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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Dasyonne Brashear

Head to head: Chris Rock’s joke was not appropriate for the Oscars

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

I'm going to start by saying by no means do I feel like violence should be a person's first reaction, but some jokes shouldn’t be told. On Sunday, March 29 the 94th Oscar Awards was hosted at the...

Philip le Riche

Head to head: The slap heard around the world was not justified

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

For a husband, defending their family’s honor is (hopefully) one of their top priorities, not letting any slight go unchallenged. There is a difference, however, between defending the name of one’s...

Head to head: Don’t be afraid to say gay

Head to head: Don’t be afraid to say gay

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

As of March 8, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 1557, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by the public. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on March 27.  With the passing of...

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

On March 8, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1557, commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.  The bill strengthens the control of parents in regards to the services their children receive...

Keep America healthy: Pass the Sunshine Protection Act

Keep America healthy: Pass the Sunshine Protection Act

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 28, 2022

The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced in the House on Jan. 4, 2021. This bill would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time nationally, except for states who wish to be exempt from it.  The...

Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson was a good Batman, but was the best Bruce Wayne.

Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson was a good Batman, but was the best Bruce Wayne.

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

Robert Pattinson is the newest addition to the long list of actors who have portrayed the character of Batman. Since the movie’s release on March 4, critics and audiences have praised Pattinson for his...

Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson’s Batman outshines his Bruce Wayne

Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson’s Batman outshines his Bruce Wayne

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

When Robert Pattinson was announced as the new face of Batman, many fans were taken aback by the decision. Not knowing what to expect, some looked to the film with optimism, and others with concern. However,...

Students walk to class around Friendship Circle. Many students find it difficult to balance all of their responsibilities. Staff Reporter Haley Dupre' shared her experience with this struggle.

The balancing act: What’s on your plate?

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter March 23, 2022

Work, family, sports and to top it off – school. Struggling to balance everything is a whole other job upon itself. Many times it seems impossible to handle.  From my personal experience, I learned...

Citizens in London protest against war in Ukraine. (Flickr)

Russia’s war in Ukraine should make America reevaluate its role abroad

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor March 4, 2022

After months of repeated warnings from intelligence officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unjustly invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine.  In a televised address, Putin claimed the invasion...

The dark shadow over America’s brightest

The dark shadow over America’s brightest

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 4, 2022

The shock is palpable. How many times had she stood on stage with a broad smile? The picture of success – a cum laude business school graduate, a lawyer, television host and most famously, Miss USA 2019....

Ottawa's people have been protesting since Jan. 28, making it almost a month since the disruptive protests began.

Truckers vs Trudeau: What is too far?

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

On Monday Feb. 14, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act of 1988.  The act supplies the prime minister and those in specific positions of authority with a variety of powers...

Kamila Valieva skates at the 2018 Rostelecom Cup.

Kamila Valieva: Why she should not have been allowed to skate

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

Recently, 15-year-old Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva faced controversy for being allowed to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing despite...

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