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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
Maggie Tregre

Maggie Tregre, Co-Editor, Le Souvenir Yearbook

Maggie Tregre is an English education major from Baton Rouge, LA. She worked as a staff reporter and editor-in-training for The Lion's Roar from September 2019 until December 2020, when she joined the Le Souvenir staff as a co-editor. She enjoys reading, writing, and being creative.

All content by Maggie Tregre
The Lady Lions volleyball team huddles up before their game against Sam Houston State University. On April 1 Southeastern will be back in action in the Southland Conference Tournament.

[Photo] Lady Lions look to earn first ever Southland Tourney victory

March 30, 2021
Cortez, Foster and their teammates made history as they claimed the first ever Southland Conference Championship for cross country.

[Photo] It’s CrunchTime with Adam and Shea: How a love for sports led to lifelong friendship

February 26, 2021
Over the weekend, Southeastern’s Men’s Cross Country team finished first place in the Southland Conference Tournament for the first time in program history. Shea Foster, senior distance runner, broke another school record in back-to-back meets.

[Photo] Lions Cross Country celebrates historic weekend

February 23, 2021
Some members of the jazz ensemble dressed up in Christmas apparel for rehearsal. The concert will be livestreamed from KSLU’s Facebook page and will feature Christmas songs such as “Christmas Time is Here,” “Deck the Halls,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” and “Jingle Bells.”

Jazz ensemble to livestream Christmas concert

November 16, 2020
There shouldn’t be a competition between STEM and liberal arts

There shouldn’t be a competition between STEM and liberal arts

November 14, 2020
Several bars in downtown Hammond have reopened under phase three, such as The Brown Door, Cate Street Pub and Brady’s. There are still capacity limits and limited hours of operations, but businesses have still been able to reopen to the public.

Bars operating as restaurants under phase three

November 12, 2020
The above information is obtained from the Louisiana Department of Health website. This data only includes self-reported cases to the Louisiana Department of Health that meet the “Lab Confirmed Case“ criteria. A lab confirmed case is defined as an individual who has a positive molecular/viral lab result. Information in the LDH website is updated every Tuesday.

COVID-19 update: Total number of reported cases on campus reaches 138

November 3, 2020
2020 Homecoming King and Queen Darnell Butler Jr. and Destiny Richardson, center, pose with 2019 Homecoming royalty Keenan Austin and Aesha Magee. The royalty announcement took place in the University Center on Oct. 24.

Butler and Richardson crowned 2020 Homecoming royalty

October 24, 2020
Wind Symphony director Victor Drescher leads a socially-distanced rehearsal. Drescher came to the university in 2013 and serves as an instructor of clarinet in addition to directing the Wind Symphony.

Wind symphony to livestream Fanfare concert “Inspirations and Influences”

October 20, 2020
Make tuition cheaper for virtual learning

Make tuition cheaper for virtual learning

October 20, 2020
The troffer systems take the form of a drop-in light fixture. These have been installed in the exercise room in the REC. This area is considered higher risk for COVID-19 due to traffic flow and constant heavy breathing in the area.

New equipment helps combat the spread of COVID-19 on campus

October 13, 2020
Neal Browning receives a shot in the first-stage safety study clinical trial of a potential vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. Browning is the second patient to receive the shot in the study.

Louisiana Department of Health releases COVID-19 cases by institution

October 7, 2020
Located next to Strawberry Stadium, the Contemporary Art Gallery is a part of the Department of Visual Art + Design. The upcoming exhibit will feature the works of New Orleans artist Ruth Owens. Visitors are required to wear face coverings inside the gallery and are asked to maintain a six-feet distance from each other while inside.

New Orleans artist Ruth Owens to be featured in Contemporary Art Gallery

October 6, 2020
Do college students understand consent?

Do college students understand consent?

October 4, 2020
“Then and Now” Fanfare lecture series returns

“Then and Now” Fanfare lecture series returns

September 29, 2020
Dance Performance Project, the university’s resident student contemporary dance company, performing in their Fall 2019 mainstage dance concert.

Dance Performance Project prepares for socially-distanced performances

September 29, 2020
A poster outside of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts showcases the theatre’s upcoming season of performances. Throughout the month of October, shows held at the Columbia will be a part of Fanfare.

Celebration of the arts kicks off in October

September 29, 2020
D Vickers Hall is home to the Department of communication and Media Studies. Many students have had to take their public speaking courses online due to the pandemic.

Students and faculty reflect on virtual public speaking experience

September 24, 2020
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that even though Louisiana will move to phase three, CDC guidelines and safety protocols will still remain in place.

Louisiana to move into phase three

September 10, 2020
University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

September 4, 2020
The 2020-2021 Student Government Association officers, from left to right: SGA President LOreal Williams, SGA Vice President Darnell Butler and SGA Chief Justice Madison Sunde.

Know your student leaders: The Big Three from SGA

August 21, 2020
All fall sports have been postponed for the fall semester, the Southland Conference announced on Thursday.

Southland Conference postpones fall sports

August 13, 2020
Chief Michael Beckner, head of the Univeristy Police Department.

Michael Beckner selected as new University Police Chief

July 30, 2020
For the Fall 2020 semester, Department of Music will continue performing following safety precautions for the COVID-19. According to Michael Brothers, there is a possibility for band members to play with masks on. One of the initial findings that came out was playing and masking together, if you cut a slit in the mask for the wind players, it does help, said Brothers.

Music department to continue performances with modifications

July 28, 2020
Dr. Paula Calderon, dean of the College of Education, will be serving as the president of Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education two years.

College of Education dean to serve as president of LACTE

July 17, 2020
Counseling center offers two new support groups

Counseling center offers two new support groups

July 16, 2020
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. A new course, Social Determinants of Health, was added to complete the degree program.

University gets approval for new health sciences degree

July 7, 2020
Sales professional Jeff Brown and senior marketing major Ashley Murphy participate in the Spring 2020 Sales Competition in one of the role-play rooms that have recording technology. The Professional Sales Lab allows students and professors to review footage from the role-play rooms and give feedback.

Sales lab offers professional training opportunities

July 6, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced new set of rules regarding sexual assault on campus that will allow the accused a right to live hearing and to cross examine accusers.

New rights granted to the accused in cases of sexual assault on campuses

June 16, 2020
Student journalism in the time of COVID-19

Student journalism in the time of COVID-19

May 15, 2020
Kinesiology department under a new leadership

Kinesiology department under a new leadership

May 14, 2020
The winners of the SGA election will serve as the Big 3 for the 2020-2021 school year.

Know your leaders

April 28, 2020
Academic advisors advised students virtually for the Fall 2019 semester due to classes shifting online. In frame: academic advisor Benjamin Sherrill.

From staff to students: a look at online advising

April 18, 2020
The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is introducing the first Columbia Famous Talent Contest that will be held virtually.

Columbia Theatre introduces virtual talent competition

April 14, 2020
Conditions of COVID-19 vs the Flood of 2016

Conditions of COVID-19 vs the Flood of 2016

April 10, 2020
The usually busy dining area of Lee’s Drive-in sits empty after the state put measures in place to slow the spread of the pandemic. The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a collapse in the U.S. workforce with 10 million people losing their jobs in the past two weeks and economists warn unemployment could reach levels not seen since the Depression, as the economic damage from the crisis piles up.

Huge rise in unemployment following COVID-19 outbreak

April 7, 2020
RAs staying to aid residents

RAs staying to aid residents

April 1, 2020
The Student Government Association has released their application packets for all positions, including president, vice president, chief justice and senator positions. Applications will be submitted electronically since students are advised to stay off of campus for the remainder of the semester.

SGA releases election application packets

March 26, 2020
Music majors are required to have recitals as a part of their curriculum. Due to the transition to online classes for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, all performances have been cancelled.

Recitals for music majors cancelled for semester

March 26, 2020
University responds to state-wide admissions changes

University responds to state-wide admissions changes

March 21, 2020
The UHC remains open and encourages students to use their facilities. Currently, UHC is seeing students in the clinic or through telemedicine appointments.

University Health Center is open for students

March 19, 2020
The Sims Memorial Library will remain open and continue to offer computer lab services, book checkouts and non-event related services.

Library remains open but events are cancelled

March 18, 2020
In honor of Women’s History Month, researchers Sarah Simms and Hayley Johnson presented their findings on the history of Japanese internment camps in Louisiana with a focus on Camp Livingston. Their research followed the stories of two families whose relatives experienced the conditions of the camp.

Lecture series to celebrate Women’s History Month

March 12, 2020
Dance Performance Project is the departmental dance company within the university’s Contemporary Dance Program. Members of DPP must audition each semester and enroll in the company class as well as a technique class.

Dance company prepares for spring performance

March 10, 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control,one of the preventive measures for coronavirus is to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

What is coronavirus or COVID-19?

March 10, 2020
Nepalese students play Holi in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center. Holi is a festival of colors celebrated in South Asian countries like Nepal and India. Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern organizes Holi annually during spring semester.

Holi: Festival of colors

March 4, 2020
The Big Event allows students to help out in the surrounding communities through a day of service. SGA hopes to help out at over 50 job sites this year.

Keeping up with the tradition of giving back

March 3, 2020
Mardi Gras in southern Louisiana

Mardi Gras in southern Louisiana

February 23, 2020
Health center offers weight loss program for students

Health center offers weight loss program for students

February 23, 2020
Reconnect Farmers Market was held in front of the Student Union on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students and faculty could browse sample and purchase a variety of goods.

Farmer’s Market brings local businesses to campus

February 19, 2020
Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history

Local parade celebrates Mardi Gras history

February 18, 2020
Stoulig awarded Lab School Teacher of the Year

Stoulig awarded Lab School Teacher of the Year

February 16, 2020
Dima Ghawi, an author and a leadership keynote speaker, speaks to the audience during Passport to Leadership.

Dima Ghawi’s message for future leaders

February 12, 2020
Senior center Aminat Jubril first arrived to America and played womens basketball at Pensacola State College. In her final year of eligibility Jubril chose to attend Southeastern.

Aminat Jubril: A journey from Lagos to Hammond

February 6, 2020
Katlyn Daigle and Richard Davis Jr. graduated from the College of Education during the first Fall 2019 commencement ceremony.

Commencement changes

January 21, 2020
Freshman defensive specialist Lizzy Low defends against Nicholls State University. The Lady Lions won 14 games in the 2019 season improving their win total by 12 since hiring head coach Jeremy White.

Jeremy White adds 14 wins in first season at the helm

December 17, 2019
The Lion 4 Life Launch Party, hosted by the Alumni Association, will be held on Dec. 12. Graduating seniors can bring their friends and family to celebrate their transition from students to alumni.

Seniors prepare to launch into a new chapter

December 10, 2019
Participants enjoy food during the MISA Holiday Celebration. The event was hosted on Dec. 5 and recognized students for their hard work and contribution to the university by handing awards.

MISA recognizes outstanding students

December 6, 2019
Southeastern Ceramics Club hosted holiday sale on campus on Dec. 2 and 3 to raise fund for the organization and to promote members talent.

Ceramics club hosts holiday sale

December 4, 2019
Sydney McPherson was awarded Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 at Southdowns School in Baton Rouge, LA. McPherson graduated from the university in 2015 and plans to get her master’s degree in special education in the spring.

McPherson selected as Teacher of the Year

November 19, 2019
Tilly Hallas-Potts, a junior soccer player from the United Kingdom and Putri Insani, a sophomore tennis player from Indonesia. Maggie Tregre/The Lion’s Roar

International student-athletes try to make mark in the US

November 15, 2019
The Lady Lions volleyball secured a position in the Southland Tournament after winning 3-1 against Nicholls State University Colonels on Nov. 12.

Lady Lions volleyball advances to Southland Tournament

November 13, 2019
The Friends of Sims Library hosted a wine tasting event to raise money for the library. Along with a silent auction and live music, Wine with Friends brought members of the community together to raise money for Sims Library.

Library hosts wine tasting fundraiser

November 9, 2019
Following their international tour, Durand Jones and the Indications performed at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The concert was sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Maggie Tregre/The Lion’s Roar

Durand Jones and the Indications perform at Columbia Theatre

November 7, 2019
Glader Huszar, a freshman linebacker, brings down a Stephen F. Austin receiver. Huszar finished the game half a sack and half a tackle for loss. The Lions totaled 421 yards of total offense against the Lumberjacks. Southeastern is currently in sixth place in total offense in the FCS.

Lions move into second place with win over Stephen F. Austin

November 6, 2019
A sign on Siegan Lane near I-10 in Baton Rouge encouraged voters to pass the proposal for the City of St. George on Oct. 12. The proposal passed with 54% of voters supporting the new city.

Implications of City of St. George

November 5, 2019
Durand Jones performed at the Columbia Theatre with his band, Durand Jones and the Indications, shortly after returning from an international tour.

Durand Jones returns to Hammond

November 2, 2019
Jeremiah Saunders, a sophomore guard, defends in Saturday’s win against William Carey University. Saunders is one of two returning starters for the 2019-2020 season.

Men’s basketball starts a new chapter this season

November 1, 2019
Jazz music was created as a result of the blending of different cultures and their various musical styles. A jazz band typically features a rhythm section as well as instruments like saxophones, trumpets and trombones.

A musical melting pot: Louisiana’s original art form

October 31, 2019
Members of standOUT hosted an informational tabling event to inform students and faculty about LGBTQ History Month, which is celebrated all through the month of October.

Celebrating LGBTQ history with standOUT

October 29, 2019
The Lady Lions softball team finished the fall season by outscoring their opponents 106-32. With the only loss of the fall season coming to the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, the Lady Lions finished with a 7-1 record. The next match up will be against the University at Buffalo.

Softball finishes fall season riding six-game win streak

October 24, 2019
Members of Alpha Sigma Tau sell tickets for Waffle Night. The sorority raises fund for their philanthropy Womens Wellness Initiative annually by organizing the event.

Buy waffles to help raise awareness on Women’s Wellness Initiative

October 23, 2019
LeShe’ Flood and Mia Franklin, freshman nursing majors, participated in the Pre-Nursing Society’s “Vision Board Party,” which was the club’s first event outside of their meetings. The club provides a means for students who wish to pursue a career in nursing to have a source of motivation and support.

Pre-nursing society is now a university organization

October 22, 2019
The Operations Life 5K was organized by the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, in partnership with North Oaks Health System. The event helped raise awareness for the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Charity run raises awareness for organ donors

October 20, 2019
Tyler Morrison, a senior guard, started 21 games for the Lady Lions during the 2018-2019 regular season. Last season, Morrison averaged 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 points per game. The Lady Lions open up the 2019-2020 regular season at home against Southern University of New Orleans on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.in the University Center.

Morrison reflects on growth in basketball career

October 17, 2019
Deonna London and JAsia Bovia, freshmen nursing majors, made their own vision boards at the Pre-Nursing Societys Vision Board Party. The event was intended for anyone interested in nursing to meet others in the program and to motivate each other as they pursue the career path.

Vision board party motivates nursing students

October 16, 2019
Members of the band “Snake Hat” Ralph Wood, Randy Settoon, Bill Robison and Angie Wood are all faculty members at the university. The band alternates between performing cover songs and their own original music.

Faculty band ‘Snake Hat’ is an outlet for creativity

October 15, 2019
Aesha Magee and Keenan Austin pose for a picture after being announced Homecoming Queen and King. They were crowned during halftime at the Homecoming Game on Oct. 12.

Austin and Magee crowned king and queen

October 15, 2019
The Student Government Association hosted a T-Shirt Swap to celebrate Homecoming Week and Lion Up Tuesday. In order to boost school spirit, SGA has decided to give away free Lion Up T-shirts one Tuesday a month starting on Oct. 8.

SGA encourages school spirit during Homecoming

October 8, 2019
Performing routine maintenance checks can help prevent automobile troubles. Many auto shops provide services for basic car care.

Vehicle maintenance can help ensure driver’s safety

October 8, 2019
Students, faculty and staff who suffer from allergies can use the allergenic free food line at the Mane Dish.

Mane Dish adds option for those with allergies

October 4, 2019
DeJuan James as Sam, Quinton Williams as James and Camille Bechac as Flora. The play retells the history of Tangipahoa Parish through its references and was written by Jim Winters,associate professor of acting and directing.

‘Strawberries, Guns, and Milk’ retells history

October 1, 2019
Anna Krajcer, freshman athletic training major, browses the Psychology Departments informational booth. Offering over 60 undergraduate degree programs, students toured the Major & Minor Fair to obtain more information about the universitys programs.

Students gain insight to academic programs

September 26, 2019
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