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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

Larry Hymel (right) and his daughter Kayla Hymel Tomeny pose for a picture at Roux & Brew Seafood and Steak House in Ponchatoula during his book signing on June 18.

SLU athletics legend Larry Hymel releases book on Lion sports history

Chase Gispert July 19, 2022

SLU has a rich tradition in sports, and Larry Hymel portrays this in his new book, “70 Years: Southeastern Lions Athletic History.”   Larry Hymel is as decorated as they come, having served as...

Two common pro-choice and pro-life sayings are displayed on hand-written signs. Conversations surrounding Roe v. Wade have been divisive between pro-life and pro-choice individuals since its beginning in 1973.

What students have to say on Roe v. Wade

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter July 19, 2022

Pro-life and pro-choice groups have long debated the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade because of its implications for reproductive rights. As of June 24, the historic ruling in which the court...

Volumes 48 and 49 of The Pick entice readers with their strawberry-themed cover. The Pick will be finalizing its 51 volume this summer.

“The Pick”: Share and publish your scholarly paper

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter July 19, 2022

The Pick is a student-driven publication that began in 1939 as “The Pick of the Patch” when Miss Vickers’ Leatherstocking Club published it. Its team is comprised of student assistant editors, a...

Announcements from the UPD will be on the front page of Lion Safe, creating another line of communication between UPD and students.

SLU police introduce new app to keep students safe

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter July 18, 2022

With the Fall 2022 semester around the corner, SLU’s University Police Department has released a new app that will allow students to feel safer on campus. Called Lion Safe, the app has multiple features...

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