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On Sept. 12, 2022, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Counseling Services hosted a candlelight vigil in light of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, opening the space to talk about experiences related to suicide.
NSU Counseling Services and SGA encourages students to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness events
September 23, 2022
The night started with an introduction performance then throughout the night the performers showed their talent, creativity and ended on a “fork ‘em demons to the crowd to end their first performances of the year.
CAPA welcomes ‘New Faces’ in annual performance
September 15, 2022
The Capital Outlay Project is an essential part of ensuring the success of repairs on campus, which includes fixing the potholes.
Potholes repairs underway on NSU’s Natchitoches campus roads
September 14, 2022
On Sept. 9, 2022 Northwestern State University of Louisiana held the Investiture of the Twentieth President, Marcus D. Jones.
Investiture ceremony held for 20th president of NSU Marcus D. Jones
September 12, 2022
The new facility to replace Kyser Hall will be named the Robert Alost Academic Building, in honor of Northwestern State University’s 16th president.
NSU announces new expansion and replacement plans for on-campus buildings
September 9, 2022
For the Fall 2022 semester, Northwestern State University welcomed a total of 135 students from other nations.
NSU welcomes new students from around the world
September 21, 2022
“Cult of Two” is Faudet’s fifth book, which was released in November of 2019. It is a collection of chilling poetry that haunts Faudet’s mind, as he warns readers that they too may be possessed by the words which are “dripping with magic and mischief.”
Art piece of the month: Michael Faudet’s “Cult of Two”
September 21, 2022
A pair of Doc Martens.
How punk history has influenced fashion today
September 19, 2022
Nick Taylor is working with The Current Sauce news editor, Nina Ovalle, on a story recapping President Jones investiture.
Latinx Success: Nick Taylor’s path to journalism
September 16, 2022
Thursday, Sep. 15, however, is a far larger event open to everyone, with a $5 entry charge. This event starts at 1 p.m. at the Seven Oaks Stage and if it rains, it will be moved to the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium.
National Pan-Hellenic Council to host ‘Step and Stroll’ mixer for NPHC week
September 15, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s football squad is gearing up for their season opener against No. 2 ranked Montana on Sept. 3.
Demons OC Blair eager for challenges ahead of No. 2 Montana
September 2, 2022
NSU recorded their first Southland Conference series sweep of the season at home against Texas A&M Corpus Christi back in early April.
SLC woes call for Demons to ‘stay consistent’
April 27, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Athletics provides an exclusive experience to the Natchitoches community.
Inside NSU Athletics: the heart of NSU
April 21, 2022
It can be as simple as throwing away potato chip bags or empty popcorn boxes, but cleaning up after each other can help Turpin and Northwestern State University of Louisiana as a whole become more Earth-friendly.
Turpin suffers from litter
April 13, 2022
Cal Carvers transfer from Wichita State University to Northwestern State University of Louisiana in July 2019 landed him across the country.
Student-athlete spotlight: Cal Carver to new normals
April 5, 2022
“Every day at a different time, everyone is notified simultaneously to capture and share a Photo in two minutes,” says the BeReal website.
BeReal wants you to BE REAL
September 23, 2022
The dorms we do have are nice, and affordable for most, but there’s one issue: Emotional support animals. The dorms we do have are not necessarily made to support ESAs should a student need to house one.
Service animals need better accommodation at NSU
September 13, 2022
When should it be okay to smoke in public?
Vaping in public
September 7, 2022
The city of Natchitoches is the true experience of being at Northwestern State University. The town is special in its own ways, ways only we students will ever really get to see.
What does it mean to move off campus?
September 2, 2022
Student media has been imperative to my journey at NSU and it has helped guide me in more than just my professional pursuits.
Letter from the editor: thank you student media
April 29, 2022
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Letter from the editor: student media, please never lose your wonder

Letter from the editor: student media, please never lose your wonder

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Trinity Velazquez  Editor in chief  I am not prepared to write this letter. Not only is this my last letter from the editor, it’s my last article I will write for The Current...

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A letter from the editor: my white boyfriend and the Black Lives Matter movement

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Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief My boyfriend, Cody, is white. There is no way to ease into that, so I won’t try. He’s a six foot something white guy who loves anything related to basketball,...

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Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief I’m the first black female EIC of this paper, and I feel that history has its eyes on me. The Current Sauce having a black editor in chief could not...

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Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief On Sep. 8, 2020 Student Government Association voted that all homecoming nominations will open Thursday, Sep. 9, at 5 p.m. and will close Sunday, Sep. 20, at 11:59...

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Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief Northwestern State University has decided to postpone all fall sports, including football, volleyball, soccer and cross country until the spring of 2021 due to the coronavirus.  “You...

Letter from the editor: is silence not an act of violence too?

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I have debated over posting my opinion on this issue because as a student media leader my job is to remain unbiased, so my organization sends the message that it serves all students. Regardless of race,...

NSU graduate says virtual commencement “high sigh of relief”

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Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief Northwestern State University hosted virtual commencements for the Spring 2020 graduates on Friday, May 8. Four videos, one for each academic college, were posted on...

Alumni Spotlight: Denise Lewis Patrick

Alumni Spotlight: Denise Lewis Patrick

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Growing up in the 1960s, Denise Patrick knew she wanted a career in writing.The Natchitoches native graduated from Northwestern State University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in communications....

There is no such thing as the average black girl

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Trinity Velazquez Copy Editor Walking out of Starbucks about a week ago, I passed three black women. I made eye contact with one and smiled but she didn’t acknowledge my existence. I thought to myself,...

Scholarship to honor Carley McCord: NSU alumna remembered as supportive, inspiring

Scholarship to honor Carley McCord: NSU alumna remembered as supportive, inspiring

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Trinity Velazquez Copy Editor The family of Carley McCord, the Northwestern State University alumna who died recently, is working with NSU officials to create a scholarship in her honor. A 2011 NSU graduate,...

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