The Lion's Roar

Giving Day returns as a part of Homecoming events

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2020

After record participation last fall, the university plans to include its annual Giving Day as part of their Homecoming Week lineup. Giving Day will be held on Oct. 21, and it will be a 24-hour fundraising...

LifeShare receives blood donation

Hailey Bullock, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2019

Homecoming activities gave students an opportunity to donate blood on campus. The LifeShare Foundation held a mobile blood drive at the Friendship Circle on Oct. 8 as a homecoming activity. Bianca...

‘Fixer-Upper’ themed dance finishes first in ‘Lip Sync’

Gabrielle Wood, The Lion’s Roar • October 11, 2019

Baptist Collegiate Ministry earned win at “Lip Sync” competition with their performance themed “Fixer-Upper” based on HGTV’s series ran by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The annual “Lip Sync”...

Campus Activity Board hosts annual Gumbo YaYa event

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2019

The 2019 Homecoming Week started Monday with the Campus Activity Board’s annual “Homecoming Kickoff” celebration. Wednesday CAB held its annual Gumbo YaYa event in the Student Union Breezeway...

Former homecoming royalty offers advice

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor • September 10, 2019

Students running for the 2019 Homecoming Court have started campaigning for a position on the court. Candidates began campaigning for Homecoming Court at 8 a.m. on Sept. 9 and will continue through...

Rallying lion spirit

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

The bonfire and "Roar Rally Spirit Competition" continued the Homecoming Week festivities the night before game day. The activities were organized on Cook Field at 7:30 p.m. and started with performances...

An insight into Homecoming

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

The annual Homecoming Week marks the time of the year when various student organizations showcase the university’s storied traditions. Greek life organizations, school clubs and local businesses engage...

New Monarchs

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2018

The coronation of the 2018 Homecoming king and queen at Saturday’s game recognized Cedric L. Dent Jr. and Da’Jon Beard respectively. “Being Homecoming queen means a lot to me because I know that...

Homecoming from the eyes of student-athlete alumni

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter • October 15, 2018

Tailgating before the annual Homecoming Game can bring alumni student-athletes together for a Homecoming experience different from their years at the university. Brent Wagner, an offensive lineman on...

Parade of lion spirit

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • October 14, 2018

Homecoming Day kicked off with a parade leading up to the football game. The parade started at the University Center at noon on Oct. 13. Member of the Homecoming Court Tyler Olivier, a senior marketing...

Going head-to-head in the lip sync battle

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2018

Team Batman, consisting of Alpha Omicron Pi and Delta Tau Delta, took home the win at the "Lip Sync Contest." On Oct. 11, teams competed in the University Center. Each team's theme revolved around a...

60 seconds of competition

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • October 12, 2018

Homecoming Week festivities looked towards competition as student organizations participated in 60-second challenges for "Minute to Win It." The teams took the Strawberry Stadium field on Oct. 10 at...