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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Cast members of "The Bald Soprano" rehearsing a scene in the University Center. "The Bald Soprano" will be showing from Sept. 28-30.

Hammond’s blossoming theatre season

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter September 8, 2022

The Columbia Theatre and Southeastern both have a variety of new theater projects for the fall season.  The Columbia presents a variety of shows and film screenings throughout the year, featuring favorites...

Graphic design professor Luisa Hernandez standing in front of her work for the faculty art exhibition. This exhibition will close on Sept. 29.

Annual Faculty Exhibition curated by NOLA art director Leslie-Claire Spillman

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

Each year, the Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery hosts a faculty exhibition. This year’s event is titled Outside, In. The event gives art + design faculty a chance to showcase their work to the community...

Teammates run towards the center of the field for a celebratory hug. The Lady Lions took the win over Southern 3-2 with the winning goal scored by center-back Emma Jones.

Lady Lions soccer wins 3-2 in first home game vs Southern

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter September 3, 2022

The Southeastern ladies' soccer team is now 2-1 in the season. Senior midfielder Mya Guillory opened the match with a goal in the first ten minutes–her first goal of the season. Juniors Kelsey Fuller...

Texas confirms first monkeypox death: What to know about the virus

Texas confirms first monkeypox death: What to know about the virus

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter August 30, 2022

As of today, Texas confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox. The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 and has made a comeback this year. Monkeypox is an infectious...

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and what it means for you

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and what it means for you

Symiah Dorsey, Editor in Chief August 30, 2022

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for qualifying borrowers. Under the plan, non-Pell Grant recipients can...

A Hot August Night attendee rides shows his skills on a mechanical bull.

Hot August Night makes successful return in the rain

Austin O, News Editor August 27, 2022

Come rain or shine, the people of downtown Hammond were determined to pull out all of the stops for the long-awaited return and 25th anniversary of Hot August Night.  Hot August Night invited everyone...

Noah Kiprotich, a sophomore engineering major, gets into the groove at Silent Disco night.

Returning with no restrictions: A look back on the first week of school

Staff Reports August 23, 2022

The first week of classes was packed with fun events for newcomers and returning students, bringing student engagement to new heights. With Fall 2022 being the first "normal" semester since Spring 2020,...

This week in sports: V-ball and soccer represent SLU sports in late August

This week in sports: V-ball and soccer represent SLU sports in late August

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor August 23, 2022

Southeastern’s fall sports have yet to entirely get underway, with indoor volleyball and soccer the only two up and running thus far.  The volleyball team won its exhibition match at the University...

Aaron Rhode, Haley Jones, Christopher Ballard, Thomas Martino and Deaven Hathcox prepare for graduation from the Lions Connected program.

How Lions Connected creates change on campus

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter August 15, 2022

Lions Connected is an organization on campus run by the College of Education to prepare young adults with disabilities to become contributing members of society. Each semester, Lions Connected students...

Southeastern’s Dance Performance Project will host its first concert of the academic year on Oct. 18-19 in Pottle Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Dance programs fall lineup

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter August 10, 2022

Southeastern’s Dance Performance Project has rebounded after several setbacks brought about by Hurricane Ida. With the damages and loss of their dance studios in the Pottle Auditorium and Columbia, the...

Performers and attendees of Hot August Night dancing together in 2019. Hot August Night will be making its comeback this year on Aug. 26.

The return of a downtown favorite: Hot August Night

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter August 9, 2022

After a three year hiatus, downtown Hammond’s favorite event will make a long-awaited return. The Hammond Downtown Development District will be holding the 25th annual Hot August Night on Friday,...

Dr. Tara Lopez leaning against the wall outside of Garrett Hall. Lopez recently was named the new dean of the college of Business after being interim dean.

Interim Dean Dr. Tara Lopez officially appointed dean of the College of Business

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter August 9, 2022

Southeastern Alumna Dr. Tara Lopez was appointed Dean of the college of Business in June, 2022. Provost Dr. Tena Golding encouraged Lopez to apply for the full time position after seeing her success this...

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