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

Eric Aymond, director of The REC

Meet the new REC director: Eric Aymond

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

Eric Aymond, former director of the Student Union, has been named the Pennington Student Activity Center director. This change in leadership came after the resignation of former Director Seth Thomas on...

Flipside Dance performs on stage in the Student Union Ballroom at Project P.U.L.L.s Culture Shock event on April 7.

Culture Shock: Project P.U.L.L. hosts electrifying set of performances

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter April 8, 2022

Last night, Project P.U.L.L. hosted its 90s themed “Culture Shock” event at 7 p.m., showcasing a variety of talents including vocalist Alexis Bridges, rappers “efloW” and Majorloveee, comedian...

The cast of Mrs. Whitmans performing a musical moment in the play. Mrs. Whitmans Words for Women will be playing April 7-9 at Reimers Theater.

The fight for equal rights in “Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women”

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

“Mrs. Whitman’s Words for Women,” directed by Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, will be showing at 7:30 p.m. from April 7-9 at Reimers Theater with free admission to all. Chicago-based playwright Shayne Kennedy...

(From left) Southeasterns newly elected SGA officials: Vice President Joshua Freeman, President Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno, and  Chief Justice Michala Torres.

Introducing the Big Three: SGA’s new leaders

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

The Student Government Association’s newly elected “Big Three,” consisting of the president, vice president and chief justice, has big plans to encourage and improve student life on campus. SGA...

Lady Lions round the bases, take down Alcorn State

Lady Lions round the bases, take down Alcorn State

David Zieske, Staff Reporter April 1, 2022

Southeastern’s Lady Lions softball ended their last games before the upcoming in-conference play with a doubleheader sweep against Alcorn State, winning 6-0 and 10-2.  SLU hosted the Braves at North...

Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno are a well-known duo on campus. Bruno assists Picou with daily tasks, making it easier for her to make it through a day on campus.

Baileigh Picou: A dedicated student leader with dysautonomia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

When people meet Baileigh Picou, a junior general studies major, they associate her with liveliness, positivity and Southeastern spirit. From managing events as an ambassador for the Office of Student...

Group President Fajr Fayed with Vice President Brooke Sonnier.

SLU Debate Society provides a place for both civil and fun discourse

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

In a climate where civilized debate does not often occur, a new campus organization hopes to provide students opportunities for civil discussion. The Debate Society was started by Political Science...

Choreographer Tia Tia B Bernard teaches the women how to Vogue walk.

Women’s Crush Wednesday: Choreographer Tia Bernard teaches women to dance with confidence

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, Multicultural and International Student Affairs and ELITE Women hosted a dance class taught by choreographer Tia “Tia B” Bernard to boost confidence on and off the dance floor. Tia...

Real Talk acted as an open panel that was meant to encourage unity and understanding.

A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, the University Police Department and the University Counseling Center hosted “Real Talk: Bridging the Gap between Police and the LGBTQIA+ Community,” an open panel discussion.  UPD...

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor March 22, 2022

Two years ago, education systems transitioned into remote learning as the nation went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following two fall semesters, seven hurricanes were counted in Louisiana...

Tech-Connect 2022 scheduled for March 30

Tech-Connect 2022 scheduled for March 30

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 21, 2022

The Office of Career Services will be holding a technology-related job fair in front of the Computer Science and Technology Building.  Tech-Connect is an on-campus event for technology majors to interact...

Harris Beall (left) and Steven Poche (right) enjoying one of their own tailgates during the 2021 fall football season as the two founders of Dukes of Hammond.

Dukes of Hammond: Lion nation’s rowdiest tailgate krewe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Dukes of Hammond is a tailgating group founded by two former Southeastern graduate athletes, Harris Beall and Steven Poche.  The two friends are both very passionate about Lions sports and wanted to...

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