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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Nadine Maher, a junior kinesiology major, left, and Sofia Olsson, a senior business administration major, right, earned the President’s List distinction despite their busy schedules as student-athletes on the Lady Lions soccer team.

Competing on and off the field

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 9, 2019

Breaking the “dumb jock” stereotype requires motivation and commitment for three student-athletes who prove that maintaining a high GPA can be a reality. Noah Vance, a sophomore defensive lineman...

Ali Leto, a freshman biological sciences major and chapter secretary of Alpha Omicron Pi, speaks with Taylor Mangus, a senior nursing major and president of Order of Omega, about Greek Week.

Student involvement develops leadership

Erica Welter, Staff Reporter April 9, 2019

Taylor Mangus, a senior nursing major and president of the Order of Omega, found her Greek beginnings in the Phi Mu chapter at the university. After four years with Phi Mu, Mangus joined the Order of...

For “Take Back the Night Rally,” students marched with posters around campus and chanted to raise awareness about sexual assault. Scheduled during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the march is part of a national campaign to engage students and educate them on the issue.

Sexual Harassment: addressing the issue

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter April 9, 2019

Identifying what constitutes sexual harassment can be critical to confronting it. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women will be raped at some point in their lives....

Low Road Brewing celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 30 with beer, crawfish and music. From community support and brewers’ passion, craft beer has been trending upwards in the market recently.

Passion, flavor and community craft a drink

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 2, 2019

Whereas overall U.S. beer sales were down 1.2 percent in 2017, according to the Brewers Association, the craft beer market grew at about a five percent rate. According to Todd Delaune, general manager...

After successfully holding the caber and taking a few strides forward, the athlete tosses the caber into the air in hopes of a good landing. Caber tossing was one of the several sports played at the Louisiana Highland Games and Celtic Festival.

International Sports: Caber Toss

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter April 2, 2019

As one of several traditional Celtic games, caber tossing tests athletes’ strength, balance and coordination. Caber tossing originated in Scotland, and although the exact date of origin is unknown,...

Amanda Fekete sells produce for the Joe Fekete Family Farm at Downtown Development District’s weekly farmers market. The farmers market committee handles music and activities for the event every Saturday.

Join a committee, change a community

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 2, 2019

Through six committees, the Hammond Downtown Development District provides an opportunity for anyone to participate in decisions concerning their community. The DDD includes the design committee, merchant...

Breanna Raborn, a member of Phi Mu, and Johnathon Phan, representative on the Greek Court for Sigma Tau Gamma, talk at “Food Wars.” Court members can be distinguished at events by a white sash. The Greek Court was introduced for this year’s Greek Week, adding to the week’s competition.

Greek Week Court

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 1, 2019

The Greek Court found itself added to this year’s festivities to add to the competition of Greek Week and representation of Greek life. Each Greek chapter nominated a representative for the court. Throughout...

Being involved on campus

Being involved on campus

Madeline Cancienne, Staff Reporter March 19, 2019

While college offers opportunities to make connections, further education and figure out an identity, students’ experiences may depend on how much effort each student dedicates.  For some people,...

Students play with a dog in the Student Union Park at the third annual "Puppy Pawlooza." Campus Activities Board and the Tangi Humane Society collaborated to help dogs find homes and help students de-stress.

Playing with dogs to de-stress

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 14, 2019

Students took their minds off midterms by enjoying a sunny day of walking, cuddling and playing with dogs. On March 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Park, Campus Activities Board and the...

At "Grad Fair," graduating students could speak with different departments on campus to learn about different graduate programs, join the Alumni Association, buy graduation invitations and more. The fair served as a one-stop shop to help to-be graduates prepare to finish a step in their academic journey.

Excitement at ‘Grad Fair’

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter March 14, 2019

Advertised as a one-stop shop for graduating students, “Grad Fair,” prepared students for the final leg of their academic journey and beyond. Held in the Student Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5...

The Phi Mu sorority awaits its new members at 2018 Fall Bid Day. Hollywood has created stereotypes about Greek life, but these tropes do not always stand true.

Breaking stereotypes in Greek life

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

While the main objective of Greek organizations is to involve students in campus activities and help them achieve academic success, these organizations are often stereotyped otherwise. Stereotypes such...

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