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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

Student worker Frannie Reyes, junior psychology and criminal justice major, prepares goodie bags in the Office of Military
& Veteran Success. The office will have a table set up near the Student Union on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-3:30
p.m. to commemorate Veterans Day and hand out the goodie bags.

University veterans: Lessons learned and stories told

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter November 10, 2020

Wednesday, Nov. 11 will mark the country’s 73rd annual Veterans Day. Veterans include citizens in any of the armed forces: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard. Faculty and...

Crime Log - Nov. 3, 2020 Issue

Crime Log – Nov. 3, 2020 Issue

November 8, 2020

Date/Time, Locations, and Nature of the Incident for the Crime Log are compiled by The Lion’s Roar from the Daily Crime and Fire Report provided by the University Police Department. 10/20/2020 at 4:00...

Edward Nelson.

Microbiology professor Q&A: A different kind of preparation

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter November 7, 2020

All students have gone through new challenges and taken precautions in order to stay safe while learning. However, the microbiology classes have had a slightly different struggle following the switch to...

Trevor Tolar skates across the crosswalk in front of Sims Memorial Library. A number of students use various modes of transportation to get around campus.

Scooters, bikes and skates, oh my: How students get around campus

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 7, 2020

Every day on campus, hundreds of students can be seen walking to class, the Mane Dish, library or to their cars or dorms. Among the many walkers, there are those who choose different methods of moving...

Internship opportunities fluctuate as organizations respond differently to pandemic

Internship opportunities fluctuate as organizations respond differently to pandemic

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter November 6, 2020

Due to organizational challenges brought about by COVID-19, students may have concerns or issues with landing internships. Two deans addressed the state of internships during the pandemic within each...

SE 101 introduces Freshman Success for minorities in STEM

SE 101 introduces Freshman Success for minorities in STEM

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter November 5, 2020

SE 101 is a course designated to help college freshmen plan their academic path during their first semester. Students are taught resources and tools that ensure a smooth transition into college. Although...

A Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology would allow students to blend coursework from two programs.

New bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science and Technology in the works

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

A Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) has been approved at the University of Louisiana System level. Once approved by the Board of Regents, the new degree program will have...

The University Police Department is located in Pride Hall. The newly created position of Clery Compliance Officer is currently being held by Tiffany-Chavers Edwards.

UPD appoints staff member to new position

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

The university created a new position within the University Police Department to increase safety and awareness on campus for students, faculty and staff. To fill the role of Clery Compliance Officer,...

The Cate Teacher Education Center on campus is utilized to educate the university’s education majors. The College of Education is an accredited program and recently received high marks from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

College of Education receives merit from National Council on Teacher Quality

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

A national education organization recently gave high marks to the university’s education program. The National Council on Teacher Quality, a nonprofit organization that advocates for education reform...

From left to right are the runners-up and winner of the university’s Professional Sales Program’s Fall 2020 internal sales competition: third runner-up Jenna Pecot, second runner-up Brielle Ricca, winner Emily Browning and first runner-up Paxton Page.

Professional sales students grab awards during a virtual competition

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter November 3, 2020

The university’s Professional Sales Program has hosted an on-campus role-play competition each semester. However, the competition moved to an online format via Zoom this semester. The competition is...

Fall 2019 winter commencement marked the first time the university split commencement into two ceremonies. For Fall 2020 winter commencement, not only will the ceremonies occur over two days, but they will be split into four separate ceremonies. This semester’s commencement will honor Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates.

Commencement alterations impact spring, summer and fall graduates

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 2, 2020

After having neither a Spring or Summer 2020 commencement ceremony, the university has developed plans to honor those graduates through an in-person winter ceremony at Strawberry Stadium in December, along...

Bruce Craft

Craft to give virtual presentation at international conference

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 29, 2020

A paper written by a university faculty member has been chosen to be presented at an international conference. Bruce Craft, an instructor of English, has been selected to present his paper, titled “The...

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