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The Lion's Roar

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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

President John L. Crain stands with the 2018 Homecoming King Cedrick Dent, Jr.,  and Queen Da Jon Beard after they were crowned during the halftime show of the Homecoming football game. Beard represented Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as a junior maid and Dent represented Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., as a senior beau court member. Mattie Hawkins, Homecoming Queen 2017 was on hand to crown the winners.

Former homecoming royalty offers advice

Jacob Summerville, Opinions Editor September 10, 2019

Students running for the 2019 Homecoming Court have started campaigning for a position on the court. Candidates began campaigning for Homecoming Court at 8 a.m. on Sept. 9 and will continue through...

 Marcus Cooper, a sophomore running back, returns a kick in the Lions’ opening game against Jacksonville State University.

Football ranked in top 25 after win

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter September 10, 2019

For the first time since 2015, the university football team is ranked in the STATS FCS top 25 rankings. The Lions are sitting at No. 23 after knocking off then No. 6 Jacksonville State University 35-14...

Participants enjoy during the wine-tasting event organized by the Friends of Sims Library.

Get more involved with Friends of Sims Library

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 10, 2019

Friends of Sims Library is a community based organization whose goal is to promote and benefit the general well-fare of the university’s library. Students can become a member and participate in all that...

Thursday night’ matchup against the Gamecocks can be seen on ESPN or listened to on KSLU 90.9 FM. This will be the Lions’ first non-conferencematchup of the year and only non-conference game at Strawberry Stadium.

Lions prepared to take on Gamecocks

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

This weekend, the Lions football team will open the season against last season’s number one team in the Ohio Valley Conference. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. in Strawberry...

After a 2-27 record for the volleyball team in 2018, the Lady Lions look to change the volleyball culture at the university. Head Coach Jermey White hopes to see improvements in the 2019 season.

Lady Lions look to bounce back this season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

Finishing last season with two wins and 27 losses and with the departure of former Head Coach Jim Smoot, the Lady Lions Volleyball team looks to bounce back during the 2019 regular season. Jeremy White,...

The Lady Lions look to improve from their 7-7-4 2018 record. With 15 returning players Christopher McBride, head coach, hopes that the 12 new players have  a mentor to follow and look up to. This will be McBride’s fourth year as the Lady Lions head coach and hopes to seure a Southland Confernece title.

Soccer looks to improve on 2018 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

Head Coach Christopher McBride looks to lead the Lady Lions soccer team to their first conference title since 2015. The Lady Lions soccer team finished sixth in the Southland Conference after the 2018...

The 24th Annual Hot August Night is scheduled for this upcoming Friday. The event features live music, food, vendors and a wine and beer walk throughout downtown Hammond.

Festivities at the 24th Annual Hot August Night

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter August 20, 2019

Food, music and vendors connect families and friends during the annual “Hot August Night” event in Hammond. The Downtown Development District is hosting the 24th “Hot August Night” on Friday,...

The Student Government Association has approved construction on a lion statue to be placed in Friendship Circle. The base has been completed, and the official unveiling of the statue is scheduled for Aug. 29.

SGA funds lion statue

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter August 20, 2019

Not only will the university see incoming students this fall, but a new statue will also make its appearance. The Student Government Association was granted approval to put in a new lion statue on the...

Career Fair is an annual event put on by Career Services to bring students, alumni, and employers together in one room. Career Services holds a number of other events throughout the semester to prepare students for future employment.

Career Fair: Networking made easy

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2019

The university’s premier networking and recruiting event, Career Fair, is returning this semester for students and alumni to meet potential employers and grow their professional network. “Career...

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