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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

Students and theater faculty members engaging in Tommy Jamersons master class.

Playwright Tommy Jamerson brings masterclass to campus

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 14, 2022

The Columbia Theatre’s new resident playwright Tommy Jamerson taught a master class centered around playwriting in the Student Union Annex on Oct. 11 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Students had the opportunity...

OPINION | Why you should be watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

OPINION | Why you should be watching HBO’s “House of the Dragon”

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter October 13, 2022

“House of the Dragon” is the new HBO phenomenon set as a prequel to one of the most-watched tv shows of all time: “Game of Thrones.” GOT was one of the most talked about shows for almost a decade...

Southeastern senior running back Jessie Britt hurdles Texas A&M-Commerce defenders on a carry during Saturdays football game at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 8)

Last Week in Sports: Oct. 4-11

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor October 12, 2022

SLU football saw its three-game winning streak snapped as Texas A&M-Commerce came into Hammond, pulling off the upset 31-28 on Homecoming weekend (Oct. 8).  In their first season in the FCS and...

Participants in the Mayoral Debate stand on stage for a picture.

Civic engagement for a new generation: Register to vote online

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

The 2022 U.S. midterm elections are quickly approaching, and the deadline to register online to vote in Louisiana is Oct. 18 and the deadline to register in person or postmark printed application is today....

The four March sisters and Laurie having a laugh on the couch. Little Women performed at the Columbia Theatre on Oct. 6 and 7.

“Little Women” sang the night away at the Columbia Theatre

Chloe Williams, Social Media Editor October 11, 2022

The Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop at Southeastern University presented “Little Women” at the Columbia Theatre on Oct. 6-7. The show was produced by the director of the program Chuck Effler and...

Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

Hurricane and tropical storm activity has escalated over the past few weeks in the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on several locations including Florida and Puerto Rico. Although hurricanes Ian and Fiona...

SLU tight end Ivan Drobocky catches touchdown in the back of the end zone that would later be ruled as an incompletion after video review vs. TAMUC on Saturday at Strawberry Stadium.

Southeastern Homecoming spoiled at the hands of Texas A&M-Commerce

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 9, 2022

Texas A&M-Commerce snapped Southeastern’s three-game winning streak with a 31-28 victory during Homecoming weekend.  Playing in their first-ever Southland Conference game in school history, the...

Jayla Ruffin and KeRon Jackson was named Southeastern 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.

2022 Homecoming Royalty announced

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter October 8, 2022

To wrap up the green and gold week, the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned during halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce.  Jayla Ruffin, a senior health systems management...

Winners of the 2022 Lip sync battle Alpha Sigma Tau and Theta Chi lion up as they celebrate their win. The team won first place with their Jumanji themed dance and lip sync routine.

Lip Sync Battle in the jungle

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 7, 2022

Homecoming 2022 brought students to the jungle for the Lip Sync contest last night at the University Center from 8-10 p.m. Students got to get a taste of what their campus’ organizations had to offer.  The...

A photo collage of the protests in Iran a protester in Stuttgart Germany created being held up.

OPINION | Who was Mahsa Amini and how is she changing Iran?

Kennith Woods and Kaitlyn Keppler October 5, 2022

Protests have erupted in Iran and are spreading across the nation after Mahsa Amini was arrested on Sept. 13 in Tehran for wearing “unsuitable attire.” Amini died in police detention on Sept. 16,...

Junior outside hitter Kailin Newsome bumps ball during game action vs. McNeese at the University Center last Tuesday. (Sept. 27)

Last Week in Sports: 9/27-10/3

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor in Chief October 4, 2022

Southeastern produced a successful week in athletics as the fall sports season is turning into gear. SLU football moved to 3-2 on the year Saturday at Strawberry Stadium after trouncing visitors Murray...

Dr. Crain and members of NPHC cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of their plot dedication. This project has been in the works for five years and can now be seen at Student Union park.

NPHC receives their plots on campus after five year process

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

The National Pan-Hellenic council held a plot dedication ceremony yesterday in Student Union park as a part of Homecoming week. Southeastern sent out a notice regarding this ceremony on Oct. 3 explaining...

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