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Following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, COVID-19 vaccination is now being listed on the Northwestern State University of Louisiana immunization record form that is required from all on campus students when enrolling in the university.
Everything you need to know about vaccines
September 15, 2021
Ross said that central Louisiana should expect areas of heavy rainfall, with the Natchitoches area forecasted to receive three to four inches of rainfall, with some areas possibly getting six inches of rainfall through Friday morning.
Tropical Storm Nicholas to hit central Louisiana
September 13, 2021
New Orleans after Hurricane Ida.
Students return to NSU in the wake of Hurricane Ida
September 9, 2021
IncludED, headed by the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Director of University Affairs Jennifer Kelly, was made to help those coming to school get their textbooks automatically charged, allow minimum contact at the bookstore due to COVID-19 and, most importantly, offer a flat rate for book costs.
Made to help students, IncludED is still working out bugs
September 2, 2021
“A scholarship is being created to honor Dr. Stave for her 22 years at LSC/NSU,” said Dankert.
LSC/NSU members react to Holly Stave scholarship
August 31, 2021
Student Spotlight: Makayla Lacy is a helping hand
Student Spotlight: Makayla Lacy is a helping hand
March 11, 2021
Faculty Feature: Dr. McFarland, a role-model for all students
Faculty Feature: Dr. McFarland, a role-model for all students
March 10, 2021
Student spotlight: Cinnamon Player, KNWD’s first black, female GM
Student spotlight: Cinnamon Player, KNWD’s first black, female GM
November 20, 2019
Student spotlight: Christian Boudreaux, the student that captures NSU’s most loved memories
Student spotlight: Christian Boudreaux, the student that captures NSU’s most loved memories
November 13, 2019
Kristine Coreil
Faculty feature: Dr. Coreil, a “toot on your own horn” enthusiast
October 16, 2019
The four co-chairs of this year's Met Gala sporting their outfits: Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, Timothee Chalamet and Naomi Osaka.
“In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” a look at Met Gala 2021
September 15, 2021
Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council helped clean up the Natchitoches community during NPHC Week's
NPHC week fosters community and fun
September 14, 2021
The Pogues (ne’er-do-well surfer kids) and the Kooks (trust fund babies) are not necessarily one-dimensional characters, which is a breath of fresh air in teen dramas such as this one.
Outer Banks brings depth to the teen drama genre
September 14, 2021
The School of Creative and Performing Arts is coming up with new and effective ways to maintain the protocols in place.
CAPA returns in full swing with COVID-19 protocols
September 13, 2021
At times there were tears and great heaving sobs. At other times, the depths of grief and shock and horror swallowed them whole.
A strange and terrible day
September 11, 2021
Name, Image and Likeness gives student athletes the ability to receive compensation for their athletic work in college.
NIL serves student athletes in Louisiana and NSU
September 10, 2021
Doug Ireland, a Northwestern State alumni and retired Innovative Sports Information Director for NSU, has been chairman of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame since 1990.
NSU alumni enshrined with notable LSHOF 2021 Class
September 3, 2021
Fans are gearing up to attend the five home games in Turpin Stadium or the away games online in a new way.
NSU football set for season opener versus North Texas
September 3, 2021
Adversity was a big hump for this special teams player, especially with being a walk-on in 2016.
Gavin Landry: playing through adveristy
September 1, 2021
NSU’s Director of Athletics Greg Burke noted that athletic programs are always looking to overcome adversity.
NSU Athletics upholds Fork ’em spirit with COVID-19 protcols
August 24, 2021
As climate change worsens weather conditions all across the globe will become harsher and more abnormal weather patterns, and those abnormal patterns will become the new norm.
Climate change: how we’re doomed, and how we can be less doomed
September 15, 2021
Think of college as a simulation of the real world. To make a difference and to be social you have to be the one attending and contributing to your life.
A survival guide for introverted freshmen
September 14, 2021
The only option is to opt out of the entire program, so every single book is dropped. Students who only need one or two textbooks wouldn't have the ability to rent only the textbooks they need.
Unsigned Editorial: IncludED has a lot of room for growh
September 13, 2021
I needed to start a new language with drive and pre-set ideas that would stay with me.
My language learning journey: from English to Mandarin
September 6, 2021
Student Government Association Vice President Kaylynn Simeion, Interim President Marcus Jones and SGA President Tja'h Edwards at the National Panhellenic Council Meet and Greet.
NPHC Meet and Greet promoted fellowship, equity and inclusion
September 2, 2021
Demon Debate: Should we actually be scared of the coronavirus?
Demon Debate: Should we actually be scared of the coronavirus?
March 11, 2020
Demons Debate
Demons Debate
February 19, 2020
Demon Debate
Demon Debate
February 13, 2020
Demon Debate: Should the smoking age be 21?
Demon Debate: Should the smoking age be 21?
January 29, 2020
Should you give your best efforts during the
Should you give your best efforts during the “talking stage” of a relationship?
November 20, 2019

The Current Sauce • KNWD

The Current Sauce • KNWD
Letter from the editor: student media, please never lose your wonder

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

April 29, 2021

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...

Student Spotlight: Bayli Quick, an overcomer

Student Spotlight: Bayli Quick, an overcomer

March 11, 2021

Trinity Velazquez  Editor in Chief  Bayli Quick is soft spoken as she sits on the couch in The Current Sauce office. She has just gotten off from working in the Narcotics...

Confidence couture

Confidence couture

January 28, 2021

Mary Gaffney  Fashion Columnist   Demons, with 2020 behind us I am ready to start the new year with a bang and keep the high energy going. Whether you are in...

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

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

October 29, 2020

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,...

Letter from the editor: I am not this paper’s saving grace because I’m a black female

Letter from the editor: I am not this paper’s saving grace because I’m a black female

September 18, 2020

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...

SGA opens up voting for homecoming nominations

SGA opens up voting for homecoming nominations

September 10, 2020

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...

NSU fall sports postponed until 2021

NSU fall sports postponed until 2021

August 13, 2020

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?

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

May 29, 2020

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”

NSU graduate says virtual commencement “high sigh of relief”

May 11, 2020

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

February 13, 2020

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

There is no such thing as the average black girl

February 5, 2020

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

January 29, 2020

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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