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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

The university continues to provide COVID-19 vaccination and testing opportunities on campus. The COVID-19 vaccine was recently added to an existing list of required immunizations for students to receive prior to the next enrollment period. Students must fill out an “Immunization Update” form on LEONet by Oct. 25.

Southeastern provides update on COVID-19 immunization requirements

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor October 5, 2021

In an email sent to the student body on Sept. 29, Southeastern clarified the immunization requirements it announced shortly before Hurricane Ida.  The COVID-19 vaccination was added to an existing...

Sophomore defensive back Justin Douglas catches a pass during the Oct. 2 game against the McNeese State University Cowboys in Lake Charles. The Lions finished the game with 38-35 victory.

Last week in sports: Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2021

Southeastern sports swung into the month of October with a weekend full of wins. The women’s indoor volleyball, soccer, football and softball teams all earned wins over the past week.  Lions football...

On Monday, Oct. 4 from 4-6:30 p.m., SLU's Interfraternity Council hosted its traditional recruitment barbecue in the Student Union Breezeway. Interested students browsed fraternities, engaged in activities, heard from guest speakers and received free food.

IFC recruitment to kick off this week

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter October 5, 2021

Southeastern’s Interfraternity Council has had delays in its recruitment but is expected to launch the process this week for students wishing to join a fraternity. “We needed to delay the recruitment...

Lions cross country places second and third at Nicholls Invitational

Lions cross country places second and third at Nicholls Invitational

Nicholas Herring, Editor-in-Chief of Le Souvenir Yearbook October 2, 2021

Southeastern men's and women's cross country teams placed second and third in the team standings at the Nicholls Invitation on Saturday morning, Oct. 2. The Lions came in second in the four-mile...

Electric car charging stations are located in two places on North Campus. One station is by Oak Village, and the other is inside the Sustainability Center. The center is waiting for more information before planting new stations on campus.

Electric charging stations planted on north campus

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter September 30, 2021

The future is here: electric car charging stations are on campus. Southeastern is not alone – several colleges and cities have benefited from grants awarded by the Department of Environmental Quality.  Charging...

Lions release 2021-22 basketball schedule

Lions release 2021-22 basketball schedule

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, the Southeastern men’s basketball team released its regular season schedule for the upcoming season.  The 2021-2022 season will feature some different aspects to the schedule as the...

Sophomore defensive specialist Calli Collins (left) and junior outside hitter Jolie Hidalgo celebrate during the Sept. 21 match against Southern Miss. The Lady Lions defeated the Lady Eagles 3-2 in their first victory of the season.

Last week in Sports: Sept. 20-27

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2021

The Lions’ football team had their bye week last week after knocking off Central Connecticut State on Sept. 18.  The Lions are currently sitting at second place in the Southland Conference with a...

The Lions will hit the road on Saturday Oct. 2 to take on McNeese State University. The Last time these two teams squared off the Lions beat the Cowboys 25-20.

Lions vs. Cowboys: A history of rivalry

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter September 28, 2021

The Lions will hit the road for a fourth straight week as they travel to Lake Charles to square off with the McNeese State Cowboys. It will be a much shorter trip than last game as the Lions are coming...

Roomie and the SLU Gaming club play video games at Strawberry Jubilee in April. SLU Gaming and all Southeastern student organizations must submit the Student Organization Recognition Packets to OSE in order to be officially recognized as a student organization on campus.

Student organization recognition packets have new requirements

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter September 27, 2021

On Friday, Aug. 13, the Office for Student Engagement sent out an email to inform students that the Student Organization Recognition Packets are available to fill out.  To be recognized as an official...

The Ralph R. Pottle Music Building is currently closed to all students until repairs can be made.

Pottle Music Building repairs underway

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter September 27, 2021

As Southeastern students and faculty return to campus after the cleanup from Hurricane Ida, some departments at the school have had to deal with the challenge of damaged facilities. The storm affected...

Kayla Morgan shows off some of her band T-shirt clutches. Morgan is a local designer who has an online store called Kay-la Handbags.

Kay-la Handbags’ designing journey

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter September 24, 2021

A long-time Hammond resident and 1993 graduate of Southeastern, Kayla Morgan has dazzled Hammond with her designs and handbags.  Morgan is the designer for her online apparel and accessories shop,...

Students can find Hurricane Ida Recovery information on Southeastern's main webpage. There, students can view the Academic Recovery Plan and revised Academic Calendar for the Fall 2021 semester.

Academic calendar revised after Hurricane Ida

Brynn Lundy, Copy Editor September 21, 2021

On Sept. 15, after nearly three weeks of campus closure, the university released an Academic Recovery Plan and the revised Academic Calendar for the Fall 2021 semester. The plan designates “make-up weeks”...

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