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The Lion's Roar
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Haley Dupre

Haley Dupre’, Graduate Assistant

Haley Dupre’ began working for The Lion’s Roar in the Fall 2021. Since then, she has worked as a staff reporter and photography editor and now serves as our Graduate Assistant. A native of Donaldsonville, she graduated with a degree in communication in May 2024 and is pursuing a graduate degree in strategic communication. With her passion for photography and sports, she aspires to build a career in sports media.

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Distinguished guests and university administration gathered together on stage Tues., Oct. 1, for the Centennial Celebration Launch in the Student Union Breezeway.

[Photo] Celebrating 100 years of roaring pride with Centennial Launch

Troy Allen and Romeo Agdamag
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Kennith Woods

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024
SLU freshman Landen East surveys the green at the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate in New Orleans during the Lions' first tournament of the spring season. (Feb. 27, 2023)

[Photo] Lions roar to first-place finish at Koasati Pines Intercollegiate

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Miss Southeastern poses proudly with her crown held high.

[Photo] With an eye on the crown, Miss Southeastern prepares for Miss Louisiana

Eva Saladino and Tamea Madison
April 16, 2024
(from left) First-Runner Up Miranda Sensat, Miss Southeastern 2024 Shelby Bordelon and Second-Runner Up Kyndall Smith

Shelby Bordelon crowned Miss Southeastern 2024

Kennith Woods and Haley Dupre
January 29, 2024
Sophomore Micah Miller focuses for his final throw at the Southland Outdoor Conference Meet.

[Photo] Lions Track triumphs at Southland Championship with impressive performances

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
May 11, 2023
Freshman sprinter Onyah Favour makes her way around the curve as the second leg of the women's 4x400 meter relay.

Gold rush in Birmingham: SLU Track and Field claims five titles at Samford Open

Chase Gispert and Haley Dupre
January 29, 2024
The delegates for the Miss Southeastern 2024 scholarship competition.

Get to know Miss Southeastern 2024 delegates

Haley Dupre, Samantha Sims, and Dasyonne Brashear
January 26, 2024
Wainwright pointing out something in the crowd to a chef at the Presidential Investiture Reception on Nov. 30 in the Student Union Ballroom.

[Photo] A look back at first investiture in 15 years

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
Editor-in-chief Chloe Williams pictured with Good Morning America host and SLU alumna Robin Roberts on Nov. 2, 2023.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2024
Junior Lions running back Harlan Dixon attempts to get by Colonels defender Brandon Lairy at Strawberry Stadium during the River Bell Classic. (Nov. 16, 2023 - Hammond)

[Photo] A look back at the 34th edition of the River Bell Classic

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
December 14, 2023
SLU players give a "Lion Up" in the postgame huddle following their 3-0 sweeping of UIW on Senior Night at the Pride Roofing University Center. (Nov. 4, 2023 - Hammond)

[Photo] Oregon puts an end to Lady Lions’ dominance

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023
Lady Lions celebrate a point during sweep of Nicholls earlier in season at the PRUC. (Oct. 26, 2023 - Hammond)

[Photo] SLU sweeps TAMUCC for back-to-back SLC tournament titles

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 24, 2023
SLU players pose with River Bell Trophy after last year's 40-17 triumph in Thibodaux at John L. Guidry Stadium. (Nov. 17, 2022)

[Photo] Lions look ahead to River Bell Classic following trouncing of TAMUC

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
At halftime of the Homecoming football game against Lamar University, senior kinesiology health major JD McKinney (left) and senior health systems management major Madeline Grippi (right) were named Southeastern 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.

2023 Homecoming King and Queen revealed

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
October 14, 2023
Southeastern announces members of the 2023 Homecoming court with the member of the King's and Queen's courts.

The road to royalty: 2023 Homecoming court Q&A

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
October 12, 2023
Freshman Ava Pitarro surges through the final straightaway of the women's 5k. Pitarro finished second on her team and top ten overall in the SLU Lion Up Invitational.

Lions roar at inaugural SLU Lion Up Invitational

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
October 9, 2023
Newcomer Nikola Vimmerová makes her way down the 4k course. The Lions competed in the annual LSU Invitational on Friday, Sept. 15.

Roaring start for Lions Cross Country season

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
September 19, 2023
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Sawyer awaits the snap in a 48-14 win over Murray State at Strawberry Stadium last season. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

[Photo] Southeastern seeking first win of season in big FCS matchup at Eastern Washington

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 16, 2023
John Allen (No. 55) sets of for the play during SLU's dominant 48-14 victory over Murray State last season at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

[Photo] John Allen: The man in the trenches

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
SLU senior center John Allen in action vs. Murray State during the Lions 48-14 victory at Strawberry Stadium a year ago. (Oct. 1, 2022 - Hammond)

[Photo] Southeastern overwhelmed by Bulldogs, hope Jags yield different result

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Haley Dupre's capture of a tackle in action from a game against Texas A&M Commerce won 3rd Best Sports Photo.

[Photo] The Lion’s Roar wins Louisiana Press Association awards

Staff Report
August 17, 2023
Recent graduate Kaine Bergeron standing in front of his now open sneaker resell shop in downtown Hammond.

From sneaker dreams to storefront reality

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
August 15, 2023
Kobi Painting (left) poses with Miss Louisiana, Gracie Reichman, after being crowned as Miss Southeastern 2023.

[Photo] Miss Louisiana week: Five SLU contestants, one week, one crown

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Sophomore Esther Nwanze competed in the 400m hurdles at the 95th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. Nwanze went on to win her heat. (March 30, 2023 - Austin, Texas)

Lions compete with best of the best at Texas Relays

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
April 5, 2023
Junior 400m runner Eugene Omalla takes silver as he competed on March 25 at LSU's Battle on the Bayou.

Shiff, Jackson earn Conference Outdoor Athletes of the Week as Lions prepare for Texas Relays

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
March 31, 2023
Batter up! Local resident shares her treats with the city

Batter up! Local resident shares her treats with the city

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
March 28, 2023
With Moodle being inaccessible, students had no way of checking their grades, completing assignments or accessing their syllabi to see any important upcoming dates.

[Photo] Dear Southeastern, we want answers (about the past month)

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
Junior high-jumper Slavko Stevic competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 11-12 in Albuquerque, N.M. Stevic finished the indoor season ranked 11th in the nation.

Serbian sensation competes on the national stage for SLU Track and Field

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
March 13, 2023
Sophomore Charlie Forster looking out on the green next to fellow player and Head Coach Lawrence Allan at the Gulf Coast Collegiate Tournament in Diamondhead, Miss. (Feb. 28, 2023)

[Photo] SLU places fourth on the green in spring season’s opening tournament

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Junior athlete Slavko Stevic adds to his illustrious SLU career by placing first in the conference for the High Jump event earning himself a trip to the NCAA Indoor Championships. Stefic took home his third successive SLC title with the latest one coming in Birmingham, Ala. (Feb. 27, 2023)

Lions track and field blow through indoor school records, Stevic advances to nationals

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
March 2, 2023
On Feb. 15, Dr. Jim Henderson leads the first Southeastern Louisiana University Presidential Search Committee meeting.

[Photo] The presidential search: Day one

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2023
Sophomore Cole Palmer setting a new personal best and placing sixth in the 60 meter hurdles at the LSU Purple Tiger Invitational. (Jan. 13, 2023)

Lions track gears up for finish line

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
February 13, 2023
On Jan. 20, Kobi Painting began her year of service after being named Miss Southeastern 2023.

Miss Southeastern 2023’s climb to the crown

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
February 13, 2023
Kobi Painting rejoices as she is announced as the new Miss Southeastern.

Miss Southeastern crown passes to Kobi Painting

Haley Dupre', Photography Editor
January 21, 2023
The contestants for the Miss Southeastern 2023 scholarship competition.

Miss Southeastern Q&A: The path to the crown

Haley Dupre, Photography Editor
January 18, 2023
Editor-In-Chief Austin O'Brien

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Austin O’Brien

Austin O'Brien, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2023
Spring 2023 Editor-In-Chief Chloe Williams.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2023
Ivan Drobocky (left) and Tanner Olsen (right) hoist River Bell Classic Trophy after SLU defeated Nicholls 40-17 on Thursday night in Thibodaux to clinch the Southland Conference Title. (Nov 17, 2022)

[Photo] Lions down Colonels to capture third Southland Conference Title in school history

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
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[Photo] Lily Gayle’s journey to the top

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022
SLU's Chris Norman crosses the finish line with a sigh of relief and accomplishment. The sophomore competed in the Southland's 60th anniversary of Cross Country Championships. (Oct. 28, 2022)

Sun sets on Lions Cross Country season

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
October 29, 2022
Kaine Bergeron shows off his sneaker collection for his small business Knew Episeauxd.

Sneaker reseller Kaine Bergeron steps into his calling

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2022
Southeastern senior running back Jessie Britt hurdles Texas A&M-Commerce defenders on a carry during Saturday's football game at Strawberry Stadium. (Oct. 8)

[Photo] Last Week in Sports: Oct. 4-11

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Jayla Ruffin and KeRon Jackson was named Southeastern 2022 Homecoming King and Queen.

2022 Homecoming Royalty announced

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
October 8, 2022
Southeastern announces members of the 2022 Homecoming court with the member of the Sweetheart and Beau courts.

The road to royalty: 2022 Homecoming court Q&A

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022
Wide receiver CJ Turner rejoices with his teammates after an incredible walk-off touchdown.

[Photo] Southeastern shocks UIW with last second touchdown

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2022
Sophomore Ines Legendre places eighth in the annual Nicholls Invitational Saturday, Sept. 17. (Left is Ines Legendre and right is Distance coach Clayton O’Callaghan).

SLU XC shows improvement in Thibodaux

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
September 19, 2022
International students stand with their new bikes alongside member of the community who made the giveaway possible.

Community initiative gifts bikes to 12 international students

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
September 11, 2022
Noah Kiprotich, a sophomore engineering major, gets into the groove at Silent Disco night.

[Photo] Returning with no restrictions: A look back on the first week of school

Staff Reports
August 23, 2022
Southeastern’s Dance Performance Project will host its first concert of the academic year on Oct. 18-19 in Pottle Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Dance programs fall lineup

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
August 10, 2022
Wjuantereuas Rodrigue leaps through the air to set Southeastern record in long jump.

[Photo] Lions claim four titles on final day of Outdoor Championships

David Zieske, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
University alumna, Tori Bishop recently opened her third shop in Hammond square. Each of the stores can be found only doors from each other.

With a dress and a twirl, Tori Bishop opens new shop in Hammond square

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2022
Lion's second-leading pitcher Lance Lauve throws against No. 3 ranked team Southern Miss in Tuesday game at Alumni Field.

Lions unable to edge gap to No. 3 Southern Miss

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2022
Baileigh and Bruno compete in the Miss Southeastern 2022 pageant. That night, they won second runner up.

[Photo] Baileigh Picou: A dedicated student leader with dysautonomia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2022
Students walk to class around Friendship Circle. Many students find it difficult to balance all of their responsibilities. Staff Reporter Haley Dupre' shared her experience with this struggle.

The balancing act: What’s on your plate?

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2022
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[Photo] Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor
March 22, 2022
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How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

How love and family guided Magri’s journey to Miss Southeastern 2022

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
LEONet is scheduled to shut down from Feb. 25 to March 1 in order to update the outdated software.

LEONet to temporarily shut down for update

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
Juniors Brigid and Bernadette Tournoux round the curve of the 800-meter race. The twins compete to improve their ranking going into Conference.

Lion track and field scores PB’s all around at LSU Twilight

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022
Miss SLU 2021 Lily Gayle crowns Miss SLU 2022 Megan Magri at the scholarship competition on Thursday, Feb. 17.

[Photo] Megan Magri crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2022

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor
February 18, 2022
Sami Madonna stiff-arming a defenseman in order to score.

National Collegiate Rugby recognizes four Southeastern players

Haley Dupre', Staff Reporter
February 16, 2022
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[Photo] Last week in sports: Feb. 8-15

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2022
After six long months of repair, the reopening of La Caretta Hammond is projected to take place near the end of February.

La Carreta rises from the rubble: Reopening coming soon

Haley Dupre, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2022
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