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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

Senior center Morgan Davis attempts to score in the paint during the Jan. 29 women's basketball game against University of Incarnate Word in the University Center. The Lady Lions finished with a 76-49 victory against the Lady Cardinals.

Last week in sports: Jan. 24-31

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter February 3, 2022

Men and women’s hoops had a very successful week on the hardware going 3-1 overall in their games against Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Incarnate Word.  Women’s basketball had a huge win over...

A masked student uses her phone while sitting in the Student Union. Southeastern's mask mandate remains in place for the Spring 2022 semester. Students can self-report COVID-19 symptoms, exposure or infections through the Lion Intervention Network COVID Disclosure Form.

Lion Intervention Network: A guide to COVID-19 self-reporting

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter February 1, 2022

While COVID-19 still remains prevalent in our campus lives, the Lion Intervention Network is trying to make self-reporting a little easier. A form located on the SLU website titled the “Student Coronavirus...

Staying engaged on campus: DSA releases February events schedule

Staying engaged on campus: DSA releases February events schedule

Symiah Dorsey, Co-Editor February 1, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 7, 2022 to include up-to-date event information.  As students continue to adapt to a new semester, the Division of Student Affairs has made it part of...

Members of the Hammond community joined the Kappa Phi Alpha Fraternity in marching in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan 31.

Alpha Phi Alpha honors MLK, marches into Black History Month

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter February 1, 2022

On Jan. 31, the Kappa Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial march and program, sponsored by MISA. They were accompanied by several other student organizations,...

Standing next to his wife Jill Biden at the presidential  inauguration ceremony, Joe Biden swears in to become the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

The Biden presidency: One year in office

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor February 1, 2022

A little over a year ago, President Joe Biden rode into the White House amidst dual crises: the global pandemic and its ensuing economic downturn, plus an electoral controversy, with more than a third...

Junior business administration major Danaila Johnson posing with her bright hair and a smile. Protective styles can be convenient for college students with curly hair.

Protective Styles: My hair, my choice

Dasyonne Brashear, Staff Reporter January 27, 2022

When you have thick curly hair, taking care of it can be demanding and difficult. It takes a lot of time and effort to keep it strong and healthy. Protective hairstyles are a way to protect natural hair...

Mina Perkins, senior theater design major, looks out from the top of the parking garage. Perkins designed the set for the mainstage production "Big Love" that took place in the parking garage.

Behind the scenes of theater: Set designing

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

This past fall semester, senior theater design major Mina Perkins took a memorable step in their theater journey when designing the set for Southeastern’s main-stage show “Big Love” as their first...

A Southeastern student receives a COVID-19 vaccine from a nursing student during an on-campus pop-up vaccine event in the Spring 2021 semester.

Spring semester begins amidst surge of omicron cases

Dylan Meche, Opinions Editor January 25, 2022

Amidst the backdrop of the most contagious variant of COVID-19 to date, the university has begun its Spring 2022 semester.  The omicron variant of COVID-19 has led to the state of Louisiana continuously...

Dr. Fox holding a Kyogen-styled mask called "The Mosquito." Kyogen plays are from 1300s japan and are the oldest type of drama from that region.

SLU professor Anne-Liese Fox reflects on a life of theater

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter January 24, 2022

Dr. Anne-Liese Fox, an instructor of acting and directing at Southeastern, has left a very substantial backstory for herself in the theatrical arts. She has a doctorate in Theater History, Dramatic Literature...

Senior guard Breonca Ducksworth dribbles the ball past William Carey University's defense at the Dec. 11 home game. The Lady Lions defeated the Crusaders 68-28.

Lady Lions roar to victory over William Carey

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter December 14, 2021

SLU soundly defeated William Carey University 68-28 at the University Center on Saturday afternoon. Southeastern women’s hoops won their second straight game to improve to 4-5 on the season. The game...

Sierra Arbaugh poses in front of their artwork, "Subconscious Line."

Senior Art Exhibition showcases fall graduates’ capstone art

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter December 14, 2021

The Contemporary Art Gallery is currently displaying the Fall 2021 Senior Art Exhibition to all visitors who wish to see the students’ capstone art. The exhibition is home to over 22 individual pieces...

Both The Lion's Roar Newspaper and the Le Souvenir yearbook have been in continuous circulation since 1937 and 1929 respectively with the exception of one volume of Le Souvenir during the World War II era. Today, the student-led publications continue to strive for serving the Southeastern and Hammond community with timely news and meaningful memories.

A time of transition: Student Publications undergoes changes to budget and production

Symiah Dorsey and Dylan Meche December 14, 2021

Southeastern has reduced the budget for the Office of Student Publications by 50 percent in order to facilitate additional Title IX officers on campus.   The university lowered its Student Publications...

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