The Lion's Roar

A guide to requesting an absentee ballot

Lindsay Miller, News Editor in Training • September 9, 2024

The presidential election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For students residing outside of their home parish or state, absentee ballots provide them the opportunity to still participate in the electoral...

Be informed about state and local elections

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2020

On Nov. 3, the U.S. General Election will commence. Though the presidential election is the most widely-known election occurring, there are several local elections in Louisiana that will also take place....

Registering to vote is a privilege; failing to do so has consequences

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2019

At least once a year, there comes a time where we, as Americans, can make our voices heard by voting in our local elections. On Oct. 12, the Louisiana Gubernatorial Election will be held in which we...

The power of participating at the polls today

Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2018

My vote is my voice. This world is consumed in the mayhem of injustice, in the metaphorical dungeons filled with people chained by the frauds called fake freedom and fake peace. In the chaos that is...

Getting out the vote

Zachary Araki, A&E Editor • November 6, 2018

Although midterm elections this year select 506 political offices, voter turnout continues to lag behind voter registration. "Voting is one of the most fundamental rights we hold as Americans," said...