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The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

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...

In August 2019, the Strawberry Jam pep rally in Strawberry Stadium allowed new and returning students experience Lion Pride while playing games, winning prizes and enjoying food. Strawberry Jam is scheduled to make a comeback for this year's Welcome Week on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium.

Welcome Week calendar: What’s in store for you

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter August 13, 2021

With Welcome Week on the horizon, the calendar is now up for students to see on Southeastern’s website.  For the week of Aug. 15, each event has been designed with incoming students’ needs in mind....

Organizers of Welcome Week hold some of their meetings over Zoom to get things done. Welcome Week will be taking place from Aug. 15-20.

A look into Welcome Week preparations

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter July 27, 2021

Organizations involved in Welcome Week have been working on their preparations for the big week of Aug. 15-20 in the fall.  Welcome Week is a week for incoming students to come on campus and get a...

Students walking up to collect their "Mask Up" bags during Welcome Week of 2020. This year's Welcome Week will be a more in-person experience rather than virtual.

Welcome Week’s 2021 comeback

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter July 12, 2021

Welcome Week will be making a comeback for incoming Southeastern students of the Fall 2021 semester from Aug. 15-20.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Welcome Week was not able to take place normally...

The University Police Department provided free masks and hand sanitizers at various campus locations as a part of the Welcome Week program. Most departments on campus held events virtually to comply with social distancing practices.

Departments organize Welcome Week virtually

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter September 3, 2020

As students returned to campus this semester, they had the opportunity to interact with their peers and learn more about campus virtually. This year, annual Welcome Week events such as “Strawberry...

The University Police Department provided free masks and hand sanitizers at various campus locations as a part of the Welcome Week program. Most departments on campus held events virtually to comply with social distancing practices.

Welcome Week goes virtual

Dylan Meche, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

As students returned to campus this semester, they had the opportunity to interact with their peers and learn more about campus virtually. This year, annual Welcome Week events such as “Strawberry...

Block Party was organized as a part of the Welcome Week activities on August 23 on SGA Drive. Students were entertained by a DJ and performances by students from Greek organizations.

‘Block Party’ welcomes freshmen on campus

Prakriti Adhikari, Staff Reporter August 26, 2019

Students on campus were entertained with games, performances by students from Greek organizations and a DJ during the "Block Party." "Block Party" was organized as a part of the Welcome Week activities...

Welcome Week calendar

Welcome Week calendar

Annie Goodman, Editor-In-Chief August 9, 2018

The university has planned a week of activities to help prepare students for the fall semester.

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