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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

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank peruses books in textbook rental as she prepares for her senior year of college.

Leaving the nest

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

When young adults leave home for college, families learn to adjust to the change of day-to-day functions. With incoming students entering a world of new responsibilities, some guardians struggle to...

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University models a romper from Imagine Boutique as she looks through their clothing racks. Throughout Hammond are multiple boutiques preparing for tailgate season.

Finding tailgate attire

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

The fall semester begins Aug. 21, and with football season hot on its heels, preparation for tailgating is key. Tailgating season has numerous aspects to it, such as hanging out with friends, reconnecting...

Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, poses under Friendship Oak. Rocquin was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

Rocquin selected as Woman of Excellence

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship awarded Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, the Women of Excellence Award this spring. The LLWCF is a nonprofit organization...

Members of the Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern sell henna tattoos to raise money for their organization. The university has 123 organizations students an join.

Finding your place in 1-2-3

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

Immersion into campus life can start with the 123 student organizations offered at the university. By offering opportunities to network, develop leadership abilities, be involved and have fun, student...

Steven Ban, a 2012 alumnus of the university, has found success in street dancing since graduating. Ban has appeared in "Pitch Perfect 2" and "So You Think You Can Dance" and was voted crowd favorite at "Battlefest of New York," where he placed in the top four.

Opportunities in street dancing

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor June 12, 2019

Inspiration can stem from a simple observation and grow into something much larger. Alumnus Steven Ban started street dancing 12 years ago when he was 16. When he arrived at high school before classes...

Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, shows off her Golden Ticket from American Idol. Gill auditioned with the to-be title winner Laine Hardy and advanced to Hollywood with her singing skills.

American Idol Competitor

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter June 12, 2019

A passion for singing led a student to Hollywood, California. Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, auditioned for ABC’s competition singing program “American Idol” and got a golden ticket to...

Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, is going to West Monroe to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. Blank has been preparing for the pageant since winning her title.

Miss Louisiana Preparation

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief June 12, 2019

Once a year, some of the most beautiful and talented women across the state gather in West Monroe to compete for the title of Miss Louisiana. Since the 1970s, the university has sent a representative as...

The Southeastern Channel's show "College Night" recently won Best Video Comedy from College Broadcasters, Inc. The channel also received two second place awards and a third place award in separate categories.

Channel ranked #1

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter June 12, 2019

Another award for the Southeastern Channel means another opportunity to commend the student workers and faculty who helped make it possible. Placing first in the nation for “Best Video Comedy” last...

Seniors celebrate grduation at the "Lion 4 Life Launch" party.

Graduating seniors launched into Alumni Association

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 19, 2019

Graduates entering into an alumni base of over 70,000 were congratulated by the Alumni Association at the “Lion 4 Life Launch" party. Held on the lawn of the Alumni Association from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m....

During DSA convocation, Richard Davis Jr., a senior middle school education major, left, was named 2019 Man of the Year, and Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies major, right, was named 2019 Woman of the Year.  The two honorees pose with Dr. John L. Crain, university president.

DSA honors presidents, new and old

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

The Division of Student Affairs honored students and faculty who demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the university. Among many awards presented during the convocation, the DSA named Man...

Commencement is held at the end of each spring and fall semester. Alumni have realized that life outside college has its similarities and differences to their collegiate career.

A change in pace after graduating

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 14, 2019

Four university alumni shared their experiences of post-graduation life and how their plans either followed their initial path or went in a different direction. Nakia Merrill graduated from the university...

Graduates celebrate during Fall 2018 Commencement. This semester’s event is scheduled for May 18. Dr. Kay Maurin, assistant vice president for enrollment management, Patrick Gipson, police lieutenant, and Scott Nunez, director of the University Center, help run commencement.

Preparations underway for spring commencement

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

This weekend, over 1,000 students will walk across the stage at commencement. For the second time in the university’s history, the ceremony, which takes place on Saturday, May 18, will be livestreamed. The...

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