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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

(Front left to right) SGA Big Three Levi Spears, Vice President, Kyle Hildago, President, and Rosemary Matthews, Chief Justice, pose together as they embark on their new leadership journey.

New SGA Big Three lead student body into 2024-2025

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter August 27, 2024

With Fall 2024 classes starting right around the corner, students should know their fellow classmates who represent them in the Student Government Association.  The SGA elections last spring produced...

Countdown to the Centennial

Countdown to the Centennial

Samantha Sims, Managing Editor August 20, 2024

Editors Note: The article has been updated to reflect the updated time and location of the Centennial Celebration scheduled for Sept. 12. In preparation for Southeastern’s 100th birthday on Sept. 14,...

OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

OPINION | Finding your direction as a freshman

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 20, 2024

August 21 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, along with being the first last day of school for me as an SLU student. This realization hit me as I saw the upcoming freshmen arrive for the...

The Lion's Roar Staff Reporter Sabrina Benoit moves into her dorm during her freshman year, with the help of her family.

Essential tips for a smooth freshman transition

Sabrina Benoit, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

Starting your freshman year of college can feel daunting, but once you get to school and start meeting people, college becomes a pretty fun experience.  To make sure you are prepared for when classes...

SLU students navigate the Rec, looking for job opportunities and netowrking industry professionals.

Don’t delay, prepare for Career Fair today

Victoria Collins, Staff Reporter August 20, 2024

As the days grow shorter and the fall semester commences once again, the Office of Career Services will soon host Career Fair and numerous events to kick off the year.  Career Fair will be held from...

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