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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Miranda Matise, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, started a club on campus last year for students to learn American Sign Language together called Sounds of Silence. Matise has been losing her hearing since she was 13 years old and is passionate about educating people on the Deaf Community.

Miranda Matise: Fighting through the silence

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

An enchanting melody, the laughter of a child, sweet nothings from a loved one: all beautiful sounds often taken for granted, but for sophomore communication sciences and disorders major Miranda Matise,...

The Lions football players storm the field before a game. The football team is hard at work with summer practices right now as they prepare for the opening game against Jacksonville State University on Aug. 29 in Strawberry Stadium.

Lions prepare for 2019 season

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

This year, the Lions will open up their season at home against Jacksonville State University on Aug. 29. With Jacksonville State’s impressive history - being ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference...

Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, poses under Friendship Oak. Rocquin was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship.

Rocquin selected as Woman of Excellence

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter June 13, 2019

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation Scholarship awarded Victoria Rocquin, a junior communication major, the Women of Excellence Award this spring. The LLWCF is a nonprofit organization...

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank shows off her muscles during a summer workout. Staying healthy during the summer is more difficult for students due to a less structured schedule according to assistant professor of athletic training Dr. Ryan Green.

Getting in shape this summer

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter June 12, 2019

With the loss of continuity in students’ schedules over the summer, many can struggle with maintaining healthy habits. Dr. Ryan Green, assistant professor of athletic training, talked about the best...

Chelsey Blank, a junior accounting major, is going to West Monroe to compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant as Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. Blank has been preparing for the pageant since winning her title.

Miss Louisiana Preparation

Annie Goodman, Editor-in-Chief June 12, 2019

Once a year, some of the most beautiful and talented women across the state gather in West Monroe to compete for the title of Miss Louisiana. Since the 1970s, the university has sent a representative as...

During DSA convocation, Richard Davis Jr., a senior middle school education major, left, was named 2019 Man of the Year, and Karley Bordelon, a junior social studies major, right, was named 2019 Woman of the Year.  The two honorees pose with Dr. John L. Crain, university president.

DSA honors presidents, new and old

Shaelyn Martinez, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

The Division of Student Affairs honored students and faculty who demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the university. Among many awards presented during the convocation, the DSA named Man...

Graduates celebrate during Fall 2018 Commencement. This semester’s event is scheduled for May 18. Dr. Kay Maurin, assistant vice president for enrollment management, Patrick Gipson, police lieutenant, and Scott Nunez, director of the University Center, help run commencement.

Preparations underway for spring commencement

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

This weekend, over 1,000 students will walk across the stage at commencement. For the second time in the university’s history, the ceremony, which takes place on Saturday, May 18, will be livestreamed. The...

Kyle Schimpf, a senior infielder, works with one of the assistant coaches during practice. Schimpf, like many other graduating seniors, has made memories at the university during his time as a student athlete.

Student-athletes reflect on their time as Lions

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter May 14, 2019

Graduating student-athletes will not only take a diploma after graduation but also memories from past years. Kyle Schimpf, a senior infielder, has enjoyed his time being a part of the baseball team over...

Shreeja Bhatt, Shreya Bhatt, Xuyen Nguyen and Clarissa Smith, senior chemistry majors, talk to Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University. In her leadership position, Blank tries to be a role model for others on campus.

Blank leads by inspiration and compassion

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor May 13, 2019

Years of experience prepared Chelsey Blank, Miss Southeastern Louisiana University, to be an influence for other students. Though Blank grew into the leadership role, she did not abandon every childhood...

The university has five sororities from the Collegiate Panhellenic Council active on campus. The organizations participate in events throughout the year performing community service, raising money for their philanthropies and competing amongst themselves and with other sororities and fraternities. Formal recruitment is in the summer just before the start of the fall semester.

The doors are open

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter May 7, 2019

As a number of students graduate during the spring semester, organizations within the Collegiate Panhellenic Council look to recruit new members. Alpha Omicron Pi and Theta Phi Alpha, two organizations...

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