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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
Dylan Meche

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor

Dylan Meche is a Political Science major from Baton Rouge and serves as Opinions Editor. He has been a reporter for The Lion’s Roar since August of 2019. Outside of the office, he is involved with the Catholic Student Association and spends his free time reading books and playing video games.

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Rather than taking traditional lecture classes, some students choose to take an online classes. Online classes offer many students a chance to do course work on their own time.

Faculty and students weigh in on online classes

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
Steve Pugh, a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 73 in Tangipahoa Parish, and Robert Zabbia, mayor of Ponchatoula since 2004, stand on stage for "The Race is On!" Candidate Forum. Each candidate was given two minutes to answer questions submitted to the forum.

Local candidates participate in ‘The Race Is On’ Forum

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Erin Cowser, former executive director of public and governmental affairs, has left her university position to advocate for higher education through the Louisiana Board of Regents.

Cowser hired at Louisiana Board of Regents

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
The rugby team defeated Tulane University 29-10 on Oct. 19. The team is now 2-0 into the Deep South Rugby Conference.

Revitalized rugby team remains undefeated in second season

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Open relationships breed disloyalty, damages our society

Open relationships breed disloyalty, damages our society

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2019
Real ID required to fly starting October 2020

Real ID required to fly starting October 2020

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter  
October 17, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy 2019 Chelsey Blank hugs Brian Williams, a senior communication major, after Williams was announced Mr. Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy 2019. Blank organized the competition to raide funds for her platform: Down Syndrome Awareness.

Williams is first Mr. Southeastern in over a decade

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019

Get some sleep, start fresh

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2019
Michael R. Sharp receives a Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Business at the 50th Annual Alumni Awards Evening. Sharp, a graduate from the Class of 1970, was recognized for his outstanding achievements in his field including working as a former President and CEO for First Guaranty Bank in Hammond.

50th annual ceremony recognizes distinguished alumni

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2019
The university gives students interested in music the opportunity to participate in unique curriculum tailored to their abilities and interests. Music majors are given the option to declare at least one of five concentrations.

Music Concentrations allow students to advance their abilities

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Lion Up Recovery has officially launched this semester. The program is the first collegiate recovery program in the state of Louisiana.

Lion Up Recovery becomes state’s first collegiate addiction recovery program

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Dr. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, hands out T-shirts to students in the Student Union Breezeway. The university marked the beginning of Homecoming Week on Monday, Oct. 7.

Homecoming Week kicks off with a celebration

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Learning to overcome the struggles of the first semester of college

Learning to overcome the struggles of the first semester of college

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2019
Healthy job market affects college enrollment

Healthy job market affects college enrollment

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2019
Leadership Ambassadors encourage others to be more engaged on campus

Leadership Ambassadors encourage others to be more engaged on campus

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2019
Fall commencement splits into two ceremonies

Fall commencement splits into two ceremonies

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
The 1932 dystopian novel “Brave New World“ creates a world where commercialism has taken over every aspect of life. The books is available for students to borrow from the Sims Memorial Library.

Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ still relevant to youths

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
New coach brings culture changes

New coach brings culture changes

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
Annual Renaissance Festival to return in Hammond area this fall

Annual Renaissance Festival to return in Hammond area this fall

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Roommate agreements creates structure for dormitory life

Roommate agreements creates structure for dormitory life

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
As part of the Hammond Regional Arts Center "Zen Aethetics" exhibition, Larry Bevere lead a workshop on the Japanese botanical art form known as Bonsai.

Hammond Regional Arts Center hosts Bonsai demonstration

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984” published in the year 1949 has remained relevant even after more than half a century of its publication.

1984 to 2019: Is Big Brother still watching?

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Despite the rainy weather, student and families participated in the Family Day tailgate before the "Solid Gold Saturday" football game against Lamar University.

Family Day tailgate reunites students and families

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2019
Jack Byerley, assistant softball coach, winds up the bat at practice. Byerley, armed with decades of coaching experience from schools around the nation, has recently joined the Lions softball coaching staff.

Byerley steps in as new assistant softball coach

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Student’s bicycles are chained to a bike rack outside of St. Tammany Residence Hall. To use a bicycle on campus, students must register their bicycle with the Office of Transportation Services.

Transportation Services registers bicycles

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Students give blood at 'RHA's Blood Drive'

Students give blood at ‘RHA’s Blood Drive’

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Delta Tau Delta was one fraternity that participated in the "IFC BBQ" on Sept. 9. The event created an atmosphere for fellowship, according to some of its attendees.

A showcasing of university fraternities

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Leah Cross, a senior kinesiology major and a member of Campus Activities Board, interacts with students during the "Trivia Tuesday" event.

How much do students know about campus?

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences

Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
David Faucheux, instructor of management and business administration, talks to students about expanding professional skills at a seminar earlier this year. Southeastern Education majors will have the opportunity to gain practical experience similar to this in the classroom through residency programs.

University debuts re-branded teacher residency program

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Visitors to the State Capital can view newspaper clippings documenting the assassination of former governor and US Senator Huey Long. Long was killed in the capital building on September 8, 1935 by Dr. Carl Weiss.

This month in Louisiana History: Huey Long assassination

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
In her role as SGA President, Karley Bordelon, a senior education major, attended Strawberry Jam this year as an emcee. Bordelon hopes to use her new role as president to improve upon traditional events and work with her cabinet to provide a productive and fun environment for the student body.

New year, new presidency

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019
A form for students seeking accomodations to register with the Office of Disability Services. Students who want to know more about accomodations offered can visit the office in Student Union Room 1304.

Making equal experiences for all

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019
Students browse dislays that local businesses set up for the “Part-Time Job Fair” last August. This semester, the event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway.

Annual ‘Part-Time Job Fair’ to offer employment opportunities

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
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