The Lion's Roar

Everything you need to know about SNAP on campus

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2024

The Ascension Market, located in Ascension Hall, is now accepting SNAP benefits. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It is a federal program that provides food assistance to...

Louisiana students: How to apply for SNAP and other assistance programs

Trinity Brown, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2022

Over the past two years, Louisiana students have endured not only COVID-19 but several hurricanes as well. Many students have had cutbacks on job hours due to the pandemic and were taken out of their homes...

Letter to the Editor: March 30 Issue

Daniel Mintz • April 3, 2021

Dear Editor, Even before the pandemic, one in three students at four-year colleges nationwide struggled to afford adequate food while in school. The pandemic has made that situation worse. Despite...