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

The Lion's Roar
All content by Shaelyn Martinez
Michael Kyles Jr.

In the Lion Light: Michael Kyles Jr.

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
Establishing and building credit: why and how?

Establishing and building credit: why and how?

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019
Late in October 2007 Jordan Beard, Michael Kyles, Skler Stroup and Corey Brown were among the first contestants to vie for the title of Mr. Southeastern. Back then, Kyles won over the audience and the judges to be the first to hold the title. This year the pageant returns for both fun and a good cause.

Mr. Southeastern pageant returns

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
The Zen Aesthetics exhibition, by Rosemary Goodell, is now accessible to the public in the Hammond Regional Arts Center until Friday, Sept. 27. Maureen Joyce, executive director of the HRAC, encourages viewers to reflect on how this art makes them feel after observing the paintings in the gaery.

Art brings Zen to downtown Hammond

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
September 9, 2019
A freshman talks to a representative from the University Counseling Center during the seminar. With over 100 organizations on campus, attendees at Calm, Cool and Connected got to view some opportunities to become involved.

Freshmen connect with student organizations

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019
Sigma Sigma Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. pose for a picture after their Greek Family was announced.

Greek Life unifies before ‘Greek Week’ in the spring

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2019
Time management is a focal point for Baylee Smiths schedule filled with academics, jobs and extracurricular activities. Sarah Wolfe, Smiths little sister in Phi Mu Fraternity, accredits Smiths work ethic and ability to organize daily events as traits that contribute to Smiths success.

Conquering College

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
Miss Southeastern Louisiana University models a romper from Imagine Boutique as she looks through their clothing racks. Throughout Hammond are multiple boutiques preparing for tailgate season.

Finding tailgate attire

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, poses under Friendship Oak. Rocquin was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

Rocquin selected as Woman of Excellence

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2019
During DSA convocation, Richard Davis Jr., a senior middle school education major, left, was named 2019 Man of the Year, and Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies major, right, was named 2019 Woman of the Year. The two honorees pose with Dr. John L. Crain, university president.

DSA honors presidents, new and old

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Dining options that fit better for students

Dining options that fit better for students

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Students play volleyball at the sand court in Greek Village. Beach Volleyball has been added as an NCAA sport, and the university plans to begin competing in 2020 with Jeremy White as the head coach of beach volleyball.

University grows to include new sport

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
Kathryn Mancuso, a junior business administration major, creates various types of art including paintings and decorating graduation caps. She promotes her business on her Instagram account katscreationss.

Entrepreneurs gain real world experience

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2019
Students received their rings at the Ring Ceremony on May 8. Of the symbolism behind the university ring, it represents pride in the students time at the institution.

Students wear their symbols of pride

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
2019 orientation leaders help incoming students adjust to the university. Orientation leaders start their training during the spring semester upon hire.

The commitment of Orientation Leaders

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Jadyn Mumphrey, a junior family and consumer sciences major, speaks with a representative from Salad Station about employment opportunities.

Students seek employment at ‘Part-time Job Fair’

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2019
Some artists decide to display their artwork in restaurants and coffee shops. Making a career as an artist can be difficult, but balance and positives can be found in the work.

Artists make a career out of living through their craft

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Students pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 38th “Division for Students Affairs Convocation.” The convocation recognizes students’ achievements every spring.

Behind the scenes of convocation

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Leah Cross, 2019-20 chief justice of the Student Government Association, L’Oreal Williams, 2019-20 vice president of SGA, and Karley Bordelon, 2019-20 president of SGA, pose after the election results. Over 1,000 votes were cast in this election cycle.

Students elect SGA officers

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
April 12, 2019
Students to advocate for higher education

Students to advocate for higher education

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Requirements for joining organizations should not include hazing

Requirements for joining organizations should not include hazing

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
A player from White Lightning gets ready to hit the ball. Intramural sports offer several options for students who want to play the game.

Practicing for perfection

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
One way that students can meet new people and create relationships is through tailgates at university home games. Dating in college and after graduation can raise differences, but attending social events can bring people of all backgrounds together.

How dating transfers to an adult lifestyle

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
UPD to teach RAD class

UPD to teach RAD class

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2019
Team answer questions about Greek life and Nickelodeon shows for Greek Trivia. The competition was included for its first year in this Greek Week.

A Greek test of knowledge

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
April 4, 2019
David Faucheux, instructor of management and business administration, talks to students about expanding professional skills. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars hosted the seminar on April 2 in Fayard Hall room 205.

A seminar teaches success in the real world

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
Morality in the theater

Morality in the theater

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
Problems in 21st-century relationships

Problems in 21st-century relationships

Shaelyn Martinez , Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
Dating trends have shifted because of the impact that social media plays in relationships. Students tend to use their time on media outlets like Tinder and Bumble to find a someone special.

Dating trends shift to a more modern approach

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2019
The Student Government Association used a sheet sign and beads to promote people to vote in the upcoming election on Saturday. You BEADer Vote! was held in the Student Union Breezeway on March 28.

Beads used to promote election

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Administrative assistants gathered in the University Center for Pride Power Hour. The event, organized by the Human Resources Office, aimed to foster discussions about helping administrative assistants in their jobs.

Helping administrative assistants

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
The Student Government Association put together a tabling event to help quiz students on the university history and what SGA offers. By participating, students could win a coupon for an on-campus dining facility.

A golden day to learn about SGA

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Graffiti art can be found under train tracks in Hammond. Although it can be an attraction, artists should consider the property of private and public businesses before creating their art.

A tribute to an expressive art form: Graffiti art

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019

A barbecue challenge to support charity

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2019
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.

An exploration into the nursing field

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
After three games, Delta Tau Delta, Arsenal, and Blue Lagoon were the winning teams. Students who wish to register their own intramural soccer teams can sign up on the university website.

[Video] Kicks led three teams to victory

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2019
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