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
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Annie Goodman

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief

All content by Annie Goodman
Saying goodbye: A message from the editor-in-chief

Saying goodbye: A message from the editor-in-chief

Annie Goodman, Former Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019

[Photo] Randon changes pageant systems

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Advanced high school courses: a pain or a gain?

Advanced high school courses: a pain or a gain?

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
Thursday night’ matchup against the Gamecocks can be seen on ESPN or listened to on KSLU 90.9 FM. This will be the Lions’ first non-conferencematchup of the year and only non-conference game at Strawberry Stadium.

Lions prepared to take on Gamecocks

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
A word from the editor...

A word from the editor…

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2019
Career Fair is an annual event put on by Career Services to bring students, alumni, and employers together in one room. Career Services holds a number of other events throughout the semester to prepare students for future employment.

Career Fair: Networking made easy

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2019
Miranda Matise, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, started a club on campus last year for students to learn American Sign Language together called Sounds of Silence. Matise has been losing her hearing since she was 13 years old and is passionate about educating people on the Deaf Community.

Miranda Matise: Fighting through the silence

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2019
Students and their family carry boxes into the dorms during Move in Mania. Knowing what you do and do not need for college is crucial before going off to live on your own.

College Checklist

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2019
As the potential effects of climate change become more grim, it is important to do what you can to help the environment.

Setting a Green Example

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2019
A word from the editor: Summer Magazine

A word from the editor: Summer Magazine

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2019
Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, is going to West Monroe to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. Blank has been preparing for the pageant since winning her title.

Miss Louisiana Preparation

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2019
Don’t let summer pass you by

Don’t let summer pass you by

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-chief
May 14, 2019
The past comes back around

The past comes back around

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
Within the Phi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, 55 percent of the active members received academic honors last semester. Among them, 10 made the President’s List, eight made the Dean’s List and an additional seven made the Honor Roll.

Following the ‘Path of Principles’ in Greek life

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2019
In addition to the new masthead, there are some other changes within the newspaper to take note of.

Editorial: Why a new look for the newspaper

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Signage has been implemented for the four streets renamed on campus. The four new street names are Union Avenue, Mane Street, Roomie Road and Lion Lane.

[Photo] Updating street names

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019

New Year Goals

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Gabrielle "Gi" Levet is one of two senior event planners for the Campus Activities Board. She took interest in the organization after attending one of their events in Fall 2016.

[Photo] Getting involved by getting others involved

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Turkey day before Christmas music

Turkey day before Christmas music

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2018
Christina Cutura, a senior forward, is the highest scoring player of the season with a total of seven goals. Cutura scored three goals and her second hat trick of the season in the “Senior Night” game against Nicholls State University.

Soccer high scorer: Christina Cutura

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2018
Jamil Spriggs, Joshua Madere and Donald “Lane” Macaluso are members of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Madere was recognized as the September Pike of the Month by the international office. Madere is a junior business administration major who joined Pike in Spring 2018.

Madere named International Pike of the Month

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2018

Remembering Roppolo

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2018
2018 Homecoming King Cedric L. Dent, a senior social work major, and 2018 Homecoming Queen Da’Jon Beard, a junior early childhood education major, hug on the field after having their names called as the new king and queen.

New Monarchs

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018
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[Photo] Homecoming Week is right around the corner

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
Producing “Dracula” met some obstacles, but work from the entire team including actors, costume designers and set designers led to the play’s performance.

[Photo] Dracula: How the show goes on

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
At last year’s “Gumbo Ya Ya,” students participated in painting a “These Hands Don’t Haze” sheet sign.

Hazing prevention week

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2018
Alaina Fontenot, a junior early childhood education, PK-3 major, sits with her daughter Luna Fontenot underneath Friendship Oak. Alaina Fontenot has been sober from her addiction to alcohol and pills for four years.

Overcoming addiction: 4 years sober

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2018
Students in the Dance Performance Project practice for their upcoming show “One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope, ad Faith.” Director of Dance Keith “Skip” Costa heads the dance group.

Joy, love, hope and faith in DPP’s concert

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2018
Dr. Marvin Yates passed on Sept. 4, 2018 at the age of 74.

Mourning Dr. Yates

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2018
Lion football players follow their own routines in hopes of securing a successful game day. These good luck charms range from music preference to tattoos.

Looking for luck on the field

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
Frank Scelfo, football head coach, poses with some players at “Hot August Night” in downtown Hammond.

Quirks of a football coach

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2018
William Hall and his wife, Emily Phillips-Hall, purchased University Donuts in 2010.

Hammond Sweet Spots

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 21, 2018
What is the allure of drugs?

What is the allure of drugs?

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 21, 2018
Make it official

Make it official

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
SLU Traditions

SLU Traditions

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Writing about purpose

Writing about purpose

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Mary Ruth Corwin, also known as DJ Rooftop, started working as a DJ at Cate Street Pub last December.

From hobby to hire

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Welcome Week calendar

Welcome Week calendar

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Fall 2018 sports calendar

Fall 2018 sports calendar

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Vonnie Borden theatre/dance schedule

Vonnie Borden theatre/dance schedule

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief
August 9, 2018
Michael Fitzgerald

[Photo] Miracle recovery

Larshell Green, Editor
August 7, 2018
Annie Goodman

A word from the editor

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
August 7, 2018
A harbinger of bad luck, many people are wary when the 13th of a month falls on a Friday. However, a group in Hammond built around such spooky themes. Hammond Horror Festival took advantage of the ill-regarded date to promote their organization.

Friday the 13th Antics

Annie Goodman, News Editor
July 24, 2018
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Alyssa Larose won the $500 Non-Finalist scholarship.

Four women represent the university

Annie Goodman, News Editor
July 23, 2018
In this Sept. 24, 2013, file photo, just cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Everyone knows the tech industry is big, but it can be challenging to get your head around just how big it is. At least until you look at it from a different angle and realize that Apple makes more money in a day than 2500 average U.S. households can expect to see in a year. AP Photo/LM Otero, File

Unpacking the budget

Annie Goodman, News Editor
July 23, 2018
Smaller Name, Bigger Venue

Smaller Name, Bigger Venue

Annie Goodman
June 12, 2018
Gnarly Barley reaches Gnarvana

Gnarly Barley reaches Gnarvana

Annie Goodman
May 15, 2018
Seniors launched into a new chapter

Seniors launched into a new chapter

Annie Goodman
May 14, 2018
All aboard the struggle bus, affording life and education

All aboard the struggle bus, affording life and education

Annie Goodman
May 1, 2018

Fellows program to educate

Annie Goodman
May 1, 2018

Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a book

Annie Goodman
April 20, 2018

Connecting Lions of all kinds on campus

Annie Goodman
April 20, 2018
Decoding the barcode tattoo

Decoding the barcode tattoo

Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
Walking to raise awareness about suicide prevention

Walking to raise awareness about suicide prevention

Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
Strawberry Festival

Strawberry Festival

Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
The shocking confession

The shocking confession

Annie Goodman
April 17, 2018
Music fraternity honors UPD

Music fraternity honors UPD

Annie Goodman
April 9, 2018

RAD classes by the UPD

Annie Goodman
April 9, 2018
43 people, 980 years

43 people, 980 years

Annie Goodman
March 23, 2018
Dance at record enrollment

Dance at record enrollment

Annie Goodman
March 20, 2018
An exhibit of youth

An exhibit of youth

Annie Goodman
March 13, 2018
We are experiencing history in the making

We are experiencing history in the making

Annie Goodman
March 13, 2018
Students to perform for a chance at 500 dollars

Students to perform for a chance at 500 dollars

Annie Goodman
March 13, 2018

University Counseling Center receives funding to aid in addiction recovery on campus

Annie Goodman
March 9, 2018
America's art: Pottle gets jazzy

America’s art: Pottle gets jazzy

Annie Goodman
March 1, 2018
WWII revisits Louisiana in lecture series

WWII revisits Louisiana in lecture series

Annie Goodman
March 1, 2018

Edwards calls for special session to address nearly $1 billion fiscal cliff

Annie Goodman
March 1, 2018
The Origins of the Inkslinger: Emerging playwrights

The Origins of the Inkslinger: Emerging playwrights

Annie Goodman
February 27, 2018
Combat workshop teaches broadsword skills

Combat workshop teaches broadsword skills

Annie Goodman
February 27, 2018
Entertaining the soul:

Entertaining the soul:

Annie Goodman
February 22, 2018
Inkslinger “Life on the Moon” coming to a theater near you

Inkslinger “Life on the Moon” coming to a theater near you

Annie Goodman
February 21, 2018
Free speech zones: where and what are they?

Free speech zones: where and what are they?

Annie Goodman
February 21, 2018

From wood shop to professor, still building forts

Annie Goodman
February 6, 2018
HRAC rocks Hammond

HRAC rocks Hammond

Annie Goodman
February 5, 2018
Edwards speaks at inaugural conference

Edwards speaks at inaugural conference

Annie Goodman
February 5, 2018
Hot dogs and educating

Hot dogs and educating

Annie Goodman
February 1, 2018
Painting with a Twist: when learning and fun collide

Painting with a Twist: when learning and fun collide

Annie Goodman
January 30, 2018

One year with Trump: What’s going on here?

Annie Goodman
January 26, 2018
Crain’s 2018 resolutions for the university

Crain’s 2018 resolutions for the university

Annie Goodman
January 24, 2018
The new ‘sweet’ spot

The new ‘sweet’ spot

Annie Goodman
January 23, 2018
Softball rebuilds roster for future

Softball rebuilds roster for future

Annie Goodman
December 13, 2017

Davis and McCarthy selected to learn about leadership and management

Annie Goodman
December 5, 2017
Financial support for the proud

Financial support for the proud

Annie Goodman
December 5, 2017
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