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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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The full version of the PortableLion app launched in August following the beta launch in January. The app includes features that students can use to track the shuttle buses, keep track of campus news and stay up-to-date with emergency alerts. They can also access resources such as Moodle and LEONet.

PortableLion: Campus services on the go

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

After a year of assessment and creation, two university alumni have launched an app that has gained traction from over 2,800 students. PortableLion, an app developed by Damodar Dahal and Aakash Amatya,...

Sydney Ardoin, a sophomore communication sciences and disorder major, hugs Delaney Inabnet, a sophomore early childhood education major, as members of Phi Mu present a check to Ardoin. Ardoin is a native of Lake Charles, and her family was affected by Hurricane Laura.

Phi Mu organizes fundraiser for student affected by Hurricane Laura

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

With the help of sororities and fraternities around the country, Phi Mu was able to raise over $4,000 for a student affected by Hurricane Laura.  Sydney Ardoin, a member of Phi Mu and a sophomore Communication...

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability shared their schedule of Caught you Caring events that will occur throughout the month of September.

OSAA to host a series of virtual events for Connected by Care campaign

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

Throughout September, the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability will be hosting an event named “Caught you Caring.” “Caught you Caring” allows students to submit stories of when they...

The Center for Student Excellence has developed new coaching groups for students to interact with other peers with similar academic paths. To follow safety procedures, the meetings have been held virtually.

New at CSE: Academic Connect Groups provide academic coaching

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

Last semester, the Center for Student Excellence began offering “Academic & Career Exploration” for students who no longer have freshman advisors. This semester, the CSE is introducing Academic...

Handshake, one of the resources avilable through the Office of Career Services, is the platform that will virtually host Career Fair this semester. Students can sign up for Career Fair by logging into Handshake and registering with their university email account.

Career Fair to be held virtually this year

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

Amongst several other departments and organizations, the Office of Career Services has decided to host one of its annual events virtually. Career Fair, designated to help students find an internship or...

Students have been adjusting to the new format of hybrid classes, consisting of both classroom time and virtual participation. They shared their experiences with hybrid learning and discussed how the circumstances differ from previous semesters

Hybrid courses: a new academic experience for students

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

After an abrupt closing of campus last spring in March, the university is finally returning to some normalcy by reopening the campus to faculty, staff and students. As most classes are being conducted...

The Democratic and Republican National Conventions were both pushed back from the original dates due to COVID-19. Most of the speeches were delivered over a virtual format. This presidential election will be the first ever election with mail-in votes

Virtual Conventions mark official start of unprecedented 2020 Election Cycle

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

With the conclusion of both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the official nominations of Former Vice President Joe Biden and Incumbent President Donald Trump, the 2020 Presidential...

Students complete schoolwork in the Ascension Hall Marketplace. Honors students living in Ascension Hall who are members of the LLC group are allowed to have in-person meetings in the building.

Honors students conduct in-person meetings

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 8, 2020

The university released a framework of guidelines for student organizations to follow regarding meetings and events in response to COVID-19. The guidelines have been in effect since Sept. 3. However,...

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health will begin collecting data from public colleges and universities across the state regarding positive cases of COVID-19. The university sent out a Faculty/Staff notice...

New members of Alpha Sigma Tau meet virtually for recruitment instead of the traditional rush week.

New Panhellenic Council members ZOOMed home after a week of virtual recruitment

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020

The Collegiate Panhellenic Council held its first ever virtual Zoom recruitment on Aug. 10 -15. The process is typically held in-person for potential new members who wish to join one of the five CPC sororities...

Welcome back to campus

Welcome back to campus

Alexia Fisher, Graduate Assistant, University Health Center September 4, 2020

Whether this is your first time on campus or you are returning, we know things may be a little (or a lot) different. We may not be able to gather as much or as close with our Southeastern family as we...

The University Police Department provided free masks and hand sanitizers at various campus locations as a part of the Welcome Week program. Most departments on campus held events virtually to comply with social distancing practices.

Departments organize Welcome Week virtually

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 3, 2020

As students returned to campus this semester, they had the opportunity to interact with their peers and learn more about campus virtually. This year, annual Welcome Week events such as “Strawberry...

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