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Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter

Brynn Lundy began working for The Lion's Roar in fall 2019. She is a communication major from Lutcher and she is passionate about reading and writing.

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Senior guard Keon Clergeot pushes through the Cowboys' defense and goes for a shot during the last home game of the 2021 season against McNeese State University on Feb. 24.

Lions fall to Cowboys in final home game

February 25, 2021
Senior pitcher Heather Zumo winds up for a pitch during the Lion Classic opening series. She pitched the seventh no-hitter in Southeastern history against South Dakota in the first game of the season.

Heather Zumo opens senior season with a no-hitter

February 23, 2021
In lieu of Mardi Gras parades, which were canceled this year, New Orleans residents did not miss the opportunity to celebrate the holiday and express their creativity through

The good times can still roll, just safely

February 16, 2021
Jenna Pecot received a $500 reward for placing first in the Spring 2021 student sales competition, presented to her by marketing professors Tara Lopez (left) and April Kemp, (right).

Students compete in Spring 2021 internal sales competition

February 12, 2021
Christine Cook designs costumes for various performing arts, including the costumes pictured above. Her works are currently available for viewing in the Contemporary Art Gallery, along with several other faculty artworks.

Annual gallery exhibition features faculty artwork

February 12, 2021
Guests stretch and exercise at the Mardi Gras Dance Party in Room 228 at the REC, hosted by dance fitness instructor Catherine Brasher, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5:30-6:20 p.m.

Student instructor hosts Mardi Gras dance fitness class

February 10, 2021
Miss SLU 2021 Lily Gayle will be competing in the Miss Louisiana pageant as Miss Green and Gold. Janine Hatcher will compete at the state pageant as Miss Southeastern 2020 since the competition was postponed last year.

Miss Southeastern 2021: Her journey from Baton Rouge to Peru to Hammond

February 2, 2021
Tyra McGary and her brother Peronous

University alumna pens children’s book to honor her late sister

February 2, 2021
Morgan Carrier is in her senior season with the Lady Lions Women's Basketball team. Carrier hopes to pursue a career in professional basketball overseas once she graduates.

Lady Lion embraces her senior season

January 27, 2021
Moments after being crowned, Lily Gayle takes her first walk as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2021.

Lily Gayle crowned 60th Miss Southeastern Louisiana University

January 23, 2021
Breonca Ducksworth totaled 14 points in the loss to McNeese State University. Ducksworth is a transfer guard from Jones Community College in Mississippi.

Lady Lions fall to McNeese Cowgirls

January 21, 2021
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[PHOTO] Letter from the Editor: Gerard Borne, Jr.

January 21, 2021
The creators of Luma Coffee Roasters, couples Devin and Catherine Masters and Logan and Shelby Torrance, came together about five years ago to learn more about coffee and form their own coffee roasting company.

[PHOTO] Luma Coffee: Roastery And Social Club

January 20, 2021
An Evening of Jazz was held on February 16, 2020. The university's Music Department hosts a variety of jazz events throughout the year.

[PHOTO] Jazz music library nearly doubles in size via musician’s donation

November 30, 2020
The space behind the Downtown Development District, located on W. Thomas Street next to the railroad tracks, is going to be repurposed. The DDD has been hosting public interest meetings in order to come up with a plan for the space.

Hammond Downtown Development District to revamp public space on W. Thomas Street

November 18, 2020
Located at 108 S. Pine St. in Hammond, the Miller Memorial Library Family Resource Center was recently cleaned by members of the Hammond Kiwanis Club and three university students. Through this community service project, the volunteers picked up trash, cleaned up branches and leaves, pressure washed the building and more.

Students lend a helping hand through community service

November 17, 2020
A Candid Campus photographer helps a student pose for her graduation photos during Grad Fair. Students who missed out on Grad Fair will be able to take a make up photo by making an appointment before 10 a.m. on Nov. 16.

A make-up senior portrait opportunity available for graduating seniors

November 10, 2020
D Vickers Hall, an academic classroom and office building, houses some departments within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Built in the early 1970s, the building is currently under the planning process for renovations to be done within the next few semesters.

D Vickers Hall to be remodeled through 18-month renovation process

November 10, 2020
Trevor Tolar skates across the crosswalk in front of Sims Memorial Library. A number of students use various modes of transportation to get around campus.

Scooters, bikes and skates, oh my: How students get around campus

November 7, 2020
The University Police Department is located in Pride Hall. The newly created position of Clery Compliance Officer is currently being held by Tiffany-Chavers Edwards.

UPD appoints staff member to new position

November 4, 2020
Fall 2019 winter commencement marked the first time the university split commencement into two ceremonies. For Fall 2020 winter commencement, not only will the ceremonies occur over two days, but they will be split into four separate ceremonies. This semester’s commencement will honor Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates.

Commencement alterations impact spring, summer and fall graduates

November 2, 2020
Students of the Southeastern Community Music School provided various solo and group performances at the school’s 25th anniversary concert. The event was on campus and free to guests, who were encouraged to wear masks, social distance and bring their own chairs.

Community Music School celebrates 25th anniversary for Homecoming Week 2020

October 27, 2020
John Paul Domiano, assistance vice president for finance, Judy Bowles, assistant vice president for systems and Edwin Litolff, assistance vice president for operations.

Division of Administration & Finance welcomes three new assistant vice presidents

October 21, 2020
Members of the sport management program pose for a picture while on a field trip a Houston Astros baseball game.

University receives accreditation status for sport management

October 21, 2020
When students arrive on campus and check in at the Student Union for a Destination Southeastern event, they receive name cards and other university memorabilia. Two potential Lions display their new university merchandise and “Lion Up.”

Admissions reimagines the Lion Pride Preview experience

October 12, 2020
2020 Orientation Leaders had to adjust to the university’s first virtually-formatted orientation. The team sill managed to fulfill the vision of connecting students to campus.

Orientation leaders adapt to unique circumstances

October 9, 2020
Resident Assistants are still required to hold virtual programs for their student residents for the Fall 2020 semester. The RAs in Washington Hall put up a flyer in the lobby to advertise a Bingo game for the evening of Oct. 5. Brynn Lundy/The Lion’s Roar

RAs adjust program planning during the pandemic

October 6, 2020
Head-to-head: Honor the final wish of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Head-to-head: Honor the final wish of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 30, 2020
Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces is an R&B band out of the southeast Louisiana area. They performed at the Cate Street Park gazebo in Hammond for “Picnic in the Park,” an event hosted by the Hammond Downtown Development District.

Downtown Hammond enjoys live music while social distancing

September 30, 2020
Free parking is one of the services that Southeastern is providing to McNeese State University students as a part of the Cowboy Relief Effort.

A helping hand for McNeese students

September 29, 2020
Be amazing and prevent hazing

Be amazing and prevent hazing

September 26, 2020
Adults with some college credit but no degree, have been out of college for at least two years and reside in Louisiana can use Compete LA to enroll in courses at a discounted tuition rate and to find the quickest path to graduation.

UL System to empower adults to finish college education

September 22, 2020
The CSE, located in the Student Union Annex, offers many resources for students, including Academic & Career Exploration, Academic Connect Groups and a transfer student coordinator program.

New at CSE: Coordinator aids transfer students with transition on campus

September 16, 2020
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[PHOTO] Vonnie Borden takes on socially-distanced season

September 14, 2020
The Center for Student Excellence has developed new coaching groups for students to interact with other peers with similar academic paths. To follow safety procedures, the meetings have been held virtually.

New at CSE: Academic Connect Groups provide academic coaching

September 9, 2020
ACE director Brad Bergeron conducts an ACE session via Zoom in his office at the Center for Student Excellence. Students who are no longer freshmen and do not have a freshman advisor can utilize the CSE’s Academic & Career Exploration program for help in deciding on a major as well as exploring future career options.

New at CSE: Academic coaches aid students in exploring academic and future career options

September 1, 2020
The Mane Dish and the Ascension Market are open for select hours for residents that remain on campus for the week of Aug. 24-30. However, the Lion's Den Food Court at the Student Union and other dining locations on campus will be closed for the week.

Dining hours altered for remaining residents due to temporary campus closure

August 25, 2020
Since face coverings are required within buildings on campus, some students are taking the opportunity to make their own masks. Fashionable and trendy face coverings are becoming more common.

Fashionable face coverings

August 20, 2020
A group of stroke and brain injury survivors have been meeting virtually for their online book club. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorder collaborated with the Southeastern Book Club to start the support group.

From support group to book club: CSD helps adults with communication disabilities

July 21, 2020
After providing online service and curbside pickup facility for the past few months, Univeristy Bookstore has resumed its normal operations.

University Bookstore reopens with new guidelines and new products

July 15, 2020
The University Counseling Center has been providing telemental health counseling since the start of the pandemic. Counselors were trained specifically in telemental health to start the virtual service.

Counselors speak on the components of telemental health counseling

July 14, 2020
What we gained from the pandemic: time and perspective

What we gained from the pandemic: time and perspective

July 4, 2020
StandOUT, the university's LGBTQ+ alliance organization, celebrated Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 during the Fall 2019 semester. The annual remembrance day honors the memory of transgender lives lost as a result of discrimination and violence.

Pride Month celebrates lives of the past, present and future

June 23, 2020
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