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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

Students volunteer during the 2019 Big Event organized by the Student Government Association. Currently, SGA has applications available for students to fill up different positions for all the three branches.

A reflection of 2019 in SGA

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

In the fall of 2019, the Student Government Association presented several opportunities for students to support its campus community. Karley Bordelon, president of SGA, has assisted with many programs...

The third annual "Silent Disco: The After Party" allowed attendees to wear glow-in-the-dark headphones and accessories as they enjoy listening to different music stations.

Students kick off spring semester with silent disco night

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

To celebrate the beginning of a new semester, Multicultural and International Student Affairs hosted an event filled with music and dancing for students. MISA collaborated with the Office of Student...

Having interned at Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance for two years, Timothy Thibodaux, a student in the MBA program, now works as a graduate assistant for the College of Education.

Searching for an internship

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2020

With a plethora of resources available both online and at the university, seeking out one’s first intern position can have students questioning whether or not they are making the right decisions. From...

“That’s what I want to continue to do throughout my reign this school year—show myself, present, be of any help or service I can be to the community.”
 - Janine Hatcher, Miss Southeastern 2020

Miss SLU 2020

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The university named Janine Hatcher Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 on Nov. 22 to represent all things green and gold. Originally from the city of Plainfield, New Jersey, Hatcher grew up as...

Katlyn Daigle and Richard Davis Jr. graduated from the College of Education during the first Fall 2019 commencement ceremony.

Commencement changes

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The university held two commencement ceremonies instead of one this past December for the seniors who graduated in the Fall 2019 semester in the 7,761 seat University Center on North Campus. A morning...

Paige Moody, Dr. Peter Emerson, Krystal Hardison and Tony Terrell take a picture together after Dr. Emerson won the award.

University hosts mental health practitioners conference

Jacob Lofton and Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter January 12, 2020

The University Counseling Center held the third annual Terrell Conference as a learning and networking opportunity for mental health professionals. The conference was held on Jan. 9-10 in the War Memorial...

Workers set up the new printing equipment at The Document Source. The office serves students and faculty with their printing and mailing needs.

New equipment arrives at The Document Source

Samantha Gambino, Staff Reporter December 15, 2019

Changes were made to The Document Source print and mail center on campus to better help students and faculty with all their printing needs. New equipment including printers and a cutter machine has...

Alumni Association lowers The REC center prices for alumni

Alumni Association lowers The REC center prices for alumni

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter December 13, 2019

The Alumni Association has made changes to the prices for alumni who use the Pennington Student Activity Center, also known as the REC. The proposal was first approved Friday, Nov. 8 and was implemented...

Resident assistants are preparing to help residential students move out of their dorms before winter break. Southeastern Oaks, Greek Village and Taylor Hall are the only halls that stay open over the break.

How resident assistants balance priorities during the week of finals

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter December 12, 2019

With winter break approaching, student workers have to practice time management as they balance their work with final exam preparation. Resident Assistants, also known as RAs, are responsible for helping...

Roomie the Lion poses for a picture with his graduation ring. Graduating seniors received their rings from Dr. John Crain, president of the university, during the Ring Ceremony on Dec. 4.

Graduating seniors receive their ceremonial rings

Samantha Gambino, Staff Reporter December 12, 2019

A ring ceremony for graduating seniors was held by the Alumni Association and had an extra surprise at the end as Roomie the Lion also received his graduation ring. The ceremony was held on Dec. 4 in...

Jessica Walker speaks to the audience during the forum. The panel discussed matters concerning the interests of students, faculty and teachers in special education.

Panel discusses issues and challenges in SPED

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter December 11, 2019

The College of Education and the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology sponsored the panel “Creating a Market Place of Ideas: Equity Among Special Education Students” on Dec. 10 at 5...

Students, faculty and community members gathered in Strawberry Stadium on Dec. 7 to watch the FCS Playoff game against the University of Montana. Fans were encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and food while cheering for the Lions.

Athletics hosts watch party at home to support away game

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter December 11, 2019

While the university football team was on the road playing the University of Montana, a group of students and community members had the opportunity to cheer on the Lions at home. Athletic Marketing...

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