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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Cam Goodman prepares to slam the ball for the Lady Lions' explosive offense.

SLU softball ties UT Chattanooga in tournament

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 21, 2022

The Lady Lions traveled to Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. for a four-game tournament March 18-20. SLU and  UT Chattanooga had the best records for the series, with both teams finishing 3-1.  SLU...

Rhett Rosevear shoots a ground ball to get a quick put-out for the Lions.

SLU baseball swept by Samford

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 21, 2022

Southeastern baseball played Samford of Birmingham, Ala., on March 18-20 in a three-game series, losing all three games, 10-4, 6-5 and 16-8. The teams met at Alumni Field, where Lions’ pitching struggles...

Junior sprinter Indya Jackson touches the finish line in Friday's dual meet at the Southeastern track complex.

Track and field sets three facility records in home opener

Symiah Dorsey, Co-Editor March 20, 2022

The Lions track and field team broke three facility records in the Southeastern Dual Meet on Friday, March 18. Senior Kristian Jackson broke the facility and school mark in the discus, throwing 170-9...

Harris Beall (left) and Steven Poche (right) enjoying one of their own tailgates during the 2021 fall football season as the two founders of Dukes of Hammond.

Dukes of Hammond: Lion nation’s rowdiest tailgate krewe

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Dukes of Hammond is a tailgating group founded by two former Southeastern graduate athletes, Harris Beall and Steven Poche.  The two friends are both very passionate about Lions sports and wanted to...

Local and national restaurants provide several food options for the gala.

A glimpse of this year’s Chefs Evening gala

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter March 18, 2022

Tickets are now available for the Chefs Evening gala on March 27. The SLU Foundation is holding its 37th annual gala in support of student academic programs and scholarships.   According to Foundation...

Lions take down top-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in historic win

Lions take down top-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in historic win

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 15, 2022

On March 15, the Lions baseball team delivered a victory over the No. 1 Ole Miss Rebels, their third win over a ranked opponent this season. The Lions quickly matched Ole Miss' opening run, tying the...

Dr. Leiyla Pitre has been living in the United States for 18 years, having moved here in 2004.

SLU international students and faculty call for peace in Ukraine

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Editor's Note: This story has been modified for clarification and accuracy on March 16, 2022. From Ukraine to Russia, international members of the Southeastern community are hoping for a swift end...

Grad Fair: One-stop shop for graduating seniors

Hydee Holsapple, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

The Grad Fair for Spring 2022 will be held in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17.  Olivia Graziano, associate director...

Junior accounting and music major Trent Townson helps junior business management major Dani Sanchez with her Accounting 200 class.

Tinsley Learning Center offers rebranded initiatives for students

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

Over the past few years, the Tinsley Learning Center has been rebranding and changing the face of tutoring. These changes range from the renovation in 2020 to the learning programs which have recently...

Lions take aim at Southland Championship title, fall short

Lions take aim at Southland Championship title, fall short

David Zieske, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

The second-ranked Lions competed on March 11-12 in Katy, Texas, for the Southland Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. SLU made it all the way to the championship game, looking for their first Southland...

Putri Insani walking off the court for a break in between her match. Insani was the only Lady Lion to win a singles match during the March 12 game.

Lady Lions tennis falls to Northwestern Demons

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 14, 2022

While Putri Insani was No. 1 at singles for the windy March 12 game, the Lady Lions Southland Conference opener was a 6-1 loss against Northwestern.  The match was originally scheduled for 11 a.m.,...

Students in a group picture with Keyo Johnson after her presentation.

Professional speaker Keyo Johnson inspires students’ confidence at Women’s Power Hour

Abigail Fischer, Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

Multicultural and International Student Affairs and the Campus Activities Board hosted the first Women’s Power Hour with guest speaker Keyo Johnson to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s...

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