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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

The community came together at the Sustainability Center to clean up the garden.

A garden strengthens community connections

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor September 25, 2018

The community gathered at the Sustainability Center to clean up the community garden and connect with each other. Jacob O'Neill, a senior sociology major, has seen the garden grow over time in his years...

At last year’s “Gumbo Ya Ya,” students participated in painting a “These Hands Don’t Haze” sheet sign.

Hazing prevention week

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief September 24, 2018

Since the death of Louisiana State University student Max Gruver, the state has taken stricter stances on hazing activities. In addition to the university’s “These Hands Don’t Haze” event, the...

Alaina Fontenot, a junior early childhood education, PK-3 major, sits with her daughter Luna Fontenot underneath Friendship Oak. Alaina Fontenot has been sober from her addiction to alcohol and pills for four years.

Overcoming addiction: 4 years sober

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief September 24, 2018

“There was a small part of me that knew that if I didn’t, that I was going to die, and that same small part of me didn’t want to die,” said Alaina Fontenot, a junior early childhood education,...

Taking notes on sexual abuse

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter September 21, 2018

“Darkness To Light” aimed a metaphorical arrow to teach attendees about ways to prevent child sexual abuse. The event was held at the Cate Teacher Education Center on Sept. 19 from 4-6 p.m. This...

Kristen Calfee, a senior marketing major, sings at the Residence Hall Association's "Talent Under Twinkle Light."

Open mic night under the twinkle light

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter September 20, 2018

This year's open mic event aimed to showcase a collection of students' unique talents in a night under the stars. The Residence Hall Association created "Talent Under Twinkle Light" in order to...

The university community invited vendors to Reconnect's farmers market to sell goods and publicize their businesses.

Faces of the farmers market

Jacob Summerville, The Lion's Roar September 20, 2018

For four hours, students had the opportunity to engage with local vendors and campus organizations. The Reconnect Farmer's Market was held on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market included...

Widening experiences by stepping out of comfort zones

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 20, 2018

Many times, students step out of their comfort zone to have different life experiences. Steeping out of one’s comfort zone can include activities such as exploring a passion or living away from home. Chazell...

In his position as president, Dr. John Crain's responsibilities include assuming and retaining control of the university budget.

Crain’s presidential details

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 19, 2018

The highest position someone can hold at the university is the position of president. It seems like a president is mostly in charge of looking over everyone else and having the final say in a decision....

Since joining the university as an instructor of Southeastern 101 and after serving as the director of the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability, Dr. Gabe Willis now takes on the position of interim dean of students.

Willis is interim dean of students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 19, 2018

Dr. Gabe Willis has recently been promoted to interim dean of students. Willis joined the university in the fall of 2014 as an instructor of Southeastern 101. Training with, what was then, the Office...

Serving as Miss Southeastern 2018, Alyssa Larose, a junior special education major, acts as an ambassador for the university.

A day in the life of Alyssa Larose

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 18, 2018

Alyssa Larose, a junior special education major, started the new year with new responsibilities as Miss Southeastern 2018. With active involvement in various organizations on campus including the Student...

The Lion Up gesture is used to show school spirit, and “Lion Up Tuesday” encourages student participation.

University spirit celebrated on Tuesdays

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 17, 2018

“Lion Up Tuesdays” was first celebrated on March 8, 2016 and was created to spread school spirit on campus by encouraging students to wear their green and gold. The occasion is publicized through social...

The “Then and Now” lecture series began with the Constitution Day lecture by Professor Ronald Traylor on Sept. 17.

Discussing the Constitution

Nathaniel Callaway, Staff Reporter September 17, 2018

Professor Ronald Traylor gave a lecture on the U.S. Constitution for Fanfare in Pottle Auditorium. In it, he discussed the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the origins of some of the branches of modern...

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