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

To keep students informed, UPD police chief Michael Beckner writes a monthly Chiefs Brief, where he talks about recent events regarding UPD and SLU.

Campus crime rates declining under UPD initiatives

Austin O'Brien, News Editor September 27, 2022

With the tragic shooting of Allison Rice right outside of Louisiana State University, many at Southeastern are wondering how crime rates stand this semester when compared to others.  In the Fall 2022...

The actors of all seven scenes gather for a picture on stage after the performance. Each scene was written and then rehearsed within 24 hours.

APO’s night of “Seven Deadly Sins”: Written and performed within 24 hours

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter September 26, 2022

Alpha Psi Omega hosted its 24-Hour Theatre Spectacular on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. The performance was made up of seven individual scripts, each portraying one of the seven deadly...

Models take their final strut across the catwalk after concluding this years Career Styles Fashion Show. This is the fourth show that ELITE Women has held

Career-centered fashion show for students

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter September 22, 2022

ELITE Women organization hosted its fourth annual Career Styles fashion show on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The ELITE Women’s mission is to develop a network of women...

Students at the murder mystery event figuring out clues. The Pre-Law Student Association held their second annual murder mystery night on Sept. 19.

Southeastern’s Pre-Law Student Association presents Dead Below Deck

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

The Pre-Law Student Association hosted their second annual Murder Mystery Night last night, Sept. 19, in room 207 in Fayard Hall.  Everyone involved in the dinner was a “private investigator” responsible...

Giving Day 2022: SLU shares its gratitude

Giving Day 2022: SLU shares its gratitude

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

Giving day was Sept. 14, 2022, and it was a success. As of Sept. 20, SLU raised $301,026 from 1,459 donors.  The top five areas donated to and their amounts, respectively, are: Area of Greatest...

Students voice concerns at SGA town hall

Students voice concerns at SGA town hall

Yumi Domangue, Staff Reporter September 19, 2022

President of the SGA Baileigh Picou convened a town hall meeting on Sept. 15 to hear students’ perspectives on campus life. The meetings, hosted by SGA and the Office of Multicultural and International...

Delta Tau Delta were the big winners of Rush Week, having the largest pledge class with 34 members.

Southeastern IFC fraternities welcome 76 new members during Rush Week 2022

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 16, 2022

From Sept. 11-15, the Interfraternity Council hosted its annual formal Rush Week, which consisted of events designed to connect potential new members (PNMs) with the fraternities they were interested in...

Deadline for graduation approaching

Deadline for graduation approaching

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

The deadline for Fall 2022 graduation is fast approaching. If any qualifying candidates in an undergraduate or graduate program wish to walk across the stage in their cap and gown, Sept. 15 is the last...

Graphic design professor Luisa Hernandez standing in front of her work for the faculty art exhibition. This exhibition will close on Sept. 29.

Annual Faculty Exhibition curated by NOLA art director Leslie-Claire Spillman

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

Each year, the Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery hosts a faculty exhibition. This year’s event is titled Outside, In. The event gives art + design faculty a chance to showcase their work to the community...

Noah Kiprotich, a sophomore engineering major, gets into the groove at Silent Disco night.

Returning with no restrictions: A look back on the first week of school

Staff Reports August 23, 2022

The first week of classes was packed with fun events for newcomers and returning students, bringing student engagement to new heights. With Fall 2022 being the first "normal" semester since Spring 2020,...

The Career Fair graphic for this year. Career Fair gives students an opportunity to network and gain jobs while on campus.

Career Fair: Taking it a step at a time

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter August 22, 2022

Seeking employment can be an overwhelming process for many students, but with the right planning, students have the opportunity to  meet employers, network and  gain jobs through Southeastern’s Career...

The new parking vehicle that will scan the plates of registered cars across campus. These efforts are intended to assist with the limited parking due to the reconstruction of the D. Vickers building.

SLU introduces new parking system

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter August 16, 2022

The SLU parking system has been updated to replace parking tags for the Fall 2022 semester.  Now replaced with a new vehicle registration system, SLU students can spend an annual fee and get parking...

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