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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Using the skills taught in class to face obstacles outside school

Using the skills taught in class to face obstacles outside school

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 9, 2019

Skills taught in some classes can be directly applied in the real-world setting. Public speaking, Introduction to Financial Accounting and Software Engineering are courses professors explained are significant...

UPD to teach RAD class

UPD to teach RAD class

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 9, 2019

The University Police Department’s Office of Community Education provides educational classes for the community to help prevent dangerous scenarios. One of these classes is the Rape Aggression Defense...

Kappa Sigma's third annual "Puppy Run" raised $2,274 with six out of seven present puppies adopted.

Kappa Sigma rallies the community and puppies

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 8, 2019

At the third annual "Puppy Run," Kappa Sigma raised $2,274, the most money raised at the event to date. Held at Cook Field from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 6, the fundraiser was accompanied by music...

Team Danny Phantom performed in the Greek Week Step Show which took place on April 4 at 7 p.m. in the University Center.

The conclusion of Greek Week awards teams

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 5, 2019

Greek Week ended with many accolades and stepping. The last events of the week included the Step Show, Greek Court and awards, which started on April 4 at 7 p.m. in the University Center. Before the...

Claudio Franc and Karley Bordelon participate in the debate for students to get to know them better. Both are running for the president of the Student Government Association.

Get to know candidates’ platforms

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 4, 2019

Candidates for the Student Government Association election shared their platforms and future goals at the "SGA Executive Elections Debate." The debate was held on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in...

The "Spirit of the Southland" Colorguard set up a table to recruit interested students.

Color guard recruitment

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 4, 2019

The "Spirit of the Southland" Colorguard continues recruitment. On April 3, the color guard set up a recruitment table outside the War Memorial Student Union. According to Kirsten Saint, captain of...

Team answer questions about Greek life and Nickelodeon shows for "Greek Trivia." The competition was included for its first year in this Greek Week.

A Greek test of knowledge

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 4, 2019

Greek organizations gathered to test their knowledge for "Greek Trivia." The contest was held at the parking garage on April 3. Each team chose three members from different chapters to compete. The...

Students carry signs as they march around campus for "Take Back the Night Rally." The event aimed to bring more awareness to sexual assault on college campuses.

Student rally against sexual assault

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 4, 2019

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, students rallied and marched with signs on campus to bring attention to the issue. "Take Back the Night Rally" started at the Katrina Memorial Fountain on April 2,...

David Faucheux, instructor of management and business administration, talks to students about expanding professional skills. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars hosted the seminar on April 2 in Fayard Hall room 205.

A seminar teaches success in the real world

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 3, 2019

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars hosted a seminar to help students prepare for the real world. The seminar was held on April 2 in Fayard Hall room 205. NSCS chose David Faucheux, instructor...

Meet the candidates

Meet the candidates

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 3, 2019

Eight students are running to become the future officers of the Student Government Association. Campaigning has begun from tabling events in the Student Union Breezeway to social media posts. The "Voter...

Members of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Omicron Pi and Delta Tau Delta participated in the first round of the Greek Week "Battleship Tournament."

Battleship: survive or sink

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

With a couple of canoes, buckets and a pool, students aimed to stay afloat for their team. The Greek Week "Battleship Tournament" occurred on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kinesiology Pool. Battles consisted...

Leadership retreat offers more than lectures

Leadership retreat offers more than lectures

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

Leaders on campus can develop their skills and hone their influence this semester regardless of prior experience. "Lions LEAD Retreat," a conference to help aspiring leaders, is scheduled to be held...

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