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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

The Residence Hall Association holds events like “Paint Party” where students can participate with friends or meet new people. Students can build friendships by joining different organizations on campus.

The creation of lifelong friendships

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter March 11, 2019

With the transition from high school to college, incoming students may seek a variety of means to create new friendships. Numerous organizations, such as the Campus Activities Board, can help students...

Jacob Rester, financial aid counselor, presents information about financial aid for financial aid awareness month in the Student Union Theatre. At the event, students could meet the financial aid counselors and ask questions about getting or maintaining financial aid.

Learn about financial aid

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 9, 2019

Keeping up with financial aid awareness month, the Office of Financial Aid clarified concerns about getting and maintaining financial aid. At "Financial Aid Awareness" in the Student Union Theatre on...

At the "Scholars Showcase," high school students accepted their certificates and posed for a photograph with Dr. John Crain, university president. The university invited over 80 high school students and their families to the "Scholars Showcase" to learn more about the university offering them financial aid for the next year. The third and final showcase of the semester will be held in March.

Offers of financial aid to potential lions

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter March 2, 2019

Offering millions of dollars in financial aid and assistance, the university recognized high school students who were offered scholarships for the next academic year. The Office of Admissions held "Scholars...

Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority promote their bake sale with posters. 100 percent of the funds raised supported the sorority's philanthropy.

Sorority bake sale raises money for premature babies

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 2, 2019

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority sold brownies, cupcakes, cookies and king cakes to support premature babies and their mothers as part of its philanthropy. The "Pastries for Preemies" bake sale was set up...

Students put beads on a string in association with privileges. The Southeastern Sociological Association held "Privilege Pendants" in the Student Union Breezeway on Feb. 27.

Pendants to show privileges

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

To bring attention to different types of privilege and its effects on society, the Southeastern Sociological Association held "Privilege Pendants." Held on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student...

Students stopped by the Nepalese Student Association's table to get henna tattoos. The event raised money for the annual Holi celebration.

Raising money for the Festival of Colors

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

The Nepalese Student Association brought a cultural art to the Student Union Breezeway to raise money for the annual Holi celebration, or Festival of Colors. For a minimum $5 price, students could stop...

Karen Williams, a former instructor at Louisiana State University, lectures about the history and meaning of Mardi Gras. Multicultural and International Student Affairs started holding the event in anticipation of the break.

Understanding Mardi Gras season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

To dispel a common misunderstanding about the meaning of Mardi Gras, Multicultural and International Student Affairs hosted a lecture on the history of the holiday. Karen Williams, a former instructor...

How financial aid impacts students from rural areas

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

Students applying to the university who are from rural or homeschooled environments may face challenges not typical of a suburban or urban student. Problems such as financial aid, distance from the...

Information in this graphic was gathered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It illustrates some of the mental health issues facing college students today including depression and anxiety .

Mental health affects college campuses

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

Amidst the strain of exams and homework, many college students must also navigate anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,...

Two students talk to each other in SGA Park in 2001. Ever since Christine Bentley, associate professor of general studies, graduated from the university in 1971, the student life on campus has changed tremendously. Dr. Rosemary Clark, instructor of biological sciences, has seen some cultural similarities and differences from 10 years ago.  File Photo/The Lion’s Roar

Oh, how the times have changed

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

Other than technological improvements, what else was different about colleges 50 years ago? With a combined total of over 50 years of higher-education teaching, Dr. Rosemary Clark, instructor of biological...

The university’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program was revived in 2016. Above, students participate in lab classes for the program. Students who do not feel college is the right choice for them may choose a military career.

Looking beyond college for future plans

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

For those who do not wish to devote the next four years of their lives to college, alternative options may be more appealing. For some, enlisting in the military is a valid alternative to college, but...

Cameron Wood, a sophomore business administration major, helps two kindergartners with their homework. This contributes to the goals of the “Rec Kids After School Program.”

Creating an engaging environment for kids

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

After-school programs offer a convenient, helpful and engaging setting for children. Recreational Sports and Wellness organizes the “REC Kids After School Program” for kids from 5-13 years old....

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