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. on May 16, student competed in games such as bubble soccer, a three-legged race and a doughnut eating...
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 seniors' achievements. The celebration began with Roomie, Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana...
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 increase to $1.2 billion in the 2019-20 fiscal year beginning on July 1. President Dr. John L....
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 on campus, fundraising, advocating on behalf of the university, bridging the university management...
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 to office in 2016, the state was already facing a large budget shortfall. According to Commu...
