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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

Face masks are distributed in building entrances for students and faculty in case they do not have one. Individuals must wear a mask when inside a building, according to new guidelines set by the university.

University outlines restrictions for Fall 2020 semester

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter August 17, 2020

As part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff, the university has announced new restrictions and guidelines as a result of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana. Upon returning...

Dean's Corner: Meet representatives from University Health Center

Dean’s Corner: Meet representatives from University Health Center

Dr. Gabe Willis, Dean of Students July 28, 2020

Episode two of the Dean’s Corner truly fulfilled one of the major goals established by the Dean’s Corner to bridge the gap between the Division for Student Affairs and each of the amazing offices and...

The University Sustainable Center has made some additions to their projects including vermicomposting and installation of a flower-shaped solar panel. Future plans for the center include adding a room to Southeastern’s Environmental Education Development (SEED) building.

New projects underway at Sustainability Center

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter July 28, 2020

The university’s Sustainability Center has new projects underway to maintain the ‘green’ in Green and Gold. Although the center has put a hold on in-person tours, the staff has utilized their...

For the Fall 2020 semester, Department of Music will continue performing following safety precautions for the COVID-19. According to Michael Brothers, there is a possibility for band members to play with masks on. "One of the initial findings that came out was playing and masking together, if you cut a slit in the mask for the wind players, it does help," said Brothers.

Music department to continue performances with modifications

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter July 28, 2020

The university is now adhering to health and safety policies in an effort to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19.  The new guidelines require masks to be worn on campus at all times. In addition,...

Southeastern Livingston Center, located at Walker, Louisiana, works to improve the level of education and quality of life of people in Livingston Parish. The Southeastern Livingston Center serves through Family Resource Center, Community Music School, university credit course and other services.

Southeastern Livingston Center seeks to improve education and quality of life

Jordyn Franklin, Staff Reporter July 21, 2020

The Southeastern Livingston Center works with the core mission to improve the level of education and quality of life for the citizens of Livingston parish. The center serves a wide range of ages, from...

Downtown Development District will be hosting a month-long event called "Hot August Month" to support local merchants. The event will begin with "Downtown Chalk Walk" on Saturday, August 8 and will continue with themed weeks to support establishments.

Downtown Hammond introduces “Hot August Month”

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter July 21, 2020

In an effort to support local merchants while enforcing social distancing, the Hammond Downtown Development District has created an extended alternative to “Hot August Night.” This year, “Hot...

A group of stroke and brain injury survivors have been meeting virtually for their online book club. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorder collaborated with the Southeastern Book Club to start the support group.

From support group to book club: CSD helps adults with communication disabilities

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter July 21, 2020

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been collaborating with the Southeastern Book Club, a group of stroke and brain injury survivors that meets virtually each week in lieu of the...

This summer the number of continuing undergraduate students enrolled in the university increased by 15.3% compared to last year. “We made strategic decisions that we suspected would lead to this outcome,” said Dr. Kay Maurin, chief enrollment management officer. “We were very pleased with the results, and it was our desired outcome.” 

University reports high summer enrollment numbers

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter July 21, 2020

Despite the extension of distance learning into the summer, the university reported its largest enrollment growth for the summer semester since 2014.  According to a university press release, the number...

A university alumni poses with Roomie the Lion at the  2019 'Lion 4 Life' party. Being a member of the Alumni Association grants graduates access to a variety of social and networking events.

Alumni Association eliminates membership fees

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter July 14, 2020

The university’s Alumni Association has announced a new structure of initiation that will grant all graduates an automatic entrance into the alumni family. With the elimination of membership fees,...

The University Counseling Center has been providing telemental health counseling since the start of the pandemic. Counselors were trained specifically in telemental health to start the virtual service.

Counselors speak on the components of telemental health counseling

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter July 14, 2020

The University Counseling Center has been providing virtual services, known as telemental health counseling, to clients over the past few months.  Counselors and clients alike have had to adapt to...

On Saturday, July 11, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that face masks/coverings will be mandatory in all public places for individuals over the age of eight. The changes will stay in  place until Friday, July 24.

Governor announces mask mandate as COVID-19 cases surge

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter July 11, 2020

Amidst record numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state, Governor John Bel Edwards announced a state-wide face mask mandate and additional limitations to combat the spread of the virus.  Edwards...

Academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester has been revised to end the semester before December. The upcoming semester will start on Monday, August 17, and students will not return back to campus after Thanksgiving Break which is scheduled for Nov. 25-27. Finals will be held remotely.

Academic calendar revised for Fall 2020

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter July 7, 2020

After experiencing a shortened spring semester due to the pandemic, universities are preparing for a possible second wave of the virus around November 2020. Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis announced...

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