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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

Dr. Leiyla Pitre has been living in the United States for 18 years, having moved here in 2004.

SLU international students and faculty call for peace in Ukraine

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified for clarification and accuracy on March 16, 2022. From Ukraine to Russia, international members of the Southeastern community are hoping for a swift end...

Grad Fair: One-stop shop for graduating seniors

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

The Grad Fair for Spring 2022 will be held in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Olivia Graziano, associate director...

Junior accounting and music major Trent Townson helps junior business management major Dani Sanchez with her Accounting 200 class.

Tinsley Learning Center offers rebranded initiatives for students

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Over the past few years, the Tinsley Learning Center has been rebranding and changing the face of tutoring. These changes range from the renovation in 2020 to the learning programs which have recently...

A student at the 2019 Biz-Connect career fair shows her resume to a potential future employer.

Biz-Connect: Job networking for business majors

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

Business majors will have the chance to network with employers on campus to set up potential job opportunities.   Biz-Connect is an on-campus career fair for business majors to interact with 50 local...

Students in a group picture with Keyo Johnson after her presentation.

Professional speaker Keyo Johnson inspires students’ confidence at Women’s Power Hour

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

Multicultural and International Student Affairs and the Campus Activities Board hosted the first Women’s Power Hour with guest speaker Keyo Johnson to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s...

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Marking her debut as Miss Southeastern 2022, Megan Elizabeth Magri was crowned on Feb. 17, 2022, but what makes Magri our new queen? She is many things, from driven to creative to family-oriented, making...

The music department anticipates the dance studio will be completed within a matter of weeks.

From computer lab to dance studio: Pottle renovations bring new space for dance students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 8, 2022

Southeastern dance students will now have a new space for practice in Pottle. A former computer lab in the music building will be converted into a dance studio due to limited space in the Kinesiology building. Southeastern’s...

The SLU Lions celebrate the game winning shot with senior Ryan Burkhardt.

Last Week In Sports Feb. 22 – March 1

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

Lions’ baseball had a rough go of it this past week, going 1-4 overall in their five games. First, was a heartbreaking loss at the hands of ULL in Lafayette 6-5 on Tuesday night.  After trailing...

Finley collects his pose as he gets ready for the next play of the drive.

Kody Finley signs with SLU football

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

The SLU Lions football team signed Ponchatoula High School wide receiver Kody Finley on Feb. 2.  Judging from last year’s star-studded passing game, head coach Frank Scelfo and the Lions look forward...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

TESOL program produces next generation of ESL teachers

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The TESOL program, otherwise known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, provides its graduates with a certificate that authorizes them to teach English as a second language in the...

Kourtni Harris posing with her pieces titled "Distinction."

“Exhibiting African American Culture”: MISA and SGA’s art exhibit from students

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

Last night, Multicultural and International Student Affairs, Student Government Association and the Office of Student Engagement hosted “Exhibiting African American Culture,” a student art exhibit...

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