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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

The spectrum of skin tones: white, black and everything in between

The spectrum of skin tones: white, black and everything in between

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Whenever I go into a room filled with people of different races, my unreasonably paranoid brain gets shipped to an entirely different world. This world enrages the insecure Diamond, obsessing over what...

Intelligence under a microscope

Intelligence under a microscope

Breanna Rexwinkle, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

The word intelligence stems from the Latin root “intelligere,” which means to understand. In all honesty, would you say that anyone who simply understands something is intelligent? Probably not. In...

From Kathmandu to Hammond

From Kathmandu to Hammond

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Every individual has their own bubble where they are comfortable being themselves. A space where they can easily speak out their thoughts and ideas without having to think of anything. There is no hesitation...

"Moonlight Dance Fitness" event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Strawberry Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The event is being organized through a joint collaboration between The REC and CARE team.

A dancing fraternity

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

The fraternity Chi Tau Epsilon brings together students interested in dance.  Since its establishment on campus in October 2017, the organization has helped students promote their passion for the art...

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

Whether looking to hear live music or for a place to perform, a number of venues in Hammond can fit the bill. Red, White & Brew invites musicians to perform every Saturday. For Jarred Smith, manager...

The last piece in the Dance Performance Project's 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

With music, video and movement, the Dance Performance Project explored individuals' definitions of joy, love, hope and faith in its first concert of the season. Performance of "One Road: A Journey of...

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

When Dr. Irene Nero, associate professor of art history, joined the university in 2000, she focused on finishing her dissertation and building the university’s art history field. Since her arrival,...

Kim Porche, a 2017 senior defender, was a part of the soccer team, which has several players with nicknames.

A name can mean so much more

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 2, 2018

Whether it is a court or a field, support from teammates encourages players to perform to the best of their ability even if it means calling each other by different names. For the soccer and softball...

The department of psychology offers several concentrations for students to analyze the functions of the mind and human behavior. The university also offers a master’s program where students can earn a concentration in industrial/organizational psychology.

Studying behavior on all levels in psychology

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 2, 2018

Students pursuing a degree in psychology can expect to analyze human behavior on a deep level. The university offers two concentrations of study for psychology majors as well as a graduate program....

Muilin Hodges, a resident of Hammond, takes tai chi classes offered by the Recreational Sports and Wellness Center as a form of relaxation and exercise.

Self-defense and relaxation

Noah Smith, Staff Reporter October 2, 2018

Tai chi, or Taiji, is an ancient Chinese exercise form practiced for its uses in self-defense and various health benefits. Tai chi, whose earliest known use was in 1580, refers to the philosophy of...

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

Besides going to classes and taking tests, some students fit the responsibility of parenthood into their schedule. The responsibilities of parenthood may push studying off until the children have gone...

Breana Sterling, a junior nursing major, stays determined in managing her studies while also working at Chick-fil-A.

A day in the life of Breana Sterling

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter October 2, 2018

Breana Sterling, a junior nursing major, juggles a busy schedule filled with schoolwork and her job at Chick-fil-A. Sterling lives by one motto that keeps her motivated, “If I couldn’t do it, God...

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