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The 1966 Cadillac 616 Superior Coach was obtained by Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Canes in 2018, after decades of being in storage.
“Carrying on a Dream” exhibit makes its way to Natchitoches
January 25, 2022
Northwestern State Student Community march down to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Triangle to honor the Civil Rights Leader.
Marching on, students memorialize Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18, 2022
During the holiday break, Northwestern State University of Louisianas President Marcus Jones announced that facial masks are required for indoor events.
New year, new COVID-19 variant
January 17, 2022
Bailey Willis, Malaya White, Mary Scruggs and Madison Cook attend the first Student Government Association meeting of the spring semester.
SGA’s vice president resigns
January 12, 2022
Thomas Reynolds was named as the new Head of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies.
English Department names new department head
December 4, 2021
The movie Encanto invites its viewers to express themselves around those they consider family.
“Encanto” lives up to the hype
January 21, 2022
The musical Firebringer appears to be one of innovation and positivity. It brings the audience along for a journey through the eyes of an open-minded main character.
STO’s “Firebringer” brings the heat
January 19, 2022
With 2022 comes a new year of triumphs, challenges, goals and, for students at Northwestern State University, the start of another semester.
NSU students set semester goals
January 19, 2022
An inside look of my closet in its natural state of clutter and mess, waiting to be organized and polished.
Your complete closet clean out guide
January 17, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana and the Natchitoches community will hold a service day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.
NSU students will honor MLK in a day of service
January 14, 2022
Lady Demon softball starts on Feb. 11, kicking the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission Lady Demon Classic against Chattanooga.
NSU athletics look to the season ahead
January 24, 2022
Kevin Bostian was the executive associate athletic director for development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for roughly two years.
Kevin Bostian chosen as NSU’s director of athletics
January 18, 2022
The Demons hope to continue their success into conference play, hunting for their first winning season since 2015.
NSU women’s basketball is going full speed ahead
January 18, 2022
For those that love sports, it doesn’t take much convincing to rejuvenate their energy and excitement towards their high school’s current teams.
NSU students keep up with their high school sports
December 3, 2021
Every time NSU versus McNeese is on the menu, the Cowboys and the Demons leave everything on the table each game, especially with the Fall 2021 season’s addition to playing SLC teams more than once.
Cowboys and Demons: a new and necessary rivalry
December 2, 2021
Background gaming is rising in popularity thanks to its ease of access and much more.
Why you should be background gaming
January 20, 2022
Generally, big schools receive more money from taxpayers, seeing as their districts have a higher cost of living. This allows more money in general, including money allotted to the bands.
Bias in the creative arts workforce
December 3, 2021
I met Angelina in high school. I had known of her existence all through my four years there, but we didn’t become friends until senior year.
How my roommate saved my life
December 3, 2021
When COVID hit in 2020, my college did everything possible in the fall semester to try and create as much normalcy as possible. Homecoming week, loved by all students, was our saving grace. The University Programming Council hosted a week full of events to get students out and about, including goat yoga. This being one of my favorite activities on my bucket list, I HAD to go and dragged my roommate with me.
Seeking discomfort
December 3, 2021
When my boyfriend returns to the table with a loaded tray of the day’s special in hand, he sits down in the chair directly across from me and starts another fight.
Escaping the monster
December 2, 2021

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The movie Encanto invites its viewers to express themselves around those they consider family.

“Encanto” lives up to the hype

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • January 21, 2022

The Madrigal family may not talk about Bruno, but everyone is talking about “Encanto.” With its masterful depiction of Colombian culture and catchy tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Encanto” has won...

The musical Firebringer appears to be one of innovation and positivity. It brings the audience along for a journey through the eyes of an open-minded main character.

STO’s “Firebringer” brings the heat

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • January 19, 2022

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Student Theatre Organization presented their production of “Firebringer” on Jan. 13 and 14 in Theatre West. The story follows a matriarchal tribe of cavewomen...

With 2022 comes a new year of triumphs, challenges, goals and, for students at Northwestern State University, the start of another semester.

NSU students set semester goals

Samantha Forrest, Reporter • January 19, 2022

With 2022 comes a new year of triumphs, challenges, goals and, for students at Northwestern State University, the start of another semester. Sitting on the stairs of Kyser Hall, freshman vocal performance...

An inside look of my closet in its natural state of clutter and mess, waiting to be organized and polished.

Your complete closet clean out guide

Kevin Thomas, Current Sauce Fashion Columnist • January 17, 2022

The new year is the perfect time to get your life decluttered and back on track. I know for sure that we all have a closet that is filled to the brim with clothes that we have not touched or worn in over...

Northwestern State University of Louisiana and the Natchitoches community will hold a service day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.

NSU students will honor MLK in a day of service

Lia Portillo Cantarero, Current Sauce Arts and Living Editor • January 14, 2022

Northwestern State University of Louisiana and the Natchitoches community will hold a service day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15. Senior psychology major Darrin Nixon is the student coordinator...

This new generation of the Home Alone attempts a more modern twist on physical comedy.

Is Disney’s take on “Home Alone” worthwhile?

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • December 5, 2021

The “Home Alone” series of films is one of the first things that come to mind when one thinks about iconic holiday films. Produced by 20th Century Studios, Inc., the series follows Kevin Mccalister...

Virgil Abloh Chief executive officer of Off-White and fashion designer.

Long live Virgil Abloh

Kevin Thomas, Current Sauce Fashion Columnist • December 5, 2021

On Nov. 28, 2021 a fashion icon, designer, father and husband, Virgil Abloh, passed away leaving the world of fashion without one of the greatest minds ever to step into the industry. Virgil Abloh was...

Eternals is the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film that takes viewers to a different journey than experienced before.

“The Eternals” is a new journey for the MCU

Lia Portillo Cantarero, Current Sauce Contributing Writer • December 3, 2021

Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” premiered on Nov. 5, 2021. The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, otherwise known as the MCU, takes viewers on a wildly different journey than previously experienced....

Alice in Borderland is a series about a set of violent games the characters must win to survive using a deck of cards that depict each of their aptitudes.

“Alice in Borderland” is filled with the unexpected

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • December 2, 2021

It’s a rather familiar story: a young girl falls down a rabbit hole in search of a more extraordinary life. She meets characters who are “curiouser and curiouser;” such as a white rabbit who is always...

As the semester comes to an end and with final exams on the horizon, it’s important to take care of yourself during this stressful time.

How to engage in end of semester self-care

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • December 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again! Finals week is quickly approaching, and for many, this can be an incredibly stressful time in the semester. Stress and fatigue tend to be the culprits when it comes to...

What may sound like a rocky start to a story or video game by barraging the player with problems and quests before truly understanding it, Disco Elysium executes this very well and in a bit of a comical way.

Disco Elysium: the pinnacle of storytelling in video games

Kaleb Gauthier, Current Sauce Reporter • December 2, 2021

Imagine if one day you woke up with no memory of who you were or of the world you lived in and as soon as you walk outside, the first person you meet tells you that you owe them a month’s rent, damages...

George Bailey is a pillar of his community: the idyllic town of Bedford Falls. He seems to live the perfect life with his wife Mary (played by Donna Reed) and his children. However, the audience soon learns that the Bailey family’s life is not picture perfect.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” has a lesson to teach viewers

Mary Fletcher, Current Sauce Arts and Living Reporter • November 30, 2021

“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” Does that quote sound familiar? If so, you have most likely seen the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Though made in 1947, Frank...

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