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
The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Gabrielle Wood

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter

Gabby Wood is a communication major with a focus in public relations. Outside the office, you can find her trying new coffee shops and endlessly scrolling through TikTok.

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Band members perform on their way to Strawberry Stadium as the Lions football team faces off against Northwestern State.

COVID-19 reshapes the freshmen band experience

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2021
Staff reporter, Gabrielle Wood, and her roommates Megan Leblanc (middle) and Hadley Hebert (right) pose after hiking at Red Bluff, Miss.

The beach is calling my name this summer

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2021
Gyms just are not that welcoming for women

Gyms just are not that welcoming for women

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
Delight Ministry, an all-girl organization for Christ followers, held their kickoff event in Cate Square Park. The non-denominational ministry has provided students with a safe space to grow in their faith.

[Photo] Delight Ministry draws female students into deeper faith

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
The cheer team runs into Strawberry Stadium led by Roomie during the victory over Northwestern, the team is currently preparing to compete in the 2021 UCA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships

Cheerleaders prepare for virtual championship

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
Senior catcher/outfielder Madisen Blackford steps up to the plate against Southern Mississippi University on March 10. The Lady Lions currently sit at 9-10 on the 2021 season.

Pre-Southland schedule closes for Lady Lions softball with a victory

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
The SLU Gospel Choir, a musical ensemble of singers worshiping God, was established in 1973 and is known for being the university’s first African-American organization on campus.

Get to know the university’s first African-American organization

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2021
Kaylee Normand, Southeastern alumna who previously worked for the Channel, poses for outside of the Student Union during her announcement at KATC TV3. Norman thanked the Southeastern Channel for giving her the skills that prepared her for her broadcasting career.

Southeastern Channel paving the way for sports reporting

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021
What Biden has done as President so far; my thoughts

What Biden has done as President so far; my thoughts

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2021
A student orders a coffee at Kairos Koffeehouse; Kairos Koffee serves a variety of beverages, including pastries to it’s customers.

Kairos Koffeehouse: A non-profit campus coffee shop

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2021
The University Police Department received a call on April 3 about a disturbance in Louisiana Hall. UPD is currently investigating the incident and has placed Southeastern student Elizabeth Grace Johnson on interim suspension.

UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021
UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures

UPD provides insight on sexual assault and university procedures

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
The worst year is finally over: Hello 2021

The worst year is finally over: Hello 2021

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2021
Thanksgiving looks a whole lot different this year

Thanksgiving looks a whole lot different this year

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2020
Hendrick "Hen" Foster.

University alumnus chosen as CMMS 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Student workers sit socially distanced in The Southeastern Channel studio. The channel’s students, faculty and staff have followed the university’s health and safety guidelines throughout the semester, including wearing masks and maintaining space between individuals.

The channel that kept southeast Louisiana in the know during uncertainty

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
As high school seniors begin applying to colleges, the university decided to waive the $20 application fee for students who apply before Jan. 15, the priority deadline.

Application fee waived for Fall 2021

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2020
SE 101 introduces Freshman Success for minorities in STEM

SE 101 introduces Freshman Success for minorities in STEM

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
Head-to-head: My brain is fried and I need a break - sincerely, an overworked college kid

Head-to-head: My brain is fried and I need a break – sincerely, an overworked college kid

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2020
Professionals working in the field of broadcasting have had to adapt to new circumstances during the pandemic. Many have speculated that this is the industry’s most significant time.

Broadcasting professor Q&A: A significant time in the field

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2020
Student organizations decorated sheets that are hanging in the Student Union Breezeway. The sheets include this year's Homecoming Theme, "Operation: Where's Roomie?"

An unusual Homecoming : A mix of virtual and in-person events

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
Nursing students have been able to better understand the scope of their future careers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New way of learning in the nursing field

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
With a total of 14,461 students enrolled for Fall 2020, the total number of full time students increased by 1.4% and the part time students increased by 1.4%.

Fall 2020 sees increase in enrollment rate

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Combatting the spread of COVID-19 with virtual final exams

Combatting the spread of COVID-19 with virtual final exams

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2020
Senior elementary education major DeJuan James is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the university's theatre honors society. James' original play "Break a Leg!" will debut on Oct. 22 in the Student Union Theatre.

APO member creates original piece: “Break a Leg!”

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020
The Office of Student Accessibility Services, located in Tinsley Hall, is providing a new resource called the Workforce Recruitment Program. There is no cost to participate in the program.

Workforce Recruitment to help differently-abled students

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2020
Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students, “caught” @therealmarr5, @ccurryy_ and @tre.7k wearing their masks correctly and posted them #ProtectingThePride on Instagram.

#ProtectingThePride encourages students to continue to wear masks

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020
In preperation for the 60th Miss Southeastern Louisiana Pageant, Miss Southeastern 2020 Janine Hatcher shared her excitement for the upcoming event and gave advice to those who wish to compete.

Preparing for Miss Southeastern 2021

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
New members of Alpha Sigma Tau meet virtually for recruitment instead of the traditional rush week.

New Panhellenic Council members ZOOMed home after a week of virtual recruitment

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2020
With social distancing guidelines, many couples had to adjust their dating styles.

Dating during a pandemic

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2020
Is The Handmaid’s Tale becoming a reality?

Is The Handmaid’s Tale becoming a reality?

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
August 6, 2020
Following the safety precaution, the Contemporary Art Gallery is reopening with limited hours. The Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 12-4 p.m.

University Contemporary Art Gallery has opened its doors

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2020
Influencing the world one post at a time

Influencing the world one post at a time

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2020
Sigma Sigma Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. pose for a picture after their "Greek Family" was announced during the "Greek Family Reunion 2019."

Greek Life changes due to COVID-19

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
July 6, 2020
Dr. Ryan Green, assistant professor of kinesiology and health sciences, demonstrates the use anatomage table. An anatomage table is an advanced virtual 3D dissection table that allows a better view of the human anatomy.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences introduces a new advancement to learning

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2020
Dr. Chris Murray is a recipient of the 2020 BioOne Ambassador Award for his participation in research of a new species of crocodile from Papua New Guinea.

Dr. Murray recognized as 2020 BioOne Ambassador

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
June 15, 2020
Participants practice social distancing during the trial sessions run by the Pennington Student Activity Center. All individuals were asked to wear masks, clean after use and stay six feet apart from one another.

The Pennington Student Activity Center hosts trial runs for reopening

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2020
The app, TikTok, has become one of the most used apps in 2020. Featured is Charli D'Amelio, TikTok's #1 most popular user.

University student uses TikTok as a platform to make a difference

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2020
The Hollywood family, Elsbet Smith Hollywood and her two sons, is captured by Kali Norton Photography for the #FrontPorchProject.

Photographer supports local businesses through Front Porch Project

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2020
Sophomore criminal justice major Alyssa Dagostino uses YouTube for her tutoring service provided by the Mathematics Tutoring Lab. Since going to an online only format, the lab is continuing to assist students.

Math lab continues to help students using virtual tutoring services

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020
Music courses have had major changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. All music majors are required to give a performance every semester for their final grade, but due to the cancellation of school, all spring performances have been cancelled.

A music professor’s take on the transition to online

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2020
Keeping busy while staying at home

Keeping busy while staying at home

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2020
Students gather in the university’s Writing Center to share work and practice their skills. Some of their work is published in the Manchac Review and can be showcased at Manchac Live.

Manchac Live will be replaced online by Manchac Writing Month

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2020
Organizational Spotlight: Phi Beta Lambda

Organizational Spotlight: Phi Beta Lambda

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
David Armand has received the ULS Outstanding Faculty of the Year award due to his dedication and passion for teaching English literature, as well as his influence outside the classroom as an author.

David Armand named ULS Outstanding Faculty of the Year

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Kandace Formaggio, an academic advisor, demonstrates effective ways to engage an audience through presenting. This workshop aided presenters, who will be facilitating “EvolveU” on Nov. 13.

‘EvolveU’ preparation underway

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Ali McCoy, a utility player for softball.

Ali McCoy prepares for her senior season

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2020
The Hammond Regional Arts Center is opened Wednesday through Friday from 12- 6 p.m. For more information contact HRAC 985-542-7113.

Hammond Regional Arts Center honors the legacy of Marjorie Morrison

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
The Catholic Student Association hosts free meals every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church.

Organizations offer free food along with fellowship

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2020
Survive the dead week

Survive the dead week

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Gemma New, conductor of the performance, conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra during Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2.” This was the third and final piece played during “Romantic German Masters.”

Yuletide spreads holiday spirit

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Fawaz Adesina, a senior physics major, is awarded with his Honors Cord after being recognized for completing his Honors Diploma. His senior project was titled "Critical Design Review: Remote Observer of Many Interesting Events (ROOMIE) - 2B."

Honors students recognized for excellence

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
Leah Cross, chief justice of the Student Government Association, L’Oreal Williams, vice president of SGA, and Karley Bordelon, 2019-20 president of SGA.

SGA serves campus through three branches

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
The university cheerleaders enagage crowd during a home game. The cheerleaders practice three times a week and started practicing in June for the fall semester.

The game through the eyes of a cheerleader

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019
Members from Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Tau Gamma dance to their rendition of the Lifetime TV show "Dance Moms" during "Lip Sync" competition. Participants showcased their dance and enacted an episode from the show.

‘Fixer-Upper’ themed dance finishes first in ‘Lip Sync’

Gabrielle Wood, The Lion's Roar
October 11, 2019
Contestants participate in a game where they sort M&M's by color. All students were welcome to attend Minute to Win It.

Minute to Win It places teams in direct competition

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Ashlyn Harris, a sophomore elementary education major, refills water in a station by the War Memorial Student Union Breezeway. Several refill stations have been installed across campus in an effort to reduce plastic waste.

Rehydrate with refill stations

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Members of the university chapter of NAACP set up a boot at the War Memorial Student Union Breezeway to spread voting awareness to students.

NAACP spreads voting awareness

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
Obsession Boutique has won “Best Boutique” in Louisiana for 2019. Employees Adrienne Mclin and Madeline Lato, left to right, assist customers in preparing for “Game Day” outfits.

Hammond boutique ranked first place

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
The Hammond Regional Arts Center hosted a Japanese tea party from 1-3 p.m. Demonstrators engaged the audience in the culture of their "Zen Aesthetics' program.

Zen Aesthetics features Japanese tea ceremony

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2019
Gabrielle Wood

‘Tis the pumpkin season

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019
Dance department to showcase talent in Fanfare

Dance department to showcase talent in Fanfare

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
Learn to manage a budget in college to form good future financial habits

Learn to manage a budget in college to form good future financial habits

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
In June 2018, Emily Randon, an alumna of the university, competed in Miss Louisiana for the fourth time. That year, she placed second. The following year she cometed for the fifth and final time, where she placed third. Now, Randon is competing in the Miss USA system and currently holds the Miss Laffayete USA title.

Randon changes pageant systems

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Students participate during the intramural basketball competition organized by the Pennington Student Activity Center during Spring 2019.

Intramurals return for Fall 2019

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
A vision board is displayed in a student’s dorm room. Students can create a vision board to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Manifest your goals with a vision board

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
Gabrielle Wood

Saving the environment one straw at a time

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
Social media offers platform to influence

Social media offers platform to influence

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2019
Participants enjoy during the wine tasting event organized by the Friends of Sims Library.

Get more involved with Friends of Sims Library

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Students line up to get inside their dorms during the Move-in Mane-ia. While some students prefer living on campus, others find it better to commute.

Head-to-Head: Living at a commuter school

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
KSLU radio station has started selling merchandise at the University bookstore. Currently, T-shits ranging from sizes small to XL are available for students to buys.

KSLU launches new merchandise on campus

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2019
Participants enjoy during the wine-tasting event organized by the Friends of Sims Library.

Get more involved with Friends of Sims Library

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
Students share headphones to listen to music. Music is a common study device used by students, but opinions on which music works best differs between people. Research has shown positive outcomes for listening to music while studying.

How music helps study

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2019
Contraceptives can reduce the chance of obtaining and STD or causing an unwanted pregnancy. The University Health Center offers prescriptions on birth control to students and has free condoms for students' access.

What you need to know about safe sex and contraceptives

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2019
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