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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Sophomore Outside Hitter Cicily Hidalgo attempts kill shot vs.Texas A&M Commerce during Southland Conference showdown. (Nov. 5th, 2022)

Southeastern cruises by Texas A&M-Commerce, remains undefeated at home

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

Sophomore outside hitter Cicily Hidalgo starred in a bounce-back win over TAMUC. Hidalgo led the team in kills with fourteen while also adding ten digs.  Backing up Hidalgo, junior outside hitter Kailin...

LAGOP Rally, December 9, 2016, Dow Hangar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tammy Anthony Baker, Photographer

OPINION | Louisiana: Give John Kennedy the boot

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

Louisiana U.S. Senator John Kennedy recently released an advertisement in support of his re-election campaign that caused plenty of controversy upon its release.  The ad targeted rising violent...

Sophomore guard Mehdi Pissis blocks lay-up attempt of a teammate on a fast-break during practice at the University Center. (Nov. 3, 2022)

Lions hope new faces will result in success on the court for 2022-23 campaign

Troy Allen and Chase Gispert November 5, 2022

Following a successful 2021-2022 basketball season, the Southeastern Lions will look to accomplish bigger things this season.  Last year, the Lions went 19-15 overall  with an impressive 10-1 (.714...

Head Basketball Manager Deuce Woodson at SLU hoop's practice at the University Center on Thursday. (Nov. 3, 2022)

‘The backbone of our program’: Head student manager Deuce Woodson plays integral role for Lion basketball

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

Ricky “Deuce” Woodson was hired as a men’s basketball manager in the summer of 2019, but Woodson had a long background in basketball before then.  Woodson was born and raised in Folsom by his...

Sophomore guard Taylor Bell (left) accompanies senior point guard Cierra Carpenter (right) up the court at the University Center during practice in preparation for the season.

Women’s basketball embraces new identity for 2022-2023 season

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

Southeastern women’s basketball is preparing for an exciting 2022-2023 season with the first game to be held Nov. 7 against LSUA at 5 p.m. in the University Center. The Lady Lions experienced a challenging...

OPINION |  Marijuana pardon: States should follow in Biden's lead

OPINION | Marijuana pardon: States should follow in Biden’s lead

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter November 4, 2022

On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden announced a pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana and urged states to do the same. While this announcement is a welcome move in the war...

Soprano Betsy Uschkrat and Charles Effler perform the opera piece "Ma rendi pur contento."

Fanfare in Pottle Auditorium

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter November 4, 2022

As a part of Fanfare, a celebration of art events in the Hammond area, SLU and the Opera/Music Theatre Workshop showcased the talents of guest artists in the “Opera Composers Through Song” recital...

Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome gets ready to serve during a set of SLU's 3-0 win over UNO on Thursday night at the University Center. (Oct. 27, 2022)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 26-Nov. 1 – Southeastern escapes McNeese with narrow victory on the road

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

SLU football topped McNeese on the gridiron Saturday 28-27 in Lake Charles.  Since 2019, the Lions are 4-1 vs. the Cowboys, with all five contests being decided by one possession. In fact, neither...

SLU's Chris Norman crosses the finish line with a sigh of relief and accomplishment. The sophomore competed in the Southland's 60th anniversary of Cross Country Championships. (Oct. 28, 2022)

Sun sets on Lions Cross Country season

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter October 29, 2022

Lions Cross Country wrapped up their season Friday, Oct. 28, down the bayou in Thibodaux with a ninth-place finish on the women’s side and the men claiming tenth during the Conference Championship.  The...

Sophomore Outside Hitter Cicily Hidalgo attempts kill shot in SLU's victory over UNO at the UC on Thursday. (Oct. 27, 2022)

Lady Lions roll past UNO in dominant fashion

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 28, 2022

The Lady Lions volleyball team dominated in a 3-0 victory over UNO Thursday at the University Center led by junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome; she had sixteen kills and seven digs.  Both teams entered...

SLU sophomore tight end Ivan Drobocky posing for a picture on the sidelines during an Aug. 27 scrimmage before the season started.

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 19-25 – Lions roar back with 4th quarter surge to upend Gamecocks

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 26, 2022

Southeastern football enjoyed its much-needed bye after a disappointing Homecoming loss vs. Texas A&M-Commerce two weeks prior.  The Lions came into Burgess-Snow Field at 3-3, needing a win to...

Members of TKE posing for a picture together.

Tau Kappa Epsilon returns to campus

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity (TKE) is returning to campus for the first time in over a decade. The organization was founded on Jan. 10, 1899, and is one of North America’s largest collegiate men’s...

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