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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Matt Riser, baseball head coach, gives a motivational talk to the team. Coming off last season’s 37-22 record, Riser looks to maintain his success with the program this season.

Rising to the top

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019

Ranked among the top 10 coaches under the age of 40 in “Baseball America,” Matt Riser, baseball head coach, looks forward to a successful season in 2019. Although he once aspired to have a career...

Rick Fremin, softball head coach, brought the Lady Lions from 12th place in the Southland Conference to tied for second place between his first season as the head coach and last season. He coaches his players to be tough and aggressive on the field.

Setting his sights on further improvement

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor February 5, 2019

Entering his fourth year as the softball head coach, Rick Fremin aims to continue the Lady Lions’ upward trajectory after setting school records for wins. Though Fremin initially aspired to be a college...

A player poses with the River Bell Classic trophy. The competition showcases the rivalry between the Lions and Colonels.

The River Bell rivalry

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor November 15, 2018

The Lions and Nicholls State University Colonels fostered a rivalry over 27 games since the inception of the River Bell Classic in 1972.  “It has been a great healthy rivalry between Nicholls and...

The Lion Up gesture is used to show school spirit, and “Lion Up Tuesday” encourages student participation.

University spirit celebrated on Tuesdays

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter September 17, 2018

“Lion Up Tuesdays” was first celebrated on March 8, 2016 and was created to spread school spirit on campus by encouraging students to wear their green and gold. The occasion is publicized through social...

Football, baseball and men’s basketball attract the most attendees to their games at the university. The popularity of these sports stem both from their national popularity and their success in season play.

Tuning in to the most popular sports

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor August 28, 2018

Sports fans consistently head out to sporting venues or tune in on the TV and radio to watch their favorite teams compete. By attendance, football, baseball and men’s basketball are the university’s...

Football Head Coach Frank Scelfo speaks with sponsors at the inaugural Partner Kickoff Luncheon.

Athletics thanks sponsors

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor July 30, 2018

Athletics showed its appreciation to sponsors at its inaugural "Partner Kickoff Luncheon." Sponsors included the official health care of university athletics North Oaks Health System, the official chicken...

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