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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

Participants in BSU's candlelight visual stood together to remember those who've fallen victim to police brutality.

BSU remembers victims of police brutality through candlelight vigil

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter February 24, 2022

On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. the Black Student Union held a “Say Their Names” Candlelight vigil for those who’ve lost their lives because of police brutality. As a part of Black Student Week, members...

LEONet is scheduled to shut down from Feb. 25 to March 1 in order to update the outdated software.

LEONet to temporarily shut down for update

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

In the upcoming week, Southeastern’s LEONet will experience a short shutdown to replace and update the outdated software.  LEONet is scheduled to be down from Friday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. through Tuesday,...

A student talks with a potential employer at the 2019 Biz-Connect event.

Seniors are seeking assistance with planning for the future

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

With the class of 2022 preparing for graduation, many have begun to plan for their futures in the workforce. For some, however, planning for a future career is not as easy as it seems. Luckily for these...

Students enjoy a free meal at BCM's free lunch event.

Religious organizations free lunches give food and a message

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

Every week, the religious organizations on campus hold free lunch events to students and faculty. These organizations include the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, the Southeastern Wesley Foundation, and the...

REC prepares to welcome new management

REC prepares to welcome new management

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

With the beginning of the new semester, the Pennington Student Activity Center on campus, commonly known as the REC, is undergoing staff changes. The REC’s former Director Seth Thomas and former Assistant...

The Department of Visual Art + Design will begin a new Bachelor of Arts Degree in theatre in the summer of 2022.

New bachelor’s degree in theatre to be offered at Southeastern

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter February 21, 2022

In the summer of 2022, the Department of Visual Art + Design will be welcoming a new Bachelor of Arts in theatre. The performance degree curriculum will be composed of skills vital for theatre, as described...

Miss SLU 2021 Lily Gayle crowns Miss SLU 2022 Megan Magri at the scholarship competition on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Megan Magri crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor February 18, 2022

Megan Magri was crowned the 61st Miss Southeastern Louisiana University on Thursday night, claiming the honor of representing the green and gold over the next year. The 2022 scholarship competition...

Candidates for the Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022 scholarship competition

Miss Southeastern Q&A: The path to the crown

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor February 15, 2022

In anticipation of the Miss Southeastern 2022 scholarship competition, The Lion’s Roar Newspaper asked each candidate questions about the contest. This year, the Miss Southeastern pageant will be held...

Thaís Lindemayer Gomes, delivers her account of international student life on campus at MISA's Xpressions Café event on Feb. 10.

An Xpressive display at the café

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter February 11, 2022

Yesterday evening, Southeastern Louisiana University's Multicultural and International Student Affairs held its Xpressions Café event.  The event's goal was to supply a medium through which students...

Sociology graduate students check the prices of New Orleans Food Cooperative products to compare them to prices of competing grocery stores.

Sociology students collaborate with New Orleans Food Cooperative

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 8, 2022

Last semester, students in Dr. David Burley’s environmental sociology graduate seminar began working with the New Orleans Food Co-op in an attempt to grow its membership and outreach.   A food cooperative...

Three students gathered in front of the Student Union talking. Student organizations recently had to deal with postponing their on campus events for several days.

How matters are looking for campus events this spring

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter February 4, 2022

A few days before the start of the semester, Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis emailed all student organization leaders that due to concern over the ongoing COVID-19 surge, all events excluding meetings...

Amidst the recent surge of the new COVID-19 variant, many students continue safe protocols outside of the classroom.

Students thoughts on returning to campus amidst Omicron

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter February 3, 2022

With a new year comes the same pandemic. Since the beginning of 2020, the nation has been plagued with the constant threat of COVID-19. Many have managed to stay safe throughout, while others have suffered...

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