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Hammond, LA
The Big Event
KA celebrates law enforcement see PAGE 2 The possible harms of entertainment
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Greek mythology sets the stage
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April 24, 2018
Aggressive plays fuels big win
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JENNIFER DETTWILLER Staff Reporter
The Student Government Association feels community is key and expresses this by hosting “The Big Event.” 2018-2019 SGA President Richard Davis Jr.. feels “The Big Event” allows students to recompense the community for the hospitality they offer students via discounts and jobs. “This is a day to give back to them and just show them that we really appreciate all that they do for us,” said Davis. 37 job sites were assigned to approximately 600 students from various student organizations. Davis explained how some organizations in the community they helped. “We are also washing the fire trucks at the fire station,” said Davis. “We have a canine sanctuary in west Hammond.” Precious Souls Canine Rescue
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Students participate in “The Big Event” to express their appreciation for the community. Student volunteers from the Black Student Union and Baptist Collegiate Ministry plant flowers for Special Olympics Louisiana as part of “The Big Event.” Jennifer Dettwiller/The Lion’s Roar
38th annual ‘Strawberry Jubilee’ offers entertainment before finals ZACHARY ARAKI A&E Editor
Students and organizations gathered to relax before finals week with food and games for the “Down Da Bayou” themed “Strawberry Jubilee.” The event was altered by the Campus Activities Board to reflect the student’s needs. Sophomore accounting major and CAB Operations Manager Kirsten Babin compared this year’s “Strawberry Jubilee” to previous ones. “We’re way more planned than last year,” said Babin. “We are doing surveys now, so we’re getting all the students’ input, and we’ve incorporated everything that they said from last ‘Strawberry Jubilee,’ controlling the lines better, having more things for people to do.” CAB held the annual event on Wednesday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Park. ‘“Strawberry Jubilee’ is great,” said sophomore elementary education and special education, grades 1-5 major and Miss Southeastern Alyssa Larose. “I’m really excited that they did a Louisiana theme this year, more of a down the bayou type thing. Crawfish was a big success with the red beans and rice. I’m glad there’s a lot of fraternities, sororities and other organizations out here promoting themselves and the event.” Freshman early childhood
education, grades PK-3 major Erin Laborde worked a table with Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority to sell strawberry beignets and raise funds for the sorority’s philanthropy, “Sigma Serves Children.” “It’s a great event that they’re putting on,” said Laborde. “It’s the last couple weeks, so students are trying to push through, they really need this motivation. This fun event is done to give us that last little boost that we need before it’s time to really put in the last couple weeks.” Senior computer science major Aabishkar Timalsina used the event to bring more attention to the International Student Union. “As an organization, I think we should get out there and let people know that we are here to assist our international students whatever way we can,” said Timalsina. “First, we need to tell people we are here. The second thing is to participate here in a school event and encourage students to get out there and get involved.” To raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Larose sold raffle tickets for prizes such as Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eric Summers’ parking spot for finals week. “I’ve never been a part of ‘Strawberry Jubilee’ working a table or as Miss Southeastern, but I’ve come out before to get a T-shirt or to get some food,” said Larose. “I like that this year you actually have to play a game to get a T-shirt. That’s really fun. It’s a
good turnout.” Timalsina shared his thoughts on “Strawberry Jubilee.” “It’s a very nice festival,” said Timalsina. “I see a lot of people coming out here and enjoying the food, games and whatever the organizations have. I think it’s a fun event.” Babin discussed the decision behind this year’s theme. “I love the ‘Down Da Bayou’ theme just because I love crawfish and the king cake,” said Babin. “I was so done with cupcakes.” Freshman English education, grades 6-12 major and member of CAB Zayda Aleman explained the preparation CAB put into holding the event. “We were preparing since last summer,” said Aleman. “It’s a big event, so we have to start getting the food right, ordering T-shirts, making sure we have tents and getting everything in order so people don’t skip.” Larose shared her favorite part of this year’s “Strawberry Jubilee.” “My favorite thing about this year is the crawfish and red beans,” said Larose. “It really brought the Louisiana theme to life. I think everybody else is enjoying it too.” Freshman nursing major Sha’laris Babin discussed why she attended the event. “I’ve never been before, and I wanted to see what it’s like,” said Sha’laris Babin. “People were talking about it. It was like, ‘Make sure you come.’ I like it. It’s a nice Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eric Summers and Miss Southeastern Alyssa Larose cut the king cake for “Strawberry Jubilee.” Zachary Araki/The Lion’s Roar experience.”
SGA shells out large funds for lion statue BRIANNA HAWKINS Staff Reporter
The Student Government Association has made plans to build a new lion statue on campus. SGA plans to place the statue on the west side in Friendship Circle. Though they have not begun construction yet, they expect to have it built within five years. “We’re right now in the process of finding an artist to design the piece,” said 2017-2018 SGA President Seth Leto. “That’s the phase we’re in right now. I don’t have an exact due date, but it will be a little while for us to find the artist and for him to build and construct the piece.” Leto explained that his idea to have a lion statue on campus has been something he has thought about for a long time. “It has been an issue for a long time,” said Leto. “It’s been talked about by past administrations. It’s been talked about by some students, and so, it was always something I wanted to do when I ran for president two years ago, and I unfortunately lost, but that was a platform back then as well. Then this year, it was still something that I ran on. So, it’s always been DON LAWRENCE a topic of discussion to me. It’s Staff Reporter always been, ‘Why not?’” Leto discussed the funds behind the lion statue. The Alumni Association announced that on Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union “Through SGA capital outlay Grand Ballroom, Dr. John L. Crain will be presenting rings to juniors and seniors who purchased budget, we have the funds,” said them in anticipation of the spring 2018 “Commencement Ceremony.” The “Ring Ceremony” will Leto. “Those are through student be held on Saturday, May 12. self-accessed fees, and through The last day for juniors and seniors to RSVP for the event is April 25. that fund, we were able to allocate The annual “Ring Ceremony” is held to celebrate and commemorate the Find information on the alumni webpage www.southeastern.edu/alumni-donors/alumni-assoc/ accomplishments of soon to be graduates at the university. File Photo/The Lion’s Roar index.html or call 985-549-2150. see LION STATUE, pg. 8 Weather
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