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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

Strawberry Prism | One person, two lives – but where is home?

Strawberry Prism | One person, two lives – but where is home?

Bogi Csordas, Staff Reporter July 23, 2024

Moving to a new city, country or continent is exciting and scary at the same time. However, if the final destination is the United States of America, the expectations and pressure for success are heightened. Among...

Southeastern's International programs bring many different cultures from all over the world to SLU.

International Education Week highlights students’ challenging and exciting college experience

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022

Going to school abroad is an incredible opportunity to explore another country, learn about another culture and shape yourself through adventure. It’s also a great way to see a different part of the...

Dr. Leiyla Pitre has been living in the United States for 18 years, having moved here in 2004.

SLU international students and faculty call for peace in Ukraine

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified for clarification and accuracy on March 16, 2022. From Ukraine to Russia, international members of the Southeastern community are hoping for a swift end...

With a total of 14,461 students enrolled for Fall 2020, the total number of full time students increased by 1.4% and the part time students increased by 1.4%.

Fall 2020 sees increase in enrollment rate

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter October 14, 2020

Despite COVID-19 altering the format of learning, students have shown to not be discouraged from enrolling in courses. The university has seen an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester, reporting...

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Lions from long distance: International students share their stories

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter August 18, 2020

This semester, the university will see a new type of diversity within its student body: diversity of location. Many international students have returned to their home countries and have made the decision...

A wildfire stopped before the forest burnt down

A wildfire stopped before the forest burnt down

Prakriti Adhikari, Editor-in-Chief July 24, 2020

For the past few weeks, being an international student in the United States was not a good experience. The experience of enjoying foreign culture while working towards an educational degree was stained...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

International students improve English speaking skills

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

Foreign students who do not speak English as their primary language may face challenges with understanding others and adapting to an American college experience. In order to assist those students, the...

Tilly Hallas-Potts, a junior soccer player from the United Kingdom and Putri Insani, a sophomore tennis player from Indonesia. 
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International student-athletes try to make mark in the US

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

The university is home to over 250 international students. These students represent over 70 countries around the world. Some international students are a part of the university’s athletic programs. Putri...

Dashain: celebration of victory of good over evil

Dashain: celebration of victory of good over evil

October 23, 2019

Nepalese Students at Southeastern organized Dashain celebration on Saturday Oct. 19 at the War Memorial Student Union Ballroom. Dashain is a festival celebrated in Nepalese culture and celebrates the victory...

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