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The Lion's Roar

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 Hammond Regional Arts Center hosted its annual Fine & Functional event to support local artists and allow visitors to purchase handmade gifts for the holiday season.

Fine and Functional sells local artwork for gift-giving season

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

As the holiday season began, people sought out to buy original, handmade gifts. The Hammond Regional Arts Center, located downtown, continued its holiday traditions by hosting its annual Fine and Functional...

The Department of World Languages and Cultures has begun offering a TESOL certification.

International students improve English speaking skills

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

Foreign students who do not speak English as their primary language may face challenges with understanding others and adapting to an American college experience. In order to assist those students, the...

Senior art major Ariana Ford displays a preview of her graphic design artwork that will be shown in the Senior Art Exhibition. The piece is titled ‘MVMT Airlines,’ in which Ford envisions an airline for students like herself that cannot afford to travel often. Brynn Lundy/The Lion’s Roar

Senior art majors prepare to exhibit how they have matured their craft

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 16, 2019

The end of the semester is approaching, which means seniors are near the end of their undergraduate studies. For art majors, this means preparing their final body of work for the upcoming senior thesis...

Dejuan James and Payton Core rehearsing at the Vonnie Borden on Nov. 8.  “I’ve liked growing as an actor. This has been the most challenging role ever in my life,” shared Core. Jacob Lofton/The Lion’s Roar

Theatre department to perform ‘Three Sisters’ with guest director

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

From Nov. 19-22, the university’s theatre department will be performing Anton Chekov’s play “Three Sisters.” To help direct the play, the department enlisted the aid of Clarence Gilyard, professor...

Tilly Hallas-Potts, a junior soccer player from the United Kingdom and Putri Insani, a sophomore tennis player from Indonesia. 
Maggie Tregre/The Lion’s Roar

International student-athletes try to make mark in the US

Maggie Tregre, Staff Reporter November 15, 2019

The university is home to over 250 international students. These students represent over 70 countries around the world. Some international students are a part of the university’s athletic programs. Putri...

Students to discuss issues in Blue Meets Red event

Students to discuss issues in Blue Meets Red event

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter November 13, 2019

In anticipation of the upcoming gubernatorial runoff between incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican candidate Eddie Rispone, the university College Democrats will host the Blue Meets Red governor’s...

Young attendees enjoy the downtown Hammond lights and faux snow during the 2014 Starry November Night.

Hammond prepares for Starry November Night

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

The time for Downtown Hammond’s annual winter tradition is just around the corner. Hammond Downtown Development District will host its 15th annual family-friendly event Starry November Night on Friday,...

Jock Tucker, scrum half, runs the ball down the field against Tulane University. The university defeated Tulane University 29-10 to earn their fourth victory of the season.

Rugby sets eyes on championship on Nov. 16

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

After being chartered in 2018, the university rugby team will look to secure their first-ever championship. Currently, the university sits at an undefeated record of 5-0 and is ranked 40th in the Division...

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority hands out drinks under their display during the 2018 Mocktails. This year, the event will take place outside of the War Memorial Student Union instead of the parking garage.

Event additions reshape Mocktails

Jacob Summerville, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2019

From a guest panel to a mechanical bull, an annual event is seeing multiple changes this semester. Hosted by the Office for Student Engagement and the Campus Activities Board, “Wild, Wild Western...

Alana Marcello was recently hired as the university’s new assistant director of fraternity and sorority life. Marcello shared, “Everyone has been so warm and welcoming and truly made this transition easier than I expected.”

Marcello hired as new Greek life assistant director

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Monday, Nov. 4 was the first day of work for the university’s new assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Alana Marcello. Marcello explained why she chose to apply to Southeastern after having...

Frank Scelfo, head coach of football, is interviewed during halftime of the Aug. 29 game against Jacksonville State University in which the Lions won 35-14. After going 4-7 in the 2018 season, Scelfo has led the Lions to five wins through eight games in the 2019 season. The football team is currently in second place in the Southland Conference.

Scelfo has positive impact on the Hammond community

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

When the 2018 football season ended, the university football team ultimately missed the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Along with recruiting a whole new coaching staff and getting Cole...

The university ROTC members present a flag of colors during the “Golden Silence”  to honor deceased students, alumni and faculty.

ROTC to add the only military obstacle course in Louisiana

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

The university’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will be providing additional training classes for those enrolled in the ROTC program. A military obstacle course will be added to help the army...

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