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The Lion's Roar

Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

A member of a marching band holds a trombone.

Hammond native turns trombone player at age 50

Baylor Beggs, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

He’s toured the world as a musician, worked as a Canadian farmer, and served as a volunteer firefighter. Now, at 50 years old, Hammond native Kirk Pleasant has taken on his newest role: trombone player...

The “Spirit of the Southland” Marching Band allows students to perform at university games regardless of the student’s major.

Sound for the sports

Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter October 8, 2018

What do Neil Armstrong, Gwen Stefani, Andy Griffith, Steven Tyler and Bill Clinton all have in common? All these famous individuals were once a part of their school’s marching band. Since its reappearance...

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