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THE LION ’S ROAR S L U S S E V , I , I V •• A S P P A S •• REIGNING SLC CHAMPIONS PG. 10 . / Sara Patrick Roar The Lion’s TABLE OF CONTENTS JANUARY 20, 2015 4 ~ WHAT’S NEXT FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS? 8 ~ CHECK IN WITH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS 10 ~ BASEBALL TEAM READY TO ‘LION UP’ IN SEASON OPENER 13 ~ SOFTBALL COACH TALKS EXPECTATIONS FOR SEASON 15 ~ MEET THE 2015 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS OF THE YEAR 17 ~ NASAD ACCREDITS SLU VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM 18 ~ UNIVERSITY RECEIVES NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD 20 ~ STUDENT BALANCES LIFE ON THE RUNWAY 6 22 14 The Lion’s Roar / File Photos and Courtesy of Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun From the editor: It’s a never-ending cycle continue on without me. and see so much potential. I know some I started my journey as a staff reporter, will move up and take command one day, new to this town and the ways of the and although many will only ever work weekly newspaper. At first I was quiet and as staff reporters, they have also proven unsure, but over the years, I developed their worth. as a person and a reporter thanks to my When I think about the future, I can’t experiences on staff. I learned not to be help but think about the legacy I’m scared to approach new people, to ask the leaving behind at Student Publications. hard questions, to write with the audience It’ll be hard to go after four years, but in mind and to be myself every step of I have faith that these talented young the way. reporters will move up and fill in the As I changed, so did my role at the spaces; someone will take over as Editor BY SARA PATRICK newspaper. I went from a staff reporter in Chief and others will fill in as section Editor in Chief to the Arts and Entertainment section editors. editor and last December, I was chosen As reporters, the staff at Student When I came to Southeastern nearly to take over as Editor in Chief. When I Publications knows that the news cycle is four years ago, I never imagined where graduate, I’ll be back at the bottom, just never-ending. My cycle at this newspaper I would be at the end of my time here. a staff reporter trying to work my way up is almost over, but until May 16, I’ll be Back then, I underestimated the journey at some newspaper or magazine. But this doing my best to keep the newspaper Student Publications would take me on. time, I’ll have confidence in myself and going while preparing the next group of It’s hard to think my time here is coming my skills to get me where I want to be. leaders for my departure. Rest assured, to an end in May. However, I know life Now that I’ve been in charge for a the editors and reporters may change, but has more in store for me post-graduation, year, I look at the role of a staff reporter The Lion’s Roar will always be here to and The Lion’s Roar newspaper will in a different way. 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It is published [email protected] www.selu.edu/lionsroar same polices as other submissions or letters weekly during regular semesters and to the editor, but must also include the monthly during the summer semester. 4 | The Lion’s Roar What’s next for football seniors? Ryan Adams Ryan Adams took over the place-kicker duties this past season successfully. After handling the kickoff duties for two years, Adams finally got the chance to showcase his talents during his senior year. Adams was successful in 16 of his 18 attempted field goals this season and kicked a school record 55 yard field goal against Northwestern State. “My favorite memory being here has to be winning the two conference championships and changing the atmosphere here in Hammond, America,” said Adams. Adam’s senior season garnered several awards for his efforts, including making it onto the All-Louisiana first team. Adams has aspirations to continue his playing career, but also has plans if he is unable to do so. Isiah Corbett “My plan for the future is to give the NFL a shot. I recently got Isiah Corbett, a Florida native, has been a premier linebacker in an agent and will have pro day in April,” said Adams. “If it doesn’t the Southland Conference during his two years as a Lion. During work out, then I will be graduating with a degree in graphic design his first year, Corbett was named Louisiana Defensive Player of next fall. Hopefully I can work for Nike or Adidas one day.” the Week FCS Linebacker of the Week and made it to the All- Southland Conference second team. Corbett was successful in making the All-Southland Conference first team in 2014, to also go with his selection to the Sports Network All-America team. The senior linebacker became the first athlete in school history to Marice be named the Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year. Sutton Of all the accomplishments Corbett has achieved over his time at Southeastern, he recalls the 2013 season as perhaps his favorite. “My fondest memory would have to be the fans rushing the Marice Sutton has played his field after we beat Sam Houston for the conference title,” said part in making the Southeastern Corbett. defense one of the most feared in With so many accomplishments under his belt, Corbett has the the FCS. Playing all four of his years a s chance to be taken in the upcoming NFL draft in the spring. Since a Lion, Sutton was around to witness the past two graduating in December, Corbett has been training in hopes of historical years in the Southeastern football history. Along the making it to the next level of his football career. way, Sutton has had his fair share of recognition as a top defensive “I’ve been training at this facility in Baton Rouge called back in the league. Sutton was a Southland Conference Honorable Traction,” said Corbett. “I really don’t have a preference, but I Mention in 2013, part of the 2014 Defensive Back of the Year would like to go to a team with a 3-4 scheme, so I can showcase Watch list and is currently a sports management major. all my talents.” “My favorite memories were winning the conference title two If Corbett does not get the chance to advance his football career years in a row,” said Sutton. as a player, he hopes to continue his career around the game he The New Orleans native has aspirations to continue his football loves. career on the next level. “If I don’t go on to play football, I would be doing something “I’m going to try and continue working towards football and see with football such as training players or the business side of it,” what my chances are to make a team,” said Sutton.