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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

The Student Government Association hosted a T-Shirt Swap to celebrate Homecoming Week and Lion Up Tuesday. In order to boost school spirit, SGA has decided to give away free Lion Up T-shirts one Tuesday a month starting on Oct. 8.

SGA encourages school spirit during Homecoming

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

As part of Homecoming Week, the Student Government Association hosted the T-Shirt Swap/Spirit Hand Out.  Kiara Goins, a junior psychology major, explained what happened at the event. “It’s an...

Homecoming Court and Beau Court Interviews

Homecoming Court and Beau Court Interviews

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Members of the Homecoming and Beau Courts were asked by The Lion’s Roar to provide input regarding the position on their respective court. Those who responded are pictured with their thoughts.   Alanna...

Sabrae Nasset, a sophomore general studies major and member of standOUT, addresses the panel during “The Students & The Public” event put on by the Student Government Association. During the session, attendees expressed their grievances about members of Consuming Fire Ministries.

Forum explores complaints about preachers’ hatred

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Concerns from students and faculty reached administration and fueled the discussion of an hour-long meeting about free speech and community safety. “The Students & The Public” was hosted by...

Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, hands out T-shirts to students in the Student Union Breezeway. The university marked the beginning of Homecoming Week on Monday, Oct. 7.

Homecoming Week kicks off with a celebration

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

The 2019 Homecoming Week has officially begun. The Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board and several other university organizations came together to host the Homecoming Kickoff to...

Students, faculty and staff who suffer from allergies can use the allergenic free food line at the Mane Dish.

Mane Dish adds option for those with allergies

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter October 4, 2019

A new dining station was added to the Mane Dish to accommodate people with dietary restrictions. The True Balance station provides not only healthy meal options, but it also takes into account some common...

GOLD Council reconnects alumni to campus

GOLD Council reconnects alumni to campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter October 3, 2019

Alumni can reconnect with the university through a leadership alumni organization called Graduates Of the Last Decade Council, the GOLD Council. The GOLD Council assists the Alumni Association in networking...

Members of the university chapter of NAACP set up a boot at the War Memorial Student Union Breezeway to spread voting awareness to students.

NAACP spreads voting awareness

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 2, 2019

The university chapter of  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, known as the NAACP, hosted a “Voting Is A Right” booth in the War Memorial Student Union. The event was held...

The Campus Activities Board hosts multiple events in campus every semester. Pictured is a performance during the event "Step Afrika" hosted by CAB.

A look inside the university’s Campus Activity Board

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter October 2, 2019

“Gumbo Ya Ya,” “Strawberry Jubilee” and the “Haunted Trial” are just some events the Campus Activities Board hosts annually. CAB, located on the second floor of the Student Union Breezeway,...

Any member of the campus community can utilize the Food Pantry during its hours Monday through Thursday. The Food Pantry is always accepting donations.

Food Pantry aims to feed campus community

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2019

Located in Room 109 of McGehee Hall, the Food Pantry offers students, faculty and staff free groceries and toiletries. According to Feeding America, one in six people in Louisiana faces a struggle with...

2019 Homecoming Court and Beau Court Announced

2019 Homecoming Court and Beau Court Announced

October 1, 2019

HAMMOND – Fourteen Southeastern Louisiana University students have been chosen as members of the 2019 Homecoming queen and beau courts. The seven women and seven men will reign over Homecoming festivities...

At the Safe Space training students, faculty and staff were taught how to approach people of all different backgrounds.

MISA offers students and faculty Safe Space training

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 29, 2019

On Friday, Sept. 27 the Multicultural and International Student Affairs organization hosted a Safe Space Training. The event was part of a hazing prevention training for faculty, staff and students...

Anna Krajcer, freshman athletic training major, browses the Psychology Department's informational booth. Offering over 60 undergraduate degree programs, students toured the Major & Minor Fair to obtain more information about the university's programs.

Students gain insight to academic programs

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 26, 2019

Freshmen interacted with faculty members from their major’s program and received information about other majors and minors offered at the university.  The 3rd annual Major & Minor Fair took place...

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