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The Lion's Roar

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

Assistant Director of Physical Plant Services for Landscape and Grounds Carlos Doolittle accepts his medal from Dr. Wainwright.

Centennial celebrations take root with Friendship Oak presentation

Simone Herlihy, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Faculty, students and community members gathered in the Contemporary Art Gallery on Monday, Oct. 21 to watch and listen to the Century Under the Oaks at Southeastern visual journey.  Assistant Director...

The area around Friendship Oak recieved protective additions to ensure the restoration process.

SLU community gathers for Friendship Oak

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor June 4, 2024

On Monday, May 20, Southeastern’s Physical Plant hosted a community meeting in the Tinsley Student Lounge.  The meeting was led by Assistant Director of Physical Landscape and Grounds Carlos Doolittle,...

Caution tape outlining the historic Friendship Oak tree on campus as it is undergoing the preservation process.

Restoration of a campus symbol

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor August 22, 2023

Friendship Oak, a well-recognized symbol at SLU for decades, is still undergoing a preservation initiative.  The project began in the Fall of 2022 and is headed by Assistant Director of Physical...

Friendship Oak with signage and tape surrounding it. The old oak is still undergoing preservation construction which will be affecting on campus traffic.

Traffic around Friendship Circle remains off limits

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor-in-Training January 15, 2023

As the Spring 2023 semester begins, the Friendship Oak preservation initiative is ongoing, which means pedestrian travel in the area is still restricted due to tree maintenance projects meant to preserve...

Friendship Oak is currently off limits to all students as preservation efforts begin to be underway.

Changes underway to preserve Friendship Oak

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

Friendship Oak has been a campus staple for nearly a century, and efforts are now underway to preserve the tree for future generations.  The tree, located at the heart of campus in Friendship Circle,...

SLU Traditions

SLU Traditions

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief August 9, 2018

University traditions include Friendship Oak and events like "Gumbo Ya Ya."

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