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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The university has five sororities from the Collegiate Panhellenic Council active on campus. The organizations participate in events throughout the year performing community service, raising money for their philanthropies and competing amongst themselves and with other sororities and fraternities. Formal recruitment is in the summer just before the start of the fall semester.

The doors are open

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

As a number of students graduate during the spring semester, organizations within the Collegiate Panhellenic Council look to recruit new members. Alpha Omicron Pi and Theta Phi Alpha, two organizations...

A preacher stands outside of the War Memorial Student Union surrounded by barricades. A petition started by Canese Jarboe, instructor of English,  asks for more regulation on administration’s part against religious groups who use hate speech to target students.

Hundreds support call for change

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor May 7, 2019

Hate speech and a concern for the campus community strikes the heart of a recent petition. Canese Jarboe, instructor of English, created a petition on change.org last month titled “Protect Southeastern’s...

Jadyn Mumphrey, a junior family and consumer sciences major, speaks with a representative from Salad Station about employment opportunities.

Students seek employment at ‘Part-time Job Fair’

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 3, 2019

The Student Union Breezeway was filled with venders from around Hammond, as students walked through, to promote their businesses for the "Part-time Job Fair." Vendors and students came together on Thursday,...

Left to Right, Devonte Williams, Tanner Olsen, Berndatte Dornieden, Joshua McClain, Alexis Pratt and Kerry Moore pose for a picture after their victory in the 2019 Swamp Bowl.

Mud Ballerz take victory at Swamp Bowl

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 3, 2019

Students gathered in mass to participate in the annual spring festivities of the joint REC Fest and Swamp Bowl collaboration “Fais Do Do and Swamp Bowl” for its second occurrence. Scheduled from...

Students pose with their awards at MISA's 2019 banquet. The event aimed for inclusion and recognizing the work and dedication of students.

MISA honors inclusion and student dedication

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 1, 2019

The Office of Multicultural and International Student Affairs recognized students for their work and dedication at a banquet. On April 30 at 7 p.m. in the War Memorial Student Union Grand Ballroom,...

Prashant Basnet, a sophomore informational technology major, talks about goals with fellow sophomores Shawn Lama, a computer science and mathematics double major, Nikita Thapaliya, Alish Dhamala and Bishwa Bista, computer science majors.

Why we change our goals as we get older

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

A person’s goals tend to change as they mature, and the dreams of their childhood give way to more realistic and attainable ideas. “I wanted to be a writer, zoologist or secret agent,” said Callie...

Kim Readlinger, career counselor for the Office of Career Services, talks to students about the importance of being prepared for post-graduation opportunities. Students, alumni and professors may find that getting into the job market takes hard work.

Students pursue jobs after graduation

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Finding a job after earning a college degree can require patience and preparation. Victor Betancourt, a senior art major, found it is necessary for graduates to weigh all their options before choosing...

‘Strawberry Jubilee’ is here

‘Strawberry Jubilee’ is here

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

The Campus Activities Board invites students to enjoy its 39th annual spring tradition: “Strawberry Jubilee.” The celebration will include food, games, music and giveaways and is scheduled to take...

Students pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 38th “Division for Students Affairs Convocation.” The convocation recognizes students’ achievements every spring.

Behind the scenes of convocation

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Every spring, convocations honor students for their service and academic achievements prior to graduation. The 39th “Division for Student Affairs Convocation” will be held on Tuesday, May 7. Marjorie...

Quinn Boudreaux, a sophomore social studies education major, uses a laptop to take notes in his political science 201 class. Students who use laptops have shared that it helps to keep up with fast-pace lectures.

Do laptops hinder or help students?

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

A keyboard and a screen allow students to either keep up with the lecture or become distracted by the technology. In addition to the students’ choice of note taking, instructors have seen the effects...

Leah Cross, 2019-20 chief justice of the Student Government Association, L’Oreal Williams, 2019-20 vice president of SGA, and Karley Bordelon, 2019-20 president of SGA, pose after the election results. Over 1,000 votes were cast in this election cycle.

Students elect SGA officers

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter April 12, 2019

With 1,331 votes cast, the student body chose next year's executive officers for the Student Government Association. For the 2019-20 term, Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies education major, will...

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