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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

Vice President for Student Affairs 
Dr. Eric Summers.

Q&A with Vice President for Student Affairs

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter April 8, 2020

The Lion’s Roar recently discussed some of the recent pandemic updates with Dr. Eric Summers: What are some of the most general questions people have been asking recently? We understand that these...

Freshman marketing major Anyree Phillips created a petition for the university to go to a pass/fail system after she noticed some flaws in the online courses. The petition had over 4,000 signatures in three days.

Student-led petition helps prompt change in semester’s grading system

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

After the university closed face-to-face classes and moved to an online-based setting, it didn’t take long for university student Anyree Phillips, a freshman marketing major, to find some flaws in the...

Sophomore criminal justice major Alyssa Dagostino uses YouTube for her tutoring service provided by the Mathematics Tutoring Lab. Since going to an online only format, the lab is continuing to assist students.

Math lab continues to help students using virtual tutoring services

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

Since the transition to online classes, faculty and student workers have had to change from their normal working environments to remote ones. The mathematics department is still trying to assist students...

An error at the university Financial Aid office has resulted in the inaccurate dispersal of aid to students, causing an overpayment of more than $550,000. The university addressed the financial errors and plans to strengthen internal controls to prevent any future mishaps.

University addresses financial aid errors

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter April 7, 2020

The state auditor’s office recently released a report revealing that the university’s financial aid department inaccurately dispensed aid to students due to a flaw in the system, resulting in an overpayment...

Crime Log

Crime Log

April 5, 2020

3/16/2020 at 12:10 P.M. - D. Vickers Hall - Trespassing, Outstanding Arrest Warrants 3/17/2020 at 12:28 P.M. - Southeastern Oaks - Cyberstalking 3/17/2020 at 7:05 P.M. - Southeastern Oaks - Possession...

A student watches an online lecture while taking notes for his Sociology 101

class. To ensure the safety of students, the university has transitioned to online-
only classes for the remainder of the semester.

Students express challenges of adapting to online classes

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter April 3, 2020

Throughout the past few weeks, students have experienced many changes to their daily routines due to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the biggest changes to which students have been adjusting is the transition...

As the entire country is following measures to prevent physical interaction, this process is affecting local businesses. The
stay-at-home order has required some local businesses to shut down.

Pandemic affects businesses

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter April 2, 2020

American companies are feeling the effects of the coronavirus limitations that are encouraging people to stay home and withdraw from leisurely outings. On March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards issued...

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...

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