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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

Nikolle Johannesen, a sophomore accounting major, studies in the Sims Memorial Library. For some students, finding a quiet place away from home and distractions can be key to an effective study session.

Preparing for late-night study sessions

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor March 19, 2019

As students prepare for tests along with their other responsibilities, they may find themselves searching for time to study. Chloe Cooper, a sophomore kinesiology major, found cramming to be her most...

Students gather outside Sims Memorial Library to socialize in between classes. When choosing a university, reasons such as size or locality can become an influencing factor. Students also favored the campus community that the university has to offer.

Choosing to become a part of the Lion Nation

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 19, 2019

With over 14,000 students from 50 different countries, students may cite different reasons for attending the university. The campus environment brought William DeMoss, a freshman informational technology...

The "Vonnie Borden Speech and Theatre Festival" featured high school students showing off their speaking skills.

High school students find camaraderie at speech festival

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 18, 2019

The university continued more than 30 years of tradition with an annual speech festival to help high school students hone their speaking abilities and meet other students with similar interests. The...

A student talks with a potential employer at the 2019 Biz-Connect event.

Network and search at a career fair

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 17, 2019

At the annual "Biz-Connect" career fair, students networked with potential employers looking to fill full-time, part-time, intern and temporary positions. 49 local and national employers attended the...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus Southeastern held a bake sale in the Student Union Breezeway to help fund the organization.

Bake sale raises money for mental health

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 14, 2019

The National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus Southeastern raised money to fund the group and future events with a bake sale. The organization set up its "St. Patty's Day Bake Sale and Raffle" on...

Students play with a dog in the Student Union Park at the third annual "Puppy Pawlooza." Campus Activities Board and the Tangi Humane Society collaborated to help dogs find homes and help students de-stress.

Playing with dogs to de-stress

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 14, 2019

Students took their minds off midterms by enjoying a sunny day of walking, cuddling and playing with dogs. On March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Park, Campus Activities Board and the...

At "Grad Fair," graduating students could speak with different departments on campus to learn about different graduate programs, join the Alumni Association, buy graduation invitations and more. The fair served as a one-stop shop to help to-be graduates prepare to finish a step in their academic journey.

Excitement at ‘Grad Fair’

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 14, 2019

Advertised as a one-stop shop for graduating students, “Grad Fair,” prepared students for the final leg of their academic journey and beyond. Held in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5...

The Phi Mu sorority awaits its new members at 2018 Fall Bid Day. Hollywood has created stereotypes about Greek life, but these tropes do not always stand true.

Breaking stereotypes in Greek life

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

While the main objective of Greek organizations is to involve students in campus activities and help them achieve academic success, these organizations are often stereotyped otherwise. Stereotypes such...

Students browse through the selection of books Tuesday afternoon. The Sigma Tau Delta book sale will be held from Mar. 12-13.

Used books looking for a new home

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

For $1 a piece, students and faculty can purchase used books for their enjoyment. Sigma Tau Delta started its book sale on Mar. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the D Vickers Hall lobby. This is the club's...

At “Rock-n-Roar” 2018, the biological sciences department set up a reptile exhibit for high school students to observe.

Biology lives in nature and research

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

The Department of Biological Sciences, located on south campus, offers research and job opportunities that can mean more than a standard office setting. In addition to opening the door to diverse job...

Overcoming challenges to live an independent life

Overcoming challenges to live an independent life

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

When students reach college and begin living independently, they face new challenges and life decisions on academic, social and emotional fronts. From learning how to calculate GPA, doing taxes, finding...

Members of Pi Kappa Alpha rebuilt a broken part of a fence in Dr. Ronald Traylor’s yard. Riley Trisler brought the idea to the fraternity.

A repair strengthens a community

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

Repairing a 40-year-old fence carries more weight than the wood it is made from. Members of the Mu Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha held a service project for Dr. Ronald Traylor, an instructor of history,...

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