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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
Sisters Mason and Madison Burnette, left to right, represent their community by participating in pageants. They hold the Miss Italian Festival and Miss Christmas on the Bayou titles, respectively.

The crowns crossing campus

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

The women on campus who become involved in pageantry may have varying amounts of experience, but many share the same values that the competition experience provides. Madison Burnette, a freshman kinesiology...

Supply chain management degree program ranked among the best

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

The university supply chain management program strives to prepare students for a career in the business world by giving good educational foundation and interaction with firms for job opportunities. According...

Teaching how to teach

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2019

For more than 50 years, the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology has been training students to make future leaders. Dr. John Hatcher III, assistant professor of educational leadership,...

Prospective students and their families attend informational sessions at "Lion Pride Preview" to learn more about the university and college life.

University welcomes future lions

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2019

The Office of Admissions hosts “Lion Pride Preview” to show prospective students what the university can offer. Prospective students and their families visited campus on Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 2...

At the "Silent Disco," students switched among three channels and DJs on their headphones. The Office for Student Engagement plans to incorporate the event into every semester to promote student involvement.

A disco sparks student engagement

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2019

The Office for Student Engagement owned up to its name by hosting a "Silent Disco" to promote student involvement. The disco was held on Jan. 31 from 7-11 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Arranging...

Students at the Future Business Leaders of America cheer as their schools win in academic competitions. Through these competitions, schools qualified for the state conference in Lafayette.

High school leaders prepare for the future

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • February 1, 2019

The Future Business Leaders of America hosted a conference at the university for high school students from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to engage in academic competitions. At the conference, high schools...

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability set up a table in the Student Union Breezeway to inform students about the university policies and the Student Code of Conduct.

Know the rules

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • January 31, 2019

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability aimed to educate students on the university policies and the Student Code of Conduct with "Know the Code." Sabrina Ward, a senior family and consumer...

Nahilia Colbert, a junior kinesiology major, Gracishone Floyd, a senior psychology major, and Tyrean Celestine, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major worked at the table set up by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to give out free supplies such as highlighters, pens, folders and notebooks to students. The sorority set up a table on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway.

A sorority lends a helping hand

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2019

Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. distributed free supplies to students to serve its community. "Operation BigBookBag" was organized on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student...

The University Health Center set up a table in the Student Union Breezeway to promote their fitness programs SOAR and Lighten Up Lions. SOAR is a peer-to-peer educational program, and Lighten Up Lions is a free fitness program offered by Recreational Sports and Wellness.

Opportunities for peer fitness

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2019

To help students with their fitness New Year resolutions, the University Health Center promoted programs like the Student Outreach and Advocacy Representatives, or SOAR, and Lighten Up Lions. The UHC...

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. lead a memorial program for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program began with a march at 6 p.m. followed by a gathering in the University Center.

In remembrance of the king

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2019

"United we stand, divided we fall." These words echoed among the Pennington Student Activity Center, the pedestrian underpass and the University Center as the memorial program for Dr. Martin Luther...

Campus Activities Board recruits volunteers

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • January 30, 2019

The Campus Activities Board organized an interest meeting for students to gather information about the organization. "CAB and Chill" was held on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. where students inquired about the university’s...

At the "Scholars Showcase," attendees took photos with Roomie as they were welcomed to the university. The night consisted of informing the high school students and their families of the university's campus and programs.

Administration showcases the university to young scholars

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor • January 30, 2019

The university invited high school students to learn more about the campus and be recognized for their academic work at the "Scholars Showcase." Over 130 high school students registered for the event...

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