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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

Students and alum alike gathered in the REC for last year's Career Fair searching for job opportunities.

Come one, come all, come prepared to Career Fair

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter August 8, 2023

On Sept. 28, Career Services will host the annual Career Fair in the REC from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Students can network with over 160 working professionals at the fair. All types of students and alums...

REC prepares to welcome new management

REC prepares to welcome new management

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 22, 2022

With the beginning of the new semester, the Pennington Student Activity Center on campus, commonly known as the REC, is undergoing staff changes. The REC’s former Director Seth Thomas and former Assistant...

The Pennington Student Activity Center has added different equipments for students to use. A MAtrix Aura 8-Stack Multi Gym, two rowers and an Inspire Cardio Strider are among the new collection.

Fitness Room now offers new equipment

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter August 18, 2020

At the beginning of July, the Pennington Student Activity Center began offering access to a new set of equipment in the Fitness Room.  The purchasing process began around two years ago, and the new...

Participants practice social distancing during the trial sessions run by the Pennington Student Activity Center. All individuals were asked to wear masks, clean after use and stay six feet apart from one another.

The Pennington Student Activity Center hosts trial runs for reopening

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

The Pennington Student Activity Center has begun to prepare for its reopening in the fall, hosting a series of trial runs to determine the most efficient way to keep members safe while active. The last...

Participants exercise during the “Barre” group fitness class. “Yoga Flow,” “Silver Sneakers,” Tai Chi and Zumba are among the group fitness classes offered by the Pennington Student Activity Center that have been put on hold during the pandemic.

REC working towards at-home workouts for students

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter April 10, 2020

The closure of all gyms and athletic clubs has impacted the activity level of students and faculty. The University’s Recreational Sports and Wellness Department offers university students full access...

2020 Spring intramural schedule

2020 Spring intramural schedule

Briyana Anderson, Staff Reporter January 28, 2020

The REC will be hosting several events with Intramural Sports in February. Sports that are included in the lineup for February are basketball, soccer and softball. New sports in this semester’s lineup...

Preston Gautreau and Gavin Crain paired up to compete in the university's intramural cornhole tournament. They made it to the final round and won the intramural champion t-shirts.

University intramurals: claiming the cornhole crown

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Teammates Preston Gautreau and Gavin Crain reigned victorious in this year’s  Intramural Cornhole Tournament. Eight teams of two competed at the Pennington Student Activity Center on Monday, Nov....

Participants exercise during the "Barre" group fitness class. "Yoga Flow," "Silver Sneakers," "Tai Chi" and "Zumba" are among the group fitness classes offered by the Pennington Student Activity Center.

Pennington looks to hire fitness instructors

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter October 11, 2019

Recreational Sports and Wellness will offer more group fitness courses throughout this semester. With the addition of new courses, there is a also need for more instructors to teach these classes. Seth...

Left to Right, Devonte Williams, Tanner Olsen, Berndatte Dornieden, Joshua McClain, Alexis Pratt and Kerry Moore pose for a picture after their victory in the 2019 Swamp Bowl.

Mud Ballerz take victory at Swamp Bowl

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter May 3, 2019

Students gathered in mass to participate in the annual spring festivities of the joint REC Fest and Swamp Bowl collaboration “Fais Do Do and Swamp Bowl” for its second occurrence. Scheduled from...

Cameron Wood, a sophomore business administration major, helps two kindergartners with their homework. This contributes to the goals of the “Rec Kids After School Program.”

Creating an engaging environment for kids

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter February 27, 2019

After-school programs offer a convenient, helpful and engaging setting for children. Recreational Sports and Wellness organizes the “REC Kids After School Program” for kids from 5-13 years old....

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