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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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

Four musicians build connections with each other and the audience in the band Kevin. The band consists of Nathaniel Bauerle, a senior music major, on guitar and voice, Dominique Roubique, a senior music...

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.

Referees: Sporting stripes for the game

Nathaniel Callaway, Staff Reporter September 20, 2018

Beyond winning games and scoring points, sporting events involve officials that maintain order and fairness in competition. Andrew Bechac, senior associate athletic director for Internal Operations,...

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

The Department of Music and Performing Arts boasts notable alumni like Bill Evans, a jazz pianist and a composer, and many others who hold positions in Symphony orchestra and respectable teaching positions. Jeffrey...

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

By offering a place to eat, shop, live, work or hang out, Hammond became one of 10 semifinalists selected by Main Street America for the Great American Main Street Award. Chelsea Tallo, executive director...

In his position as president, Dr. John Crain's responsibilities include assuming and retaining control of the university budget.

Crain’s presidential details

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 19, 2018

The highest position someone can hold at the university is the position of president. It seems like a president is mostly in charge of looking over everyone else and having the final say in a decision....

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

Coaches work to connect with their athletes to optimize their training, and gender differences can be one of multiple factors that stand in their way. Although minimal women coach male sporting teams,...

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

Dr. Gabe Willis has recently been promoted to interim dean of students. Willis joined the university in the fall of 2014 as an instructor of Southeastern 101. Training with, what was then, the Office...

Morgan Foret, Alpha Sigma Tau quarterback, rolls out to the right in her team's flag football match.

Intramural football takes the field

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 19, 2018

Intramural flag football was in full swing Monday afternoon as the Boo-Bees and Doo-Bees faced off against the Saints and Sinners Beta. On Monday, Sept. 17, the Saints and Sinners Beta were first to...

Jay Ladner, head coach of men’s basketball, talks to his players about their game plan. Games include coaches giving their players a pep talk to rally morale and win the match.

Speeches make the game

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 18, 2018

When people think of sports, they think of players, wins and losses. Fans also think of coaches, the championship game and the “game winning play.” Although all of these are important to the nature...

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

The disposal of waste is a large environmental problem. The world produces enough food for the entire human population, but a large amount goes to waste. According to the World Wildlife Fund, “Worldwide,...

Workshop brings fairy tales to the Columbia stage

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor September 18, 2018

With 23 acting roles, 71 musical numbers and 29 actors, the Opera/Music Theatre Workshop will bring magic and fairy tales to the stage for the performance of “Into the Woods.” The Opera/Music Theatre...

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

Alyssa Larose, a junior special education major, started the new year with new responsibilities as Miss Southeastern 2018. With active involvement in various organizations on campus including the Student...

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