Keeping up with Miss Southeastern 2020 Janine Hatcher
Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2020
On Nov. 22, Janine Hatcher was crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020. A tradition dating back to the 1970s, Miss Southeastern is an important fixture on campus. She represents all things green and gold everywhere she goes. Hatcher launched her reign as Miss SLU on Jan. 22 with the ...
Organizational Spotlight: Phi Beta Lambda
Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
Phi Beta Lambda, Future Business Leaders of America, is an on-campus organization for students interested in pursuing a career in business. The organization provides opportunities for students to network and get involved with professionals in the industry. Chelsey Blank, president of PBL, explained t...
Janine Hatcher crowned Miss Southeastern 2020
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
November 23, 2019
A new Miss Southeastern was crowned as the Campus Activity Board hosted its annual Miss Southeastern Louisiana University pageant. This year, 15 contestants competed for the title of Miss Southeastern Louisiana University 2020 at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 22. The page...
Williams is first Mr. Southeastern in over a decade
Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019
For the first time in over ten years, a student has been crowned Mr. Southeastern Louisiana University 2019. Brian Williams, a senior communication major, was crowned Mr. Southeastern on Wednesday, Oct. 2, after winning first place in the pageant. He described what it was like the moment he realized...
Mr. Southeastern back after 12 year hiatus
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
After more than a decade hiatus, the title of Mr. Southeastern has been brought back on campus. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Brian Williams, a senior communication major, was crowned Mr. Southeastern Louisiana University 2019. After the last competition being held in the year 2007, the pageant system...
Miss Louisiana Preparation
Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2019
Once a year, some of the most beautiful and talented women across the state gather in West Monroe to compete for the title of Miss Louisiana. Since the 1970s, the university has sent a representative as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, and this year Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, has...
Blank leads by inspiration and compassion
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
May 13, 2019
Years of experience prepared Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, to be an influence for other students. Though Blank grew into the leadership role, she did not abandon every childhood whimsy. “As I’ve grown up, I kept the young, silly part about me thriving, but I’ve still matured, and I ...
Students wear their symbols of pride
Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Students received their rings to show pride and commemorate their time at the university. The "Ring Ceremony" was held on May 8 at 6 p.m. Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the seniors' achievements. The celebration began with Roomie, Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana...
The significance behind wearing green and gold
Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
Wearing university apparel allows students to showcase their school spirit and represent their institution. Kristina McBride, coordinator of tutoring and record keeping for Student Support Services, shared why students benefit from wearing school apparel. “Students feel a sense of belonging and pride when they are...
The crowns crossing campus
Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
The women on campus who become involved in pageantry may have varying amounts of experience, but many share the same values that the competition experience provides. Madison Burnette, a freshman kinesiology major, shared that her journey to the pageant world began when she was young. “I got involv...
Crowning Chelsey
Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2018
Every year, the university chooses its new ambassador as Miss Southeastern and awards her with golden roses, the local Miss America crown, an opportunity to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant and recognition in various events on campus. The title holder is also awarded one year’s tuition, $1000...
