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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Since COVID-19 regulations have limited the amount of on-campus activities, freshmen are facing a unique challenge when it comes to making friends in college.

The struggles of making friends amid pandemic

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter October 2, 2020

A new semester presents new opportunities. This fall, however, those opportunities look a little different. With COVID-19 precautions in full effect, some freshmen find it difficult to make friends. Freshman...

Roldan Valverde, a professor of biology, recently became a Fullbright scholar. It has been a dream of his for many years to receive this distinction.

Fulbright scholarship fulfills a biology professor’s dreams

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

A university professor’s long-term dream recently came true. He became the recipient of a scholarship that will allow him to teach across the world and further his research on sea turtles. Professor...

Sign posts in the University Health Center advise students to wear masks and sanitize their hands. Several university stations instruct students to be cautious of their actions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

University lays out preparation in case of outbreak

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 29, 2020

As the fall semester nears its halfway point, the university has avoided an outbreak of COVID-19. Faculty and staff have continued working to prevent one, but they have plans in place should an outbreak...

Sorority members address sexual assault on campus

Sorority members address sexual assault on campus

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter September 28, 2020

Discussions of sexual assault on campus have peaked in the past weeks due to surveys circulating within the Greek Life community. On Sept. 17, the university released an announcement via mass email,...

Crime Log: Sept. 22, 2020 Issue

Crime Log: Sept. 22, 2020 Issue

September 27, 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. 8/23/2020 at 12:00...

Organizational News: Sept. 22, 2020 Issue

Organizational News: Sept. 22, 2020 Issue

September 26, 2020

Recognized Greek and student organizations, as well as university departments and programs, may submit Organizational News by completing the form available at The Lion’s Roar Facebook page or The Lion’s...

Honors Ambassadors members take a picture: Pedro Jimenez Antenucci, Tyler Tran, Tristan Trubon and Basanta Khakurel.

Honors program announces new ambassadors

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 25, 2020

The Honors Program has announced the new Honors Ambassadors for this year. This student-run group of current Honors students represents the Honors Program at a variety of internal and external campus...

D Vickers Hall is home to the Department of communication and Media Studies. Many students have had to take their public speaking courses online due to the pandemic.

Students and faculty reflect on virtual public speaking experience

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 24, 2020

Although the pandemic forced some classes to switch to a virtual format, virtual public speaking courses were already available prior to this semester. While some instructors have noticed students struggling...

With an increase of online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cheating has become an increased concern. Students are facing increased difficulties connecting with classmates due to these concerns.

Students share concerns about cheating in online classes

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 22, 2020

As the university continues to adapt to changing circumstances, methods of cheating are changing along with them. Due to the abundance of online classes, cheating has become an increased concern. Students...

Greek Life organizations have taken the recruitment process virtual this year, creating new opportunities for recruits to engage. Members of sororities and fraternities can choose to reside in the Greek Life Commons.

Adapting to changes: IFC formal recruitment to be conducted virtually

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter September 22, 2020

The Interfraternity Council will be hosting its virtual formal recruitment starting on Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. All IFC Recruitment activities will be conducted virtually through a series of Zoom calls....

Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students, “caught” @therealmarr5, @ccurryy_ and @tre.7k wearing their masks correctly and posted them #ProtectingThePride on Instagram.

#ProtectingThePride encourages students to continue to wear masks

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020

Dean of Students Gabe Willis has been promoting a new trend on campus called #ProtectingThePride on his Instagram page. The university mandated that all faculty and students must wear a mask on campus...

Karah Guidry, a junior biological sciences major, studies in the new Tinsley Hall study lounge.

Tinsley Hall back in operation after months of closure

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020

After months of renovating and add-ons, Tinsley Hall is finally open this semester. The building had been out of use and surrounded by a fence while construction workers cleaned out old rooms, tore down...

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