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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

Sims Memorial Library is providing curbside pick-up services for students to access physical collections, technology and equipment.

Library launches “Sims 2-Geaux” curbside pickup

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter June 19, 2020

The Sims Memorial Library is now offering a new program to continue its services despite its closure.  On June 1, the library began “Sims 2-Geaux” curbside pickup, a service that allows university...

Dr. Roldan A. Valverde, a professor of biology, poses for a picture with a sea turtle. Valverde researches sea turtles and also works as the scientific director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy operating in Gainesville, Florida.

University biologist contributes to sea turtle research

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter June 16, 2020

A university professor has contributed to research on sea turtles published by other zoologists from around the nation. The New York Times recently published an article named “Mother Sea Turtles Might...

Dr. Ryan Green, assistant professor of kinesiology and health sciences, demonstrates the use anatomage table.  An anatomage table is an advanced virtual 3D dissection table that allows a better view of the human anatomy.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences introduces a new advancement to learning

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 16, 2020

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences have made upgrades with a new anatomage table for students to learn more about the human body.  An anatomage table is an advanced 3D virtual dissection table...

Dr. Chris Murray is a recipient of the 2020 BioOne Ambassador Award for his participation in research of a new species of crocodile from Papua New Guinea.

Dr. Murray recognized as 2020 BioOne Ambassador

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 15, 2020

Dr. Chris Murray, assistant professor of biological sciences, is a recipient of the 2020 BioOne Ambassador Award, The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists nominated Murray for his specialized...

Psychology major Grace Alello was awarded the Hope for Addiction scholarship by RCA for her essay on overcoming addiction. Alello continues to use her vulnerability in hopes of uplifting others.

University student awarded Hope for Addiction scholarship

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter June 14, 2020

Because overcoming addiction is a journey that demands persistence, organizations across the nation have worked to assure college students that their hard work also comes with reward. Recovery Centers...

The university named Jonathan Wong, co-founder of Cate Street Seafood Station in Hammond and The Boston Restaurant in Amite, 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year. He graduated in 2003 and has continued to volunteer his services to help the campus and its students.

Jonathan Wong named 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter June 13, 2020

A Hammond native and businessman has been named the university’s 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year. Jonathan Wong graduated from the university in 2003 after studying biological sciences and international...

Participants practice social distancing during the trial sessions run by the Pennington Student Activity Center. All individuals were asked to wear masks, clean after use and stay six feet apart from one another.

The Pennington Student Activity Center hosts trial runs for reopening

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

The Pennington Student Activity Center has begun to prepare for its reopening in the fall, hosting a series of trial runs to determine the most efficient way to keep members safe while active. The last...

Jessica Litolff, outstanding woman of the year. Joshua Ballard, outstanding man of the year. Austin Noel, recipient of the Heart of a Lion award. Roshmina Thapa, David Wares Outstanding International Student of the Year.

Student leaders honored despite separation

Dylan Meche and Elana Guillory May 14, 2020

To supplement the traditional Division for Student Affairs Convocation Awards ceremony originally scheduled for April 28, DSA hosted the Virtual Student Recognition Week from April 27-30. DSA announced...

Dr. Fotie sits next to his original research team to whom he attributes the groundwork of his project.

From left to right: Dr. Fotie, Shreya Bhatt (Osteopathic Medicine student at William Carey University) Shreeja Bhatt (PhD student at UT Austin), Brett Duke (Research Scientist at Owen Biosciences, Inc.), Brandy Adolph (PhD student at Texas A&M) and Evan Akeroyd (PhD student at North Carolina State University)

Chemistry professor provides learning opportunities through grant

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter May 13, 2020

A professor at the university was awarded a $265,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to further his research in green and sustainable chemistry. Jean Fotie, professor of organic chemistry,...

To ensure the safety of all incoming students, the university has implanted online Summer and Fall Orientation Programs through Moodle. Student will also be able to partake in information sessions via video chat.

Summer and Fall Orientation offered virtually

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter May 13, 2020

Due to limitations, the university is delivering all upcoming Summer and Fall Orientation Programs via online format, an approach unlike any used in the past.  According to Kay Maurin, chief enrollment...

Last semester’s commencement ceremony proceeded with no knowledge of what was to come the following semester. The university notified Spring 2020 graduates that commencement will be postponed and no longer be held in May due to the current social limitations.

Seniors share feelings about their final year

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

For many graduating seniors, their final semester as a student at the university has been unusual.  On March 26, students were notified via a student notice email that the Spring Commencement ceremony...

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