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Senior art students display their craft at the fall 2017 “Visual Art + Design Senior Exhibition.” At the exhibition, students can get a taste of presenting their artwork before graduation.

The perception of art degrees

March 13, 2019
Corey Mistretta, head coach of track and field, has been coaching since 2004. He began coaching at the university as the assistant coach in 2014. Mistretta is acknowledged for his loyalty and dedication by his fellow coaches.

Underdogs and life lessons: Mistretta’s coaching approach

March 11, 2019

Teamwork on the tennis court

March 8, 2019
The

Spring concert showcases student talent

March 2, 2019
Students put beads on a string in association with privileges. The Southeastern Sociological Association held

Pendants to show privileges

February 28, 2019
Cameron Wood, a sophomore business administration major, helps two kindergartners with their homework. This contributes to the goals of the “Rec Kids After School Program.”

Creating an engaging environment for kids

February 27, 2019

‘Rose Week’ recruitment

February 26, 2019
Eryn Brannagan, a senior health education and promotion major, offers students tips about safety during Mardi Gras in the Student Union Breezeway on Feb. 25. The informational session included a game where students could answer questions about safety and win a T-shirt.

Be safe when having fun

February 26, 2019
The Sons of Promise and Daughters of Destiny Mentorship Program hosted a celebratory event featuring an essay contest and speakers. The event promoted self-actualization, self-identity and taking control of one's destiny.

A celebration of identity and African-American history

February 25, 2019
The Opera/Music Theatre Workshop put on the production “Ruddigore” in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The comical operetta required the dedication of the entire cast.

Embodying a character in an operetta

February 25, 2019
The

Employment opportunities for people with disabilities

February 22, 2019
Members of E.L.I.T.E. Women sold nachos and lemonade to fund future events and promote the brand WRLDINVSN. WORLDINVSN is a New Orleans clothing store.

Promoting a brand with nachos and lemonade

February 19, 2019
Students could stop by the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability's table in the Student Union Breezeway on Feb. 18 to learn about the health effects of tobacco.

Be informed about tobacco

February 19, 2019
During the spring semester, Greek organizations participate in their own leaugue for intramurals. These competitions go towards the Greek Cup awarded during Greek Week to the organization with the most points in sportsmanship and participation.

Greek intramurals provide opportunities for bonding and socialization

February 19, 2019
The Campus Activities Board pit university students and fifth grade students from the Laboratory School in a competition for

A battle of brains

February 13, 2019
Chad Duffaut, a graduate student, addresses inclusion in sports with

Lecturer takes on inclusion in golf

February 13, 2019
Kendall Alvis, an instructor at Painting with a Twist, teaches a class on painting a mermaid and a beach scene. Along with the Hammond Regional Arts Center and the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist is a venue in Hammond that can mingle romance and art.

Fostering romance with art

February 12, 2019
In recognition of National Condom Day, the University Health Center and Student Outreach and Advocacy Representatives set up a table in the Student Union Breezeway. Students could play a game and learn more about safe sex techniques.

Promoting safe sex

February 12, 2019
Celebrating singleness

Celebrating singleness

February 12, 2019

Take a sip of ambition

February 5, 2019

Losing gluten: what campus has to offer

February 5, 2019
Music is the key to Neverland

Music is the key to Neverland

February 5, 2019
Prospective students and their families attend informational sessions at

University welcomes future lions

February 4, 2019
At the

A disco sparks student engagement

February 1, 2019
The rec center hosted its interest meeting for referee training on Jan. 31. Jason Templet, coordinator of competitive sports, presented information to the students at their first meeting.

Training to be an officiate

February 1, 2019
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability set up a table in the Student Union Breezeway to inform students about the university policies and the Student Code of Conduct.

Know the rules

January 31, 2019
Nahilia Colbert, a junior kinesiology major, Gracishone Floyd, a senior psychology major, and Tyrean Celestine, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major worked at the table set up by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to give out free supplies such as highlighters, pens, folders and notebooks to students. The sorority set up a table on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway.

A sorority lends a helping hand

January 30, 2019
Jamie Bass, telecourse producer, was recently awarded for his “Earth and Space Science 102” telecourse. In My 2018, the 39th annual Telly Awards awarded him two bronze Telly’s for “Editing” and “Use of Graphics.”

Honoring exceptional videos

January 29, 2019
The Community Music School is dedicated to recognizing the talents of young artists. Brennan and Alana Saenz exemplified that by winning the Sinfonia Division of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras.

Community Music School honors young musicians

January 29, 2019
Representatives from Balfour featured class rings to students in the bookstore on Jan. 28-29. If students were not able to visit in person, they can order their class rings through the Balfour website. Diamond Hollins/The Lion's Roar

Ring sales begin this week in bookstore

January 29, 2019
Gabrielle

Getting involved by getting others involved

January 23, 2019
Jeremy Lloyd, Jennifer Jarreau and William Takewell during their time at the university. Since graduating, each of these Lions have garnered success in their chosen career paths.

Cubs become Lions

January 23, 2019

Winters entangled in the art of acting since childhood

December 4, 2018

Fundraising with dogs

December 4, 2018

Mindfulness keeping the mind on track

November 26, 2018
International students competed in a video game tournament. The entry fee was $5, and the winner took home the sum.

International students compete in video game tournament

November 26, 2018
Katya Cornejo, Putri Insani, Ximena Yanez and Bernadette Dornieden are international student-athletes on the tennis team. They enjoy the motivation they receive from their head coach.

Lion nation stretches around the world

November 20, 2018

Kinchen connects to van Gogh

November 16, 2018
ELITE Women's first

ELITE Women showcase entrepreneurs

November 14, 2018
Clarence Romage

Life in the Renaissance Festival

November 13, 2018
The “Almost, Maine” production included numerous technical aspects to put on the show.

Behind the curtains

November 13, 2018

Then and now: veterans and World War I

November 11, 2018
Alumnus Trenton Coyle received recognition for his piece “Highway Song” by the Manchac Review in 2016. Coyle co-founded the Southeastern Christian Association during his time at the university.

Faith and stress

November 6, 2018
The power of participating at the polls today

The power of participating at the polls today

November 6, 2018

A testament of how dreams find their way back

November 1, 2018
Constant use of social media can carry negative effects.

The scary side of social media

October 31, 2018
From kids to senior citizens, let us enjoy Halloween

From kids to senior citizens, let us enjoy Halloween

October 30, 2018
This year, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival will hold activities with themes such as Mask Weekend and Veterans Day among others. The festival features educational entertainment like the above show in the Village of Albright in the 16th century.

Entertainment and education wrapped in one

October 29, 2018
Stashia Liegl, a freshman psychology major, dresses as an asylum patient in the“Haunted House” put on by Campus Activities Board.

Campus Haunted House

October 29, 2018
Suzanne O. Davis performs a series of songs in a tribute performance to songwriter Carole King.

Nostalgia, music and King

October 26, 2018

Strawberry Marching Classic returns

October 23, 2018
The bittersweet taste of college

The bittersweet taste of college

October 19, 2018

Equity in schools

October 18, 2018
The Apartment Guide scholarship offers an opportunity for students to pay for college related expenses. Students can submit an essay on the Apartment Guide website for a chance to win $2500.

Apartment Guide scholarship

October 16, 2018
The annual “Hammond Horror Fest” features a 24-hour theatre event and a “Macabre Showcase.” The event plans to conjure horror in all those who attend.

Bring on the fright at ‘Hammond Horror Fest’

October 16, 2018
Peter Yarrow sings on the stage of the Columbia Theatre.

One man and his guitar

October 15, 2018
Team Batman won Homecoming Week's

Going head-to-head in the lip sync battle

October 12, 2018
Larry Overton, a senior biological sciences and psychology double major, and Ricketta Griffin, a junior social work major, pose at

[PHOTO] Kickstart to Homecoming

October 9, 2018
The spectrum of skin tones: white, black and everything in between

The spectrum of skin tones: white, black and everything in between

October 3, 2018
Breana Sterling, a junior nursing major, stays determined in managing her studies while also working at Chick-fil-A.

A day in the life of Breana Sterling

October 2, 2018

Recognition with an induction

September 27, 2018

Voices of angels practice to make perfect

September 23, 2018

Taking notes on sexual abuse

September 21, 2018
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