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

The Lion's Roar
Kennith Woods

Kennith Woods, News Editor

Kennith Woods is a sophomore Communication major with a concentration in Television and Multimedia Journalism and a Creative Writing minor. A resident of Prairieville, Kennith is the Lion’s Roar’s newly-minted News Editor. His passion for progressive change within our communities is the driving factor behind his educational pursuits, as he wants to use journalism to facilitate vital information to the public and simultaneously serve as a mouthpiece for the people’s needs and concerns.

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The Lady Lions huddle together before the game begins against Texas A&M-Commerce at Strawberry Stadium. (Sept. 29, 2023 - Hammond)

Lady Lions’ struggles continue in 2-0 loss to TAMUC

Kennith Woods, News Editor
September 30, 2023
our pelican is drowning - 1

[Photo] OPINION | Louisiana is a melting pot, literally

September 12, 2023
In a screenshot from WWL-TVs Facebook, five of the seven candidates participated in the first of four gubernatorial debates for the 2023. election.

Cancer Alley, culture war highlight Landry-less gubernatorial debate

Kennith Woods, News Editor
September 11, 2023
OPINION | Artistic achievement, emotional depth send Across the Spider-Verse soaring over its predecessor

OPINION | Artistic achievement, emotional depth send “Across the Spider-Verse” soaring over its predecessor

Kennith Woods, News Editor
September 3, 2023
HEAD TO HEAD | While “Oppenheimer” is great, “Barbie” is just Kenough for me

HEAD TO HEAD | While “Oppenheimer” is great, “Barbie” is just Kenough for me

Kennith Woods, News Editor
August 21, 2023
Mona Jahani, SLU theatres newest costume designer, appears in front of a bursting tree of pinkish-lavender flowers.

Mona Jahani named SLU Theatre’s next costume designer

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
August 10, 2023
Building B shines under the summer sun in the Greek Village. This space is the location for the gender-inclusive housing pilot program beginning in fall 2023.

Gender-inclusive housing pilot program to take flight in the fall

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
Dr. Laura Herlihy standing and smiling with Indigenous representatives during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues this past April.

Dr. Herlihy hopes to use unique knowledge as full-time professor

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023
OPINION | To protect trans rights, America must fight fascism and discrimination

OPINION | To protect trans rights, America must fight fascism and discrimination

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023
Police stand guard outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse following Trump’s arraignment. April 4, 2023. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Trump and Biden look to be headed to 2024 rematch as indictment looms

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2023
Scrutiny towards TikTok continues with potential Livingston Parish ban

Scrutiny towards TikTok continues with potential Livingston Parish ban

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2023
The cast for The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd stand outside of Reimers Memorial Auditorium following a run of the first act. Thursday, April 19, 2023.

Southeastern Theatre closes spring season with “The Truth About Winnie Ruth Judd”

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023

New SGA Big Three finalized after election complications

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2023
Teammates mob junior Nevada transfer, Carla Del Barrio after the Vigo, Spain native clinched a dramatic 4-3 Lady Lions victory over UNO on Saturday at the Southeastern Tennis Complex. (April 8, 2023 - Hammond, La.)

Del Barrio the difference-maker in 4-3 victory over UNO

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023
Lions talk things over on the mound during a 5-2 defeat to UIW at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (April 1, 2023)

Lions fail to defend Pontchartrain Bowl title in series sweep

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023
OPINION | Emotion, exhaustion, elation: My campus outage experience

OPINION | Emotion, exhaustion, elation: My campus outage experience

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2023

Manestream Podcast | Take A Paws Episode S3E3: Oscar’s Awards 2023 Part 2

Kaitlyn Keppler and Kennith Woods
March 31, 2023
Fifth-year senior center fielder Tyler Finke slides in safely at third base during Southeasterns 6-1 victory over Memphis on Saturday in game two of the series at Alumni Field. (March 18, 2023)

Series recap: Lions ultimately come up short in catfight against Memphis Tigers

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2023
Senior pitcher KK Ladner fired up during SLUs 4-2 victory over ULM on Wednesday night at North Oak Park. (March 22, 2023)

Lady Lions take the wind from beneath Warhawks’ wings, win 4-2

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2023
A brochure of Student Accessibility Services is featured alongside a miniature, multicolored Southeastern lion.

New online portal helps meet the needs of students with disabilities

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2023

Manestream Podcast | Take A Paws Episode S3E2: Oscar’s Awards 2023

Kaitlyn Keppler and Kennith Woods
March 20, 2023
Junior designated player Audrey Greely stepped up to bat before smacking a double down the right field line against LSU at North Oak Park Wednesday night. (March 15, 2023)

Lady Lions de-clawed by LSU in 11-1 rout

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023
‘An environmental disaster’: An overview of the East Palestine derailment

‘An environmental disaster’: An overview of the East Palestine derailment

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023
Junior guard Hailey Giaratanos clutch basket lifted the Lady Lions to their second straight SLC Tourney Final. (Photo from Jan. 19, 2023 at the University Center - Southeastern vs. Northwestern State)

‘Play-by-play’: Lady Lions claw their way into second-straight Southland final

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2023
Graduate catcher Connor Manola Lions Up on second base after securing a double during Southeasterns 12-7 defeat to St. Johns on Monday night at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field. (Feb. 27, 2023)

Lions unable to weather the storm in loss to St. John’s

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Hunter Tatman, a sophomore integrative biology major and Brianne Leedy, a freshman theater major, took on their roles as Scurius and Rodentia during a rehearsal for a production of “The Squirrels.”

“The Squirrels”: A furry commentary on wealth inequality

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Third baseman Shea Thomas trotted home after hitting his first home run of the 2023 season, a solo shot to left center.

Lions muzzle Samford Bulldogs to improve to 6-0

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2023
Students express concern and frustration over campus-wide internet outage

Students express concern and frustration over campus-wide internet outage

Hydee Holsapple and Kennith Woods
February 25, 2023
President Biden delivered his State of The Union speech on Feb. 7, 2023.

OPINION | State of the Union and the disappointing nature of US politics

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023
OPINION | The whitewashing of MLK’s legacy

OPINION | The whitewashing of MLK’s legacy

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2023
KSLU Radio has set up their equipment in Cardinal Newman Hall in order to provide listeners with streaming content.

KSLU joins hands with Athletics

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2023
OPINION | To end gun violence, Congress needs to pull the trigger

OPINION | To end gun violence, Congress needs to pull the trigger

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2023
OPINION | Brittney Griner: The “unworthy” American, apparently

OPINION | Brittney Griner: The “unworthy” American, apparently

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
January 6, 2023
SGAs scholarship application for students facing hardship

SGA’s scholarship application for students facing hardship

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2022
Movember: A month of mustaches for men’s health

Movember: A month of mustaches for men’s health

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2022
Dr. Samuel Hyde signing a copy of Rebel Bayou. This book is now available at Bayou Booksellers in downtown Hammond.

Local bookstore holds book-signing for Dr. Samuel Hyde’s newest novel

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2022
Akela and Shere Khan glare and snarl at each other during the preview night showing for the Columbia Theaters The Jungle Book. Nov. 11, 2022.

Swing by the Columbia Theater for “The Jungle Book”

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022
Citizens of Hammond have several elections to vote for today, including the U.S. Senate and the Hammond Mayoral race.

Hammond’s guide to midterm elections

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2022
LAGOP Rally, December 9, 2016, Dow Hangar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tammy Anthony Baker, Photographer

OPINION | Louisiana: Give John Kennedy the boot

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022
Students gather around the Altar de Muertos, which was used by the Spanish Club to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. The altar is lined with pictures of and items important to loved ones who have passed away.

Students experience Hispanic culture in celebration of Día de los Muertos

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Multiple graphics detailing important beliefs and symbols of the pro-life movement were put on display during Southeastern Students For Lifes pro-life exposition.

New pro-life organization comes into conflict with SGA event

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2022
With mail-in ballots remaining an option, Louisiana emphasizes that everyone should vote for upcoming elections.

How to request an absentee ballot or vote early in 2022 midterm elections

Kennith Woods, Staff
October 25, 2022
Student loan forgiveness on temporary hold, but you can still apply

Student loan forgiveness on temporary hold, but you can still apply

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2022
Debbie with a D put on her first of multiple performances before she led discussions on sexual health.

Debbie with a D delivers dazzling drag show and sexual health forum

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2022
Participants in the Mayoral Debate stand on stage for a picture.

Civic engagement for a new generation: Register to vote online

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2022
A photo collage of the protests in Iran a protester in Stuttgart Germany created being held up.

OPINION | Who was Mahsa Amini and how is she changing Iran?

Kennith Woods and Kaitlyn Keppler
October 5, 2022
Governor John Bel Edwards emphasizes the impact Justice John Marshall Harlan had with his dissenting opinion in “Plessy v. Ferguson” and how that dissent contributed to racial progress in Louisiana as a whole. September 27th, 2022.

Governor John Bel Edwards takes center stage in discussion on racial injustice in Louisiana

September 28, 2022
Southeastern to welcome Gov. John Bel Edwards in Louisiana Symposium

Southeastern to welcome Gov. John Bel Edwards in Louisiana Symposium

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2022
Hazing Prevention week kicks off with special guest speaker

Hazing Prevention week kicks off with special guest speaker

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2022
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