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The Lion's Roar

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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Fundraising with dogs

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted its first "Canines and Cupcakes" to raise money for educational activities and provide a stress relief. "Canines and Cupcakes" was held on Dec. 1 from...

A holiday parade brings the community together

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter December 4, 2018

The "Rotary Club of Hammond 60th Annual Christmas Parade" included over 53 parties throwing beads, candy, stuffed animals, toys and more to onlookers along the parade route. The lineup included fire...

Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, was crowned 2019 Miss Southeastern by 2018 Miss Southeastern Alyssa Larose, a junior elementary education and special education major. Blank also won the Talent Award and the Academic Award.

Crowning Chelsey

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

Every year, the university chooses its new ambassador as Miss Southeastern and awards her with golden roses, the local Miss America crown, an opportunity to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant and recognition...

Baylee Smith performed a Prince-themed dance routine during the talent competition at the Miss Southeastern 2019 pageant.

Performances, awards and the crown

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, has been named Miss Southeastern 2019. The pageant took place on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Vonnie Borden Theatre and was hosted by the Campus Activities Board. Blank...

Bonding and fun on karaoke night

Noah Smith, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

The Southeastern Accounting Society hosted a karaoke night with drinks and pizza for its members to bond and promote the organization. President of the Southeastern Accounting Society Krystal Waddell,...

Alyssa Larose, a junior elementary education and special education major,  cuts the cake with Coordinator of Campus Activities Board Nick Elliott, celebrating her time as Miss Southeastern.

Larose’s farewell to the crown

Breanna Rexwinkle, Staff Reporter November 30, 2018

2018 Miss Southeastern Alyssa Larose organized a farewell banquet as she prepares to give up the crown. Larose's legacy as Miss Southeastern included building sponsorship for the pageant. Owner of Bra...

Graduating seniors accepts their university rings at ring ceremony ahead of commencement.

Ring ceremony honors seniors

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter November 29, 2018

The ring ceremony marked the next step towards graduation for seniors. The Alumni Association and Balfour hosted the celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Associate Director of the Alumni Association...

The Nu Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held its first "Culture Remix" with performances including songs, poetry and dance.

Delta Sigma Theta mixes culture and art

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 28, 2018

The Nu Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. promoted cultures from Panama to Nepal with informational tabling followed by dances, songs and poetry. The first "Culture Remix" was held in...

2018 Homecoming King Cedric L. Dent, a senior social work major, and Interim Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis answer questions about their life experiences.

Conversations with Dent and Willis

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 27, 2018

2018 Homecoming King Cedric L. Dent, a senior social work major, and Interim Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis spoke about their life experiences in "A Real Talk Conversation with the King." The talk...

The Southeastern Ceramics Club held a Christmas sale outside the War Memorial Student Union on Nov. 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Club sells ceramics for the holiday season

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter November 27, 2018

The Southeastern Ceramics Club displayed around 200 ceramics dishes at its Christmas sale. The club set up its sale outside the War Memorial Student Union on Nov. 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. President...

Mindfulness keeping the mind on track

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

The University Counseling Center created an opportunity to help students manage their stress in preparation for their finals. The "Mindfulness Tent" took place on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in...

Damodar Dahal, a senior majoring in mathematics, physics and computer science, and Professor of Physics Dr. Gerard Blanchard work on Project ROOMIE 1.

Creation of a weather balloon

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

Professor of Physics Dr. Gerard Blanchard works with a team of four students to construct and design a fully functional weather balloon due to launch from Palestine, Texas in May of 2019. Project ROOMIE...

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