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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
Brynn Lundy Arriago

Brynn Lundy Arriago, Graduate Assistant

Brynn Lundy Arriago began working for The Lion’s Roar in the fall of 2019, her first semester at Southeastern, and now serves as Graduate Assistant. From Lutcher, she graduated with a degree in communication in May of 2022 and is pursuing a graduate degree in strategic communication.

All content by Brynn Lundy Arriago
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

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
June 23, 2020
Miss SLU 2020 Janine Hatcher has been preparing for Miss Louisiana since November 2019 after she was crowned the title. As Miss Louisiana Organization postponed its 2020 competition to 2021, Hatcher plans to participate in the competition next year even if she crowns a new Miss SLU this fall.

Organizations postpone pageants to adjust for health and safety concerns

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
June 15, 2020
The university named Jonathan Wong, co-founder of Cate Street Seafood Station in Hammond and The Boston Restaurant in Amite, 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year. He graduated in 2003 and has continued to volunteer his services to help the campus and its students.

Jonathan Wong named 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2020
To ensure the safety of all incoming students, the university has implanted online Summer and Fall Orientation Programs through Moodle. Student will also be able to partake in information sessions via video chat.

Summer and Fall Orientation offered virtually

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2020
Alumna Valerie Saba is one of many volunteers to make and donate masks to the “Mask Up & Make a Difference” initiative. Each mask, all supplies and every monetary donation will go toward assisting front-line healthcare workers during this time of low inventory and high demand.

‘Mask Up & Make a Difference’ combats supply shortages

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2020
Fawaz Adesina, a 2019 alumnus, receives the Role Model of the Year award 2019.

DSA Convocation turned Virtual Student Recognition Week

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2020
An error at the university Financial Aid office has resulted in the inaccurate dispersal of aid to students, causing an overpayment of more than $550,000. The university addressed the financial errors and plans to strengthen internal controls to prevent any future mishaps.

University addresses financial aid errors

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020
DSA staff member Lorraine Peppo puts her 2-year-old son, Jacob, down for a nap as she also works from home remotely. Many faculty, staff and students of the university are finding themselves unexpectedly juggling parental duties at the same time they attempt to manage academic or professional responsibilities from home.

Parents face new challenges with school, work and home

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Online classes are not the same for all students

Online classes are not the same for all students

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2020
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, face-to-face classes are being delivered remotely. Face-to-face classes were cancelled from Friday, March 13 to Tuesday, March 17.

Instructors’ perspectives on online transition

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Be careful what you put online

Be careful what you put online

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2020
A new project will transform two downtown city blocks

A new project will transform two downtown city blocks

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2020
Communication majors will be able to choose from a new variety of concentrations starting next year. The updated concentrations are currently still under review of the curriculum committee.

Department is developing new concentrations for communication students

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2020
There are multiple speed bumps around campus to increase driving safety. Stop signs and crosswalks, such as those on Texas Ave., are in place to increase both driver and pedestrian awareness. All drivers, including students, faculty and visitors, should be conscious of pedestrians, as there are many walking on and around campus daily.

Driving safety: An increasing pedestrian concern

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Senior guard Von Julien brings the ball down the court in Saturday’s 95-92 victory over Northwestern State University. With the win the Lions improved their regular season record to 7-22, Julien finished the game with eight points, two rebounds and three assists.

Lions top Demons 95-92 in power outage

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Guest artist Steve Sigmund, who has served as lead trombonist for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 17 years, performs. The university music department partnered with the Hammond Rotary Club to host “An Evening of Jazz“ to raise funds for the university.

Jazzy evening brings university and community together

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
Karlee Kraft, a sophomore pitcher/utility player, is met by her team at home plate after she hit her first home run of the season against Alabama State University.

5-0

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
Senior guard Tyler Morrison dribbles down the court. The Lady Lions won their fifth game in a row by defeating Incarnate Word 58-44.

Lady Lions bring home fifth win in a row

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
Taylor Gautreaux, coordinator for the Louisiana Students for Life trip, poses with a sign in front of the Capitol Building during March for Life 2020.

Students join the fight for life

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
Senior center Aminat Jubril makes a layup and scores two points for the Lady Lions against the UCA Sugar Bears at the women's basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Lady Lions defeat Sugar Bears and extend winning streak

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
Junior forward Maxwell Starwood prepares to make a pass during the men's basketball game on Jan. 22. Starwood scored a career-high 17 points, earning the most points for the Lions during the game.

Lions drop second game in a row to McNeese

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
“That’s what I want to continue to do throughout my reign this school year—show myself, present, be of any help or service I can be to the community.” - Janine Hatcher, Miss Southeastern 2020

Miss SLU 2020

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
The university's Contemporary Dance Program presented the Emerging Choreographers Project as the first performance held in the newly renovated KHS 153 Dance Studio Theatre. The project consisted of 15 dances choreographed and performed by students.

Emerging choreographers first to perform in renovated dance studio

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2019
Health clinic and insurance company partner to provide free employee check ups

Health clinic and insurance company partner to provide free employee check ups

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
The university will live stream commencement on different media platforms. Multiple changes will be happening to the upcoming Fall 2019 commencement.

Changes in winter graduation ceremonies

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
Mike Williams, a native of Louisiana, is known for his position as lead trumpet in the Count Basie Orchestra. He joined the University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band as a guest artist in their final concert of the fall 2019 semester on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Semester concludes with a final jazz concert

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 Contestants

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 Contestants

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Brynn Lundy

Campus involvement should not be made compulsory

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2019
Senior art major Ariana Ford displays a preview of her graphic design artwork that will be shown in the Senior Art Exhibition. The piece is titled ‘MVMT Airlines,’ in which Ford envisions an airline for students like herself that cannot afford to travel often. Brynn Lundy/The Lion’s Roar

Senior art majors prepare to exhibit how they have matured their craft

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2019
Preston Gautreau and Gavin Crain paired up to compete in the university's intramural cornhole tournament. They made it to the final round and won the intramural champion t-shirts.

University intramurals: claiming the cornhole crown

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Young attendees enjoy the downtown Hammond lights and faux snow during the 2014 Starry November Night.

Hammond prepares for Starry November Night

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Tyler Hoskins was crowned Mr. Green and Gold 2020 on Nov. 6. Alpha Sigma Tau hosted the pageant as a chapter fundraiser.

Mr. Green and Gold crowned in annual AST fundraiser

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
Brian White, a freshman music major, practices on the trumpet. Music majors must practice whenever they can to keep up with their instrument.

Music majors elaborate on the importance of practicing

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
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