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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

Anna Bass, an instructor of management and business administration, conducts a mock interview with one of her students. Mock interviews are one of the avenues students can pursue to improve their soft skills in the real world.

The impact of soft skills in the real world

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

Students may overlook the importance of soft skills that are crucial for long-term career success. Soft skills refer to a combination of skills like communication, self-motivation, teamwork and leadership...

Choosing not to pursue a diploma

Choosing not to pursue a diploma

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

When students enter college, they may find the academic environment to not be in their plans or decide to return later. The article “Why Students Drop Out” published by the National Dropout Prevention...

Students in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies can find career exploration opportunities both in and out of the classroom. One of the department's activities for National Health Education Week involved informing students about sugar intake, alcohol consumption, self-examinations for breasts, testicular cancer and more.

Kinesiology offers futures through employment

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 13, 2019

Careers can be built through the promotion of fitness, whether it is through human anatomy or floor planning. With six concentrations, the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies offers internships...

Bus drivers of the Lion Traxx shuttle service attributed their favorite part of the job to meeting and interacting with students. The shuttle service operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

What happens in the Lion Traxx shuttles: a driver’s perspective

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

Since its start over a decade ago, thousands of students have used the Lion Traxx shuttle service.    Gary Prescott, director of Transportation Services, enjoys interacting with students using Lion...

Kathryn Mancuso, a junior business administration major, creates various types of art including paintings and decorating graduation caps. She promotes her business on her Instagram account katscreationss.

Entrepreneurs gain real world experience

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

Imagine having the struggle of running a business while also being a full-time college student. Many students know the struggle of keeping up grades, attending class regularly and the late nights study...

At the spring commencement on May 18, Ben Nevers, a former Louisiana House and Senate member,  will receive an honorary doctorate for his work advocating for education.

Nevers to receive honorary doctorate

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter May 13, 2019

Ben Nevers, a former Louisiana House and Senate member, will be honored with a Doctor of Humanities degree during spring commencement. Dr. John Crain, president of the university, believes Nevers has...

Students were pinned by their parents at the "Senior Colloquium." The event served as a send-off for the senior communication majors.

Ceremony recognizes graduating students

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 10, 2019

Senior communication majors were honored at the "Senior Colloquium" as they defended their theses. Held from 5 - 8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, the colloquium included a recognition ceremony...

Students painted flower pots at Campus Activities Board's "Planting Our Appreciation" in the Student Union Breezeway. Some used the event as a way to relax for the week before finals whereas others made a gift for Mother's Day.

Students express their appreciation with potted plants

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 10, 2019

Students painted pots, planted flowers and wrote messages to relax and make some gifts leading into finals week. Campus Activities Board put up tables in the Student Union Breezeway on May 9 from 10...

Students received their rings at the "Ring Ceremony" on May 8. Of the symbolism behind the university ring, it represents pride in the student's time at the institution.

Students wear their symbols of pride

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 9, 2019

Students received their rings to show pride and commemorate their time at the university. The "Ring Ceremony" was held on May 8 at 6 p.m. Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the...

2019 orientation leaders help incoming students adjust to the university. Orientation leaders start their training during the spring semester upon hire.

The commitment of Orientation Leaders

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

Orientation leaders play a vital role in introducing the university to the prospective and incoming freshmen and helping them decide how the university fits them. The OLs’ preparation begins in the...

The university has five sororities from the Collegiate Panhellenic Council active on campus. The organizations participate in events throughout the year performing community service, raising money for their philanthropies and competing amongst themselves and with other sororities and fraternities. Formal recruitment is in the summer just before the start of the fall semester.

The doors are open

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

As a number of students graduate during the spring semester, organizations within the Collegiate Panhellenic Council look to recruit new members. Alpha Omicron Pi and Theta Phi Alpha, two organizations...

A preacher stands outside of the War Memorial Student Union surrounded by barricades. A petition started by Canese Jarboe, instructor of English,  asks for more regulation on administration’s part against religious groups who use hate speech to target students.

Hundreds support call for change

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 7, 2019

Hate speech and a concern for the campus community strikes the heart of a recent petition. Canese Jarboe, instructor of English, created a petition on change.org last month titled “Protect Southeastern’s...

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