The Lion's Roar

Promoting safe sex

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

On National Condom Day, the University Health Center and Student Outreach and Advocacy Representatives set up a table to educate students on safe sex techniques. "Health Relationships and Condom Educations"...

A day in the life of Eryn Brannagan

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

For some students, helping others and putting a smile on someone’s face prompts them to turn what they love into a career. Eryn Brannagan, a senior health education and promotion major, recently began...

A time to give back

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2019

With the theme of love running through this week, students and faculty donated the gift of blood. The Campus Activities Board hosted the "I Heart CAB Week Blood Drive" on Monday Feb. 11 from 10 a.m....

Leadership gets rewarded

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

For their active leadership in the college community, Richard Davis Jr., president of the Student Government Association, and Cedric Dent, homecoming king, were chosen to attend the Charles E. Williams...

Get ready for graduation

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

With student working to finish their final semester of school, the Alumni Association prepares to help seniors gather their final memorabilia at "Grad Fair." Jennifer O’Neil, associate director of...

Searches for businesses in ‘The Big Event’

Breanna Rexwinkle, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

For the ninth year in a row, students who are participating in "The Big Event" are on a search for businesses and organizations to volunteer on the designated community service day. Organized by the...

Health center promotes a fitness program

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

After two years of success with "Lighten Up Lions," the University Health Center is partnering with the Pennington Student Activity Center to sponsor the weight-loss program for a third year. Beginning...

Hatcher named Officer of the Year

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2019

Jourdan Hatcher, university police officer, was named the University Police Department's 2018 Officer of the Year for his work ethic, initiative and leadership abilities. After working at the university...

A day in the life of Christian Mozingo

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

As a soldier of the United States National Guard and a cadet in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Christian Mozingo has been strengthened by his religion and fellow Americans to serve his country. A...

Knowing the right way to cross

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

Students and visitors should remember to travel across University Avenue only using the pedestrian underpass. Since there was an increase in students crossing University Avenue last semester, a news release...

Losing gluten: what campus has to offer

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

For students who have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance, dining services provides options to address their dietary restrictions. Richard Pugh, interim marketing coordinator of The Mane Dish, stated...

Office of Student Engagement still looking for a director

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

The Office of Student Engagement is currently searching for a permanent director. When Pam Rault, the previous director of OSE, moved to University Housing, Angela James served as an interim director...