THE VISUAL ARTS HAVE BEEN HARD HIT BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BUT SOUTHEASTERN’S CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY IS TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN KEEPING THEM ALIVE AND STRONG FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Throughout this past year of world-wide uncertainties brought on by the pandemic, there has perhaps never been a better time for both creating and engaging with the arts. As Thomas Merton once said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery has remained a valuable resource for students and the entire community throughout this difficult time—providing physical and digital spaces for both education and reflection. Importantly, it has also served as a venue for Southeastern faculty to showcase their own recent works and artistic processes, such as during the Gallery’s recent 2021 Art + Design Faculty Exhibition.

This exhibition, which was held from January 20-February 24, is an annual event open to all Southeastern faculty. This year’s installment featured approximately 20 artists, many of whom are working in series, and their wide-ranging works that include photography, video, sculpture, ceramics, fashion or costume design, theatre design, and more.

Associate Professor of New Media and Animation and Director of the Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery Cristina Molina explained that the goal of this exhibition “is to highlight the work of faculty so that students in the Visual Art + Design Department have an idea of what their professors and instructors are making creatively. It’s to support the idea that we, as teachers, are also engaged in a creative practice, and that is part of our research which we also then bring to the classroom.” Moreover, it is also created to allow the larger community to become more familiar with the recent artistic work coming out of the studios of Southeastern faculty.

The work presented in the exhibition is indeed quite diverse—in terms of media, but also in terms of concepts and concerns being explored. While there can sometimes be a lack of understanding when it comes to contemporary art, Molina explained how each piece displayed is deeply thought out. “I’d like viewers to appreciate the efforts and the talents of our faculty, but also to appreciate the amount of research and scholarship that goes in to creating these works, and to see that each artist is really considering theme and subject matter as they’re making these works,” said Molina. “It’s a very thoughtful and carefully considered process.”

Every artwork has its own unique story to tell, but some of the pieces in this exhibition were directly influenced by the subject matter of the pandemic. One of these, by Professor of Art Education Dr. Kim Finley, is a monochromatic, abstracted landscape that directly references the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. “It’s a very thoughtful piece, a very current and poignant piece for us to consider the gravity of this pandemic and to remember to take care and take precautions, because it is a very serious problem right now,” said Molina.

Other featured artists and faculty members including Christopher Burns, Tom Walton, and Vanessa Centeno reference the pandemic in their artwork as well.

Burns’ work, a photographic survey of the rural South Louisiana landscape, uses vibrant colors while also being quiet, dark, and omitting people. According to him, “This reflects not only the coronavirus restrictions placed on my practice, but the way outsiders struggle to relate and understand the landscape here, geographically and socially.”

The art community has been one of the hardest hit by the economic repercussions of the pandemic, with many museums and galleries being forced to close their doors and artists’ sales in steep decline. Following a 2020 national survey of COVID-19 impact on museums in the United States, the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community and the premier museum accrediting body in the U.S., concluded that one out of three museums in our country may close forever.

Yet, there is a great benefit to maintaining a physical space for the arts. “I think a physical space is important, especially for viewers, because there are certain facets of artworks that can’t be translated via a screen,” said Molina. “This can be especially true for three-dimensional media, the materials and dimensionality of which can be documented but are hard to translate. Additionally, the space itself helps create a heightened level of experience and engagement with the art. I think that anyone who appreciates art can remember being confronted with an artwork that really blew them away. That was meaningful to them. They felt transcended by it. And such experiences are also because of the conditions of the space. For example, it’s very quiet [in the Gallery]. Part of the role of the Gallery is to create these conditions where artwork can be viewed in a contemplative space free of any distraction and offer space and time for that kind of viewing participation.”

While maintaining this physical space for the arts is vital, implementing associated programming to enhance understanding of and engagement with this and other exhibitions is also essential, especially during the pandemic. At the Contemporary Art Gallery, this has been done through continuing the visiting artist talks, including in a new virtual format while in-person gathering has not been possible. The Gallery also traditionally provides exhibition tours, catalogs, and more. “It’s very important to have these peripheral programs so that they inform the current exhibitions,” said Molina.

The development of virtual programs like the Gallery’s visiting artist talks is just one way in which the arts community has developed innovative methods to survive and reach others during this past year. “I think that the artist community is very resilient,” said Molina. “We’re trained to solve problems creatively. So I’m hopeful that out of this will come some new, innovative ways to get work distributed, but also to engage audiences.”

From students to the wider community, Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery does indeed continue to serve and engage audiences. With new exhibitions to explore almost every month, both in person and virtual programming for enhanced experiences, and a serene space for reflection with free admission for all, it remains a respite in the arts, both from afar and in person in the heart of Southeastern’s campus.

By Sheri Gibson

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NEXT EXHIBITION

Explore new paintings, works on paper, and a collaborative animated music video by New Orleans Based Artist John Isiah Walton in Black Paintings: Cybernetic Folklore, Place, + Spirit, open June 14-September 2, 20201.

Students in Southeastern’s new Professional Sales Program will now benefit from a state-of-the-art training room thanks to a $100,000 donation from Northwestern Mutual. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently to celebrate the opening of the Northwestern Mutual Training Room located in Garrett Hall.

Managing Partner of Louisiana and Mississippi Steven Dugal and Managing Director of the Mandeville and Gulfport District Offices Paul Hodge were recognized as donors with matching gifts from Northwestern Mutual’s corporate office.

Southeastern’s Professional Sales Program was created to draw high-ability students toward selling as a career, better prepare those students for early success in professional selling careers, and connect them with sales professionals in the region. According to research conducted by the Sales Education Foundation, more than 50 percent of business school graduates enter the workforce in a sales-oriented position.

Dean of the College of Business Toni Phillips said the core sales curriculum consists of courses in personal selling, advanced professional selling, and sales management and is supported with other marketing courses in consumer behavior, marketing research, and marketing strategy. With the current goal to prepare students for success in the sales profession, the program has been developed for marketing majors with a future goal of including those majoring in areas outside of business who wish to pursue a sales certificate.

“We know that professional sales is not only a starting point for careers, but is becoming more and more important across all sectors of the economy,” said Phillips. “The Southeastern Professional Sales Program will help train the next generation of sales leaders, and the investment that Northwestern Mutual is making demonstrates that the program is on the right track. We are really appreciative of Northwestern Mutual.”

An important objective of the program, Phillips added, is to connect sales program students with sales professionals and organizations through role-play competitions, internships, guest speakers, panel discussions and career opportunities.

For more information about Southeastern’s Professional Sales Program or how businesses can get involved, contact Assistant Professor April Kemp at April.Kemp@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-2277, or visit southeastern.edu/sales.

Image: Celebrating at the ribbon cutting ceremony are, from left, Southeastern President John L. Crain, Jordyn Eaton, Katy Dugal, Ryan Rhoto, Jason Navarre, Steven Dugal, Paul Hodge, Dicky Lyons (all with Northwestern Mutual), Sales Program Coordinators Assistant Professor April Kemp and Associate Professor Tará Lopez, Miss Southeastern Lily Gayle, Vice President for University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale, and Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller.

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) has awarded the NSSLHA chapter at Southeastern with 2021 Gold Chapter Honors.

National NSSLHA Chapter Honors are awarded to affiliated chapters that demonstrate an outstanding effort to support the organization’s national mission to inspire, empower, and support students in communication sciences and disorders programs, said retired Professor of Southeastern’s Communication and Sciences Disorders program and Chapter Advisor Lillian Stiegler.

“The Communication Sciences and Disorders program offers an undergraduate curriculum leading to the degree of bachelor of science,” said Stiegler, a resident of Covington. “The four-year curriculum prepares students to serve individuals with communication disorders. Clinical practica are required.”

The program also offers curriculum and external clinical practica leading to a master of science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, added Stiegler, a specialist in the field of autism spectrum disorders.

Graduate student Mary Grace Kelley of Slidell nominated Stiegler for the Chapter Advisor Honors Award, which she received for the first time this year.

“Dr. Stiegler has served as our NSSLHA Chapter Advisor for 25 years—always emphasizing the importance of advocacy, voting, philanthropy, and service. She has a visible and contagious love for speech-language pathology, which spreads like wildfire through her students and chapter members,” said Kelley.

Kelley explained that Stiegler motivated her students to overcome obstacles created by COVID-19 and encouraged them to launch a mentorship program. Their efforts helped build relationships within the CSD program, as well as connect the students virtually with audiologists and speech language pathologists across the world.

“With Dr. Stiegler’s leadership, our chapter has received National NSSLHA Chapter Honors award multiple times, including Chapter of the Year in 2004, and the Award of Excellence twice,” Kelley said. “Since Dr. Stiegler has retired from Southeastern, we honor her efforts and achievements, and we truly believe she deserves this award.”

As a way to celebrate graduates in-person during COVID-19, the Alumni Office transformed the annual Lion4Life Launch event into a Lion4Life Lunch! On May 13, attendees enjoyed a free lunch, a complimentary gift, music and photo ops. Grads were also able to pick up their mini diploma and entered to win a Visa gift card. Relive or get a glipse of the celebration below!

Southeastern’s Marketing Program has been ranked No. 2 in the state by Plexuss, the largest digital ecosystem for students to connect with over 18,000 colleges and universities worldwide.

The marketing college rankings included undergraduate four-year colleges and universities that offer a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Plexuss utilized data from the Department of Education, and looked at key factors such as graduation rates, admissions yield, program popularity, and student retention rates. To create a more encompassing ranking system, the group incorporated subject-specific rankings from the most prominent reputable ranking sources available: U.S. News, Times Higher Education, QS, and ARWU to create the final list.

Marketing Department Head Jose Noguera said Southeastern’s marketing curriculum provides students with practical as well as theoretical knowledge concerning modern marketing practices. The courses in the major are designed and integrated to assist students in obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of marketing activities.

“Our marketing program includes concentrations in digital and social media marketing, as well as professional sales. Students are engaged in real-world classroom experiences through hands-on client projects, role-playing, and even competitions,” Noguera said. “Our faculty are passionate and work hard to prepare our students to easily transition into professional careers where they will be successful.”

The program provides an opportunity for students to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a business career in which marketing plays a key role and/or for graduate study, Noguera added.

For more information about Southeastern’s marketing program, call 985-549-2277, email marketing@southeastern.edu, or visit southeastern.edu/marketing.

The full ranking list is available here.

Chefs Evening is a decades-long Southeastern tradition, bringing members of both the University and area communities together each spring for an elegant evening of food and drinks from some of the region’s best restaurants and caterers. While COVID-19 prevented Southeastern from being able to hold the 2020 edition, this popular event was was able to return for 2021 with a unique spin—held outside on the field of historic Strawberry Stadium and titled “Chefs Under the Stars.”

Organized by the Southeastern Foundation, Chefs Under the Stars featured many familiar elements, including opportunities to indulge in a wide variety of delicious cuisine or take home an exciting prize from the raffle. New for this year’s special edition event, though, were performances by the University Jazz Ensemble and the Faculty Jazz Quartet, creating a one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experience under the evening sky, in the heart of Southeastern’s campus.

Most importanty, all funds raised though Chefs Under the Stars will help provide vital student scholarships and support. Nearly 400 guests attended the event, together contributing over $75,000 to Southeastern students.

Chefs Under the Stars was sponsored by Premier Sponsors MCC Real Estate and Shelby LaSalle, Jr. LLC; Platinum Sponsor First Guaranty Bank; Gold Sponsors American Bank & Trust, Entergy, and Louisiana’s 1st Choice Auto Auction; Silver Sponsors
Dawn Cantrell, Hancock Whitney, La Capitol Federal Credit Union, and North Oaks Health System; Bronze Sponsors Mele Printing and Southeastern Catering; and Wine Sponsors Merrill Lynch Wealth Mgmt/R.K. Hoddinott and Wells Fargo Advisors/Andre’ Theriot. Participating restaurants included Acquistapace’s; Aramark Corporation; Benedict’s Plantation; Blackened Brew, LLC; Cate Street Seafood Station; Cena, Hammond; Champagne Bev/Gnarley Barley; Crescent Bar; Crescent Crown Distributors; Don’s Seafood & Steak House; Jacmel Inn; One Thirteen Restaurant; Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar; Salty Joe’s BBQ Shop; Sarita’s Mexican Grill & Cantina; The Cakery; The Cocoa Bean Bakery & Café; and Trey Yuen Restaurant.

A Southeastern junior majoring in occupational safety, health and environment has been awarded a national scholarship from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

“Being selected as one of the recipients for this scholarship has truly been an honor,” Picard said. “The financial support and affirmation this award have given me is something for which I am extremely grateful.”

Picard worked at a local hospital in the emergency room, followed by an outpatient physical therapy clinic for a little over a year.

“Throughout my experience in health care, I worked with numerous patients who suffered from varying degrees of work related injuries – some life altering,” she explained. “Seeing first-hand what these workers endured after an accident, I knew that I wanted to be a part of safety. Taking care of people is what I thrive on, and pursuing a career in health and safety allows me to do just that. It is a job that is simply dedicated to making sure that we all return home safe to our families.”

After graduation, Picard plans to eventually become a certified safety professional.

The Southeastern OSH&E program was recently ranked among the top 20 best values in OSH&E programs in the country by the website collegevaluesonline.com. The ranking is based on quality of academics; value, which includes tuition affordability and financial aid; and the calculated average return on investment data, a guide to the success of students graduating from the program.

The website valuecolleges.com also ranked the program among the top 25 in the country in best value occupational safety and health degrees. The ranking is based on reputation, based on U.S. News & World Report; return on investment, based on payscale data; and cost, based on online tuition as reported to IPEDS.

The OSH&E program is nationally accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. The program grew from a two-year associate’s degree program to a four-year bachelor of science program following considerable input from managers at area industries who reported a significant need for safety, health and environmental professionals. The program prepares students for a variety of positions, including roles of environmental safety and health specialists and safety supervisors.

Southeastern has been named a Military Friendly® Spouse School for 2021-2022.

Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, states the listing honors the top colleges, universities and trade schools for their leading practices, outcomes and effective programs for military spouses.

“Southeastern has made a concerted effort in the past several years to focus on military service members, veterans and their families,” said Director of Military and Veteran Success Matt Watkins, a U.S. Air Force Veteran. “Southeastern has created innovative programming, services, events and resources for our veterans, dependents and military population. All of our staff members feel there is no greater calling than serving those who have served us.”

Southeastern enrolls 557 veteran and military service members. The university maintains a Veterans Upward Bound program; has an Office of Military and Veteran Success that assists students in obtaining benefits and with other issues; provides academic and other counseling services; offers scholarships specifically for military students and veterans; and maintains a wide range of online and distance learning programs that provide students with flexibility in scheduling.

A recent addition to campus is the Southeastern Student Veterans and Military Interest Association, a group open to veterans, reservists, spouses, dependents, and ROTC participants attending both Southeastern and Northshore Technical Community College. The association was founded to help the school administration better understand and meet the needs of veterans; offer advice from experienced to incoming veterans; help civilians better understand the military experience; and provide opportunities for veterans to meet one another and connect.

“Schools that achieve designation show true commitment and dedication in their efforts. Our standards assist schools by providing a benchmark that promotes positive educational outcomes, resources, and support services,” said National Director of Military Partnerships for Military Friendly® Kayla Lopez. “Focusing on the betterment of the educational landscape and providing positive outcomes and economic opportunity for the military community.”

Viqtory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business founded in 2001. In addition to G.I. Jobs, the company also publishes the magazine Military Spouse.

The National Science Foundation has awarded a biologist and specialist in evolution, computational biology, and phylogenetics at Southeastern a grant of $1,125,000. Phylogenetics is the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities—often species, individuals or genes.

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences April Wright received the five-year grant to integrate information from the fossil record with data collected from living species to infer phylogenetic relationships.

The grant was one of only two CAREER grants awarded in the state. The National Science Foundation CAREER awards are in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through research and education, and the integration of these endeavors in the context of their organizations’ missions.

“This is a big deal. CAREER awards are the most prestigious grants awarded by NSF, and they typically go to researchers at Research I universities, not at a regional principally undergraduate university like Southeastern,” said College of Science and Technology Dean Daniel McCarthy. “This is a testament not only to the world-class level of Dr. Wright’s research, but also to the novel educational approach she is taking with this project.”

The project will focus on the use of posterior predictive methods for assessing which models are most appropriate for a particular dataset. The work will provide practical guidance and research software tools for researchers to perform more complex model assessment in systemic biology, Wright said.

“I will be working with statistical methods to integrate fossil data with extant molecular data to estimate dated phylogenetic trees,” said Wright. “Phylogenetic trees are one of our key ways of understanding the evolution of organisms, form, and function. And fossils are often our only direct source of information about past organisms. What we’ll be doing in the lab is evaluating different mathematical models for estimating phylogenetic trees from joint fossil and molecular data.”

“This grant will allow us to grow into a nationally recognized university for Computational Biology, which is an exciting and rapidly changing field,” McCarthy said. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Dr. Wright, Southeastern, and especially for our students.”

Wright said she is looking forward to the educational component of the grant.

“To do the work I do, researchers have to be competent at statistics and computation,” she said. “We’ll be taking a look at ‘code-to-learn’ approaches where students use code to discover insights about biology. This should help us integrate more crucial skills development into lower-level curricula without losing biological information.”

Wright intends to formally study if teaching lower division coursework using code-to-learn principles causes students to learn less biology. She also plans to study if early exposure to computation in the classroom can lead to improved student retention by helping students develop important research skills early in their careers.

“Retention of underrepresented minority students is at the heart of my educational plan. As an assistant professor, I observe very clearly the issues with retention of vulnerable students,” she said. “I propose to leverage existing recruitment networks for vulnerable students to identify those who are interested in scientific computing.”

Both the research and educational missions of the project will substantially improve their respective fields, Wright added.

“The research objectives of the project will inform researchers of how to appropriately model complex and heterogeneous data in a hierarchical model,” she explained. “The educational components also address key gaps in the literature on how to incorporate computation in undergraduate biology education. In particular, code-to-learn approaches are currently understudied in biology.

Students at the Southeastern Channel have been honored by the Emmys with three college division Student Production Awards given by the Emmy Awards’ Suncoast Region of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

John Sartori of Mandeville won in the “Talent” category, while John Williams of Denham Springs won for “News: General Assignment: Light News.” Also receiving a student Emmy honor was the Southeastern Channel’s October 12, 2019 football broadcast of Southeastern vs. Incarnate Word in the “Sports-Live Event” category.

The students and their productions were honored in the Emmy Suncoast Region comprised of television stations and production companies in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Puerto Rico. Students at the Southeastern Channel have now been named Emmy winners 20 times with 67 nominations.

“Being recognized by the Emmys is the highest honor you can receive in television,” said Southeastern Channel General Manager Rick Settoon. “These student awards are measured against the Emmy standard of excellence. If no productions in a category achieve that standard, then no award is given. Since so few are given, we’re absolutely thrilled that John Sartori, John Williams, and our entire football game broadcast crew are deservedly joining such elite company with this highest reward for their talent, creativity and hard work.”

“It’s a very special honor, and it validates the hard work I put into my broadcasts,” Sartori said. “Winning an Emmy award goes far beyond simply being a newscaster or a sportscaster. It’s a universal language of excellence in our field, and it means a lot to have my name attached to such a prestigious honor.”

Sartori won Emmy recognition for the second time in two years for “Talent” with his composite of on-camera work at the Southeastern Channel.

Sartori’s composite included anchoring and reporting for The Big Game sportscast, hosting and producing the “Lion Tracks” coaches’ talk show, and play-by-play announcing of live Southeastern game broadcasts.

A May 2020 graduate of Southeastern, Sartori is now a sports anchor-reporter for KTAL-TV Ch. 6 (NBC) in Shreveport, where he reports on sports in Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas.

“The Southeastern Channel rounded me into a sports broadcaster who could do it all and gave me real-world experience in a collegiate setting,” Sartori said. “We had deadlines and had to produce broadcast quality stories and segments. I did live shots, live anchoring, reporting, and live play-by-play. If you are a student interested in broadcast journalism, there is no better place for you in this country than in Hammond, La., at the Southeastern Channel.”

Williams won for his news feature story, “July Fourth in Baton Rouge,” produced for the channel’s student newscast Northshore News the summer before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

“Winning an Emmy is a surreal feeling, especially while being a college student,” Williams said. “This places me in a category of individuals who have displayed a level of talent unmatched by most. I am forever grateful to receive that honor and will cherish it for a lifetime.”

Williams researched, wrote, reported, shot and edited his July 4 production that featured dazzling cinematography and captured the sizzling energy and atmosphere of Baton Rouge’s annual celebration on the Riverfront, Settoon said. Williams has also won Associated Press College Broadcasters, WorldFest International Film Festival, and College Broadcasters, Inc. national awards for his videography and cinematography.

“I decided to shoot the story with a more cinematic film-style as opposed to the typical ‘news look’ we usually see on television,” Williams said. “I wanted the audience to feel like they were actually there experiencing the event instead of viewing it on a screen as an outsider.”

“As a Baton Rouge native, I’ve attended numerous July 4 celebrations downtown, and I’ve always left with a feeling of togetherness, pride, and admiration for the city,” he explained. “This was the driving force that led me to produce the story. Those not from the Baton Rouge area are generally unaware of this event, and I wanted to spread awareness to a wider audience of a celebration all Louisiana citizens should attend at least once.”

Both Williams, as high end zone camera operator, and Sartori, as play-by-play announcer, played key roles on the crew of the Southeastern Channel’s winning live game broadcast of the October 12, 2019 Southeastern-Incarnate Word football game. The broadcast was produced and announced entirely by students and streamed live on ESPN+.

Dylan Domangue of Houma produced and directed the live broadcast, while the announcers were Sartori, Richie Solares of New Orleans as color analyst, and Gabrielle Cox of Hammond as sideline reporter.

“An Emmy award is what everyone in television strives for in their career,” Domangue said. “Some people work a lifetime trying to achieve the goal of winning this award, and I was part of a broadcast that won an Emmy while still in college.”

Other crew members contributing to the game broadcast were Jermaine Kelly of Shreveport, Ross Chauvin of Houma, Lily Gayle of Greensburg, Tyler Thomas of Bogalusa, Taylor Tabb of Luling, Richie Cruz of New Orleans, and Logan Graffia of Slidell.

“We had great graphics and replays, tremendous announcing and camera work. The entire broadcast from start to finish on all levels was technically sound, and that’s why I think the judges were so impressed,” Domangue said.

In addition to its three winning entries, the Southeastern Channel was nominated for an Emmy Student Production Award in the “Sports Program” category for the November 21, 2019 live sportscast, The Big Game. Sartori and Cox co-anchored the episode, while Solares served as a guest anchor. Domangue produced and directed the show that featured contributions from students Graffia, Tabb, Chauvin, Lauryn Jackson of Baton Rouge, Josh Hodgeson of New Orleans, and Angela Imbraguglio of Destrehan.

“The Southeastern Channel has given me opportunities I would not have had anywhere else,” Williams said. “I was a part of collaborative real-world productions, had individual projects of my own, and worked alongside other students who shared similar passions. Credit for my Emmy award and preparation for my first job, I happily attribute to this establishment.”

In its 18 years of existence, the Southeastern Channel has won over 400 national, international and regional awards. The Channel can be seen on Charter Spectrum 199 in Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, Livingston and St. Helena parishes and on mounthermonTV.com for viewers in Washington Parish. The Southeastern Channel’s live 24/7 webcast and video on-demand are available at www.thesoutheasternchannel.com. The Southeastern Channel can also be seen on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Roku and AppleTV.

Top image: Southeastern Channel students were recently honored by the Suncoast Emmys of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with three Student Production Awards. Shown is student John Williams of Denham Springs, who won in the “News: General Assignment: Light News” category for his production, “July Fourth in Baton Rouge.” Also winning (not shown) were John Sartori of Mandeville in the “Talent” category and John Williams of Denham Springs  for “News: General Assignment: Light News.”