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

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Imposter syndrome, it’s more common than you think

Lindsay Miller, Staff Reporter October 17, 2023

Imposter syndrome, also known as imposter phenomenon, is described as self-doubt of intellect, skills or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals, according to the National Institutes of Health.  This...

A group of students multi-tasking in the union as they chat and work on their laptops.

College for beginners: A guide for freshmen

Kate Oborina, Staff Reporter September 18, 2023

College is full of new things, like living on campus or in a new city, making friends, attending classes, joining extracurriculars and exploring interests.  It develops people's character and prepares...

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

How you can honor Ken Ridgedell

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter July 5, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Southeastern’s Office of Career Services lost its director, Ken Ridgedell. The recent passing of Ridgedell greatly saddened the hearts of not just the Career Services staff but the entire...

Two students perusing books in the lobby of Sims Memorial Library.

Don’t forget to focus on you this finals week

Kaitlyn Keppler May 3, 2023

Exam week begins on May 8 and can cause many students to begin stressing out. To avoid the slump during finals week, here are a few tips and resources Southeastern organizations and students offer to help...

OPINION | Emotion, exhaustion, elation: My campus outage experience

OPINION | Emotion, exhaustion, elation: My campus outage experience

Kennith Woods, Staff Reporter April 8, 2023

At the end of February, a cybersecurity breach wiped out all network functionality on Southeastern’s campus, including the ability to access Moodle, LEONet and Webmail. Students and faculty scrambled...

Burnout: How to notice and treat it

Burnout: How to notice and treat it

Rachel Folse, Staff Reporter November 29, 2022

With finals week fast approaching, students are doing everything they can to prepare for the upcoming tests, projects, and assignments due at the end of the semester.  However, students have to consider...

The dark shadow over America’s brightest

The dark shadow over America’s brightest

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 4, 2022

The shock is palpable. How many times had she stood on stage with a broad smile? The picture of success – a cum laude business school graduate, a lawyer, television host and most famously, Miss USA 2019....

With winter rolling in, so do the effects of seasonal depression arising around campus. University Counseling Center meets with students every day to help manage any and all hidden struggles.

With changing seasons come changing emotional states

Haley Dupré, Staff Reporter November 30, 2021

As the temperature begins to drop, so do people’s spirits. Across the world, many people experience the effects of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.  SAD is a form of depression that occurs each...

The Nu Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority stands with the three speakers of the Unspoken Voices seminar. In the front row, the speakers from left to right are Marcela Spicuzza, Paige Moody and Jessica McMillian.

Nu Delta brings awareness to the impact of uncontrolled emotions

Austin O'Brien, Staff Reporter October 26, 2021

The Nu Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted an event seminar called “Unspoken Voices,” where students listened to speakers talk about ways to help keep their emotions under control in...

The University’s Counseling Center has begun offering teletherapy services.  The UCC is located in the Student Union Annex room 303 A, next to the Center for Student Excellence.

Students adapt to virtual counseling

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter October 8, 2020

As circumstances have continued to change, the face of mental health on campus has changed as well. Maintaining relationships with campus services might be a struggle for some students. The University...

University Counseling Center to offer teletherapy and online services

University Counseling Center to offer teletherapy and online services

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter April 9, 2020

Despite the vacancy of students on campus, university centers have remained committed to providing services to faculty, staff and students during the pandemic. The University Counseling Center has announced...

Matt Riser, head coach of baseball, shares his personal experience with substance addiction in college and discusses the importance of getting help. In the first half of the Mocktails event, the guest panel had an interaction with students to raise awareness for substance abuse.

Mocktails guest panel creates dialogue with students

Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

Prior to attending an annual social engagement, students had the opportunity to learn about the repercussions of substance abuse in a college climate. The Office for Student Engagement and Campus Activities...

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