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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

SE 101 instructors host freshman scavenger hunt

SE 101 instructors host freshman scavenger hunt

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021

This past week, what started out as a class activity turned into what two professors now call the “Freshman Olympics.” Both Darlencia Avant and Taneshia Drake are SE 101 professors that chose a different...

Guests stretch and exercise at the Mardi Gras Dance Party in Room 228 at the REC, hosted by dance fitness instructor Catherine Brasher, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5:30-6:20 p.m.

Student instructor hosts Mardi Gras dance fitness class

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter February 10, 2021

This evening, The REC’s second annual Mardi Gras Dance Party provided attendees with a 45-minute workout to Mardi Gras-themed music.  The class was hosted by dance fitness instructor Catherine Brasher,...

Auditions for Dark Skinned Pavement, the 2020 Inkslinger-winning play written  by TJ Young, will be held in the Pottle Music Building in recital hall room 202. Dark Skinned Pavement features an all-Black cast.

Southeastern Theatre holding auditions for all-Black cast

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter February 9, 2021

Southeastern Theatre is ready to bring life to “Dark Skinned Pavement,” the winning play of the 2020 Inkslinger Playwriting Competition. Written by playwright TJ Young, “Dark Skinned Pavement”...

SGA President L’Oreal Williams plans to implement Swipe Out Hunger as a long term program at the university.

SGA brings Swipe Out Hunger program to combat food insecurity

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter February 9, 2021

For many low-income students, having reliable access to food can be a challenge. According to a study conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, one in three college students in...

SVU President Catherine Wooton, pictured here, and vice president Kami Aguilar have officially established Sexual Violence Unmasked on campus.

Sexual Violence Unmasked: New organization on campus

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter February 9, 2021

In a fast-paced college world, last semester’s discussions surrounding sexual assault might be easy for one to forget. Some matters simply go unnoticed, unspoken or forgotten. Students Catherine Wooton...

The Strawberry Jubilee celebration included food, games, music and giveaways. The theme of the 2019 Jubilee was Camp CAB.

Strawberry Jubilee to return in the Spring

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter February 6, 2021

After last year’s virtual Strawberry Jubilee, the Campus Activities Board plans to host an in-person Strawberry Jubilee during the spring semester. SGA President L’Oreal Williams explained that Strawberry...

The University Police Department received a call on April 3 about a disturbance in Louisiana Hall. UPD is currently investigating the incident and has placed Southeastern student Elizabeth Grace Johnson on interim suspension.

UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter February 5, 2021

Over the past semester, a noted topic of awareness on campus has been sexual assault. Amid discussions of alleged cases, many students pose the question: to what extent is the University Police Department...

University students overcome virus restrictions to land internship

University students overcome virus restrictions to land internship

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter February 4, 2021

Many students have chosen to refrain from attending events, extracurricular activities, and even jobs in fear of contracting the virus. However, there are still various students who have started internships...

Cybercriminals use phishing scams and other cyberattacks in an attempt to steal data from users. The Office of Technology has procedures and programs in place to protect students and faculty.

Office of Technology defends university from cyberattacks

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter February 3, 2021

With an enrollment of over 14 thousands students, the university finds itself a prime target for cyber attacks. Students and faculty are often targets of phishing attacks in which hackers portray themselves...

Amber Peterson welcomes in a new puppy over the holidays. Other students, faculty and staff traveled over the winter break.

Staff, faculty and students share stories from winter break

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter February 3, 2021

For many, Christmas is the perfect time of year family gatherings, a bunch of food, presents and joyous spirit. Faculty and students at the university shared what they did over the break and what made...

Mane Dish workers serve students buffalo wings with seasoned fries and their choice of sauces and vegetables.

Dining Services implements people’s choice station in Mane Dish

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter February 3, 2021

Dining Services has recently implemented a new food stand in the Mane Dish called The People’s Pop-Up. The pop-up serves food once a week voted on by students as an effort to give students the opportunity...

Jackson has spent the last 15 years working for the university under the Physical Plant Services as a custodian.

Priscilla Jackson: A faithful worker in custodial services

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

On the back of many bathroom doors on campus, there is a sheet of paper called the Restroom Service Log. One name on the paper is logged more than any other. That name is Priscilla Jackson. The time logged...

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