Roar Cast Podcast

Campus Activity Board here at LU is an organization that plans hundreds of events for the academic year here at Lindenwood. Joining us today are Jenna and Maddie from the CAB and we talk with them about how they plan their events and the importance of adapting to different circumstances.

With almost 2,000 followers in under a year, LU Shaderoom has taken the student community to a whole other level. This Instagram account that started as a joke has brought to light what students love and hate about Lindenwood. From the amazing athletic facilities to the concerning food, LU Shaderoom has brought the community together and for the first time, we get to hear from the creator themselves. Please enjoy this episode as we ask the deep questions about how this account got started and what are the plans in the future.

Join Lauren and Dev as we discuss the unofficial Instagram accounts associated with Lindenwood University. From the LU Shaderoom to Lindenpups we discuss the effects these accounts have on the student population. Are these accounts helpful to the study body or is it causing more harm? Can and should Lindenwood control these student-created accounts? All of these questions and more are discussed in this week's episode!

Erika Poeling is a sophomore at Lindenwood University. She double majors in dance as well as business. She is a proud member of Line Lion who just went to Nationals and received third in Hip Hop and 9th in Jazz! Fun fact, she used to be Lauren's Suitemate when they were freshmen. Erika joins us to discuss life as a dancer at Lindenwood at why dance has been such a big part of her life!

Nataleigh and Grace have joined us today to talk about the Catholic Student Union at Lindenwood University. Enjoy the special Christmas Episode.

Janelle Klos is a junior BFA Technical Theatre Major. She works part-time in the shop and is very talented at scenic painting, lighting, and props. She is a multi-trick pony. Nick Lane is a senior BFA Acting Major who just recently played Heathcliff in You on The Moors, Now directed by Donna Northcott. They join us today to discuss what theatre life is like at Lindenwood, the crazy schedule of a theatre major, and what time management looks like.

McKayla Overton a sophomore dance major joins us today to represent the tutors at Lindenwood University. She joins us today today to discuss how students can prepare for finals, what it is like being a tutor at Lindenwood, and what a tutoring session looks like!

Aubree and Alisha are both freshmen at Lindenwood University. They represent the class of 2025 in the first-year council where they are working on many projects to better the lives of Freshmen at Lindenwood University. They have joined us today to discuss why they choose Lindenwood, what this year has been like, and what they plan to do in the future.

Karli Eckert is a sophomore majoring in business and secondary education. She owns her own business called KA creations where she creates stickers, illustrations, and more. She represents Lindenwood with the number 9! Rodney Wallace is a sophomore majoring in business with a minor in marketing. Not only is Rodney talented in sports he also is incredibly smart, he has made the dean’s list two-semester in a row and most likely will make the dean’s list this semester as well. He represents Lindenwood with the number 18. They have joined us today to discuss how they put academics first as a student athelete, how they manage their time and more.

Trent Champagne and Kevin Caldwell are both basketball players at Lindenwood University. They have joined us to discuss how they juggle school and athletics. Enjoy this discussion as we discuss things like COVID-19, the conference, and how they stay so connected during these crazy times!