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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

At halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar University,   senior kinesiology health major JD McKinney (left) and senior health systems management major Madeline Grippi (right) were named Southeastern 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.

2023 Homecoming King and Queen revealed

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor October 14, 2023

As homecoming week draws to an end with the Lions' loss to Lamar University, Southeastern has unveiled its new homecoming royalty.  Madeline Grippi, a senior health systems management major, was crowned...

Freshman Ava Pitarro surges through the final straightaway of the women's 5k. Pitarro finished second on her team and top ten overall in the SLU Lion Up Invitational.

Lions roar at inaugural SLU Lion Up Invitational

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor October 9, 2023

Southeastern cross country hosted and competed in the first-ever SLU Lion Up Invitational on Oct. 7. With a light showing, the men finished second as a team, with the Lady Lions coming out on top.  The...

Professor Burns explains to students and faculty his criteria for what counts as a music video.

Burns ponders the first music video at Fanfare

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor October 8, 2023

On Oct. 5 in Pottle Music Recital Hall, Dr. Joe Burns served as the guest speaker for SLU’s “Then and Now” Fanfare History and Politics Lecture series.  This year’s subject was a lecture...

A pair of Lamar players swarm senior midfielder Nicole O'Neill who maintains possession of the ball. (Oct. 1, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions look ahead after 1-0 loss to Lamar

Kennith Woods, News Editor October 2, 2023

The Lady Lions failed to score for a second straight match in an agonizing 1-0 home loss against Southland Conference rival Lamar on Sunday night. The loss dropped their season record to 3-8 (1-3 SLC).  Heading...

Junior middle hitter Hannah Brewer (2) attempts spike over Texas A&M-Commerce's Kitana Tuufuli (20). (Sept. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Sweeping away the competition, Lady Lions nab eighth straight win

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 2, 2023

On Saturday morning, Lady Lions volleyball secured their 8th straight win over Texas A&M-Commerce. They won in a 3-0 sweep (25-10, 25-10, 25-19). Their win over TAMC also marks their seventh straight...

Redshirt sophomore Bauer Sharp stiff arms Tarleton State defender to run in a 19-yard touchdown. (Sept. 30, 2023 - Hammond)

Close, but not close enough: Struggling season continues as Lions fall to TSU

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter October 2, 2023

On Saturday evening, Southeastern suffered a 14-13 loss against the Tarleton State Texans, starting the first month of the season 0-5.  Three turnovers and six penalties for 47 yards were critical...

The Lady Lions huddle together before the game begins against Texas A&M-Commerce at Strawberry Stadium. (Sept. 29, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions’ struggles continue in 2-0 loss to TAMUC

Kennith Woods, News Editor September 30, 2023

On Friday night, Lady Lions soccer suffered a shutout loss to Southland Conference (SLC) rival Texas A&M-Commerce (TAMUC). The 2-0 loss dropped their record to 3-7 overall and 1-2 in conference play.  SLU...

Senior SLU defender Nicole O'Neill running to gain possession of the ball while shielding an opposing UIW player. (Sept. 24, 2023 - Hammond)

Forecasting the Lady Lions’ “reign” of victory

Samantha Sims, Campus Life Editor September 27, 2023

The Lady Lions soccer team fought against UIW and rainy weather to secure a 1-0 victory Monday morning. This was the Lady Lions’ first conference win of the season.  After beginning the game Sunday...

Senior marketing major Kyle Chatman discusses his interests to an employee from CGI at the 2022 Career Fair.

What to know for Career Fair

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

Career Fair, one of the many anticipated events of the fall semester, will be happening this Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the REC. This is an opportunity for students of all classifications...

SLU's senior defensive back Victor Tademy tackles Huskies' wide receiver Karl Reynolds behind the line of scrimmage for a loss. (Sept. 23, 2023 - Hammond)

Southeastern drops home opener to HCU

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter September 25, 2023

Unfortunately, this wouldn't be the last time the Southeastern's early season woes continued as they fell to Houston Christian University 34-19 on Saturday night. The Lions drop to 0-4 on the season and...

SLU players celebrate their 48-14 win over Murray State last season at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

Lions set to host Huskies in anticipated SLC home opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

After three straight weeks on the road to start the season and over 2,000 miles of travel, Southeastern returns home to face Houston Christian today in its first game at Strawberry Stadium this season.  SLU...

Newcomer Nikola Vimmerová makes her way down the 4k course. The Lions competed in the annual LSU Invitational on Friday, Sept. 15.

Roaring start for Lions Cross Country season

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor September 19, 2023

The Lions cross country team kicked off the season with their first meet at the annual University of New Orleans Cross Country Opener on Friday, Sept. 1, hosted at New Orleans Lake Oaks Park. The Lady...

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