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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Washington holds a banner gifted to her when she retired. The banner is signed by faculty, staff and students.

40 years of smiles: A glimpse at Mrs. Rachel Washington’s time at Southeastern

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter May 2, 2022

Happy, caring, hardworking, funny – these are qualities that come to mind when students and faculty talk about the lady affectionately known as Mrs. Rachel. Rachel Washington retired March 30 from...

Miss Southeastern Megan Magri, Director Eric Aymond and Dr. Gabe Willis at the 2022 Swamp Bowl.

University welcomes long awaited return of Fais DoDo and Swamp Bowl

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter April 28, 2022

For nearly two years, Southeastern was unable to hold its annual Fais DoDo crawfish boil and Swamp Bowl volleyball tournament, but on April 27, the events finally returned.  The Fais DoDo was organized...

The Honor students pose and smile for a picture at the conference.

Honors students make a mark at Southern Regional Honors Council annual conference

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 25, 2022

Six Honors students represented Southeastern at the SRHC in Alabama from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 2.  Honors students gave five presentations at this year’s conference. Joshua Freeman...

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Lia Thomas: The allegedly unfair swimming race

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

Lia Thomas won the women’s swimming 500-yard freestyle on March 17, making her the first transgender person to have the NCAA championship title. Some people believe the competition was unfair.  The...

Cedric Dent Jr: Showing the stories that aren’t told

Cedric Dent Jr: Showing the stories that aren’t told

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

On April 16, alumni Cedric Dent Jr.’s solo photography exhibition “I’m so glad you're here” will open at Yes We Cannibal in Baton Rouge. Dent graduated from Southeastern in 2019 with a Bachelor...

Last week in sports: April 4-10

Last week in sports: April 4-10

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 11, 2022

Southeastern baseball continued its resurgence this past week starting on Wednesday with a dramatic win over Troy at Alumni Field.  Trailing 4-1 going into the bottom of the ninth, SLU pushed four...

Pinch runner Joe Delaney crosses home plate on Tyler Finkes walk-off single as the dugout nears eruption after the Lions 5-4 come from behind win vs Troy on Wednesday night (April 6).

Baseball erases three run deficit in thrilling walk-off victory over Troy

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter April 7, 2022

Southeastern came into this one at 10-18 coming off a series win over UIW in San Antonio at the weekend. Troy was 18-9 with sweeps over Indiana and ULL to note earlier in the year.  The visiting Trojans...

This bright corner attracts the eye. This corner seat is on the second floor of Luma Coffee which gives a view of the coffee shop and outside.

Highlighted hangout spots in Hammond

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

College students often struggle to find a hangout spot on or off-campus to study and/or do school assignments due to distance, transportation, noise level, money, time or comfort.  There are a few...

(From left) Southeasterns newly elected SGA officials: Vice President Joshua Freeman, President Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno, and  Chief Justice Michala Torres.

Introducing the Big Three: SGA’s new leaders

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

The Student Government Association’s newly elected “Big Three,” consisting of the president, vice president and chief justice, has big plans to encourage and improve student life on campus. SGA...

Lion Rugby celebrates with the Magnolia Cup after defeating the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 31-12.

Outside breakaways lead to Lion Rugby win in Magnolia Cup

David Zieske, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

Southeastern’s rugby team hosted the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs for the Magnolia Cup, dominating and winning 31-12 (five tries).  In the April 2 matchup, the Lions used their trained endurance...

Director of Jazz and Percussion Studies Michael Brothers directs the University Jazz Ensemble at the Nov. 4, 2021 concert in the Pottle Music Annex Band Hall.

Bill Evans Jazz Festival returns for its 21st anniversary

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

The 21st Bill Evans Jazz Festival will take place April 6-9.  The festival will feature student and faculty jazz performances, along with other schools in the area and guest vocalist Lisanne Lyons. The...

The strawberry statue waits for the crowd at Strawberry Festival. The statue was made for the towns annual Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula.

Strawberry Fest is the berry best

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter April 4, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the annual Strawberry Festival is returning to Ponchatoula.  The 50th annual Strawberry Festival will be held on April 8-10 and is free upon entry.  Donald Lanier, a festival...

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