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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

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Members of E.L.I.T.E. Women sold nachos and lemonade to fund future events and promote the brand WRLDINVSN. WORLDINVSN is a New Orleans clothing store.

Promoting a brand with nachos and lemonade

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

The E.L.I.T.E. Women raised money and promoted the clothing company WRLDINVSN through the "Not Yo (Nacho) Pop Up Shop." On Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway, members of E.L.I.T.E....

Students could stop by the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability's table in the Student Union Breezeway on Feb. 18 to learn about the health effects of tobacco.

Be informed about tobacco

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability endeavored to educate students about the university's tobacco-free policy as well as the effects of tobacco and vaping. The "Tobacco Free Campaign"...

LINK eases personal tensions

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

Within a year and half of its creation, a mental health resource has grown to help hundreds of students and faculty. The Lion Intervention Network is a tool sponsored by the Office of Student Advocacy...

Claudio Franc explains what “EvolveU” is to students potentially interested in participating in the leadership conference for high school students.

Conference leading the way

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

The university invites students from Louisiana and surrounding areas for a one-day high school leadership conference. Sophomores, juniors and seniors can participate in “EvolveU” to improve their leadership...

On Feb. 17, 2009, Dr. John Crain became the president of the university. From faculty member for the College of Business to interim provost and ultimately president.

10 years with Crain

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2019

On Feb. 17, 2009, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System appointed Dr. John Crain as the president of the university. Serving at the university for a total of 32 years, Crain...

At orientation, incoming students and their parents can check in with their orientation leader and color group before getting started on the rest of the day’s activities. Although every university will hold an orientation, their processes may differ.

Stand out with the first step

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 19, 2019

As universities promote themselves as unique, one of the first differences incoming students experience lies in how these institutions welcome them. According to Anthony Ranatza, director of admissions,...

Hannah Dietsch, Louisiana assistant superintendent, Joni Lacy, talent project director for the Louisiana Department of Education, Stephanie Whetstone, Milken Educator Award recipient, Donna Edwards, Louisiana first lady, and Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, pose at the presentation of the oversized $25,000 check to Whetstone.

Alumna makes strides in education

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 19, 2019

Stephanie Whetstone, a fifth grade teacher of science and mathematics at Bains Elementary School, became the first person in West Feliciana Parish to earn the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Whetstone...

Gibran Saleem, a comedian, performs at "CAB's Comedy Special." The event continued a week of "I Heart CAB" activities.

Comedy lights up the union

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 15, 2019

The Campus Activities Board invited comedians Gibran Saleem and LeClerc Andre to spark some laughter after another day of classes. "CAB's Comedy Special," held on the first floor of the War Memorial...

More than 1,000 students received their diploma from the universtiy during the 2018 spring commencement ceremony. After graduation, some prefer getting a graduate degree while others directly enter the workforce.

What options do seniors have after graduation?

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2019

Completing an undergraduate degree forces graduates to decide whether to pursue postgraduate studies or to enter the workforce. While some graduates may decide to directly enter the workforce, others...

Cheating in college

Cheating in college

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 14, 2019

From accidental plagiarism to blatant copying, professors have witnessed different forms of cheating in their classrooms. According to a study done by the International Center for Academic Integrity,...

The Campus Activities Board pit university students and fifth grade students from the Laboratory School in a competition for "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader." The winning team took home a prize basket filled with snacks, water bottles, bluetooth speakers, school supplies and CAB beanies.

A battle of brains

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2019

Intellect and a drive to win mixed for the Campus Activities Board's "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" competition. The event was held on Feb. 11 from 6-9 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. Teams...

Chad Duffaut, a graduate student, addresses inclusion in sports with "Obstruction: African American Golfers and Southern Resistance in the Twilight of Jim Crow." The lecture was one in a series to honor Black History Month.

Lecturer takes on inclusion in golf

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2019

In celebration of Black History Month, Chad Duffaut aimed to not only educate students on the discrimination against African-Americans in golf today but also recognize the strength and resilience of those...

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