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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

From left to right: UPD Chief Michael Beckner presents the Chief's Award for Courage to officers Tyrone Garrison, David Miller and Tyler Theard (not pictured) and sergeants Ronald Plaisance, Johnathan Edwards and William Smith for their actions in response to the May 19 shooting at the University Center.

UPD officers recognized for response to May 19 University Center shooting

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor July 11, 2022

Six University Police Department officers responded to the shooting at the University Center following Hammond High School’s graduation on the evening of May 19. The officers were recognized on campus...

A post-Roe world and what it means for Louisianans

A post-Roe world and what it means for Louisianans

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter June 26, 2022

Editor's Note: This article has been updated with new information on 6/28/22. On the morning of June 24, 2022, Americans woke up to the news that the Supreme Court had overturned landmark court case...

Adam Guth, freshman pitcher and Lake Charles native, winds up his pitch for the number one ranked Ole Miss batter.

Adam Guth look towards the future following successful 2022 season

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter June 14, 2022

Adam Guth first picked up a baseball at the age of five playing t-ball in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Guth accredits his love for the game to his high school head coach, Glen Cecchini.  “Barbe...

OPINION | Harry’s House: A review

OPINION | Harry’s House: A review

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor June 14, 2022

The world has been made right once again, with the beauty and light of new music from Harry Styles. Believe it or not, Harry just released his third solo album on May 20, 2022, and Harries could not...

Megan Magri, Miss Southeastern, joined by her sister queens at Friendship Circle. These four ladies along with Emily Wilson (not pictured) will be competing in Miss Louisiana this week.

Southeastern pageant title holders set out for Miss Louisiana

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter June 14, 2022

Starting June 16, four SLU students and one recent graduate will be competing for the Miss Louisiana crown.  The Miss Louisiana preliminaries will take place June 16-17, with the finale on Saturday...

Hammond Downtown Development District Executive Director Chelsea Tallo Little and Community Health & Farmers Market Manager Michelle Kendall stand in front of Downtown Hammond's new mural with the GAMSA award.

Downtown Hammond gains national recognition with GAMSA award

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter June 14, 2022

The Hammond Downtown Development District recently won the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) for its hard work in revitalizing and maintaining downtown Hammond. The nationally-recognized award...

Manestream now available on Spotify

Staff May 31, 2022

Manestream, the official podcast of The Lion's Roar, is now available on Spotify. Click the Manestream logo to the right and subscribe to Manestream on Spotify and receive updates and notifications when...

Melissa Stelly, superintendent of the Tangipahoa Parish School System, addresses the media during a press conference held Friday, May 20, at Gate 3 of the University Center to address information regarding a shooting during Hammond High's graduation that was held Thursday night.

Local police speak on campus shooting at press conference

Hydee Holsapple and Austin O'Brien May 20, 2022

A shooting incident occurred at the University Center last night on May 19 following Hammond High School’s graduation ceremony, injuring four people. In a press conference today on May 20 at 11 a.m.,...

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