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Manestream
by Manestream//The Lion's Roar
Manestream is the official podcast of The Lion's Roar, the award-winning student-run digital news source affiliated with Southeastern Louisiana University. The Lion's Roar provides a voice for the student body and the Southeastern community.
Episodes
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Story of the Week-New owners let local creators shine at Bayou Booksellers-Sundi
For this week’s Story of the Week, Sundi Griffin reads her article New owners let local creators shine at Bayou Booksellers. She explains how new owners Katie and Michael Turner have revitalized the longtime Hammond bookstore by spotlighting local artists, small businesses and “pre‑loved” books...
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Story of the Week-Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ remains hauntingly timeless-Tyra
For this week’s Story of the Week, Tyra Johnson reads her article Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ remains hauntingly timeless. She reflects on Christopher Nolan’s ambitious IMAX‑shot adaptation of Homer’s epic, praising its practical effects, atmospheric darkness and emotionally powerful character moments,...
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Story of the Week-OPINION | College sports are changing, but what are they becoming?-Taisia
For this week’s Story of the Week, Taisia Bolsova reads her article titled OPINION | College sports are changing, but what are they becoming? She explains that NIL deals, the transfer portal and revenue sharing have expanded athlete freedom and financial opportunity, but they also risk shifting…
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The Lion's Den Sports Podcast with Chase & Jack: Pilot
Listen to Sports Editor Chase Gispert and Staff Reporter Jack Hurley as they break down the latest news in Southeastern athletics and professional sports on their weekly sports show.
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Story of the Week-Southeastern Lab School returns to its roots with high school expansion-Sabrina
For this week’s Story of the Week, Sabrina Benoit reads her article titled Southeastern Lab School Returns to Its Roots with High School Expansion. The story explains that beginning in Fall 2027, the Lab School will add a ninth grade and expand one grade each year, driven by strong community...
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Story of the Week-The truth behind the “Ozempedemic”-Abbi Kelley
For this week’s Story of the Week, Abbi Kelley reads her article titled The Truth Behind the “Ozempedemic.” The piece explains how social media pressure and the pursuit of an “ideal body” are pushing young people toward GLP‑1 drugs and unapproved peptides, many of which the FDA warns are unsafe…
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Manestream Podcast | Alan's Tech Corner S1 E3: Google Pixel 9a
Staff reporter Alan Mitchell talks about his experiences with the Google Pixel 9a as an iPhone user.
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Story of the week - Fishing scam stirs fear over classes - Kennith
In today’s episode of Story of the Week, Kennith Woods discusses the phishing scam that appeared in the Canvas inboxes of students across campus.
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Manestream Podcast | The 2026 Roomies
Arts and Entertainment Editor Eva Saladino, Sports Editor Sean Hoffman and Editor-in-Chief Kennith Woods hit the red carpet for the 2nd annual Roomies.
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Manestream Podcast | Black Books and Literary Legacies
Staff reporter Cha'Laieja Francis goes in-depth on various Black authors and their work.
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Manestream Podcast | Alan's Tech Corner S1 E2: CMF Earbuds 2a
Staff reporter Alan Mitchell reviews the CMF Earbuds 2a.
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Story of the week- Grad fair preview-olivia
In today’s Story of the Week episode, Olivia Reeves reads from her article “Grad Fair Commences Countdown to Graduation,” highlighting Southeastern’s two‑day one‑stop Grad Fair where seniors and their families can prepare for commencement, meet vendors, take free portraits, explore academic...
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Story of the week - Lions shut out and take down No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners - Sean Hoffman
In today’s episode of The Story of the Week, Sean reads his article “Lions shut out and take down No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners,” highlighting Southeastern’s dominant pitching, Blaise Priester’s near‑cycle performance, and the Lions’ biggest ranked win since 2024.
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Story of the week - Lions organize ICE civic commentary
For this week’s Story of the Week, Eva Saladino highlights how SLU students and local advocates united in a campus-to-community demonstration to speak out against ICE, defend constitutional rights, and encourage civic engagement.
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Story of the week - Reading as resistance this Black History Month.
This week Cha’Laieja Francis highlights how Black writers—from Sojourner Truth to Toni Morrison—use literature as a form of resistance that preserves history, critiques systemic injustice and continues to shape an ongoing revolution in Black thought and culture.
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Manestream Podcast | Alan's Tech Corner S1 E1: Clicks Keyboard
Staff reporter Alan Mitchell reviews the Clicks keyboard case.
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Manestream Podcast | The History of Valentine's Day
Staff reporter Cha'Laieja Francis talks about the political history of Valentine's Day.
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Manestream Podcast | Winter News Recap
The Lion's Roar staff reporter Adee Ventura recaps recent news and events that took place over winter break, including updates on the Epstein Files, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Southeastern's accreditation.
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Story of the week - Student ambassadors represent every corner of SLU.
This week on the Story Of The Week, Tyra Johnson talks about how student ambassadors across Southeastern are serving to promote campus life, support incoming students, and represent their colleges through community.
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Story of the week- Friendsgiving, the found family feast
This week on the Mainstream Podcast, Bailor Beggs talks about the importance of Friendsgiving and the history behind it.
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Story of the week - Lion Leadership Institute shapes athletes beyond the game
In this week's episode of the Manestream Podcast, Taisia Bolsova talks about how the Lion Leadership Institute is helping students develop skills as athletes.
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Story of the week - Banning books won’t protect kids – it will silence them
In this week's Story of the week, Cha'Laieja Francis reads her opinion article about why banning books will silence children.
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Story of the week - 2025 SLU Homecoming is one for the fairytale books
This week on the Mainstream Podcasts, Chloe Rayborn talks about the events that happened during Homecoming week.
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Story of the week - Federal approval pending for National Guard deployment across Louisiana
This week, Tyra discusses the pending federal approval of National Guard deployment across Louisiana.
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Story of The Week - 2025 Homecoming is one for the fairytale books.
Chloe Rayborn discusses the events that occurred during Homecoming week.
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Manestream Podcast - SLU Celebs: SGA Big Three 2025-26
Arts and Entertainment editor Eva Saladino sits down with the Student Government Association's Big 3: President Maria Nechaeva, Vice President Abigail Thompson and Chief Justice Kayla Edwards, to discuss their role within SGA.
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Story of the week- Massive AI data center will hurt Louisiana
It’s difficult to keep up with a world that seems to be running faster than you can pay attention to.
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Lady Lions fall short in home-opener against Jackson State
Southeastern’s Lady Lions soccer team lost its home opener against Jackson State this past Sunday, 2-1.
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Story of the week- Student resources available on campus (09/16/25)
Southeastern offers a range of student resources and tools to support success and enhance campus life. From the University Health Center to the LionTraxx, there is something that every student can use to navigate college.
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Story of the week- Future-ready skills at your fingertips with new Coursera classes (09/16/25)
The Louisiana Board of Regents received a grant from Google and Coursera, which awarded each institution 500 licenses for students, faculty, and staff to receive microcredentials.
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Manestream Podcast | Miss Southeastern Special Interview
In this episode, Editor Rosalyn Rivas interviews Miss Southeastern 2025, Eva Delatte, on topics surrounding her background and experiences leading up to her crowning as Miss Southeastern.
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Manestream Podcast | The Current State of Streaming
In this episode, Opinions Editor Ian Stewart discusses the current state of streaming.
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Story of the Week: Strawberry Prism | Cap and gown, but locked down
March 13, 2020, was the last time I ever saw the faces of the people I grew up with in a school setting.
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Manestream Podcast | Lions United Special Interview
In this episode, Sean Hoffman interviews Lions United account creator/manager, Nick Roy, on topics surrounding who he is and how the popular Lions United social media account came to be.
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Southeastern shuts out Corpus Christi to claim the sweep
The Southeastern softball team (29-8, 11-1 SLC) faced off against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (9-23, 3-9 SLC) on March 28 and swept the Islanders 3-0 (9-1, 5-2, 5-0).
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Story of the Week: Ayla Guzzardo leaving Southeastern for McNeese
Southeastern women’s basketball head coach Ayla Guzzardo has been hired by McNeese as the head coach of the McNeese Cowgirls women’s basketball team.
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Manestream Podcast | Cozy with Rosie S1E1: Unboxing Calico Critters and Our Insecurities
In this edition of the Manestream Podcast, editor Rosalyn Rivas will be introducing her new wellbeing podcast series, "Cozy with Rosie", where she discusses a variety of topics about physical and mental wellbeing. In this episode, Rosie will be unboxing Calico Critters and our insecurities as...
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Story of the Week: OPINION | 'Anora' shines brightest during Hollywood's biggest night
The 97th Academy Awards Ceremony delivered its verdict. The show, which aired on Sunday, March 2, was officially watched by 19.69 million people, the best performance of the Oscars award in the past five years.
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Manestream Podcast | The Roomies 2025
In this episode of the Manestream Podcast, editors Kennith Woods, Eva Saladino, and Sean Hoffman discuss the Oscars, or what they like to call "The Roomies".
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BHM Feature: Toni Morrison, titan of the Black written word
In the world of American literature, writer and editor Toni Morrison is revered for her award-winning novels and poetry. Her passages on race and gender continue to inform generations of readers on the Black woman’s experience in America, along with her writings giving a spotlight Black American...
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Manestream Podcast | The Lion's Den S7E1: Super Bowl
In this episode, Sports Editor Chase Gispert and Joey Brezinsky preview Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
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Manestream Podcast | Halloween Favorites 2024
In this episode of the Manestream Podcast, Opinions Editor Ian Stewart and A&E Editor Eva Saladino share their Halloween favorites.
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Manestream Podcast | Lion's Den S6E2: Return of the Lion's Den
In this episode, Sports Editors Chase Gispert and Troy Allen discuss SLU football on the rise and some recent NFL news.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manestream is the official podcast of The Lion's Roar, the award-winning student-run digital news source affiliated with Southeastern Louisiana University. The Lion's Roar provides a voice for the student body and the Southeastern community.
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