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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

Larry Overton, a senior biological sciences and psychology double major, and Ricketta Griffin, a junior social work major, pose at "Homecoming Kickoff."

Kickstart to Homecoming

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018

The university celebrated the beginning of Homecoming Week. "Homecoming Kickoff" took place in the Student Union Breezeway on Monday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "I could not be happier with the...

The university golf team faced 14 teams from 13 universities at the David Toms Intercollegiate.

Tee up in Baton Rouge

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018

The university golf team faced 14 teams from 13 universities at the David Toms Intercollegiate. Louisiana State University hosted the tournament in Baton Rouge from Oct. 6-7. Kristofer Kerr, a sophomore,...

Students painted the windows of various organizations in Hammond to show lion pride.

Homecoming Week commences

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018

"Community Decorating" brought various organizations together to start off Homecoming Week with a display of lion pride. The Hammond Square and the Student Government Association sponsored the...

Members of the Homecoming Committee Ricketta Griffin, a junior social work major, Georgette Williams, a senior general studies major, and Mi'Yana Solomon, a sophomore nursing major, gave out T-shirts to students today as a part of Homecoming Week.

School apparel shows school spirit

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 9, 2018

In honor of Lion Up Tuesday, the Homecoming Committee passed out Homecoming T-shirts today as a part of the festivities. Starting at 10 a.m., members from the committee gave out T-shirts to students...

A Homecoming reunion

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor October 8, 2018

The National Pan-Hellenic Council closed out Monday of Homecoming Week with a celebratory alumni reunion. NPHC organized "Black Family Reunion" in the Student Union Breezeway on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. President...

Lion fans show off their pride at pregame tailgating. Organizations and families gathered in Friendship Circle.

Tailgating and the dirty side of Pottle

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

Among the tailgating activities, another thing likely to be witnessed is university fans urinating by the side of the Pottle Music Building. Before any home football game at Strawberry Stadium, university...

The “Spirit of the Southland” Marching Band allows students to perform at university games regardless of the student’s major.

Sound for the sports

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

What do Neil Armstrong, Gwen Stefani, Andy Griffith, Steven Tyler and Bill Clinton all have in common? All these famous individuals were once a part of their school’s marching band. Since its reappearance...

The Victory Bell is rung at home football games when the Lions make a touchdown.

Football offers organizational opportunity

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

It is a tied game in Strawberry Stadium. The Lions are tied against Houston Baptist University in the fourth quarter. With the desire to win, the Lions go for it on fourth down, and then it happens. A...

The university Chorus, Bella Voce and the Concert Choir joined the Northshore Choral Society in performing the concert "I Dream A World" featuring music that originated from languages around the world.

Sounds of the world

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 4, 2018

Several music ensembles performed works of music that originated in the languages of Estonian, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Swahili, Spanish and Arabic. The university Chorus, Bella Voce and the Concert...

Homecoming Week is right around the corner

Homecoming Week is right around the corner

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter October 4, 2018

The Student Government Association works to bring together current students and families along with former alumni and athletes to showcase the many traditions of the school for Homecoming Week. This...

Brad Walker, guest saxophonist, performs with the jazz ensemble at their first concert of the season.

Jazz ensemble begins performance season

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

The jazz ensemble practiced twice a week to put on its first concert of the season. The jazz ensemble performed in the Pottle Recital Hall on Monday, Oct. 1.  Many of the songs performed included...

Adult dancers with Soar Creative Arts Center begin with a fun warmup to start the class led by Ashley McGlothren, an alumna.

Local arts studio expands to a new location

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Soar Creative Arts Center, a local fine arts business, took over Hammond with its friendly and creative atmosphere. With dance, music and art lessons, the business has become a well rounded environment...

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