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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Dr. Wainwright smiling towards the future just outside of Dyson Hall with Friendship Oak in sight.

Get to know Southeastern’s new president: Dr. William Wainwright

Chloe Williams and Chase Gispert August 14, 2023

On April 27, Dr. William S. Wainwright was announced as Southeastern’s fifteenth president.  The Louisiana native succeeds Dr. John L. Crain, who held the position for just over 14 years since...

SGA Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad, President Lacey Johnson and Vice President Matt Matthews (left to right) show their lion pride by showcasing a fierce “Lion Up.”

The Big Three hit the ground running in 2023

Hydee Holsapple, Copy Editor August 13, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) Big Three for 2023 dive into their elected roles.  President Lacey Johnson, Vice President Matt Matthews and Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad have begun working...

Dr. William Wainwright walking on  stage in the Student Union Ballroom to begin his convocation address at his first faculty and staff convocation.

President Wainwright addresses faculty and staff at his debut convocation

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2023

Faculty and staff gathered in the Student Union Ballroom at 11 a.m. today for their annual convocation.  Dr. William Wainwright welcomed everyone with his convocation address and stated, “Last week,...

Mona Jahani, SLU theatre's newest costume designer, appears in front of a bursting tree of pinkish-lavender flowers.

Mona Jahani named SLU Theatre’s next costume designer

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter August 10, 2023

Theater isn’t all song and dance - it’s also dedication to the many facets of the craft. Appropriately, Mona Jahani’s first love in the theater was costume design. “There is something about...

Students and alum alike gathered in the REC for last year's Career Fair searching for job opportunities.

Come one, come all, come prepared to Career Fair

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter August 8, 2023

On Sept. 28, Career Services will host the annual Career Fair in the REC from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Students can network with over 160 working professionals at the fair. All types of students and alums...

President provides update on last spring’s network outage

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief August 3, 2023

Today, a “Message from the President” email was sent to students, faculty and staff regarding an update about the infamous network outage this past spring semester.  The university’s incoming...

Building B shines under the summer sun in the Greek Village. This space is the location for the gender-inclusive housing pilot program beginning in fall 2023.

Gender-inclusive housing pilot program to take flight in the fall

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter July 21, 2023

This fall, the Lavender Lions, in conjunction with SLU Housing, will begin a pilot program for gender-inclusive housing. The program will house 15 students in Building B on North Campus.  The LGBTQIA+...

A comic book themed sticker decorating  the shelf of the new graphic novel and games collection.

Marvel at Sims Memorial Library’s newest collection

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief July 6, 2023

Starting this summer, students will be able to do more than just print, study and utilize library resources when it comes to the services offered by Sims Memorial Library. Last Thursday, the library...

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter July 5, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Southeastern’s Office of Career Services lost its director, Ken Ridgedell. The recent passing of Ridgedell greatly saddened the hearts of not just the Career Services staff but the entire...

Kobi Painting (left) poses with Miss Louisiana, Gracie Reichman, after being crowned as Miss Southeastern 2023.

Miss Louisiana week: Five SLU contestants, one week, one crown

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter June 6, 2023

Beginning June 11, five SLU students will travel to Monroe to compete in the annual Miss Louisiana competition.  Miss Louisiana week will have several days of preliminary activities and segments that...

Dr. Crain’s final Message from the President

Staff Report June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023 As previously shared, Dr. William Wainwright will assume the role of President of Southeastern on Monday, June 5.  I know everyone joins me in wishing him and his wife Misty the very best...

Dr. Laura Herlihy standing and smiling with Indigenous representatives during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues this past April.

Dr. Herlihy hopes to use unique knowledge as full-time professor

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter May 23, 2023

When it comes to any college campus, there may be subjects students want to learn about that fall by the wayside. Dr. Laura Herlihy looks to utilize her experience in anthropology to fill those gaps as...

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