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The Lion's Roar
Peter Yarrow sings on the stage of the Columbia Theatre.

One man and his guitar

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

During "Lonesome Traveler: The Concert with Peter Yarrow," the spotlight shone on a single performer with his guitar. On Oct. 12, at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Peter Yarrow, an American...

New Orleans organization brings pastel to Hammond

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

Along with its French influence, New Orleans is home to an organization dedicated to honoring the art of pastel painting. Formed in 1984, the Degas Pastel Society connects pastel artists on an international...

An insight into Homecoming

An insight into Homecoming

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

The annual Homecoming Week marks the time of the year when various student organizations showcase the university’s storied traditions. Greek life organizations, school clubs and local businesses engage...

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.

New Monarchs

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2018

The coronation of the 2018 Homecoming king and queen at Saturday’s game recognized Cedric L. Dent Jr. and Da’Jon Beard respectively. “Being Homecoming queen means a lot to me because I know that...

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.

Homecoming from the eyes of student-athlete alumni

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

Tailgating before the annual Homecoming Game can bring alumni student-athletes together for a Homecoming experience different from their years at the university. Brent Wagner, an offensive lineman on...

The Lions' victory on Homecoming Day put the team's overall record at 3-4.

Homecoming Week closes with a victory

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • October 14, 2018

The Homecoming Game ended with a victory for the Lions over the Houston Baptist University Huskies 62-52. The Lions and Huskies faced off in Strawberry Stadium on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. To Frank Scelfo,...

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

Homecoming Day kicked off with a parade leading up to the football game. The parade started at the University Center at noon on Oct. 13. Member of the Homecoming Court Tyler Olivier, a senior marketing...

Team Batman won Homecoming Week's "Lip Sync Contest."

Going head-to-head in the lip sync battle

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2018

Team Batman, consisting of Alpha Omicron Pi and Delta Tau Delta, took home the win at the "Lip Sync Contest." On Oct. 11, teams competed in the University Center. Each team's theme revolved around a...

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

Homecoming Week festivities looked towards competition as student organizations participated in 60-second challenges for "Minute to Win It." The teams took the Strawberry Stadium field on Oct. 10 at...

Out of eight competing teams, Sana in Corpore Sano, a team of faculty from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, won the Phi Kappa Phi quiz bowl.

Students and faculty compete

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2018

Phi Kappa Phi participated in the Homecoming Week festivities with its 17th annual quiz bowl. This year, the quiz bowl had faculty and the student body compete against each other. PKP Chapter Secretary...

2017 Homecoming Queen Mattie Hawkins and Student Government Association President Richard Davis Jr. pose with the Homecoming Court announced at "Gumbo Ya Ya" including Jill Munchausen, a senior accounting major, Tyler Olivier, a senior marketing major, D'Kayta Alex, a senior marketing major, Bomani Brown Jr., a junior business administration major, Sydnie McClinton, a senior biological sciences major, Griffin Hakenjos, a senior accounting major, Da'Jon Beard, a junior early childhood education major, Daniel Cuevas, a senior occupational safety, health and environment major, Victoria Alexius, a sophomore management major, Matthew Matherne, a junior occupational safety, health and environment major, Gillian Miculek, a senior accounting major, Claudio Franc, a senior biological sciences major, Lyndsey DeVaney, a senior elementary education major, and Cedric Dent Jr., a senior social work major.

Mid-week festivities help students take a break

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2018

The celebration of Homecoming continued throughout today with "Gumbo Ya Ya." Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Breezeway, the Campus Activities Board provided free gumbo, free pizza and...

The Lady Lions volleyball team stands at a 1-17 overall record.

Lady Lions fall at home

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2018

The Lady Lions volleyball team lost its home match 3-0 against the University of Central Arkansas. The final set scores for the Lady Lions were 18-25, 9-25 and 18-25. The Lady Lions stand at a...

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