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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

OPINION | Is a dream deferred a dream denied? My truth as an African American

Samantha Sims, On-Campus and Community Editor August 28, 2023

“I am fighting, hiding, lying and thriving.” This is what I said to my friend two days ago.  Today, Aug. 28, marks the 60th anniversary of the renowned March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther...

HEAD TO HEAD | “Barbie” and the atomic disarray of “Oppenheimer”

HEAD TO HEAD | “Barbie” and the atomic disarray of “Oppenheimer”

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter August 21, 2023

Movies are released on the same date multiple times yearly, but nearly none have drawn the crowds that Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” have. Being drastically...

HEAD TO HEAD | While “Oppenheimer” is great, “Barbie” is just Kenough for me

HEAD TO HEAD | While “Oppenheimer” is great, “Barbie” is just Kenough for me

Kennith Woods, News Editor August 21, 2023

  On July 21, two long-anticipated films made their debut in theaters: Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer.”  As expected, each movie had a titanic showing...

OPINION | The not-so-shiny happy side of the Duggar family

OPINION | The not-so-shiny happy side of the Duggar family

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2023

If you happened not to look at your phone or Prime Video this summer, you might have missed your world getting rocked by the limited edition documentary taking a deep dive into the Duggar family and their...

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor July 31, 2023

The extreme weather conditions that have become more and more common around the world can’t be waved away as “just summer weather” or “normal weather.” The Fourth of July and the following days...

Pelicans' star Zion Williamson's days could be numbered in Nola...

OPINION | Should the Pelicans fly away from the Zion Williamson saga?

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor July 6, 2023

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been atop the sports headline pages as of late for all the wrong reasons.  The former No. 1 pick from the 2019 NBA Draft has been the topic of discussion...

OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

OPINION | Ja Morant and the NBA’s failed attempt at accountability

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter June 22, 2023

The NBA has a massive problem holding players accountable for their actions. They often pick and choose which players to punish and which to uplift.  The NBA media and fans alike make a massive contribution...

OPINION | The WGA writers deserve recognition

OPINION | The WGA writers deserve recognition

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor June 20, 2023

Beginning on May 2, members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), a joint labor union representing writers for film, television, radio and online media, called for a strike against the Alliance of Motion...

OPINION | To protect trans rights, America must fight fascism and discrimination

OPINION | To protect trans rights, America must fight fascism and discrimination

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

Trigger Warning: Includes accounts of suicide, abuse, transphobia, mass shootings and genocidal rhetoric.   In recent years, conservative politicians and pundits have launched an increasingly destructive...

HEAD TO HEAD |  Vices and virtues of ChatGPT

HEAD TO HEAD | Vices and virtues of ChatGPT

Dathan Sanders, Kaitlyn Keppler, Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter May 9, 2023

Introduction to the AI discussion, by Dathan Sanders It’s no secret that ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now, artificial intelligence isn’t only limited to creating rap tracks and mock interviews...

OPINION | Dear presidential search committee: Listen to the students

OPINION | Dear presidential search committee: Listen to the students

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Southeastern is looking for a new president, but the students are looking to have their voices heard.  Last week, the committee picked two finalists, and many students are not happy with their choices....

OPINION | Esports in the Olympics are being done incorrectly

OPINION | Esports in the Olympics are being done incorrectly

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief April 25, 2023

Last month, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) officially announced this year will be the first year of Olympic esports, bringing a virtual platform to the traditional athletic phenomenon for the...

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