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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Roosevelt White, a freshman art major, reads “The Manchac Review” at the Writing Center. The creative magazine is published annually, and students with any major can submit their applications.

A desire for getting published

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

Students interested in creative writing can have their articles published through the university’s annual journal. “The Manchac Review” showcases works from students across campus in three main...

 Dating trends have shifted because of the impact that social media plays in relationships. Students tend to use their time on media outlets like Tinder and Bumble to find a someone special.

Dating trends shift to a more modern approach

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

Dating trends change continuously with time. From being a formal experience, these trends have has changed to casual experiences like “hooking up.” Some trends such as “ghosting,” however, may...

Members of Kappa Sigma participate in the Dodgeball Tournament.

“Spongebob A” not thrown off guard

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

Another Greek team caught a victory tonight. The Greek Week Dodgeball Tournament was held on April 1 at 6 p.m. in the Pennington Student Activity Center. Each match consisted of two teams, which were...

Members of Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern celebrate Holi, a festival of colors, in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Inclusion in diversity

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

The university has a diverse campus culture with students from different races, cultures, origin and nationalities. According to the university website, the student population is comprised of 62.3 percent...

Emily Waddell, a junior sport management major, Mary Anna Jambon, a junior sport management major, and Nadia Whitfield, a senior sport management major, showcase their department apparel.

The significance behind wearing green and gold

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

Wearing university apparel allows students to showcase their school spirit and represent their institution. Kristina McBride, coordinator of tutoring and record keeping for Student Support Services, shared...

Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, and Angela James, director of the Office of Disabilities Services, chat with a student outside the War Memorial Student Union.

Mentoring cubs into lions

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

Students looking to find a career path, organizations to join or any other life advice can seek out a staff member to become a mentor. Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, explained the...

Breanna Raborn, a member of Phi Mu, and Johnathon Phan, representative on the Greek Court for Sigma Tau Gamma, talk at “Food Wars.” Court members can be distinguished at events by a white sash. The Greek Court was introduced for this year’s Greek Week, adding to the week’s competition.

Greek Week Court

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 1, 2019

The Greek Court found itself added to this year’s festivities to add to the competition of Greek Week and representation of Greek life. Each Greek chapter nominated a representative for the court. Throughout...

The "Artrageous" performance will arrive at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Get ready for an art and music spectacular

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting "Artrageous" for the community to enjoy a live art and musical experience. "Artrageous" will be held on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Roy Blackwood,...

The 35th annual "Chefs Evening" featured some of Hammond's most popular dishes. Attendees could taste food from restaurants like Jacmel Inn and Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar.

Fundraiser features local restaurants

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

University Advancement raised money and displayed some of Hammond's most popular dishes at the 35th annual "Chefs Evening." The event was held in the Student Union Grand Ballroom on March 31. Lisa...

The "AJ Live Comedy Show" brought humor to War Memorial Student Union Theatre on March 30 with skits and stand-up comedians.

Comedy show brings a night of laughs

Joseph Scott, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

The "AJ Live Comedy Show" delivered hours of humorous fun to campus. The show, which was run, written and created by AJ Jackson with the help of his friends and family, was held in the War Memorial...

During the championship match, Alpha Omicron Pi Team B attempts to return the volley. Their team won the game against Sigma Sigma Sigma Team A.

Changes to volleyball tournament affected location and outcome

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter March 31, 2019

Greek Week's first event was moved out from Greek Village, a situation that led four teams to take the top three positions. Because of weather conditions, the "Greek Week Volleyball Tournament" was...

Victoria Reid, a member of Alpha Sigma Tau on the Rugrats team, spoons pastalaya into bowls. Her team placed third in the "Food Wars."

Danny Phantom wins Greek cook-off

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 31, 2019

A pastalaya competition ended the first day of unity and contest in Greek Week. "Food Wars" was held outside the Pennington Student Activity Center on March 31. The Danny Phantom team, consisting...

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