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Prakriti Adhikari: The New Editor-In-Chief of the Lion's Roar

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief

Prakriti Adhikari is an accounting major and an international student from Kathmandu, Nepal. Adhikari has been working with The Lion’s Roar since Fall of 2017. She wants to have a career as a public accountant and enjoys listening to Bollywood music.

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Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief at The Lion's Roar.

Welcome back to campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2020
A wildfire stopped before the forest burnt down

A wildfire stopped before the forest burnt down

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
July 24, 2020
Edith Windsor.

A leader in the LGBTQ+ world: Edith Windsor

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2020
A member of the Louisiana National Guard helps administer the nasal swab test. The free COVID-19 testing at the University Center was organized through a joint collaboration between Tangipahoa Parish Government, Louisiana National Guard and Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health.

Hammond residents get free COVID-19 testing at the University Center

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2020
Editorial: Changing position, changing perspective

Editorial: Changing position, changing perspective

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
Never just read subject lines in emails

Never just read subject lines in emails

Prakriti Adhikari, Copy Editor
February 14, 2020
Tapingo was replaced by Grubhub as the two companies merged together, and students had to download the new app on their phones. Gerard Borne/The Lion’s Roar

Grubhub makes ordering food on the go easier

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
The university ROTC members present a flag of colors during the “Golden Silence” to honor deceased students, alumni and faculty.

ROTC to add the only military obstacle course in Louisiana

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Incoming and returning honors students were invited to the Honors Welcome on Aug. 20, hosted by the Honors and International Initiatives Office.

Leaders inspire students with different approaches

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Understanding automobile insurance

Understanding automobile insurance

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
Early bird gets the worm

Early bird gets the worm

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2019
Brian Williams, a senior communication major, poses for a picture with Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2019 Chelsey Blank and orientation leaders after winning the competition. Williams played musical instruments for his talent competition, and won the “Best Hair Award.“

Mr. Southeastern back after 12 year hiatus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
GOLD Council reconnects alumni to campus

GOLD Council reconnects alumni to campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2019
Hammond resident Scott Rohner observes Rosemary Goddell’s art work on display. Godell’s work is a part of Zen Aesthetics exhibition. Prakriti Adhikari/The Lion’s Roar

Learn art through a cup of tea

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter 
September 27, 2019
How can students be engaged on campus?

How can students be engaged on campus?

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
The University Counceling Center provides Gratitude Journal booklet to help students reflect on the positive aspects of their life.

It is OK to get help

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Commuting to campus has many perks and provides independence

Commuting to campus has many perks and provides independence

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Dr. John Crain, president of the university, cuts cake with Miss Southeastern 2018 Alyssa Larose during the university birthday celebration organized by the Campus Activities Board. The institution that began as Hammond Junior College in 1925 will turn 94 this year.

Crain walks down memory lane

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
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Trailing through memories

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2019
Block Party was organized as a part of the Welcome Week activities on August 23 on SGA Drive. Students were entertained by a DJ and performances by students from Greek organizations.

‘Block Party’ welcomes freshmen on campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
Caffeine alternatives

Caffeine alternatives

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
Time, location and a distraction-free space are three factors that contribute to an effective study environment. Some students prefer to study in groups at the library while others work by themselves in a dorm room. Marie Bernard, advisor at the Center for Student Excellence, suggests that students plan out times to study and use campus resources to their academic benefit.

Creating a productive study space

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
Ashton Gill, a sophomore nursing major, shows off her Golden Ticket from American Idol. Gill auditioned with the to-be title winner Laine Hardy and advanced to Hollywood with her singing skills.

American Idol Competitor

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2019
The 2019 Vonnies recognized members of Alpha Psi Omega and the theatre department for their contributions throughout the 2018-2019 season.

‘Dracula’ actors honored at this year’s Vonnies

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2019
Personal development goes beyond the game

Personal development goes beyond the game

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
The university has five sororities from the Collegiate Panhellenic Council active on campus. The organizations participate in events throughout the year performing community service, raising money for their philanthropies and competing amongst themselves and with other sororities and fraternities. Formal recruitment is in the summer just before the start of the fall semester.

The doors are open

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Mold your dreams

Mold your dreams

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Roosevelt White, a freshman art major, reads “The Manchac Review” at the Writing Center. The creative magazine is published annually, and students with any major can submit their applications.

A desire for getting published

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
Members of Nepalese Students Association at Southeastern celebrate Holi, a festival of colors, in front of the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Inclusion in diversity

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
Does fame come at a price?

Does fame come at a price?

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
Hatred is not the new normal

Hatred is not the new normal

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Students work in the new computer science lab that opened on Jan. 29. The construction was paid for through donations by Envoc, a web and mobile software design, development and application-hosting firm based in Baton Rouge.

Computer lab helps simulate real world working environment

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
Prakriti Adhikari Staff Reporter

Being authentic to give cool vibes

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
The University Police Department named Jourdan Hatcher the 2018 Officer of the Year. Recently, Hatcher completed Field Training Officer School, certifying him to train other officers in the performance of their duties.

Hatcher named Officer of the Year

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2019
Kabaddi is a contact game of attack and defense and is played in South Asian countries like Nepal, Indi, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The word “kabaddi” originated from the Tamil word “kai pidi,” which means “to hold hands.”

International Sports: Kabaddi

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
Freshman Guard Parker Edwards began his college basketball career in the fall of 2018 at the university. Since then, he has gained some recognition for the Game against Louisiana State University where he scored 25 points in 10 minutes.

A career in basketball

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
Making a new home in LA

Making a new home in LA

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2019
To create a safe campus environment, the University Police Department started training to use Narcan, the nasal spray administration of the emergency opioid overdose treatment drug naloxone. Currently, the UPD has not yet had cases of opioid overdose with students.

UPD gets Narcan to keep campus safe

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Why you should not judge a book by its cover

Why you should not judge a book by its cover

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2018
Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, was crowned 2019 Miss Southeastern by 2018 Miss Southeastern Alyssa Larose, a junior elementary education and special education major. Blank also won the Talent Award and the Academic Award.

Crowning Chelsey

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2018
A typical day for President of the university Dr. John L. Crain involves supervising various campus activities. He also represents the university and makes appearances at events like "Strawberry Jubilee."

A day in the life of Dr. John L. Crain

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2018
Director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies Dr. Samuel Hyde, Jr, a professor of history, was awarded the “Michael V.R. Thomason Book Award” for his book on gun culture in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes.

Understanding gun culture in history

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2018
In light of the Paris attack, let us reflect on the value of togetherness

In light of the Paris attack, let us reflect on the value of togetherness

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2018
Executive Director of the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Robin McCullough-Bade discussed the importance of religious tolerance in American society with students and faculty members on campus.

Respecting all religions

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018
Alainna Haddad, a junior finance major, studies at the College of Business. The Department of Accounting and Finance offer opportunities for students to prepare for in-demand careers in diverse areas.

[Photo] Accounting: math for the real world

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2018
Nicole Zimmer, a senior biological sciences major, checks a book in the library. She has worked in the Sims Memorial Library for three years.

A day in the life of Nicole Zimmer

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
Instructor of Photography Lily Brooks teaches photography to Tiranee Moody, a junior art major. Brooks started teaching at the university in 2015.

Photographic passions

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
Makayla McMichael, a freshman communication major, works at KSLU. Like other students at KSLU, McMichael gains experience in the professional field. Since 1974, the station has offered programming from sports to music from around the world.

Informing the public from the microphone

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018

Ten years of wine tasting

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
The university hosts home games in the Strawberry Stadium. The Lions’ overall record for the season stands at 3-6. Paul Girard is the PA announcer for the football home games, and he informs audiences about latest updates.

Girard is the voice of the stadium

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018
Special people with designer genes

Special people with designer genes

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2018

Rallying lion spirit

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
From Kathmandu to Hammond

From Kathmandu to Hammond

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
"Moonlight Dance Fitness" event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Strawberry Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The event is being organized through a joint collaboration between The REC and CARE team.

A dancing fraternity

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
“Into the Woods“ was performed in the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts. The act brought together well known characters like Cinderella, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood.

Actors take theater audiences into the woods

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
Randy Asprodites has been teaching art at the university for three years now. Asprodites pursued his career in art, and he obtained his master’s degree in fine art after getting a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Evoking emotions and passion in art

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
Be responsible

Be responsible

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2018
Recent studies show a decrease in the number of youths who participate in sports. Decline in physical activity degrades personal health and also impacts the national economy.

Physical inactivity: A decline in athletics

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2018

Impact of tardiness

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018
Every sports team has a number of non-starting players who train with the rest of the team, and these players have to prove themselves to earn a starting position on the team.

Athletes going from the bench to the action

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018
Eliud Kipchoge runs to win the 45th Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record of 2 hours 1 minute 39 seconds.

Training when running for a marathon

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2018

Healthy food for a healthy life

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2018

Widening experiences by stepping out of comfort zones

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
Dr. Alissa Rowe, associate professor of voice, teaches choir to students. The Department of Music and Performing Arts offers opportunities for both music and non-music majors to perform.

More than singing and dancing

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
Since joining the university as an instructor of Southeastern 101 and after serving as the director of the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability, Dr. Gabe Willis now takes on the position of interim dean of students.

Willis is interim dean of students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
The university Dining Services attempts to reduce food waste through the food management process. Globally, a large amount of food from household restaurants and cafeterias goes to waste because of improper food waste management.

What happens to the leftover cafeteria food?

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
Serving as Miss Southeastern 2018, Alyssa Larose, a junior special education major, acts as an ambassador for the university.

A day in the life of Alyssa Larose

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
Vegetarianism and a healthy diet

Vegetarianism and a healthy diet

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2018
Students rehearse for "Dracula," the theatre program's first play of the season.

Theatre set to scare students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018

Organization of high achievers

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
The university boasts numerous professors with years of experience in the communication field such as Cheryl Settoon, instructor of communication, as a reporter and producer at stations such as CBN.

Communication is their key

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
Students had the opportunity to meet with candidates from local, state and federal elections at "Meet and Greet."

Candidates of local elections interact with students

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
The new Homecoming Court will be announced right after the election that ends on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. The elected king and queen will replace the previously elected Bryce Carpenter and Mattie Hawkins. Of the elected court, the Homecoming king and queen will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming game.

Who are you voting for?

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
The university celebrates its 93rd birthday this year. The institution began as Hammond Junior College in 1925 and has grown through the years to its current state.

Happy birthday, Southeastern

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
Jeremy Guillot, a junior music major, performs as Narcissus in Alpha Psi Omega’s play “You Go, Goddess!” Both organizations allow students to work on their craft.

Organizations promoting the arts across campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2018
Junior communication major Amanda Kitch accepts the 2018 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Student Scholarship for her performance with the Southeastern Channel.

Student news reporter makes the university proud

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
July 23, 2018
New to an American summer and the beach

New to an American summer and the beach

Prakriti Adhikari
June 11, 2018
What must be done to create stricter gun control

What must be done to create stricter gun control

Prakriti Adhikari
May 8, 2018

Honors students recognized for their outstanding performances

Prakriti Adhikari
May 4, 2018
Preparation for Southland Conference Championships

Preparation for Southland Conference Championships

Prakriti Adhikari
April 30, 2018
Why news should be serious

Why news should be serious

Prakriti Adhikari
April 24, 2018
Exploring history through a different perspective

Exploring history through a different perspective

Prakriti Adhikari
April 23, 2018
Hard work and dedication pays off

Hard work and dedication pays off

Prakriti Adhikari
April 20, 2018

Alumni Association searches for board members

Prakriti Adhikari
April 17, 2018
‘Lion Pride Preview’ welcomes high school students on campus

‘Lion Pride Preview’ welcomes high school students on campus

Prakriti Adhikari
April 16, 2018
CARE team makes students aware about sexual assault

CARE team makes students aware about sexual assault

Prakriti Adhikari
April 16, 2018
Honoring the deceased

Honoring the deceased

Prakriti Adhikari
April 13, 2018
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