024

On May 11, Southeastern hosted two spring commencement ceremonies, and by the end of the day, 1,114 students had received their respective diplomas.   Those who graduated secured their associate,...

Tips to save money as a Southeastern student

Tips to save money as a Southeastern student

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter May 28, 2024

Many college students face financial difficulties and using student discounts from various businesses is a great way to save money while in school. Most businesses require confirmation of student status...

Redshirt junior pitcher Brennan Stuprich dazzles in the first round of the 2024 SLC Tournament against UNO, tossing six strikeout across seven innings and giving up zero earned runs. (May 21, 2024 - Hammond)

SLU sails past Privateers, sets up showdown vs. Colonels

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor May 23, 2024

Southeastern baseball (29-26, 10-14 SLC) dominated New Orleans (30-25, 14-10 SLC) last night at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field 10-2 en route to a comfortable first-round victory in the Southland Conference...

How to handle the stress of finals week

How to handle the stress of finals week

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter May 10, 2024

For many students, the beginning of May coincides with finals week, the last remaining obstacle between them and a relaxing summer break.  Over 89% of students feel stress around this time of the school...

Tips for life after graduation.

Preparing for life after the cap and gown

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter May 6, 2024

As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, graduating seniors find themselves at a crossroads, not knowing what their lives will look like in a few weeks or months. “Should I go back to school...

Graduating soon? Take your Google account data with you

Graduating soon? Take your Google account data with you

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

After graduating from Southeastern, students do not retain access to their Google accounts even though many want to keep their work and data.  Unfortunately, the only way to transfer data at the moment...

An image of an AED located in the Student Union across from the elevators.

UPD receives grant to provide AEDs around campus

Emma Mason, Staff Reporter April 30, 2024

The University Police Department received an $18,000 grant from Firehouse Subs to place AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, around Southeastern’s campus.  An AED delivers an electric shock...

Last years Denim Day event on April 26, 2023 aimed to raise awareness of sexual assault and show support for those who have been victims of sexual assault.

Advocates raise awareness for sexual violence on Denim Day

Yumi Domangue April 24, 2024

CW: Mention of Sexual Assault The Campus Assault Response and Education (CARE) Team held its second annual LaFASA Jacket Design Contest for student artists, and the winner’s design will be featured...

Poets (From left to right) Hwang Yuwon, Jake Levine, Ha Jaeyoun, Alison Pelegrin, Carolyn Hembree, and Skye Jackson posing for a photo at New Orleans Poetry Festival event on campus.

Local, international poets make their first stop at SLU for the NOLA Poetry Festival

Jacob White, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

As part of their journey to the NOLA Poetry Festival, poets from around the world recently made a stop at Southeastern to read from selected collections. Local poets Alison Pelegrin, Carolyn Hembree and...

The nine films submitted to the Take Your Shot Film Festival will be shown on Thursday, April 25.

First-ever student film festival starts Thursday at SLU

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

For the first time in history, Southeastern Louisiana University will hold a film festival where students can showcase their films. The Take Your Shot Student Film Festival is an opportunity for aspiring...

Lynette Mejia (second to left) talking to audience members, during the Book Bans in Louisiana panel discussion, about the rise of book bans in her local community.

Local librarians bash book bans

Yumi Domangue and Jacob White April 18, 2024

Librarian Amanda Jones, along with Lynette Mejia and Kristen Luchsinger, recently spoke about their experiences during the Book Bans in Louisiana panel discussion in the Student Union Theater.  Libraries...

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