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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Dr. Ryan Green, assistant professor of kinesiology and health sciences, demonstrates the use anatomage table.  An anatomage table is an advanced virtual 3D dissection table that allows a better view of the human anatomy.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences introduces a new advancement to learning

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter June 16, 2020

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences have made upgrades with a new anatomage table for students to learn more about the human body.  An anatomage table is an advanced 3D virtual dissection table...

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced new set of rules regarding sexual assault on campus that will allow the accused a right to live hearing and to cross examine accusers.

New rights granted to the accused in cases of sexual assault on campuses

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter June 16, 2020

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, announced a new set of rules regarding how campuses will handle cases of sexual assault, including new rights for those who are accused. According to The Washington...

Miss SLU 2020 Janine Hatcher has been preparing for Miss Louisiana since November 2019 after she was crowned the title. As Miss Louisiana Organization postponed its 2020 competition to 2021, Hatcher plans to participate in the competition next year even if she crowns a new Miss SLU this fall.

Organizations postpone pageants to adjust for health and safety concerns

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter June 15, 2020

In concurrence with the Miss America Organization, the Miss Louisiana Organization has postponed its 2020 competition until 2021. The Miss Louisiana Organization is presenting current title holders...

University in talks to reopen in fall

University in talks to reopen in fall

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

As Governor John Bel Edwards continues to relax restrictions, the university has announced that it plans to resume in-person classes and campus operations in the fall semester. Dr. John L. Crain, university...

LA Wallet, developed by university alumni, is a digital driver's license application used in the state of Louisiana. Developers recently added a new license renewal feature due to the pandemic.

Alumni develop nation’s first digital driver’s license application

Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

With over half a million users on iOS and Android platforms, LA Wallet is the nation’s first digital driver's license app, designed by university alumni. LA Wallet is an app that allows people to...

With the majority of the university's operating budget coming from student tuition and fees, the university is concerned that the expected nation-wide drop in enrollment will affect the university as well.

Nation-wide enrollment trend raises budgetary concerns

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter June 9, 2020

As universities across Louisiana have begun to consider plans to reopen in the fall, educational leaders and state lawmakers have brought up concerns about budgetary impacts that have emerged from the...

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...

Hammond community members protest the death of George Floyd. The protest started at Hammond City Court Clerk and ended at the Hammond Police Department.

Hammond protests the death of George Floyd

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter June 4, 2020

Following the death of George Floyd under police custody, protests sprung from across the nation demanding justice for Floyd and many other African Americans who have died due to police brutality. One...

COVID-19 vaccine: a work in progress

COVID-19 vaccine: a work in progress

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

On April 23 in Oxford, England, Europe’s first human trial of the coronavirus vaccine began. This vaccine, along with many others currently being in development around the globe, is the start of a race...

Harrell poses with university students after a masterclass in Daniel Cassin's studio.

Remembering Grammy-winning American cellist, Lynn Harrell

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

On Monday, April 27, Lynn Harrell, an American cellist, passed away. Over the course of his nearly six-decade career, Harrell performed and instructed internationally. In addition to two Grammy Awards...

Last semester’s commencement ceremony proceeded with no knowledge of what was to come the following semester. The university notified Spring 2020 graduates that commencement will be postponed and no longer be held in May due to the current social limitations.

Seniors share feelings about their final year

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

For many graduating seniors, their final semester as a student at the university has been unusual.  On March 26, students were notified via a student notice email that the Spring Commencement ceremony...

Governor John Bel Edwards ordered a stay-at-home order on March 22 that directed residents to limit movement from their houses beyond essential needs. On May 11, Edwards announced the first phase of reopening begining May 15.

Gov. Edwards lifts stay-at-home order, moves to phase one of reopening

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter May 12, 2020

Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will be lifting the stay-at-home order on Friday, May 15 and will be moving to phase one of reopening based on the White House’s Guidelines for Opening...

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