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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

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that even though Louisiana will move to phase three, CDC guidelines and safety protocols will still remain in place.

Louisiana to move into phase three

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

The state of Louisiana is set to move on to phase three starting Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced during a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 10. With a plan to reveal more information on Friday,...

Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Louisiana Phase two extension affects campus organizations

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 10, 2020

On Aug. 4, Governor John Bel Edwards extended the phase two implementation to Aug. 28, which limited gatherings to no more than 50 people. Campus activities have had to be paused until Sept. 3, with...

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

University to report confirmed cases of COVID-19

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health will begin collecting data from public colleges and universities across the state regarding positive cases of COVID-19. The university sent out a Faculty/Staff notice...

Welcome back to campus

Welcome back to campus

Alexia Fisher, Graduate Assistant, University Health Center September 4, 2020

Whether this is your first time on campus or you are returning, we know things may be a little (or a lot) different. We may not be able to gather as much or as close with our Southeastern family as we...

University releases guidelines for campus event registration

University releases guidelines for campus event registration

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter September 2, 2020

Now that the fall semester is underway, campus life can begin again. The university will allow campus activities to take place and has released guidelines for student organizations and departments on...

University introduces new self-reporting system for students

University introduces new self-reporting system for students

Symiah Dorsey, Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporters August 20, 2020

The university has implemented the Lion Intervention Network, an online tool that students can utilize to report academic or personal challenges, including a specific disclosure form for issues related...

Since face coverings are required within buildings on campus, some students are taking the opportunity to make their own masks. Fashionable and trendy face coverings are becoming more common.

Fashionable face coverings

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

Around the globe, people are trading in their nondescript disposable face coverings for custom-made masks that coordinate with their fashion choices. Students have tapped into their creativity when it...

Joey Ricci and Riley "Bo" Trisler started their own history podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Home Brew History" has featured well-known historians and authors such as James Holland and Dr. Jeremy Black.

“Home Brew History”: A passion turned into a podcast

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

A podcast that began as a joke between two friends has evolved into an avenue for them to interview well-known and respected historians from around the world. Joseph Ricci, a graduate student of the History...

Dean's Corner: Meet representatives from University Health Center

Dean’s Corner: Meet representatives from University Health Center

Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students July 28, 2020

Episode two of the Dean’s Corner truly fulfilled one of the major goals established by the Dean’s Corner to bridge the gap between the Division for Student Affairs and each of the amazing offices and...

Residential students will have to follow a new set of guidelines in Fall 2020 in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines on campus.

University housing makes accommodations in response to COVID-19

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter July 14, 2020

University Housing recently made adjustments to its housing policies for the upcoming semester. Changes are being made to align with the recommendations of the CDC and the Louisiana Department of Health...

Governor John Bel Edwards expressed in a radio interview with Brian Haldane that the phase two of reopening will be extended. The official announcement will be made before current phase two expires on Friday, Aug. 28.

Louisiana extends phase two of reopening for 28 more days

Staff Reports June 23, 2020

Phase three of reopening has been postponed for the state of Louisiana.  On June 22, Gov. John Bel Edwards stated in a press conference that Louisiana will remain in Phase two for at least 28 more...

Since the governor announced stay-at-home order, people have been following different methods to exercise and stay fit. A family goes on a walk to stay active together.

Staying in shape at home during the COVID-19 lockdown

Daniel McClain, Staff Reporter May 17, 2020

Following the closure of all gyms, many people were quick to jump onto at-home exercise trends to stay fit. Challenges are spreading throughout social media. People have started walking and jogging,...

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