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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Generate alt text for this image This image is an infographic titled "SELU Student Resources" in the center, with a circular flow of six numbered student resources around it. Each resource is listed within a colored bubble, following the flow of arrows. The resources are: Lion Traxx and Routes (green bubble) University Health Center/Counseling Center & LionUp Collegiate Recovery (orange bubble) LionSafe App & University Police BlueLight Poles (light green bubble) Campus Dish Online Mane Dish Menu (dark green bubble) Student Walkway Tunnel (orange bubble) The Rec Center (light green bubble) The background is a gradient of green and yellow colors.

Student resources available on campus

Baylor Beggs, Staff Reporter September 16, 2025

Southeastern offers a range of student resources and tools to support success and enhance campus life. From the University Health Center to the LionTraxx, there is something that every student can use...

Junior wide receiver Jaylon Domingeaux leaps for the acrobatic grab over the Mississippi Valley State defender, falling into the endzone for another Lions touchdown. (Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 – Hammond, La.)

Lions devour Delta Devils, drop 50-burger in home opener

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2025

Southeastern turned Strawberry Stadium into a light show Saturday evening, ravaging Mississippi Valley State University en route to a 56-3 victory in its home opener. The Lions fired on all cylinders...

A young Black woman with long braids stands at a wooden podium with a green and white "S" logo, delivering a speech. She is wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and is looking down at her notes. To her left, another person with short, dark red hair and glasses stands behind a large green plant, observing. The background is a plain wall with a large green plant in the corner. The image is taken from a low angle, slightly to the right of the podium, with the back of someone's head visible in the foreground.

SGA hosts memorial for Jade DiMartino

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

The Student Government Association hosted a memorial for SLU student and SGA member Jade DiMartino, who passed on Wednesday, May 14.  Several people provided remarks on DiMartino’s life, including...

A graphic showcases Coursera’s partnership with Southeastern Louisiana University, publicizing "Free Google Career Certificates for Students." The graphic lists four categories of certificates with corresponding icons: Business & Management: Google Project Management, Google Business Intelligence, and Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce. Technology & Security: Google Cybersecurity, Google IT Support, and Google IT Automation with Python. Data & Analytics: Google Data Analytics and Google Advanced Data Analytics. AI & Future Skills: Google Prompting Essentials and Google AI Essentials. The bottom of the graphic states, "Gain in-demand skills, earn certificates and boost your career opportunities."

Future-ready skills at your fingertips with new Coursera classes

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025

The Louisiana Board of Regents received a grant from Google and Coursera, which awarded each institution 500 licenses for students, faculty, and staff to receive microcredentials. There are several different...

A graphic talking about Southeastern Louisiana University’s new tech offerings, featuring three central panels on a green monitor screen. The title reads "OKTA, GEMINI OUTLINE SLU'S NEW TECH OFFERINGS." The first panel, on the left, is for Gemini. The text describes Google Gemini as "an alternative to ChatGPT that generates ideas, content and answers to questions. Students can access Google Gemini in the Google Apps list." The panel is flanked by an image of a phone displaying the Gemini logo. The middle panel is for the AI Literacy Microcredential Program. The text states, "This Program is a free, self-paced credential designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of how to navigate the daily use of AI. This can be found on Canvas." The third panel, on the right, is for Okta. The text describes it as "a new way to access secure university programs. Students can see that their private information and credentials will be more secure. Authorized personnel will be able to access." The panel is flanked by an image of a phone displaying the Okta logo. The overall background has a circuit board-like design.

Okta, Gemini outline SLU’s new tech offerings

Tevin Edo, Web Content Manager September 8, 2025

Southeastern Louisiana University has announced Okta, a new way to access secure university programs. Okta is a password management system that aims to protect students’ account information through...

Senior midfielder Rylee Frankiln navigates the ball through multiple Jackson State defenders.

Lady Lions fall short in home-opener against Jackson State

Sean Hoffman and Baylor Beggs August 31, 2025

Southeastern’s Lady Lions soccer team lost its home opener against Jackson State this past Sunday, 2-1. Although this game resulted in a loss, the Lady Lions fought hard throughout and scored their...

A wide-angle, action-oriented photograph of a college football game. The main focus is a player in a yellow and green Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) uniform, who is celebrating with his arm raised and finger pointed upwards. Another player in a similar uniform stands behind him, while other players in both yellow and red uniforms are visible on the field. The stadium stands and a crowd are in the blurry background.

SLU Stirrup: Lions football looks to leap for greater heights

Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor August 26, 2025

As fall camp comes to a close, the Southeastern football team said it feels ready to take on the new season. During pre-season, Head Coach Frank Scelfo said leadership is their niche. He looks to lead...

A legal-themed graphic with the words "NEW LAWS" repeated two times against a cream-colored background. The top phrase is in bold, solid gray and the bottom phrase is in thin, outlined letters. The lower part of the image shows a gavel on a wooden table, with people's hands visible in the background, one holding a pen to a document.

New state laws crack down on hazing and distracted driving

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor August 22, 2025

In June, two significant pieces of legislation, the Hands-Free Act (Act No. 288) and the Caleb Wilson Act (House Bill 279), were signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry, with both acts taking effect on...

A very wide, sprawling oak tree with many large, horizontal branches and a thick trunk is surrounded by a low orange fence. The tree's branches are covered in moss and stretch far out over a grassy lawn. In the foreground, there are two circular patches of dirt. The background shows a brick building and other trees.

New Friendship Grove keeps legacy alive

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 22, 2025

The campus staple Friendship Oak, which has stood on campus since 1925, will be receiving new renovations. The area around the tree will be transformed into a new green space called Friendship Grove.  Friendship...

A poster with the text "Southeastern Theatre 25 - 26 Mainstage Season" in dark blue script and serif fonts on a light cream background. In the top left corner are two small illustrations of tickets, and in the bottom left corner is a larger illustration of an old-fashioned film camera. All illustrations are in the same dark blue as the text.

Curtains up: Lions to take the stage for 2025-2026 season

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor August 19, 2025

Southeastern Louisiana University will soon begin its fall 2025 semester and with it comes new faces, fresh opportunities and an exciting lineup for the university theatre’s mainstage season. A total...

A high-angle view of a bustling career fair in a large, indoor space. People are gathered around various booths, some with green and white striped curtains, representing different companies and organizations. The booths are arranged in rows, and attendees are interacting with recruiters. The floor is a light-colored wood, and there are basketball hoops visible in the background.

Prep for Career Expo (and your future) now

Tyra Johnson, Staff Reporter August 19, 2025

The end of summer signals the beginning of Southeastern’s annual events, like the Career Expo hosted by the Office of Career Services.  Career Expo will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. - ...

The newly renovated D Vickers Hall is a two-story, modern building with large windows and a combination of brick and gray paneling on the exterior. There are a few trees in front of the entrance and a paved walkway leading to the building. The sky is blue with large, white clouds.

D Vickers open to students after four years

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2025

After four years of closure and renovations, D Vickers Hall will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the 2025-2026 school year.  In August 2021, Hurricane Ida devastated D Vickers, and the building...

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