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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Devin Brock, a junior business administration major, and Adrian Sharper, a junior industrial technology major, play a game of one-on-one basketball.

Challenge yourself with the Lion Strong Freshman Fitness Challenge

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

There is a new fitness challenge at the REC, encouraging freshmen to adopt an active lifestyle while getting settled on campus.  The Lion Strong Freshman Fitness Challenge is an opportunity for freshmen...

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

The REC reopens pool and debuts gaming lounge

Dasyonne Brashear, Le Souvenir Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2023

For Fall 2023, the REC has converted the Pride Cafe into a gaming lounge and reopened the Kinesiology building pool. Director of Recreational Sports and Wellness Eric Aymond is looking forward to these...

Eric Aymond, director of The REC

Meet the new REC director: Eric Aymond

Ian Stewart, Staff Reporter April 12, 2022

Eric Aymond, former director of the Student Union, has been named the Pennington Student Activity Center director. This change in leadership came after the resignation of former Director Seth Thomas on...

The Lionettes and cheerleaders hype up the crowd at Strawberry Jam in the parking garage. Strawberry Jam was moved from the field to the parking garage at Strawberry Stadium due to weather.

A reflection on Welcome Week

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter August 23, 2021

On the horizon of the first full week of school, Welcome Week commenced with fun events and activities for incoming students.  From Aug. 15-20, many of the week’s events took place on all different...

Intramural sports back in action for spring semester

Austin Dewease, Staff Reporter March 5, 2021

Intramural sports are designed to provide Southeastern students, faculty and staff an opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive sports in a safe, fun and structured environment. Locations...

Over the next three years, the REC will replace the floors of the three other courts. Once completed, it will mark the first time since the REC’s opening that the courts were replaced.

REC brings Pennington basketball court renovations

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021

Over the winter break, the REC began its first phase of renovations and repairs to the basketball courts. Currently, the floor of court one is being replaced. Over the next three years, the REC will...

Guests stretch and exercise at the Mardi Gras Dance Party in Room 228 at the REC, hosted by dance fitness instructor Catherine Brasher, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5:30-6:20 p.m.

Student instructor hosts Mardi Gras dance fitness class

Brynn Lundy, Staff Reporter February 10, 2021

This evening, The REC’s second annual Mardi Gras Dance Party provided attendees with a 45-minute workout to Mardi Gras-themed music.  The class was hosted by dance fitness instructor Catherine Brasher,...

Chris Black and Hannah Perrier create a TikTok for @slu_rec, the TikTok account for the Pennington Student Activity Center.

TikTok is the trend

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter August 18, 2020

Several university departments and organizations have begun using the popular social media platform TikTok to better engage with students.  According to Sensor Tower, the platform has become one of...

Alumni Association lowers The REC center prices for alumni

Alumni Association lowers The REC center prices for alumni

Jacob Lofton, Staff Reporter December 13, 2019

The Alumni Association has made changes to the prices for alumni who use the Pennington Student Activity Center, also known as the REC. The proposal was first approved Friday, Nov. 8 and was implemented...

Students participate during the intramural basketball competition organized by the Pennington Student Activity Center during Spring 2019.

Intramurals return for Fall 2019

Gabrielle Wood, Staff Reporter September 22, 2019

Each semester, students have the opportunity to compete against each other by playing intramural sports through the  Recreational Sports and Wellness program. The university offers many ways for students...

Pennington offers ‘Silver Sneakers’ class to community

Pennington offers ‘Silver Sneakers’ class to community

Gerard borne, Staff Reporter September 11, 2019

Recreational Sports and Wellness offers multiple group fitness classes six days a week in the Pennington Student Activity Center that is free for students. One of these group fitness classes is “Silver...

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