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By Manestream//The Lion's Roar
ManestreamOct 21, 2022
Story of the Week: UPD receives grant to provide AEDs around campus
The University Police Department received an $18,000 grant from Firehouse Subs to place AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, around Southeastern’s campus.
Story of the week: What we know about the possible Tiktok ban
On Saturday, April 20, the House of Representatives passed legislation that could potentially ban TikTok. This comes after House of Representatives (H.R.) bill 7521 was passed in the House, but became stagnant in the Senate
Story of the Week: With an eye on the crown, Miss Southeastern prepares for Miss Louisiana
Crowned as Miss Southeastern 2024, Shelby Bordelon, the 64th titleholder, is preparing for the annual Miss Louisiana competition.
Story of the Week: Lack of sleep and endless tasks lead to a vicious, health-threatening circle
College students face a lot of stress juggling school, work, family obligations, relationships and leisure. This pushes sleep to the bottom of the list of priorities, which can cause serious health problems.
Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S2E2: My Heart is Shaped Like a Bed
In this episode, News Editor Kennith Woods reviews a collection of sonnets based around Louisiana culture in the book My Heart is Shaped Like a Bed.
Manestream Podcast | Lion's Den S5E3: March Madness/NFL Free Agency Roundup
In this episode, Sports Editors Chase Gispert and Troy Allen discuss March Madness, NFL topics, and SLU sports.
Story of the Week: Local artist’s new business gives Hammond a splash of color
Southeastern alumna Elana Guillory started a business called “Elana’s Graphics” which has quickly gained popularity in the Hammond area.
Manestream Podcast | Take a Paws S4E2: Commuting vs. Living on Campus
In this episode, social media editor Abigail Fischer and staff reporter Victoria Collins discuss their experiences with commuting vs. "dorming" on Southeastern's campus.
Story of the Week: Freed death row inmate discusses overcoming injustice and finding freedom
Imagine: at 18, the death of three young boys has been placed at your feet. Gone are the days of high school, Stephen King novels and Metallica t-shirts; all that remains is a reputation in shambles and the fight to take back your life.
Story of the Week: How to repurpose your Mardi Gras beads
Around 25 million pounds of plastic beads are dumped on the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras.
Story of the Week: Grad Fair: The place to be for commencement needs
Come one, come all! Southeastern is hosting its Spring 2024 Grad Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Story of the Week: Lady Lions vanquish pair of Power Five foes, achieve exceptional 8-1 start
This weekend, SLU Softball continued its 2024 campaign with a triplet of wins, including two over Power Five conference teams. The Lady Lions’ perfect weekend improved their record to 8-1 on the young season.
Manestream Podcast S5E2: Super Bowl Podcast
In this episode, sports editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about Super Bowl and SLU sports topics.
Story of the Week: Need help with a class?
For students needing extra help with their courses, the Tinsley Learning Center, or TLC, is a great resource near Friendship Circle.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion's Den S5E1: NFL Playoffs
In this episode, sports editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about NFL playoffs and SLU sports topics.
Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S2E1: I'm Glad My Mom Died
Staff reporter Eva Saladino enters our book review podcast “Roaring Readers”, sharing the book “I'm Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy.
Story of the Week: New year brings swift changes to coasting device policy
On Nov. 7, 2023, the university made some revisions to the 2016 university policy on electronic coasting devices barring them from certain areas on campus.
Story of the Week: SGA discusses chief justice resignation, safety and more at senate meeting
During its senate meeting on the Monday before Thanksgiving break, the Student Government Association (SGA) discussed Chief Justice Aaliyah Muhammad’s resignation, which came after the internal affairs committee discussed charges against her.
Manestream Podcast | Music Minds S1E2: "Blonde" by Frank Ocean
News Editor Kennith Woods dives into what makes "Blonde" by Frank Ocean great.
Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E3: Watchmen
Opinions Editor Ian Stewart enters our book review podcast “Roaring Readers”, sharing the book "Watchmen" by Alan Moore.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E10: NFL Week 10
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week ten.
Story of the Week: Spirit of the Southland drumline brings the beat
Many people see the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band at every football game playing upbeat music in support of the Green and Gold, but few know about the preparation and dedication they put into every performance.
Story of the Week: Rising above the net: Kailin Newsome, the outside hitter
The Lady Lions set up the ball perfectly for each other and the outside hitter, Kailin Newsome, jumps up to the sky and kills the ball, winning the point, set and match...
Story of the Week: Lion’s Roar reporter shares his experience avoiding peril in “superfog” Manchac pileup
On Monday, Oct. 23, the “super fog” spread across Louisiana, mainly on Interstate 55. The fog caused 158 cars to pile on top of each other, leaving seven people dead and 63 injured.
Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E2: Archer's Voice
Campus Life Editor Samantha Sims enters our book review podcast “Roaring Readers”, sharing the book "Archer's Voice" by Mia Sheridan.
Story of the Week: Louisiana Tech’s search for a new president could set new precedent
Louisiana Tech University’s current president, Dr. Les Guise, is stepping down from his position at the end of 2023.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E9: NFL Week 8
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about the past SLU football game, NFL week 8, and make predictions for the future.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E8: NFL Week 7
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week seven.
Story of the Week: Imposter syndrome, it’s more common than you think
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.
Manestream Podcast | Music Minds S1E1: Mountain's Album "Climbing!"
Opinions Editor Ian Stewart starts our new music review podcast “Music Minds”, starting with the Mountain album "Climbing!". Stay tuned for more music reviews!
Story of the week- Burns ponders the first music video at Fanfare
On Oct. 5 in Pottle Music Recital Hall, Dr. Joe Burns served as the guest speaker for SLU’s “Then and Now” Fanfare History and Politics Lecture series.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E7: NFL Week 5&6
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert, Staff Reporter Troy Allen, and Podcast Content Manager Adam Tullier discuss the SLU Football team and upcoming Homecoming game, recap NFL weeks 4&5, and about the upcoming NFL week 6.
Story of the Week: Lady Lions’ struggles continue in 2-0 loss to TAMUC
On Friday night, Lady Lions soccer suffered a shutout loss to Southland Conference (SLC) rival Texas A&M-Commerce (TAMUC). The 2-0 loss dropped their record to 3-7 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
Manestream Podcast | Take a Paws S4E1: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
In this episode, staff reporters Abigail Fischer and Victoria Collins talk about fall things.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E7: Damian Lillard Trade
Chase Gispert and Troy Allen talk about the block-buster deal between the Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns.
Story of the Week: OPINION | Looking back at COVID as a senior
Three and half years ago marked the beginning of an unprecedented era that would test the resilience and determination of individuals across the globe – 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E6: NFL Week 4
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week four.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E5: NFL Week 3
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week three.
Story of the Week: College for beginners: A guide for freshmen
College is full of new things, like living on campus or in a new city, making friends, attending classes, joining extracurriculars and exploring interests.
Manestream Podcast | Roaring Readers S1E1: Gone Girl
Chloe Williams reviews Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl"
Manestream Podcast | The Lion’s Den S4E4: FIBA and NBA predictions
In this episode: Adam Tullier, Chase Gispert, Troy Allen discuss the FIBA tournament, Thursday Night Football, and future NBA predictions.
Story of the Week: Meet “Grubby,” Southeastern’s new robot delivery friend
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Aramark and Campus Dining launched a robot delivery service through Grubhub on campus. Students and faculty can order food from campus restaurants and have it delivered via Starship robot delivery.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion's Den S4E3: NFL Week 2
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week two.
Manestream Podcast | The Lion's Den S4E2: NFL Week 1
**This episode was filmed before Thursday night's football.**
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen talk about SLU football and fantasy football week one.
Story of the Week: John Allen: The man in the trenches
John Allen is Southeastern’s star offensive lineman from Jackson, Mississippi. After playing guard for his entire career at SLU, Allen will return to play center for the 2023 season...
Manestream Podcast | The Lion's Den S4E1
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and staff reporter Troy Allen discuss SLU sports, fantasy football, and more.
Story of the Week: Is a dream deferred a dream denied?
“I am fighting, hiding, lying and thriving.” This is what I said to my friend two days ago.
Restoration of a campus symbol
Friendship Oak, a well-recognized symbol at SLU for decades, is still undergoing a preservation initiative.
Story of the Week: Get to know Southeastern’s new president: Dr. William Wainwright
On April 27, Dr. William S. Wainwright was announced as Southeastern’s fifteenth president...
Story of the Week: Thoughts on the Mane Dish from students and staff
Southeastern Louisiana University has a variety of food choices for students and employees, from Starbucks, Subway and Taco Bell to the campus’s cafeteria, “Mane Dish.”