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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

A group of students multi-tasking in the union as they chat and work on their laptops.

College for beginners: A guide for freshmen

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter September 18, 2023

College is full of new things, like living on campus or in a new city, making friends, attending classes, joining extracurriculars and exploring interests.  It develops people's character and prepares...

Meet one of the eight new Southeastern food delivery robot. This one just made its way from the Union to Twelve Oaks Hall.

Meet “Grubby,” Southeastern’s new robot delivery friend

Aaron Madison, Digital Media Content Manager September 12, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Aramark and Campus Dining launched a robot delivery service through Grubhub on campus. Students and faculty can order food from campus restaurants and have it delivered via Starship...

The entrance to the University Counseling Center standing tall in the September heat.

A look into future “Talk Save Lives” presentations

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 11, 2023

Southeastern’s Counseling Center is bringing the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Talk Saves Lives” to campus to educate faculty, staff and students about what to do when a mental...

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Surviving the scorch: State of emergency and tips for Louisiana’s summer heat

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, Gov. Edwards announced a state of emergency due to the extreme heat hitting Louisiana. The excessive temperatures began with a heat wave in June and have continued to climb since, resulting...

A student walking in front of the union wearing a graphic T-shirt with the addition of red flannel as a belt.

Is fashion SLU students’ passion?

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter August 29, 2023

On-campus fashion trends change over time and depend on various factors including culture, location and style preferences.  A mixture of sportswear and leisure wear, such as leggings, sweatpants, hoodies...

Dr. Wainwright taking the podium and addressing the members of the faculty senate at their first meeting of the semester.

Wainwright addresses faculty senate, talks cybersecurity, growth and retention

Staff Report August 22, 2023

On Wednesday, April 16, the SLU faculty senate met for the first time this semester in the Alumni Center with a special speaker, new SLU President Dr. William Wainwright. Wainwright addressed the faculty...

Caution tape outlining the historic Friendship Oak tree on campus as it is undergoing the preservation process.

Restoration of a campus symbol

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 22, 2023

Friendship Oak, a well-recognized symbol at SLU for decades, is still undergoing a preservation initiative.  The project began in the Fall of 2022 and is headed by Assistant Director of Physical...

The Lion’s Roar wins Louisiana Press Association awards

Staff Report August 17, 2023

  The student staff of The Lion’s Roar, Southeastern Louisiana University’s student-run digital news outlet, received 13 awards from the 2022 Louisiana Press Association...

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

For Fall 2023, the REC has converted the Pride Cafe into a gaming lounge and reopened the Kinesiology building pool. Director of Recreational Sports and Wellness Eric Aymond is looking forward to these...

A Starship robot makes its first debut at SLU during the Faculty and Staff Convocation.

Campus Dining makes changes based on student feedback

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

Starting the Fall 2023 semester, students can expect several campus changes for Campus Dining. In a press release on July 19, the university announced the renewal of its contract with Aramark Education...

An informational poster of Maria Lino's art exhibit "Rituals/Rituales" located in the Contemporary Art Gallery.

Visit “Rituals/Rituales” art exhibit

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter August 15, 2023

Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery is hosting Maria Lino’s exhibit “Rituals/Rituales” through Aug. 29.  “Rituals/Rituales” is inspired by Lino’s background as a Cuban immigrant and...

Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief August 14, 2023

At the time this is being written, I am wondering how the semester can be so busy when it hasn’t even started yet.  Despite the stress of having to cover all of these events happening on campus this...

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