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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Junior pitcher Tony Torres holds up two signed cleats during the baseball team's annual fundraising gala.

Lions baseball hosts annual fundraiser gala

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Southeastern baseball team held its twentieth annual auction in the Student Union Ballroom. During the night, around three hundred and fifty attendees, including former and...

Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, presents freshman health systems management major Aidan Hidalgo with the Outstanding Freshman of the Year award at the 2024 DSA Awards Convocation.

DSA Awards nominations now open

Christian Bankovic, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

Every spring semester, the Division for Student Affairs (DSA) holds the DSA Student Awards Convocation to recognize the achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. “[These awards] allowed...

Lions leap around in historic 2025 Louisiana snowstorm

Roselyn Rivas, Social Media Content Manager February 4, 2025

A historic southern Louisiana snow day took place on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Southeastern traded in its traditional green oaks for a sparkling blanket of snow.

Senior middle-distance runner Javon-Taye Williams finishes strong and secures first place in men’s 600 meters while setting a personal record of 1:19.33 at the LSU Purple Tiger meet on Friday, Jan. 17.

Lions win gold, set records in 2025 indoor season opener

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter February 1, 2025

Southeastern’s track and field team kicked off their 2025 indoor season in Baton Rouge with a strong showing at the LSU Purple Tiger meet on Friday, January 17. The Lions set an impressive 18 personal...

The Lady Lions bench erupts in celebration during their record-setting victory over Lamar. (Hammond, La. - Thursday, Jan. 30)

Lady Lions preserve SLC perfection in win over Lamar

Romeo Agdamag, Staff Photographer February 1, 2025

On Jan. 30, the Lady Lions (17-3, 11-0 SLC) remained on top of the SLC after a historic win against Lamar (14-5 9-1 SLC),  60-48.  In the first period, Lamar fought to hold a seven-point lead, but...

Freshman forward Jeremy Elyzee skies to the rim for a ridiculous slam against HCU.

Lions surge past Cardinals, see winning streak snapped by Huskies

Romeo Agdamag and Joey Brezinsky January 31, 2025

SLU vs. UIW The Lions had a rocky first half on Saturday, trading points with UIW, but later in the half, senior guard Sam Hines Jr. led the charge, shooting all over the paint to secure the lead, while...

 Taylor Bell leaps toward the goal and shuts down the UIW point guard in the Lady Lions' huge win over their SLC rival. (Hammond, La. - Saturday, Jan. 27)

Lady Lions’ dominating defense keeps them undefeated in SLC

Sean Hoffman, Assistant Sports Editor in Training January 28, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Lady Lions (15-3, 9-0 SLC) set a new school record for the longest winning streak under Head Coach Alya Guzzardo after defeating the UIW Lady Cardinals (11-8, 6-4 SLC), 66-42. UIW...

The delegates for the Miss Southeastern 2025 scholarship competition.

Meet the 2025 Miss Southeastern delegates

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2025

The ten delegates for the 2025 Miss Southeastern competition responded to the following questions:  1.) What made you decide to participate in Miss SLU? 2.) Why should you be crowned Miss SLU 2025? The...

A Pentecostal preacher from Consuming Fire Fellowship bellows out a sermon to SLU passersby.

OPINION | Consuming Fire and the consequences of free speech

Christian Bankovic, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Free speech is a powerful tool. With it, we can build diverse communities brimming with unique ideas.  We can freely spread information, whether fact or opinion, true or false, and we can freely disagree...

Winter weather pushes beginning of Spring 2025 online

Winter weather pushes beginning of Spring 2025 online

Southeastern Louisiana University January 18, 2025

Southeastern Emergency Weather Update for 1/21 and 1/22: Due to expected winter weather, Southeastern will transition to remote work and learning on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Students,...

Chief Michael Beckner resigns from SLU

Chief Michael Beckner resigns from SLU

Lindsay Miller, News Editor January 18, 2025

Chief Michael Beckner announced his resignation as the University Police Chief on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. His last day was Jan. 17.  Beckner has worked for Southeastern for over four years and is resigning...

Celebrating 50 years of SLU student radio

Celebrating 50 years of SLU student radio

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor December 3, 2024

In the early 1970s, Southeastern Louisiana University emerged in Hammond from Southeastern Louisiana College amid enrollment growth, new programs and societal change. One pivotal milestone in this period...

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