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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

Editorial: Preparing for the paper’s future

Editorial: Preparing for the paper’s future

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

At the start of my freshman year, I looked for a job, and I found one. Guess what? I still work there. Throughout the past two years at the Office of Student Publications, I have written around 200...

Learning to overcome the struggles of the first semester of college

Learning to overcome the struggles of the first semester of college

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter October 6, 2019

I remember the first day of my first semester like it was yesterday. I arrived 20 minutes early for my 8 a.m. History 201 class. When I got into the classroom, there was only one other person there. I...

Twin ceremonies will fix overcrowding at commencement

Twin ceremonies will fix overcrowding at commencement

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-chief October 4, 2019

You are wearing green gown drapes over your body and the awkwardly-fitting cap to compliment it. Standing in line with other seniors, you hear “Pomp and Circumstance” start to play, and you begin...

Saying goodbye: A message from the editor-in-chief

Saying goodbye: A message from the editor-in-chief

Annie Goodman, Former Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2019

After three years, the time has come; I have decided to leave The Lion’s Roar. I have learned so much over the years and have grown immeasurably, but alas, it is time to pass the torch. I did not...

Advice from the University Police Department on avoiding scams

Advice from the University Police Department on avoiding scams

Lt. Patrick Gipson, University Police Department September 27, 2019

The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department works to protect our students and campus at all times. We do our best to keep frauds and scammers off campus, but we need your help. Students...

Rebooting... fix the campus Wi-Fi

Rebooting… fix the campus Wi-Fi

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

A lot of things about this university are truly amazing like the Monday through Thursday school week, free student admission to all sporting events and the numerous events held by student organizations...

Gabrielle Wood

‘Tis the pumpkin season

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 27, 2019

When leaves start to change brown and there’s a cool crisp smell in the air, fall is coming right around the corner. Fall is one of the best times of the year, with so many reasons to be smitten with...

A vision board is displayed in a student’s dorm room. Students can create a vision board to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Manifest your goals with a vision board

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 22, 2019

Many students know what they want to accomplish, but some may have a hard time visualizing their goals. This is where a vision board may be helpful. A vision board is a display of what someone would...

Gabrielle Wood

Saving the environment one straw at a time

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 22, 2019

Reusable straws have become mildly popular and should be used instead of plastic. Plastic straws have become a controversial topic for many individuals who are advocates for the environment. I, personally,...

Commuting to campus has many perks and provides independence

Commuting to campus has many perks and provides independence

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

Do you know how often you pay for your garbage pick-up? Do you have any idea how to get electricity service in a new apartment? Can you fix a broken door knob? Does you budget break up include electricity...

Students line up to get inside their dorms during the Move-in Mane-ia. While some students prefer living on campus, others find it better to commute.

Head-to-Head: Living at a commuter school

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

Although known to be a commuter university, there are many perks to being a Southeastern resident that provides students with the full college experience. Every new semester, hundreds of new residents...

Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences

Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 12, 2019

At least once a year, there comes a time where we, as Americans, can make our voices heard by voting in our local elections. On Oct. 12, the Louisiana Gubernatorial Election will be held in which we...

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