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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

Manestream podcast: Take a Paws Episode 1: How to deal with stress

Philip le Riche, Hydee Holsapple, and Cade Roland April 1, 2022

In the first episode of the Take a Paws podcast, staff reporters Hydee Holsapple, Philip le Riche and Cade Roland share their experiences and give tips on dealing with stress

Weather concerns cause campus closure

Weather concerns cause campus closure

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor March 30, 2022

Due to forecasted severe thunderstorms, the university has announced via their emergency alert system that all campus locations will close at 2 p.m. today, March 30. All classes after 2 p.m. will shift...

Baileigh Picou and her service dog Bruno are a well-known duo on campus. Bruno assists Picou with daily tasks, making it easier for her to make it through a day on campus.

Baileigh Picou: A dedicated student leader with dysautonomia

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

When people meet Baileigh Picou, a junior general studies major, they associate her with liveliness, positivity and Southeastern spirit. From managing events as an ambassador for the Office of Student...

Group President Fajr Fayed with Vice President Brooke Sonnier.

SLU Debate Society provides a place for both civil and fun discourse

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

In a climate where civilized debate does not often occur, a new campus organization hopes to provide students opportunities for civil discussion. The Debate Society was started by Political Science...

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

On March 8, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1557, commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.  The bill strengthens the control of parents in regards to the services their children receive...

Head coach Matt Riser is preparing to call players as a third-base coach.

Early inning struggles lead to Nicholls’ reverse in-conference sweep

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 28, 2022

Southeastern hosted Nicholls State University at Alumni Field for the first in-conference series on March 25-27, losing all three games,6-4, 11-4 and 10-7.  A struggle to keep the Nicholls batters...

From left: Stephanie Neff, Jerica Fletcher and Hallie Laine smile with pride in front of one of their balloon displays while the confetti falls around them. The three ladies are on The Social Butterfly team.

Feeling static? Give your parties a pop with The Social Butterfly Balloons

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 28, 2022

During COVID-19, many people lost motivation while staying at home, but alumna Jerica Fletcher used this time to watch TikTok and learned how to make balloon garlands.  Fletcher made her first piece...

Keep America healthy: Pass the Sunshine Protection Act

Keep America healthy: Pass the Sunshine Protection Act

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 28, 2022

The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced in the House on Jan. 4, 2021. This bill would make daylight saving time the permanent standard time nationally, except for states who wish to be exempt from it.  The...

Real Talk acted as an open panel that was meant to encourage unity and understanding.

A real talk between the LGBTQIA+ community and UPD

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

On Wednesday, the University Police Department and the University Counseling Center hosted “Real Talk: Bridging the Gap between Police and the LGBTQIA+ Community,” an open panel discussion.  UPD...

Head Coach Matt Riser gives a send-off address to the team following the Lions' tremendous victory against No. 1-ranked Ole Miss.

Last week in sports: March 14-20

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 22, 2022

SLU baseball started the week with a stunning upset of the No. 1-ranked Ole Miss at Alumni Field Tuesday night.  The Lions defeated the Rebels 5-1 despite going down 1-0 early. Ole Miss’ Kemp Alderman...

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Southeastern, other public institutions see lower enrollment rates

Brynn Lundy, Co-Editor March 22, 2022

Two years ago, education systems transitioned into remote learning as the nation went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following two fall semesters, seven hurricanes were counted in Louisiana...

With gas prices on the rise, oil markets are directly affecting college students.

Prices at the pump: An economic perspective on fuel

Cade Roland, Staff Reporter March 21, 2022

Many Americans have become concerned and agitated as the cost of gas has continued to increase over the past few weeks. There are multiple reasons that gas prices have grown so much and all of them...

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