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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

FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

FBI investigating targeted threats toward minority Americans

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor December 16, 2024

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, racist and homophobic text messages have circulated in major cities around the United States. Beginning the day following the election, Black Americans reported...

The Lion's Roar staff reporter Christian Bankovic, surrounded by the aftermath of the finals homework grind.

Tips and tricks to navigate the finals grind

Christian Bankovic, Staff Reporter December 6, 2024

With final exams right around the corner, stress is high on campus. Every student is looking to try and pull their grade up just a little bit more so they can keep their GPA high. With this in mind, here...

SLU Rugby battles against Vanderbilt, ultimately losing on a controversial postgame ruling. (Hammond, La. - Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024)

Southeastern Rugby falls to Vanderbilt on controversial final drive

Joey Brezinsky, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

In a showdown that came down to the last second, Southeastern Louisiana University’s Rugby Club lost in dramatic fashion, missing a spot in the SCRC tournament. The Lions narrowly lost 25-22, with their...

Students gather around the banners and engage in discussions with the members of Consuming Fire Fellowship Church.

SLU students clash with preachers’ on-campus demonstrations

Edward Boudreaux, Staff Videographer November 12, 2024

The Consuming Fire Fellowship Church, a Pentecostal congregation from Gloster, Mississippi, frequently demonstrates outside Fayard Hall with large signs displaying controversial political messages. Shortly...

Former Lions guard Roscoe Eastmond soars to the cup while swarmed my multiple Nicholls defenders.

Young talent, seasoned leaders lead men’s basketball into 2024-25 season

Joey Brezinsky, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

With a new season approaching, the Southeastern men’s basketball team looks to build on the momentum of last year’s 15-17 (10-8 SLC) campaign. The departure of key players, including leading scorers...

SLU Honors Director Dr. Amber Narro looks to grow the honors program while she's at the helm.

Funding, enrollment and new classes highlight Narro’s vision for honors

Jacob White, Copy Editor in Training September 24, 2024

For the 2023-2024 academic year, Dr. Amber Narro was selected as interim director of the SLU Honors Program and now leads as its permanent director. Dr. Claire Procopio led the honors program from 2016...

Student leaders help establish LGBTQIA+ housing

Student leaders help establish LGBTQIA+ housing

Eva Saladino, A&E Editor September 23, 2024

Last fall semester, a pilot program was launched to add an LGBTQIA+ housing option to Southeastern’s campus. The program was organized by the Lavender Lions, a student organization whose mission is to...

Hurricane Francine on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

SLU, Hammond withstand Hurricane Francine

Kennith Woods, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2024

Hurricane Francine made landfall late on Wednesday, Sept. 11 as a category 2 storm, resulting in high rain totals, strong winds and widespread outages. Due to the storm, Southeastern closed from 12:30...

Tailgating 101 for Fall 2024 football season

Tailgating 101 for Fall 2024 football season

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter September 9, 2024

While fall may not be in the air yet, the start of football is a sure sign of the changing of the seasons. The 2024 football season is now upon us and with that comes tailgating on campus, which offers...

Redshirt junior SLU quarterback Eli Sawyer dropping back to pass against Tulane at Yulman Stadium. Sawyer completed 14/19 pass attempts for 99 yards and an interception in the season-opening loss. (Aug. 29, 2024 - New Orleans)

Lions flounder against Green Wave in season opener

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Southeastern football traveled to New Orleans to face Tulane at Yulman Stadium Thursday night (Aug. 29) for its season opener.  Despite a more competitive first half than the score would suggest, the...

Junior opposite hitter Alexis Logarbo stands among the many Lions students and student athletes cheering for SLU during the annual Strawberry Jam.

Students start 2024-2025 with a (Strawberry) Jam

Sean Hoffman, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Southeastern held the annual Strawberry Jam in Strawberry Stadium, a pep rally which kicks off the new school year.    The event began with resident assistants and student athletes...

Graduate midfielder Katie brown jockeys for the ball against the South Alabama Jaguars. (Aug. 25, 2024 – Strawberry Stadium – Hammond)

Lady Lions fall to Jaguars in the elements

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Southeastern soccer dropped its second match of the season Sunday afternoon (Aug. 25) against South Alabama, 2-1 at Strawberry Stadium in a rainy affair which was stopped twice for weather delays.  The...

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