The Lion's Roar

Graduating this fall? Here’s what you need to know

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter • September 21, 2021

Along with catching up on schoolwork after Hurricane Ida, Southeastern seniors graduating in the Fall must also make sure to turn in their graduation applications. The university announced that the...

Southeastern Phased Campus Re-Opening Plan

September 10, 2021

Editor’s note: The following update is a reposted message from University President Dr. Crain. September 10, 2021 I am pleased to announce our reopening plans. I know everyone...

Sept. 9, 2021: Southeastern re-opening progress update

September 9, 2021

Editor’s note: The following update is a reposted message from University President Dr. Crain. I am very pleased to share that electric utility service was restored to the main...

Sept. 8, 2021: Southeastern re-opening progress update

September 8, 2021

Editor’s note: The following update is a reposted message from University President Dr. Crain. As I write this update, one of our campus grounds crew members is busy mowing the grass...

Sept. 7, 2021: Southeastern re-opening progress update

September 8, 2021

Editor's note: The following update is a reposted message from University President Dr. Crain. I am happy to report that the University continues to make significant progress recovering from Hurricane...

Students taking shelter: On-campus residents remain resilient through Hurricane Ida

Symiah Dorsey, Photography Editor • September 8, 2021

On-campus evacuees were some of the first to witness the flooded roads, downed powerlines and fallen trees that covered Southeastern’s campus on the morning of Aug. 30. In preparation for the wrath...

Sept. 3, 2021: Campus Recovery Update Post Hurricane Ida

Staff • September 3, 2021

Editor’s note: The following update is a reposted message from University President Dr. Crain. hope everyone remains safe and healthy as we near the completion of the first full week of recovery efforts...

Aug. 31st Message from President John Crain regarding Hurricane Ida Recovery

September 1, 2021

Students, Faculty and Staff, I am communicating with you today from campus, having just completed our first staff meeting following Hurricane Ida. I hope every member of the Southeastern family...

Students speak on sexual assault suspect arrest

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter • August 24, 2021

On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Hammond police arrested 23-year-old Laqonte Turner Jr. as a suspect in the second-degree rape of a Southeastern student back in October 2020, according to WDSU News. Turner already...

Career Services offers events to prep for Career Fair

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter • August 24, 2021

In order for students to prepare for this year’s Career Fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Office of Career Services is providing students with a multitude of events...

A reflection on Welcome Week

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter • August 23, 2021

On the horizon of the first full week of school, Welcome Week commenced with fun events and activities for incoming students. From Aug. 15-20, many of the week’s events took place on all different...

COVID testing required for non-vaccinated faculty/staff

Brynn Lundy, Copy Editor • August 17, 2021

In a Faculty/Staff Notice released today, University President Dr. John L. Crain announced two new operational developments for the Fall 2021 semester which align with guidelines from the University of...