Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar
SLU's north campus is home to several offices, including the Office for Financial Aid and Scholarships, Student Publications and Admissions. Some Northshore Technical classes take place on north campus as well.

General scholarship application opens for students

Luke Roy, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2025

Southeastern opened its 2026-2027 General Scholarship Application portal this Saturday, Nov. 15. The portal will be open for three months, closing on Feb. 15, 2026.  The Office for Financial Aid...

Students gather in a campus courtyard with tables, displays, and giveaway booths. Some walk between areas while others talk with staff at organization tables near the glass-walled building.

Enrollment growth surges in Fall 2025

Romeo Agdamag and Kennith Woods • November 18, 2025

Student enrollment has reached its highest in 13 years this semester, with a total enrollment of 15,570 students.  The new watermark is a 7.8% increase from Fall 2024 of 14,440, with all categories...

A black silhouette of a justice scale is depicted against a white background. On the left pan rests a heart colored with the LGBTQ+ rainbow and progress flag stripes, adorned with two interlocking wedding rings, while the right pan holds a "HOLY BIBLE" and a gavel.

OPINION | In America, equality for all is a privilege for few

Tyra Johnson, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2025

On Nov. 10, the Supreme Court declined to hear Davis v. Ermold, a case that sought to overturn the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges. Although this is positive news, it’s frustrating...

A female basketball player in a green and yellow uniform with the number 4 is captured mid-air, shooting a basketball towards the hoop during a game. Two opposing players in white, purple, and yellow uniforms, numbers 6 and 1, are guarding her on the court in a large arena filled with spectators.

Last week in sports: 11/2-11/9

Sean Hoffman, Tyra Johnson, and Kennith Woods • November 11, 2025

Indoor Volleyball  Over the weekend, the Lady Lions (18-8, 10-4 SLC) suffered a loss on their Senior Night in the University Center after No.1 SFA (18-7, 13-1 SLC) forced the match into the fifth set...

Three dancers in dark outfits perform acrobatic poses on a stage, illuminated by vibrant green stage lights on the backdrop and purple and pink lights on the floor. Each dancer is positioned in a handstand or scorpion-like pose, showcasing their flexibility and strength.

After “14 Victims,” SLU dance company prepares for thesis concert

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor • November 11, 2025

SLU’s Department of Music and Performing Arts has organized several dance concerts for Fall 2025. The department’s dance company, the Dance Performance Project, put on the “LA Strong: 14 Victims”...

An overlay graphic features the Nepali national flag inside a white circle with a red border, set against a faded, grayscale photograph of a crowded protest. Bold black text arches above and below the emblem, reading "NEPAL'S PROTEST FOR CHANGE."

Nepal’s path to political change: A student’s view on recent protests

Adeline Ventura, Staff Reporter • November 7, 2025

In five days last September, Nepal’s government collapsed, more than 70 people were killed and a new prime minister was selected through an online vote on Discord. Mahesh Raj Pandit, president of the...

American football players are lined up on a green field at what appears to be the start of a play. The players in the foreground are wearing green and white uniforms, while the opposing team wears yellow and white uniforms. A player in a green uniform with the number 6 on his chest is crouched over the football in the center. Another player in a yellow jersey with number 14 on his helmet raises his hand, possibly signaling. In the background, stadium lights and empty stands are visible.

SLU holds best record in the boot, eyes FCS playoffs

Sean Hoffman, Sports Editor • November 4, 2025

After week nine of the college football season, No.19 SLU stands proud as the best college football team in the state of Louisiana, with a 7-2 overall record and a 5-0 mark in the Southland Conference. The...

Students help stock shelves at the food pantry during Homecoming week.

Access local food resources during government shutdown

Cha’Laieja Francis, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2025

This story was updated to reflect the most up-to-date information regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the government shutdown. As the federal government shutdown stretches...

A slightly out-of-focus close-up shot of a tabletop in an art or ceramics studio, featuring a collection of unpainted Halloween-themed clay crafts in the foreground. The central focus is on several small, sculpted ghost figures made from light-colored clay, each having two small, dark holes for eyes. Surrounding the ghosts are stacks of brown terra-cotta clay cutouts shaped like jack-o'-lanterns. In the middle ground, there are various jars of paint, a muddy-colored pot holding paintbrushes, and a newspaper protecting the work surface. In the background, a person wearing a black shirt has their arm and hand visible, holding a reddish-pink jar and preparing to paint or work on a craft. They are wearing a bracelet and rings. The overall scene suggests a craft or painting session for Halloween decorations.

Clark-O-Ween dares students to have a scary good time

Maecie Hardaker, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2025

The Arts & Culture Association hosted its second annual Clark-O-Ween event in collaboration with student artists and the Clay Club on Monday, Oct. 27. The community effort, led by ACA president...

A black flyer for "Lions Study International" listing study abroad programs, topped by a banner of diverse international flags (including Spain, Japan, Italy, US, UK, and others). The listed programs include: Criminal Justice in the UK, Business in Costa Rica, Spanish Language in Spain, Sociology in Yosemite, Living in Italy (Language, Culture, Science, and Education), International Marketing in London, History in Cusco (Peru), History and Political Science in Rome, and French Language, Culture, and TESOL in France.

Get the degree and the life experiences: study abroad at SLU

Baylor Beggs, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2025

Southeastern offers a variety of study abroad programs open to students of all majors. There are nine programs available for the 2025-2026 school year, ranging from 10 days to a full semester abroad. Students...

Six silkscreen prints of stylized, colored skulls (purple, yellow, and grey) arranged in a grid, being viewed from behind by an observer with long, dark, wavy hair.

Student artists navigate changing climate of AI

Maecie Hardaker, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2025

As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated, artists across the country are grappling with urgent questions about the future of human creativity. Art students who recently attended the seminar titled...

A full-length outdoor photo under a white canopy tent shows three people and a service dog standing behind a black table. On the left is a male police officer with a shaved head and sunglasses, wearing a black tactical vest over a dark short-sleeved uniform shirt. In the center is a female police or security officer also wearing sunglasses and a dark uniform, with a yellow Labrador Retriever service dog sitting patiently beside her and mostly visible from the shoulders up. On the right is a civilian woman with dark hair wearing a short-sleeved teal blue shirt and black pants. They are standing on paved ground in front of a grassy area, with trees and a modern brick and glass institutional building (likely a school or university) visible in the background under a clear blue sky. Items like pens and scissors are visible on the black table in the foreground.

Find your future at Law Enforcement Career Fair

Olivia Reeves, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2025

Southeastern students and community members will have the chance to explore careers in public safety at the Law Enforcement Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several employers...

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