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
Austin O'Brien

Austin O’Brien, Co Editor-in-Chief

Austin O’Brien is an English major with a Communication minor from Marrero, La. He enjoys different types of entertainment from movies to video games or anything in-between. Outside of class, you can find him at the REC Center or enjoying sports events with friends.

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The Center for Student Excellence gets into the Fall spirit with decorations in their Student Union Annex office.

In most circumstances, it’s okay for adults to celebrate Halloween

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2021
The Lady Lions huddle up during the Oct. 21 match against Nicholls State University.

[Photo] Last week in sports: Oct. 18-25

October 25, 2021
Head Coach Jeremy White speaks with players between sets during Thursday's game against Nicholls State University.

Lady Lions set to bounce back following Nicholls defeat

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021
Director Kenneth Ridgedell works at a computer in the Office of Career Services as students and alumni prepare for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair.

Virtual Career Fair expands job search opportunities for students

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021
The change.org petition "Stop Southeastern Email Account Deactivation," encourages current and former students and employees of the university to sign. As of Oct. 18, the petition has 716 signatures. The university has set the final account deactivation date as Friday, Oct. 22.

Old emails to be deactivated, students protesting

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2021
Tri Sigma sorority and Delta Tau Delta fraternity pose with Miss Southeastern Lily Gayle on the Lip Sync Battle stage after winning first place in the competition. The groups choreographed a "Mean Girls" themed performance for the 2021 Homecoming event.

Lip Sync Battle returns to campus

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2021
Maycie Massingill celebrates with Shamoy Campbell after scoring the first goal of her collegiate career.

SLU vs McNeese soccer: Freshman makes first goal

Austin O’Brien, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2021
On Monday, Oct. 4 from 4-6:30 p.m., SLU's Interfraternity Council hosted its traditional recruitment barbecue in the Student Union Breezeway. Interested students browsed fraternities, engaged in activities, heard from guest speakers and received free food.

IFC recruitment to kick off this week

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2021
The Ralph R. Pottle Music Building is currently closed to all students until repairs can be made.

Pottle Music Building repairs underway

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
Students at the Fall 2019 Career Fair network with potential employers in the Pennington Student Activity Center. At this event, students can wear business attire and prepare their resumes to connect with representatives from various businesses. The Fall 2021 Career Fair is scheduled for Sept. 30.

Career Services offers events to prep for Career Fair

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2021
Raychelle Riley, a 2020 graduate, was announced as the winner on March 18. She is the sixth Southeastern student to receive the award.

SLU graduate wins student broadcaster of the year award

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
June 14, 2021
A student prepares to leave campus at the conclusion of the Fall 2020 semester. Southeastern students need to check in and out with resident assistants before they are officially ready to end the semester.

Checking out from dorms: What you need to know before you go

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
Mr. Klein posing for a solo photo with his trombone. The musician has been playing since he was in the 4th grade, essentially his entire life.

SLU alumnus wins Grammy with New Orleans jazz band

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
At track practice, Sophie Daigle tries to improve her times and form. She currently has the most records out of any single female track runner in university history.

At track practice, Sophie Daigle tries to improve her times and form. She currently has the most records out of any single female track runner in university history.

Senior track runner sets new school record

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
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