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

RAs staying to aid residents

RAs staying to aid residents

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter April 1, 2020

As part of the university’s effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, residential students were encouraged to move out and return home. University Housing remains open, and some resident...

While students complete coursework through online classes, buses and schools alike sit unused at Dutchtown High School.

Education in isolation: School teachers are still spreading knowledge during global pandemic

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 31, 2020

On March 13, parents, teachers and students were notified of a state-wide closure of all Louisiana public schools until April 13. Since then, teachers have moved to online classroom settings and...

Crime Log

Crime Log

March 29, 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 3/8/2020 at 11:17...

Smitty Supply Inc. donates $250,000 to the university

Smitty Supply Inc. donates $250,000 to the university

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter March 27, 2020

A local business demonstrated their support for the university with a $250,000 donation aimed to help multiple programs. Smitty’s Supply Inc., a lubricant manufacturing and distributing company...

The Student Government Association has released their application packets for all positions, including president, vice president, chief justice and senator positions. Applications will be submitted electronically since students are advised to stay off of campus for the remainder of the semester.

SGA releases election application packets

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter March 26, 2020

Due to the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, many university faculty and staff are now working from home. In addition, all classes have been moved to online. Despite the transition to online classes...

As businesses have shut down due to the pandemic, many students have lost their job on both on-campus and off-campus locations.

Pandemic leaves students facing financial struggle

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 25, 2020

With the closures of bars, movie theaters, gyms and other establishments, university students are facing financial concerns as their jobs are put on hold. Economic repercussions are reflected in the...

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, face-to-face classes are being delivered remotely. Face-to-face classes were cancelled from Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17.

Instructors’ perspectives on online transition

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter March 24, 2020

University students, faculty and staff have had to adapt to daily changes in both their education and lifestyle. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, university courses have transitioned to...

With the Food Pantry in McGehee Hall being closed for the remainder of the semester, the Wesley Foundation will handle the distribution of perishable and non-perishable foods to university students.

The Wesley Foundation stands in for food pantry amid pandemic

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter March 24, 2020

Since the effects of COVID-19 have reached the Southeastern community, Multicultural and International Student Affairs announced on March 19 that the Food Pantry in McGehee Hall will close for the remainder...

Cliff D Morgan was one of 12 recipients of the 2019 Charles E. Dunbar Jr. Career Service Award. The award recognizes selflessness and commitment to one’s work.

Master locksmith at Physical Plant receives Charles E. Dunbar Award

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter March 24, 2020

University employee Clifton Dean Morgan was one of 12 civil service employees to be presented with an annual award that recognized his contributions to the community. Morgan is a recipient of...

Library director Eric Johnson is retiring this semester after 23 years at the university. “I’m happy with what I’ve done over the years,” said Johnson.

Sims Library director retires after 23 years

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter March 21, 2020

After overseeing Sims Memorial Library for over two decades, the director is preparing to pass the torch.  Eric Johnson, director of Sims Memorial Library, is retiring this semester after 23 years...

Humanities 401 is offered by the Department of World Languages and Cultures. For the summer semester, the class will be 100% online. Students will do virtual field trips to places of cultural importance in Louisiana.

Humanities 401 to return for Summer 2020

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 21, 2020

Students who need an additional humanities credit will have the opportunity to take Humanities 401 this summer. The Department of World Languages and Cultures will be offering the course for the second...

Matthew Alford. Courtesy of Alford

Affordable professional headshots available for students

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter March 21, 2020

An economics professor has been providing students an opportunity to get professional headshots for $20. Since the spring of 2016, Matthew Alford, instructor in the College of Business and Management,...

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