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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

OPINION | The case for Kamala, flaws and all

OPINION | The case for Kamala, flaws and all

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2024

The American two-party system has once again spat out a pair of unlikeable candidates, much to the displeasure of the American electorate.  On Nov. 5, voters such as myself will embrace the quadrennial...

Chappell Roan, one of the lead figures in pop music's resurgence, belts out her music at the Vogue Theatre. (Nov. 10, 2022)

OPINION | Pop girls are back and ready to reign

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

In recent years, women in pop have made a major resurgence. Yes, women in pop have been around for decades, rivaling their male counterparts. However, we are now seeing an unprecedented wave of popularity...

OPINION I America has a gun violence problem

OPINION I America has a gun violence problem

Troy Allen, Assistant Sports Editor September 24, 2024

Imagine waking up on a Wednesday morning, ready to send your children to school. The routine is familiar—packing their lunch, helping them get dressed and waving them goodbye as they eagerly hop on the...

OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 20, 2024

August 21 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, along with being the first last day of school for me as an SLU student. This realization hit me as I saw the upcoming freshmen arrive for the...

(from left) Kristopher Lewis, Brett Allen, Kennith Woods and Chance Rodenkirch perform "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly," a musical number in "Schoolhouse Rock! Live" at the Ascension Community Theatre. (Gonzales, LA - July 2021)

OPINION | Musical theater, the unsung art form rich in melody and emotional depth

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2024

In the mid-20th century, Hollywood’s light shined brightest for musical theater.  During this time, aptly named the Golden Age of Musicals, the art form dominated the cultural zeitgeist, and movie...

REVIEW | The 2024 Met Gala's 'Garden of Time,' flourishing or withering?

REVIEW | The 2024 Met Gala’s ‘Garden of Time,’ flourishing or withering?

Eva Saladino, Social Media/A&E Editor in Training June 13, 2024

The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. Parallel in popularity, the Met Gala is the fashion world’s Super Bowl.  Originally titled the “Costume...

REVIEW | Olivia Rodrigo’s 'GUTS' spilled raw emotion and relatability

REVIEW | Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ spilled raw emotion and relatability

Abigail Fischer, Social Media Editor June 4, 2024

Earlier this year, Olivia Rodrigo released her anticipated sophomore album, “GUTS.” I listened to it seven times the first week. On Friday, March 22, Rodrigo dropped “GUTS (spilled),” the deluxe...

Letter from the Editor: On to the next beginning

Letter from the Editor: On to the next beginning

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2024

I think the reason this took me so long to write is because it is going to be the last thing I write for this wonderful department and university, and it’s hard to imagine that coming to a close.  Tomorrow,...

REVIEW | Hozier’s EP 'Unheard' speaks volumes

REVIEW | Hozier’s EP ‘Unheard’ speaks volumes

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

On March 22, Indie/Alternative artist Hozier dropped his new extended play (EP) “Unheard,” which went viral on TikTok and has received widespread popular acclaim. Videos of interest in Hozier’s new...

Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S2E2: My Heart is Shaped Like a Bed

Kennith Woods, Editor April 9, 2024

In this episode, News Editor Kennith Woods reviews a collection of sonnets based around Louisiana culture in the book My Heart is Shaped Like a Bed.

My mom, myself, and Tori once we got our movie snacks and drinks and were ready to relive the concert through the film.

REVIEW | Fulfill your ‘Wildest Dreams’ and stream the Eras Tour

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter March 19, 2024

Are you ready for it? In October 2023, Taylor Swift released a film version of her hugely popular touring show. The fittingly named Eras Tour is a journey through the musical eras of her career. Fans...

REVIEW | “Mean Girls” exceeded my expectations, but only because I had none

REVIEW | “Mean Girls” exceeded my expectations, but only because I had none

Victoria Collins, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

On Jan. 12, “Mean Girls” was released in theaters and I was shocked within the first five minutes.  After being asked to see this movie by a friend, I thought nothing of it. I’ve seen the original...

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