The Lion's Roar

Alpha Phi Alpha and MISA remember MLK through march and program

Dasyonne Brashear, Yearbook-Editor-in-Chief • January 24, 2023

On Jan. 23, the Kappa Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and MISA partnered to host their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March and program. Many students and staff marched alongside...

Graduating seniors launched into Alumni Association

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2019

Graduates entering into an alumni base of over 70,000 were congratulated by the Alumni Association at the “Lion 4 Life Launch" party. Held on the lawn of the Alumni Association from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m....

Students wear their symbols of pride

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2019

Students received their rings to show pride and commemorate their time at the university. The "Ring Ceremony" was held on May 8 at 6 p.m. Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the...

A potential budget increase for Louisiana

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • December 4, 2018

In response to past budget cuts, the Louisiana Board of Regents requested a $172 million increase in the state budget for public colleges. If approved, general state funding for higher education would...

A day in the life of Dr. John L. Crain

Prakriti Adhikari , Staff Reporter • November 20, 2018

President of the university Dr. John L. Crain strives to ensure a good experience for students as the university’s ambassador. The responsibilities of the president include overseeing various departments...

Unpacking the budget

Annie Goodman, News Editor • July 23, 2018

After a long battle over how to fill a nearly $1 billion fiscal cliff, state legislators have passed a bill that will fully fund higher education through 2025. When Governor John Bel Edwards was elected...