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

The Lion's Roar
Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor

Ian Stewart is a creative writing major from Baton Rouge. He joined The Lion’s Roar in the Fall of 2021 and will graduate in the Spring of 2025. He enjoys watching movies, listening to music, reading and writing. After graduating, Ian plans on working as a copy editor and fiction writer. 

All content by Ian Stewart

Soloists shine in spring concert

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
April 7, 2025
The Student Union was a gathering point for student discussions.

OPINION I Echoes of apathy loom over Southeastern

Ian Stewart and Edward Boudreaux
March 7, 2025

BHM Feature: Toni Morrison, titan of the Black written word

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2025

REVIEW | The unexpected success of The Penguin

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2025
FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
December 16, 2024
Increasing temperatures are causing coral reefs to lose their color and necessary algae covering.

The world’s coral reefs are in crisis

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Halloween Favorites 2024

Ian Stewart and Eva Saladino
October 29, 2024
SLU’s new housing for military, dependents

SLU’s new housing for military, dependents

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
October 15, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Take a Paws S5E1: Parasocial Relationships and Crazy Fans

Ian Stewart and Sean Hoffman
October 9, 2024
Vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will compete for the presidency in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.

Trump attempted assassination, Harris nomination highlight 2024 pre-election cycle

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
September 10, 2024
OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
August 20, 2024
Juneteenth’s importance to American history

Juneteenth’s importance to American history

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
June 18, 2024
The area around Friendship Oak recieved protective additions to ensure the restoration process.

SLU community gathers for Friendship Oak

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
June 4, 2024
Some of SLU's Black students attended the African-American Alumni's and the Black Student Union's Candids and Conversations, an event in the Student Union Theater where Black alumni spoke to current students, providing them with advice after graduation.

Black alumni panel offers post-grad advice

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
March 26, 2024
Gorillaz band uses a unique combination of alternate rock, hip hop and trip-hop, a fusion of electronica and hip-hop originating from the United Kingdom, to intrigue listerns.

REVIEW | A lookback on Gorillaz’s “Demon Days”

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2024
Editor Ian Stewart taking a look at his own TikTok page while at home.

How TikTok affects the mindset of users

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
January 15, 2024

Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E3: Watchmen

Ian Stewart, Editor
November 20, 2023
Robin Roberts and other important community figures gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of D Vickers Hall.

D Vickers Hall breaks ground

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2023

Manestream Podcast | Music Minds S1E1: Mountain’s Album “Climbing!”

Ian Stewart, Editor
October 16, 2023
Professor Burns explains to students and faculty his criteria for what counts as a music video.

Burns ponders the first music video at Fanfare

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2023
Congressman Jeff Landry (LA-3) taking his headshot after his 2010 midterm victory.

OPINION | Jeff Landry’s decision to dodge debate is deeply problematic

Ian Stewart and Adam Tullier
September 7, 2023
Caution tape outlining the historic Friendship Oak tree on campus as it is undergoing the preservation process.

Restoration of a campus symbol

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
August 22, 2023
OPINION | The current reality of climate change

OPINION | The current reality of climate change

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
July 31, 2023
OPINION | The WGA writers deserve recognition

OPINION | The WGA writers deserve recognition

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
June 20, 2023
Showing pride during June

Showing pride during June

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
June 6, 2023
SLU sales program celebrates five-year anniversary

SLU sales program celebrates five-year anniversary

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
May 16, 2023

Manestream Podcast | Take a Paws S3E4: Safety Tips for On/Off-Campus

Samantha Sims and Ian Stewart
April 26, 2023
A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
April 21, 2023
OPINION: Dealing with the barriers of patriarchy

OPINION: Dealing with the barriers of patriarchy

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor
March 29, 2023

Manestream Podcast | Take A Paws Episode S3E1: Job Hunting Skills

Ian Stewart and Kaitlyn Keppler
February 15, 2023
Friendship Oak with signage and tape surrounding it. The old oak is still undergoing preservation construction which will be affecting on campus traffic.

Traffic around Friendship Circle remains off limits

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor-in-Training
January 15, 2023
D Vickers Hall continues to undergo interior and exterior repairs.

D Vickers and Pottle continue to undergo construction

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor in Training
January 9, 2023
Recognizing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Recognizing and celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
November 24, 2022
Soprano Betsy Uschkrat and Charles Effler perform the opera piece "Ma rendi pur contento."

Fanfare in Pottle Auditorium

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2022
Friendship Oak is currently off limits to all students as preservation efforts begin to be underway.

Changes underway to preserve Friendship Oak

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2022
Members of TKE posing for a picture together.

Tau Kappa Epsilon returns to campus

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2022
OPINION | Should we be done with Kanye?

OPINION | Should we be done with Kanye?

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2022
Students and theater faculty members engaging in Tommy Jamerson's master class.

Playwright Tommy Jamerson brings masterclass to campus

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2022
Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Be prepared: Hurricane season isn’t over yet

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2022
Winners of the 2022 Lip sync battle Alpha Sigma Tau and Theta Chi lion up as they celebrate their win. The team won first place with their Jumanji themed dance and lip sync routine.

Lip Sync Battle in the jungle

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2022
Lionettes performing at the Homecoming tailgate from 2021 in front of Pottle

Make way for Homecoming Week

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2022
Delta Tau Delta were the big winners of Rush Week, having the largest pledge class with 34 members.

[Photo] Southeastern IFC fraternities welcome 76 new members during Rush Week 2022

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2022
OPINION | The actions of Gabbie Hanna and Andrew Tate should be cause for concern

OPINION | The actions of Gabbie Hanna and Andrew Tate should be cause for concern

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2022
Cast members of "The Bald Soprano" rehearsing a scene in the University Center. "The Bald Soprano" will be showing from Sept. 28-30.

Hammond’s blossoming theatre season

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2022
Performers and attendees of Hot August Night dancing together in 2019. Hot August Night will be making its comeback this year on Aug. 26.

The return of a downtown favorite: Hot August Night

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
August 9, 2022
Study smarter with Summer Smart program

Study smarter with Summer Smart program

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2022
Eric Aymond, director of The REC

Meet the new REC director: Eric Aymond

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Group President Fajr Fayed with Vice President Brooke Sonnier.

SLU Debate Society provides a place for both civil and fun discourse

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2022
Real Talk acted as an open panel that was meant to encourage unity and understanding.

A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022
Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson was a good Batman, but was the best Bruce Wayne.

Head-to-Head: Robert Pattinson was a good Batman, but was the best Bruce Wayne.

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022
Tech-Connect 2022 scheduled for March 30

Tech-Connect 2022 scheduled for March 30

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022
Local and national restaurants provide several food options for the gala.

A glimpse of this year’s Chefs Evening gala

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022
A student at the 2019 Biz-Connect career fair shows her resume to a potential future employer.

Biz-Connect: Job networking for business majors

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022
A student talks with a potential employer at the 2019 Biz-Connect event.

Seniors are seeking assistance with planning for the future

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
SLU alumna Gabrielle Barnett submitted a photo collection, titled "Motherhood," for the 2021 Juried Student Exhibition last March. Several of her photos featured herself with her child, Georgia.

Juried Student Exhibition: Calling all student artists

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2022
Should “The Joe Rogan Experience” be pulled from Spotify?

Should “The Joe Rogan Experience” be pulled from Spotify?

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2022
Sociology graduate students check the prices of New Orleans Food Cooperative products to compare them to prices of competing grocery stores.

Sociology students collaborate with New Orleans Food Cooperative

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2022
Dr. Yoshida and Leighton Webre giving a takedown demonstration during class. The Judo class is located in the Kinesiology and Health Studies building in room 150.

Judo class hits the mat at Southeastern

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2022
Students perform in nursing major Brooke Harris's senior dance concert, titled "Life's Greatest Gifts," in the Pottle Auditorium on Jan. 29.

Life’s Greatest Gifts take center stage

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2022
Members of the Study Abroad program prepare to enjoy Costa Rican cuisine.

Study Abroad Program still to set sail

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
Members of Tri Sigma pose during the Mocktails event. Dan Schneider, an activist and retired pharmacist, also presented at the event.

Dan Schneider speaks to students about drug addiction

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2021
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