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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 smash hit "Sinners" hit theatres on April 18, 2025.

OPINION | “Sinners” sinks its teeth into southern gothic horror

Tevin Edo, Web Content Manager June 10, 2025

For vampire film fanatics, horror fans and those interested in watching Black-led films, “Sinners” is a gift wrapped with a giant bow tied on top, as director Ryan Coogler satisfies all genres.  Coogler’s...

A pro-Palestine encampment was set up  at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

OPINION | Trump’s crackdown on free speech reflects ugly future for Americans

Adeline Ventura, Staff Reporter May 6, 2025

People are protesting the atrocities Israel has committed against Palestinians. The Trump Administration, in outrageous defiance to the First Amendment, has kidnapped several individuals who have participated...

News editor Lindsay Miller pulls out her phone to open TikTok, one of the most popular apps in the world.

OPINION | Social media is more than just entertainment

Haley Dupre, Graduate Assistant April 15, 2025

From Vine to Musical.ly to TikTok, people across generations have flocked to new short-form video content platforms. These apps may inevitably be deleted, but audiences continue to seek their next outlet. According...

Director Osgood Perkins' second film "The Monkey" follows a pair of brothers dealing with a murderous toy monkey. (2025)

OPINION | “The Monkey” twists horror with a dash of comedy

Sean Hoffman, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2025

Recently, the film industry has produced more horror movies featuring possessed or evil toys that come to life and kill people. While these films are all structured on the same premise, “The Monkey”...

Women's history, in March and every month, should be dedicated to every woman.

OPINION | All women deserved flowers and praise for Women’s History Month

Roselyn Rivas, Social Media Editor-in-Training April 1, 2025

Since 1995, American presidents have issued an annual proclamation designating March as “Women’s History Month.” However, the acknowledgment was not always a month; instead, starting in 1978, it...

OPINION | ‘Anora’ shines brightest during Hollywood’s biggest night

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

The 97th Academy Awards Ceremony delivered its verdict. The show, which aired on Sunday, March 2, was officially watched by 19.69 million people, the best performance of the Oscars award in the past five...

The Student Union was a gathering point for student discussions.

OPINION I Echoes of apathy loom over Southeastern

Ian Stewart and Edward Boudreaux March 7, 2025

College campuses are often seen as hotbeds for student protest and vocal political expression. Students gathering together and demonstrating is a timeless piece of American iconography.  At Southeastern,...

OPINION | Scandalous Grammys is back: 2025 edition

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Despite the major wildfire that ravaged the city, the 67th Grammy Awards were hosted in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2. The awards ceremony included a fundraiser for the fire victims. I love the...

A Pentecostal preacher from Consuming Fire Fellowship bellows out a sermon to SLU passersby.

OPINION | Consuming Fire and the consequences of free speech

Christian Bankovic, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Free speech is a powerful tool. With it, we can build diverse communities brimming with unique ideas.  We can freely spread information, whether fact or opinion, true or false, and we can freely disagree...

REVIEW | The unexpected success of The Penguin

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor January 21, 2025

HBO’s “The Penguin” premiered on Sept. 19, 2024, defying and exceeding expectations, not just for me, but for fans of the Batman mythos and casual viewers.  The mini-series is a continuation...

REVIEW | New “Nosferatu” film brings a sinister yet sultry adaptation

REVIEW | New “Nosferatu” film brings a sinister yet sultry adaptation

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor January 21, 2025

Romantic horror is not for everyone. Some, including myself, find the polarizing sub-genre of films to be the perfect recipe for an absorbing plot. One of the box office hits to fit into the romantic horror...

REVIEW |  Tyler, The Creator sets rap benchmark with “Chromakopia”

REVIEW | Tyler, The Creator sets rap benchmark with “Chromakopia”

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

Tyler, The Creator has undergone a musical and personal renaissance over the last several years.  The California-based rapper and producer, once known for his brash, controversial spate of albums from...

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