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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

Dr. Yoshida and Leighton Webre giving a takedown demonstration during class. The Judo class is located in the Kinesiology and Health Studies building in room 150.

Judo class hits the mat at Southeastern

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter February 2, 2022

Judo is a Japanese martial art and sport that primarily focuses on throws and grappling. This martial art is taught all across the United States, and even at Southeastern.  Introduction to Judo, or...

Gage Larvadain locking in on the sidelines before playoff game vs Florida A&M. Larvadain played both basketball and football from a young age.

Gage Larvadain: A two-sport rising star

Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

Growing up in Donaldsonville, La., Gage Larvadain always seemed to have a basketball or football in his hand. Larvadain recalled playing both sports at a very young age, not really having a favorite.  “I...

 A university cheerleader smiles at fans while she sells programs at the football game in Strawberry Stadium on March 6, 2021. Despite precautions put in place, fans showed their Lion pride with family and friends after 461 days since the last home game.

Football is back and students are loving it

Hannah Juneau, Staff Reporter March 10, 2021

On Saturday, Lion fans returned to Strawberry Stadium for the long-awaited football home opener.    Many were there to support the Lions as they crushed the McNeese State Cowboys 25-20 on March 6....

Junior wide receiver CJ Turner lines up against a McNeese State University defensive back. The Lions will play their next home game on March 13 against Northwestern State University.

Last week in sports: March 3-9

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2021

Southeastern started the month of March on the right foot after the football, women’s basketball and baseball teams all collected victories. The Lions football team shifted back into the win column...

Senior fullback Damien Dawson gets tackled in the red zone.

Last week in sports: Feb. 22- March 1

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2021

The Lady Lions women’s basketball team continued to stay hot as they extended their winning streak to six games with victories over McNeese State University and Northwestern State University. On Feb....

Senior distance runner Shea Foster broke the Southeastern record for the 8k. The teams conference championship is currently scheduled for Feb. 15.

Last week in sports: Feb. 2-9

Gerard Borne, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2021

The week of Feb. 2-9 was a relatively quiet week of athletics for Southeastern as only two of the 12 university sports teams had games/matches. The university’s cross country squad had a record-breaking...

Participants exercise during the “Barre” group fitness class. “Yoga Flow,” “Silver Sneakers,” Tai Chi and Zumba are among the group fitness classes offered by the Pennington Student Activity Center that have been put on hold during the pandemic.

REC working towards at-home workouts for students

Carter McComack, Staff Reporter April 10, 2020

The closure of all gyms and athletic clubs has impacted the activity level of students and faculty. The University’s Recreational Sports and Wellness Department offers university students full access...

Daisha Nickelson, a sophomore hurdler on the track and field team, runs her event, the 100-meter hurdles, at the Strawberry Relays. Nickelson’s love of playing sports led her to pursue being a college athlete.

Destined to compete

Johnathan Zeringue, Staff Reporter March 26, 2019

From a competitive nature to passion, different factors contribute to student-athletes’ decision to play at the collegiate level. Kia Coleman, a freshman jumper on the track and field team, knew she...

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