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Two students study outside of Garrett Hall. Finals week will commence from Monday November 30 to Thursday December 3. Several departments have modified their hours in light of finals week.

[Photo] Hours of operation for Finals Week

Staff Report
November 30, 2020
Instructor of saxophone Brina Bourliea Faciane points towards Billy Mizzell, a freshman music major, during lecture. One of the topics Bourliea Faciane covered was the position of the tongue when playing a saxophone.

Narro and Burns receive grant to livestream performances

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
Jonathan “J.T.” Taylor poses for the camera with his wife and three sons. After earning a business degree from the university in 2005, Taylor eventually went on to become mayor of Livingston.

Promoting quality of life: Alumnus elected Mayor of Livingston

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
High schools throughout southeast Louisiana have been using Strawberry Stadium to play football games. More than 15 games have taken place so far. Andrew
Bechac, deputy director of athletics, believes sharing Strawberry Stadium goes hand in hand with developing the university’s relationship with the community.

High schools find temporary home at Strawberry Stadium

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2020
Participants in the Fightin’ Lions Golf Shamble pose at the Carter Plantation Golf Course in Springfield, La. The event raised over $11,000 for the university golf team.

Fightin’ Lions Golf Shamble raises proceeds for men’s golf team

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2020
A turning lane was added to the parking lot behind D Vickers Hall in order to keep pedestrians and other drivers safe.

Updates at D Vickers parking lot

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
The Homecoming Kick Off included a bonfire.

Mission 101: Students kick off Homecoming Week with bonfire and music

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020
Nursing students complete activities in the lab. The nursing field covers a wide range of professions, from direct patient care to nursing informatics.

Mapping out the profession: Nursing professor Q&A

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2020
Graduating students prepared to take pictures at the Grad Fair last year at the Student Union Ballroom.  Grad Fair will occur this year on March 13 and 14 in Student Union Ballroom.

Grad Fair to be held in person

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020
The university’s department received the title ‘Nursing School of the Year.’ The award honors the program’s achievements.

Nursing school receives the Nightingale award

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2020
The university recently released a new framework for campus operations under phase three guidelines. While there will not be significant changes, some easing of restrictions will occur.

New guidelines for campus operation

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2020
Greek Life organizations have taken the recruitment process virtual this year, creating new opportunities for recruits to engage. Members of sororities and fraternities can choose to reside in the Greek Life Commons.

Adapting to changes: IFC formal recruitment to be conducted virtually

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2020
University Apartments, located on W University Avenue near the University Center, is home to several students. Residents of apartment complexes all across the country were facing eviction following the economic struggles that many families faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the CDC has banned landlords from evicting their tennants through the end of this year as an attempt to further prevent the spread of the virus.

CDC announces temporary halt in residential evictions

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability shared their schedule of Caught you Caring events that will occur throughout the month of September.

OSAA to host a series of virtual events for Connected by Care campaign

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
The Pennington Student Activity Center has added different equipments for students to use. A MAtrix Aura 8-Stack Multi Gym, two rowers and an Inspire Cardio Strider are among the new collection.

Fitness Room now offers new equipment

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
August 18, 2020
Connor Haag, a nursing major, practices a skill he and his classmates learned for a class led by Michelle Reed, an instructor of nursing. Two of universitys online nursing programs,MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner and online Post Master’s Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner, were recently ranked best in the nation by NPSchools.com.

University nursing programs rise in ranks

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2020
Accounting student awarded $10,000 scholarship

Accounting student awarded $10,000 scholarship

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2020
Members of the universitys Womens Chorale and Concert Choir perform Amazing Grace online. The video was uploaded by Dr. Alissa Rowe, director of choral activities, in her YouTube channel.

Students collaborate in online choir performance

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
Freshman marketing major, Abby Cramond, partakes in an at-home photo shoot trend, taking photos with her mirror outside.

At-home photography trends rise in popularity

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2020
SADD addresses alcohol concerns of multiple age groups

SADD addresses alcohol concerns of multiple age groups

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
Chinese 101 is now available for students to take in the fall 2020 semester.  This will be the first time the course is offered.  Additional courses Chinese 102 and Chinese 314 will also be available in the future.

Chinese 101 to be offered in the 2020 fall semester

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020
The ring ceremony is a tradition that celebrates a graduating students accomplishments. Now that classes are online, the ceremony may have to be conducted virtually.

Ring Ceremony date still not set in stone

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020
Give yourself an honest break during staycation

Give yourself an honest break during staycation

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2020
CSE continues to offer tutoring sessions through online format

CSE continues to offer tutoring sessions through online format

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2020
Flu vs. COVID-19: What are the differences?

Flu vs. COVID-19: What are the differences?

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2020
The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts closed its doors to the public on March 18 following Governor John Bel Edwards announcement on March 16 to shut down public schools, casinos and theatres.

Columbia Theatre to suspend all operations

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2020
Janine Hatcher, Miss Southeastern 2020, is halfway through the first semester of her reign. Pictured is Hatcher with her family backstage after being crowned at the pageant on Nov. 22.

Keeping up with Miss Southeastern 2020 Janine Hatcher

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2020
Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
Student Support Services to host series of workshops and study halls

Student Support Services to host series of workshops and study halls

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2020
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