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

All content by Erica Welter
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank peruses books in textbook rental as she prepares for her senior year of college.

Leaving the nest

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank relaxes to read a book.

Fun Summer Reads

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank cools down with a snowball from Snow Bros in downtown Hammond. It is important to stay hydrated during the hot summer months according to Dr. Ryan Green,  assistant professor of athletic training.

Staying cool this summer

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Graduates celebrate during Fall 2018 Commencement. This semester’s event is scheduled for May 18. Dr. Kay Maurin, assistant vice president for enrollment management, Patrick Gipson, police lieutenant, and Scott Nunez, director of the University Center, help run commencement.

Preparations underway for spring commencement

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Football players sharpen their skills during a pregame warm up. Over the summer, athletes continue their practice regimen to prepare for the next season.

Summer preparations

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
At the spring commencement on May 18, Ben Nevers, a former Louisiana House and Senate member,  will receive an honorary doctorate for his work advocating for education.

Nevers to receive honorary doctorate

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Whether attending public or private school, or being home-schooled in high school, freshmen experience different transitions when entering college.

Students reflect on their first year in college

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Students make different expressions outside the campus Starbucks. Nonverbal communication can help define the tone of a person’s verbal message. This can include facial expressions, body posture and hand movements.

Creating a message through body language

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Where to go when you need to go: on-campus restrooms

Where to go when you need to go: on-campus restrooms

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Trey Harrington, a sophomore business administration major, celebrates a good play as the third baseman for the Lions. Harrington began playing baseball as a child and is now following in the footsteps of his father by playing collegiate baseball.

Player values hard work and life lessons

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Prashant Basnet, a sophomore informational technology major, talks about goals with fellow sophomores Shawn Lama, a computer science and mathematics double major, Nikita Thapaliya, Alish Dhamala and Bishwa Bista, computer science majors.

Why we change our goals as we get older

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
‘Strawberry Jubilee’ is here

‘Strawberry Jubilee’ is here

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Forward Moses Greenwood, a senior general studies major, prepares to pass the ball in a home game for the Lions basketball team. Greenwood looks to continue his basketball career after college, possibly playing overseas.

Senior basketball player finds success in Minn.

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Breanna Barzenick, co-owner and instructor of Downtown Yoga, discusses “Geaux Yoga” with Erica Kelt, Northshore director of development for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The event is intended to benefit cancer patients and their families.

Yoga event benefits Hammond cancer center

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology prepares students for industry through hands-on learning.

Industry-driven innovation spurs student success

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Ali Leto, a freshman biological sciences major and chapter secretary of Alpha Omicron Pi, speaks with Taylor Mangus, a senior nursing major and president of Order of Omega, about Greek Week.

Student involvement develops leadership

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Casey Saba, singer, guitarist and alumnus, earned the nickname “The Human Jukebox” after learning 580 songs by 230 bands.

Alumnus pursues excellence in music

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
Brina Faciane, instructor of saxophone, teaches Austin Hynes, a junior music major, on the instrument.

Sax, song and photography piece the world of art together

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
Evan McCann, a freshman information technology major, purchases food from Yolander Henderson in the Student Union Market. Lion’s Lagniappe can be used on and off campus whereas Cub Cash only works on campus.

Cub Cash v. Lion’s Lagniappe

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2019
Left, Hannah Nemar, a senior communication sciences and disorders major, middle, Kayla Scurich, a graduate student, and right, Kassie deArmas, a graduate student, discuss the amenities offered by Center for Student Excellence.

Majors: A big decision with an even bigger impact

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2019
Baton Rouge-based band Ventruss released their self-titled extended play in February.

Local band aspires to greatness

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Information in this graphic was gathered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It illustrates some of the mental health issues facing college students today including depression and anxiety .

Mental health affects college campuses

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Head Coach Ayla Guzzardo interacts with players during a basketball game.

Teaching passion

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Chad Duffaut, a graduate student, addresses inclusion in sports with Obstruction: African American Golfers and Southern Resistance in the Twilight of Jim Crow. The lecture was one in a series to honor Black History Month.

Lectures devoted to Black History Month

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Near the end of every semester, art students can display their art projects such as graphic design at the senior exhibition in the Contemporary Art Gallery. The effect of graphic design in the world can be seen in movie posters, T-shirts and advertisements.

Pursuing a graphic design career

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Claudio Franc explains what “EvolveU” is to students potentially interested in participating in the leadership conference for high school students.

Conference leading the way

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Students often meet in the War Memorial Student Union to study and do homework together. Some research predicts that in 10 years, physical universities will no longer be a part of society. However, others believe a stricter stance will be taken on technology in the classroom.

Predicting the future of higher education

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2019
Seth Guerra and Nathaniel Bauerle perform during “Hot August Night.” Guerra and Bauerle belong to the band Kevin.

The business of starting a band

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019

Teaching how to teach

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
Signage has been implemented for the four streets renamed on campus. The four new street names are Union Avenue, Mane Street, Roomie Road and Lion Lane.

Updating street names

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
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