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

The Lion's Roar
Zachary Araki

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor

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Alyssa Kate Larose 2018 Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Junior Elementary Education and Special Education major Platform: Juvenile Diabetes - Educate and Find a Cure

Meet the contestants

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 6, 2018

Getting out the vote

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 6, 2018
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. put on its first fashion show to display the clothing of Jazelle Harris, co-founder of 3s A Charm.

A student’s business on the runway

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 6, 2018
Kate Moore, author of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of Americas Shining Women, speaks about her account of the women that suffered from radiation poisoning as dial painters in the 20th century.

Reading and talking about the Radium Girls

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 4, 2018
Constant use of social media can carry negative effects.

[Photo] The scary side of social media

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
President of Cultural Collision Ariel George, a junior music major, paints for Cultural Collision’s “Painting and Punch.” The student organization promotes cultural awareness through a variety of art forms.

Where the diversity of art and culture collide

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 31, 2018
Leah Cross, a junior kinesiology major, hands out candy for Fall Carnival. Organizations put together games for children during Halloween.

Carnival offers a safe Halloween

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 31, 2018

Social justice and prisons

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 30, 2018
Fanfare celebrates the arts through performances like the dance concert One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope and Faith.

Arts in Fanfare

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 30, 2018
The Lady Lions tennis team finished 5th in the George E. Fourmaux Fed Cup Invitational.

Tennis finishes fall season

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 28, 2018
The Nepalese Student Association at Southeastern celebrated Dashain with food, a raffle and dance and music performances.

Celebrations away from home

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 28, 2018
Lionette Olivia Joanos performs a routine for the crowd at Strawberry Stadium. Lionettes and cheerleaders raise Lion spirit for athletic events both on- and off-campus.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Lion spirit

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
The 11th annual Full Court Fest promoted the upcoming basketball season with games where fans took to the court.

Getting ready for the basketball season

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 23, 2018
Madison Wilson appears to stab Tyler Page in “Fear of Death. Hammond Horror Festival kicked off with “Seven Frightening Phobias,” a play in seven parts where production is limited to 24 hours.

24 hours of theatrical horror

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 22, 2018
The Hammond Horror Festival started with Alpha Psi Omegas 24-hour production, Seven Frightening Phobias. The play included seven parts, each focused on a different phobia, such as A Gory Phobia.

48 hours of horror

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 21, 2018

Tribute in the Columbia: Carole King

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 19, 2018
Leia O’Connell, a senior kinesiology major, and Katherine Davis, a senior sociology major, check out the abstract artwork for the Contemporary Art Gallery’s opening reception of the “Real to Not Real” exhibition.

Fanfare in the gallery

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 17, 2018
Meals can be kept fresh and ready for the week by storing them in the refrigerator.

[Photo] Meal prepping made easy

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
2018 Homecoming King Cedric L. Dent, a senior social work major, and 2018 Homecoming Queen Da’Jon Beard, a junior early childhood education major, hug on the field after having their names called as the new king and queen.

[Photo] New Monarchs

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018
The Lions faced off against the Houston Baptist University Huskies for the Homecoming Game and emerged victorious 62-52. The game tied for most total scored points in program history. The Homecoming Game can reunite former student-athletes.

[Photo] Homecoming from the eyes of student-athlete alumni

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
The Lions victory on Homecoming Day put the teams overall record at 3-4.

Homecoming Week closes with a victory

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 14, 2018
Member of the Homecoming Court Sydnie McClinton, a senior biological sciences major, throws beads during the Homecoming Parade.

Parade of lion spirit

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 14, 2018
Students competed in 60-second challenges and cheered on their teams for Minute to Win It in Strawberry Stadium.

60 seconds of competition

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 12, 2018

A Homecoming reunion

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 8, 2018
Casey Saba, a 2006 alumnus, performs at Red, White & Brew. He performs both covers and original music. Beyond live music, Saba is also a comedian and teacher. Saba has seen the live music business grow from face-to-face booking to email and Facebook.

Finding local live music in Hammond

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 3, 2018
The last piece in the Dance Performance Projects concert One Road: A Journey of Joy, Love, Hope, and Faith explored definitions of faith with a duet.

Four words, various meanings

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 2, 2018
Dr. Irene Nero, associate professor of history, feels that her research and teaching compliment each other.

18 years at the lectern: the history of an art historian

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 2, 2018
Amber Edwards, a senior chemistry major, separates layers using a separatory funnel in chemistry lab. She manages her studies and motherhood by scheduling each day.

Juggling parenthood’s responsibilities

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 2, 2018
Jamie Raines, a freshman midfielder, chases down the ball.

Lions outscore Islanders

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 29, 2018
Breweries at the Brews Arts Festival offered attendees samples of their craft beers.

Brewing and flourishing

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 29, 2018
The “Then and Now” lecture series began with the Constitution Day lecture by Professor Ronald Traylor on Sept. 17.

The value in attending another lecture

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 27, 2018
When Jenna Licciardi, a senior marketing major, manages to find free time in her schedule, she enjoys watching horror movies or painting.

A day in the life of Jenna Licciardi

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 25, 2018
The community came together at the Sustainability Center to clean up the garden.

A garden strengthens community connections

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 25, 2018
Alumni returned to the field of play for the rugby alumni game.

Returning to rugby

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 22, 2018
Evidence or faith as our model of origin

Evidence or faith as our model of origin

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 20, 2018
Seth Guerra and Nathaniel Bauerle perform during “Hot August Night.” Guerra and Bauerle belong to the band Kevin.

Hammond band seeking connections

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 20, 2018
Referees like the one at the university’s match against the University of Central Arkansas can get their start at local recreational districts and sports programs like church groups or youth programs.

[Photo] Referees: Sporting stripes for the game

Nathaniel Callaway, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
The streets of Hammond are full of residents and visitors enjoying what downtown can offer.

Everything you need in downtown Hammond

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 20, 2018
Rick Fremin, head coach of softball, works daily with female student-athletes, and prefers the work over coaching male athletes.

Coaching opposite genders

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 19, 2018

Workshop brings fairy tales to the Columbia stage

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 18, 2018
The university invited high school students to experience the college spirit by practicing with the “Spirit of the Southland” Marching Band, Colorguard and the Lionettes for “Band Day” leading up to the Lions’ Southland Conference opener and first home game of the season.

Joining the lion pride

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 17, 2018
The Lion Up gesture is used to show school spirit, and “Lion Up Tuesday” encourages student participation.

[Photo] University spirit celebrated on Tuesdays

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2018
Quarterback Chason Virgil res the ball in an attempt to score on the University of Central Arkansas Bears

Home game loss

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 16, 2018
Tom Akers, the retired president of trading at Metal Exchange Corporation, was chosen as this years alumnus of the year.

Akers named 2018 alumnus of the year

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 14, 2018
Dr. Jeffrey Wright, department head of music and performing arts, poses with his classical bass. Wright started playing the instrument in sixth grade as the only one in his class tall enough to play it.

Getting to know the faculty: Jeffrey Wright

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 13, 2018
Quasar, a corgie, cools off at Zemurray Park.

A safe place to play in the Zemurray Park

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 13, 2018

Making fiscal sense

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 11, 2018
For Ashailee Brailey, a senior general studies major, the daily life of a student-athlete requires both constant basketball practice and studying.

A day in the life of Ashailee Brailey

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 11, 2018

What to look for this September

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
August 28, 2018
Nightlife in cities like Hammond includes heading out to bars or parties.

Being bright about late night

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
August 28, 2018
Chad Duffaut, Brody Simmons and Everett Paretti, all graduate students in history, check out some textbooks. Students may be fascinated by the classes or find their second home in the Department of History and Political Science .

Politics and history central to an informed citizen

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
August 28, 2018
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