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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
Gerard Borne

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief, The Lion’s Roar Newspaper

Gerard Borne is a communication major from Norco. Borne began working at The Lion’s Roar in the fall of 2018. He plans to become a sports agent upon graduation.

All content by Gerard Borne
The university's women's volleyball team breaks the huddle in the second set against the University of New Orleans on Oct 29. The Lady Lions shut out UNO 3-0 to earn their 12th victory of the season.

Southeastern blanks the Privateers 3-0

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019
Lions make a plunge in XFL American football league

Lions make a plunge in XFL American football league

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019
Flag Football wraps up season with championships

Flag Football wraps up season with championships

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Cheerleaders perform a routine at the 10th annual "Full Court Fest." Admission to the event is free for all ,and the first 300 students to enter the University Center receive a free t-shirt. Olive Garden will be served while supplies last.

‘Full Court Fest’ allows fans to get to know their teams

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Greedy universities, pay your athletes

Greedy universities, pay your athletes

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
OSE host a new opportunity for students to resolve conflicts

OSE host a new opportunity for students to resolve conflicts

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Why I keep the studying solo

Why I keep the studying solo

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019
Alumnus recognized with southern history dissertation award

Alumnus recognized with southern history dissertation award

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019
McKay Howell, a freshman forward

The Jump: differences between college and high school athletics

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
All classes and scheduled activities from Monday Aug. 24 to Friday, August 28 have been cancelled in anticipation of tropical storms Laura and Marco.

University earns social mobility ranking

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019
Why I keep the studying solo

Why I keep the studying solo

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Participants exercise during the "Barre" group fitness class. "Yoga Flow," "Silver Sneakers," "Tai Chi" and "Zumba" are among the group fitness classes offered by the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Pennington looks to hire fitness instructors

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019
Alley McDonald, a senior pitcher, finished the 2019 regular season with a 2.34 earned run average and a 7-3 record. McDonald’s all time career earned-run-average is 2.79.

McDonald enters senior season as pitcher

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Volleyball was the first Greek Week sport to take place last semester. Greek organizations partenered up in teams and competed through various activities.

OSE Breakdown: Greek Life

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Campus Activity Board hosts annual Gumbo YaYa event

Campus Activity Board hosts annual Gumbo YaYa event

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Freshman Avery Royer defends against a pass from Abilene Chrsitan in Sunday’s loss. The Lady Lion’s held the Wildcat’s to a single goal on Sunday.

Lady Lions Soccer shutout 1-0 against Abilene Christian

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
The Campus Activities Board hosts multiple events in campus every semester. Pictured is a performance during the event "Step Afrika" hosted by CAB.

A look inside the university’s Campus Activity Board

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
Drew Avans, a 2018 alumnus, slides into third base in the 2016 3-2 win in the Baton Rouge Regional Tournament. The Lions finished 2016 with a university record of 40 wins. Avans currently plays for the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A affiliate for Los Angeles.

Alumni Spotlight: Avans reflects on career

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
With the loss the Lady Lions fell to 1-8-1 on the regular season and 0-3 in Southland Conference play.

During the Brews Arts Festival, attendees can sample local brewery’s finest craft beer. Breweries like Gnarley Barley, Bayou Teche Brewing, Southern Craft Brewing and Tin Roof Brewing Company among others are expected to participate.

Brews Arts Fest returns for tenth year

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
At the Safe Space training students, faculty and staff were taught how to approach people of all different backgrounds.

MISA offers students and faculty Safe Space training

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2019
Rebooting... fix the campus Wi-Fi

Rebooting… fix the campus Wi-Fi

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019
Bryan Bennett, an alumnus of 2015, finished his university football career in the top five all-time for average passing yards per game. Bennett is now a quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Highlights of Bennett’s career

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
Yoga offered for faculty and students by REC

Yoga offered for faculty and students by REC

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
University Housing offers residents an option to sign a roommate agreement designed to reduce possible conflicts between roommates.

OSE breakdown: Multicultural and International Student Affairs

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Corey Gaconi, an alumnus pitcher, finished the 2019 season with a 7-3 record and a 2.53 earned-run-average. Gaconi, went undrafted and later signed with the New York Mets Organization. Gaconi’s current team the Brooklyn Cyclones won the 2019 New York-Penn League Championship defeating the Lowell Spinners.

Alumnus baseball player earns two pitching awards

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
A brick wall at the Clark Hall Annex has recently seen lighting changes and an increase in patrol by the University Police Department after a university student raised concern about safety. Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, requested students or faculty members who do not feel safe when walking in the area to contact the University Police Department.

University student brings attention to Clark Hall safety

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Sports place a physical and mental toll on athletes

Sports place a physical and mental toll on athletes

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
David Kiefer

Kiefer promoted to men’s basketball head coach

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Geographic Informaton System (GIS) is a computer software system that deals with spatial or geographic data. Vibriyogn Epuri, a sophomore mathematics major, is among the first to receive a new certification in this area.

Vibriyogn earns computer certification

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
The Pennington Student Activity Center is expanding its workout area for faculty and students. The new space is expected to be unveiled in early December.

Pennington expands workout options

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Alyssa Larose

Larose seeks new opportunity in Coca-Cola

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
During "Networking for Introverts," students were helped by alumni to practice communication skills. The event was hosted by the Office of Career Services to help students prepare for the upcoming "Career Fair".

Alumni Center helps students prepare for ‘Career Fair’

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Hurricane impacts football game

Hurricane impacts football game

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Pennington offers ‘Silver Sneakers’ class to community

Pennington offers ‘Silver Sneakers’ class to community

Gerard borne, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
Marcus Cooper, a sophomore running back, returns a kick in the Lions’ opening game against Jacksonville State University.

Football ranked in top 25 after win

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
The Lady Lions look to improve from their 7-7-4 2018 record. With 15 returning players Christopher McBride, head coach, hopes that the 12 new players have a mentor to follow and look up to. This will be McBride’s fourth year as the Lady Lions head coach and hopes to seure a Southland Confernece title.

Soccer looks to improve on 2018 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2019
The Lions averaged 4.9 yards per rush and gained one rushing touchdown against Jacksonville State University. Devonte WIlliams, a senior running back, and Chason Virgil, a senior quarterback, tied in net rushing yards, gaining 37 each.

Lions stomp Gamecocks at home

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2019
After a 2-27 record for the volleyball team in 2018, the Lady Lions look to change the volleyball culture at the university. Head Coach Jermey White hopes to see improvements in the 2019 season.

Lady Lions look to bounce back this season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
The Lady Lions look to improve from their 7-7-4 2018 record. With 15 returning players Christopher McBride, head coach, hopes that the 12 new players have a mentor to follow and look up to. This will be McBride’s fourth year as the Lady Lions head coach and hopes to seure a Southland Confernece title.

Soccer looks to improve on 2018 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
Incoming and returning honors students were invited to the Honors Welcome on Aug. 20, hosted by the Honors and International Initiatives Office. This event allowed students and faculty to gather and network before the start of the Fall 2019 semester.

Honors Program starts new school year with a celebration

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2019
The Student Government Association has approved construction on a lion statue to be placed in Friendship Circle. The base has been completed, and the official unveiling of the statue is scheduled for Aug. 29.

SGA funds lion statue

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
The Lions football players storm the field before a game. The football team is hard at work with summer practices right now as they prepare for the opening game against Jacksonville State University on Aug. 29 in Strawberry Stadium.

Lions prepare for 2019 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank prepares for summer travels.

Adventures fill your soul

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
Brennan Breaud, a senior infielder, prepares to swing in the Pat Kenally Diamond at Alumni Field. Before graduating this semester, Breaud made it into the Top 10 in all-time hits for the university.

Breaud makes top 10

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank shows off her muscles during a summer workout. Staying healthy during the summer is more difficult for students due to a less structured schedule according to assistant professor of athletic training Dr. Ryan Green.

Getting in shape this summer

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
Former athlete reaps benefits from local fundraiser

Former athlete reaps benefits from local fundraiser

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Amanda Shaw, a Cajun fiddler and long time resident of Mandeville, has toured out of the state to places like Europe and Brazil.

Musicians take their talent on the road

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Choosing not to pursue a diploma

Choosing not to pursue a diploma

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Bus drivers of the Lion Traxx shuttle service attributed their favorite part of the job to meeting and interacting with students. The shuttle service operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

What happens in the Lion Traxx shuttles: a driver’s perspective

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
The Hammond Regional Arts Center's annual membership gala featured music from the Julio and Cesar Band. The Cuban-styled night also included a display of cigar box guitars.

HRAC infuses membership gala with Cuba

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Jay Ladner, former head coach of men's basketball, returned to coach at his alma mater. Ladner won the 1987 NIT Tournament with the Golden Eagles.

Ladner steps down

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Jacob Seward, a former outfielder, finished with All-Southland Conference awards during his career at the university. Seward now has career plans outside of the college sport.

When athletes’ careers run their course

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Connor Ferrill, a senior communication major, hosts “KSLU Music” on KSLU 90.9 FM. KSLU is an award-winning college radio station with a 10-mile radius that reaches as far as Denham Springs, Kentwood and Covington.

‘Rock School’ and ‘Electric Edge’ coined most popular KSLU programs of spring 2019 semester

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
The Lions baseball team finished a series against Nicholls State University with a 2-1 victory. The first win had Corey Gaconi, a senior pitcher, playing for the whole game while the last game ended in a mercy ruling.

Lions take series win

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2019
Christopher McBride, head coach of soccer, talks to his players before a game. McBride coached the Lady Lions to a 7-7-4 record in the 2018 season. McBride is a native of Scotland, and he learned the fundamentals of soccer from his father.

From Scotland to the States: a coach’s journey

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
The Lady Lions softball team beat Lamar University 10-2 and 1-0 with a 5-6 loss in between. The series win brought the Lady Lions' overall record to 24-17.

Lady Lions triumph

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2019
The Lions baseball team took a 2-1 series victory against the Northwestern State University Demons, putting the Lions' record at 18-18.

Lions take the series against Demons

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2019
Make birth control a personal decision, not a prescribed one

Make birth control a personal decision, not a prescribed one

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
The Lady Lions soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over William Carey University in the last game of the spring season.

Lady Lions close spring season with a win

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2019
The Lions baseball team lost 8-9 against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The game dropped the Lions to a 14-15 overall record and a three-game losing streak.

Lions continue losing streak

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
The Lady Lions softball team lost 4-3 against the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The loss puts the Lady Lions' record at 19-15.

Lady Lions trounced by Warhawks

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
Eric Summers, vice president for student affairs, and Angela James, director of the Office of Disabilities Services, chat with a student outside the War Memorial Student Union.

Mentoring cubs into lions

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
The 35th annual "Chefs Evening" featured some of Hammond's most popular dishes. Attendees could taste food from restaurants like Jacmel Inn and Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar.

Fundraiser features local restaurants

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
Students from Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School participate in "Entourage," MADE Men's leadership workshop. For the event, MADE Men gave them a tour of the campus and showed them what the college lifestyle is like.

MADE Men teaches life lessons

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Members of Greek life cheer on their teams. Greek organizations compete in the annual Greek Week through activities like dodgeball and a step show.

A look into Greek Week

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Ariana Robinson, a freshman art major, performs with hula hoops on stage in the Student Union Theatre. Robinson won a $500 scholarship for placing in first.

Robinson takes first place in CAB talent show

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
The Lions baseball team discusses Sunday’s 8-3 victory over Abilene Christian University after the game. On Sunday, 1,236 fans attended the game in the Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. Baseball has seen a steady increase in attendance and leads the Southland Conference in fan attendance since Matt Riser took over as head coach.

Baseball enjoys high strides in attendance

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
Michael Sproles, freshman linebacker, is taped up before Spring practice by Benjamin Stewart, director of sports medicine. The people in the sports medicine programs credit those in the department for making it special.

Tape, training and passion in sports medicine

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
A competitor checks his dish at the 2016 Gumbo Cook Off in Friendship Circle. Cook-offs such as the upcoming “Jaycees Harry McKneely Memorial Jambalaya Cook-Off” are a common form of fundraising.

Cooking up a good time in Ponchatoula

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2019

CAB to showcase students’ talents

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2019
Kade Granier, a redshirt senior pitcher, winds up a pitch. The Lions baseball team secured three wins over the weekend against the Abilene Christian University Wildcats, extending the win streak to five games.

Baseball sweep leads to five game win streak

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2019
The truth about the math lab

The truth about the math lab

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Robert Alford, a 2013 alumnus, was selected in the second round of the 2013 National Football League Draft. Today, he is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.

Alford flies from Atlanta to Arizona

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Jake Narro, the head coach for the golf team, has been playing golf since he was 2 years old. Narro joined the Lions in 2014.

Narro rides into fourth year

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Better left with a Hammond memory

Better left with a Hammond memory

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Six teams fought for their place in the intramural softball league at North Oak Park. The teams "White Lightening" and "Alpha Trap Tropics" left the field victorious while "Chicks and Sticks" and "Bat Intentions" tied.

Intramural softball league rolls on

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2019
Turning to The Office for a good laugh

Turning to The Office for a good laugh

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
The Phi Mu sorority awaits its new members at 2018 Fall Bid Day. Hollywood has created stereotypes about Greek life, but these tropes do not always stand true.

Breaking stereotypes in Greek life

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
At “Rock-n-Roar” 2018, the biological sciences department set up a reptile exhibit for high school students to observe.

Biology lives in nature and research

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
Ceci Mercier, a senior on the tennis team, watches the ball in a match against McNeese State University. Daniel Anders, coach of the Tennis Club, looks to build a sports club for tennis on campus.

Tennis Club looks to start on campus

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
University cheerleaders charge onto the field in Strawberry Stadium to cheer on the Lions at the start of a game. Cole Kelley, a transfer from the University of Arkansas, looks to have that same atmosphere next season as a member of the university’s football team.

Kelley returns home to finish eligibility

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
At the "Scholars Showcase," high school students accepted their certificates and posed for a photograph with Dr. John Crain, university president. The university invited over 80 high school students and their families to the "Scholars Showcase" to learn more about the university offering them financial aid for the next year. The third and final showcase of the semester will be held in March.

Offers of financial aid to potential lions

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2019
Karen Williams, a former instructor at Louisiana State University, lectures about the history and meaning of Mardi Gras. Multicultural and International Student Affairs started holding the event in anticipation of the break.

Understanding Mardi Gras season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Ceci Mercier, a senior on the tennis team, takes two singles wins at the George E. Fourmaux Cup Invitational that closed the team’s fall season. With five years on the team, Mercier entered a leadership position as the team captain. She began practicing the sport full time at 12 years old and later moved from Uruguay to continue competing at the university.

Reflections by a team captain from Uruguay

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Kyle Keller, a 2015 alumnus, winds up for a pitch at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. After his time at the university, Keller played in minor league baseball and recently joined the major leagues as a relief pitcher for the Miami Marlins.

Alumnus pitcher gets a big time call

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Corey Gaconi, senior pitcher, winds up a pitch in the weekend series against Stony Brook University. The series ended a four-game losing streak for the Lions as the team won two of the three games.

The Lions baseball team lands its first victory of the season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Jaclyn Scholvin, senior guard on the women's basketball team, dribbles the ball down the court in the University Center.

Lady Lions play to fight cancer

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019

The university introduces a student health magazine

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
More than 1,000 students received their diploma from the universtiy during the 2018 spring commencement ceremony. After graduation, some prefer getting a graduate degree while others directly enter the workforce.

What options do seniors have after graduation?

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019

Students shine at winter workshop

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
Bryce Tassin, a junior pitcher, throws a pitch in the eighth inning of the alumni game. The Lions scored a 13-3 victory against the alumni team.

Baseball highlights preseason preparation at a reunion with alumni

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
Marlain Veal, senior guard, looks for an open pass in Saturday's game against Nicholls State University. The Lions beat the Colonels 91-70.

Lions are victorious at home

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
Marlain Veal, senior guard, did not start in the "Jam the Jungle" match against Sam Houston State University.

Lions fall at home to Bearkats

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
Jeremy White has been selected to be the new head volleyball coach after Jim Smoot retired. Athletic Director Jay Artigues described White as “having a great deal of success and experience.”

Changing coaches: volleyball’s new strategy

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
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