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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

Dozens of students participated in NAMI's suicide awareness exhibit this past Tuesday.

NAMI starts a conversation about college suicide

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 14, 2018

Book sacks and shoes were scattered across the ground. Empowering stories and words of encouragement were written by students of all backgrounds. The common factor? Suicide. The National Alliance of...

Organization of high achievers

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honor society on campus that recognizes and elevates high achievers.  President of NSCS Whitney Bourdier, a freshman marketing major, explained how...

Students can relax during the week by creating art.

Relaxing and crafting

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

From coloring to ceramics, creating crafts can bring joy to students’ busy schedules. In an article published by the Cleveland Clinic, Scott Bea, clinical psychologist, shared how simply coloring...

The university boasts numerous professors with years of experience in the communication field such as Cheryl Settoon, instructor of communication, as a reporter and producer at stations such as CBN.

Communication is their key

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Of the various departments on campus offering degree programs to students, the Department of Languages and Communication offers a curriculum in a range of areas like interpersonal communication, direction...

Students had the opportunity to meet with candidates from local, state and federal elections at "Meet and Greet."

Candidates of local elections interact with students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Candidates from local, state and federal election met with students to discuss their platform and the importance of elections. “Meet and Greet,” held on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Student Union Ballroom,...

The Campus Activities Board is interested in selecting several volunteers to participate in five different roles for its haunted house in October. CAB has an application active on the university website.

Looking to spook others?

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Students who want to contribute to a “horror”ble experience can become volunteers for the Campus Activities Board’s second annual haunted house. CAB is looking to recruit lead actors, secondary...

The new Homecoming Court will be announced right after the election that ends on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. The elected king and queen will replace the previously elected Bryce Carpenter and Mattie Hawkins. Of the elected court, the Homecoming king and queen will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming game.

Who are you voting for?

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Voting is now open for the Homecoming elections 2018 and will continue until Thursday, Sept 13 at 4:30 p.m. Sydnie McClinton, a senior biological sciences major, is running for the Homecoming queen....

The university celebrates its 93rd birthday this year. The institution began as Hammond Junior College in 1925 and has grown through the years to its current state.

Happy birthday, Southeastern

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Since its establishment as Hammond Junior College in 1925, the university has undergone numerous evolutions.  The two-year co-educational system that offered undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences...

Brittney Speakman works as an SE 101 teacher and academic advisor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies with a minor in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling.

What does an academic advisor really do?

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter August 28, 2018

Every first-semester freshman takes Southeastern 101 with their academic counselor. For the counselors themselves, the workload goes beyond classroom instruction and academic advising. With 18 full-time...

Chad Duffaut, Brody Simmons and Everett Paretti, all graduate students in history, check out some textbooks. Students may be fascinated by the classes or find their second home in the Department of History and Political Science .

Politics and history central to an informed citizen

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor August 28, 2018

The Department of History and Political Science offers some of the most diverse course topics among the departments on campus to educate students on modern affairs as well as historical intricacies. “We...

Tyron’E Hawkins served as one of the emcees for the “Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Pageant” last fall.

A day in the life of Tyron’E Hawkins

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter August 28, 2018

Among the numerous paths after obtaining their bachelor’s degrees, some students decide to continue their education in graduate or professional school. Tyron’E Hawkins, graduate assistant for Greek...

‘Yoga’nna work out this semester?

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter August 28, 2018

Like a growing apple, students have the opportunity to strengthen their core through yoga opportunities on campus. Students with a flexible weekday schedule can attend a yoga class at the Pennington...

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