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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Former Editor-In-Chief Symiah Dorsey

Letter from the Editor: The time has come

Symiah Dorsey, Former Editor-In-Chief January 17, 2023

I’ll let you in on a secret. I was supposed to finish this letter a month ago. I’ve worked at The Lion’s Roar for three and a half years, but somehow this might be one of the hardest stories I’ve...

Friendship Oak with signage and tape surrounding it. The old oak is still undergoing preservation construction which will be affecting on campus traffic.

Traffic around Friendship Circle remains off limits

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor-in-Training January 15, 2023

As the Spring 2023 semester begins, the Friendship Oak preservation initiative is ongoing, which means pedestrian travel in the area is still restricted due to tree maintenance projects meant to preserve...

D Vickers Hall continues to undergo interior and exterior repairs.

D Vickers and Pottle continue to undergo construction

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor in Training January 9, 2023

Work on D Vickers Hall and Pottle Auditorium has made substantial progress in recent months, with the university’s Facility Planning Department repairing and improving the hurricane-damaged buildings. Prior...

Lavender Lions is an organization dedicated on being as welcoming as possible to LGBT+ students.

Lavender Lions host Transgender Day of Remembrance event

Austin O'Brien, News Editor November 22, 2022

To remember deceased members of the transgender community, Southeastern’s Lavender Lions organization hosted a public commemoration in the Student Union Breezeway yesterday. Transgender Day of Remembrance...

Nicolas Algeciras and Sophia Santana perform a salsa dance to commemorate their Hispanic heritage.

Celebrating cultures and traditions: International night kicks off International week festivities

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

To kick off International Education Week, instructor Aileen Mootoo Robertson partnered with MISA, ISU and the SGA to host the annual International Night last night in the Student Union Ballroom. This event...

Lily Gayle’s journey to the top

Lily Gayle’s journey to the top

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

Many do not know Lily Gayle’s journey to becoming one of Southeastern’s most inspirational women started overseas. After recently graduating in sports broadcast, Gayle began working as a Southeastern...

Southeasterns International programs bring many different cultures from all over the world to SLU.

International Education Week highlights students’ challenging and exciting college experience

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022

Going to school abroad is an incredible opportunity to explore another country, learn about another culture and shape yourself through adventure. It’s also a great way to see a different part of the...

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,...

SGA President Baileigh Picou discussing matters at the town hall meeting.

Let’s Recap: What you missed at the townhall meeting

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter November 9, 2022

Southeastern’s Student Government Association (SGA) partnered with the Multicultural and International Student Affairs (MISA) to host the second town hall meeting of the year on Nov. 7.  According...

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha stroll during the Black Family Reunion, an event hosted by the NPHC during Homecoming week.

Why the National Pan-Hellenic Council Stroll

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter November 8, 2022

Strolling has been a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities for about as long as they've been around.   By strolling, sororities and fraternities can show their...

Chef Trey blends flavors together during the shrimp and grits pop-up in the Mane Dish. Chef Trey looks forward to bringing new and old food events to students.

Out of the fryer and into the frying pan: Meet Mane Dish’s executive Chef Trey Moses

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter November 8, 2022

Chef Trey Moses recently joined Southeastern’s community as the Mane Dish’s new executive chef and is looking forward to sharing his passion for food and cooking with students and his fellow staff. Moses...

Students gather around the Altar de Muertos, which was used by the Spanish Club to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. The altar is lined with pictures of and items important to loved ones who have passed away.

Students experience Hispanic culture in celebration of Día de los Muertos

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Southeastern students celebrated Día de los Muertos outside the University Police Department on Wednesday night. The holiday honors loved ones who have passed away with a 24-hour reunion of the living...

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