The Lion's Roar

Campus Dining makes changes based on student feedback

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief • August 15, 2023

Starting the Fall 2023 semester, students can expect several campus changes for Campus Dining. In a press release on July 19, the university announced the renewal of its contract with Aramark Education...

Visit “Rituals/Rituales” art exhibit

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter • August 15, 2023

Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery is hosting Maria Lino’s exhibit “Rituals/Rituales” through Aug. 29. “Rituals/Rituales” is inspired by Lino’s background as a Cuban immigrant and...

Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief • August 14, 2023

At the time this is being written, I am wondering how the semester can be so busy when it hasn’t even started yet. Despite the stress of having to cover all of these events happening on campus this...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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+...

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

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...