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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
Monique Ardoin (left) and Jordan Richardson (right) welcome you to the The Health Services Clinic.
NSU’s Health Services provide relief for students
January 26, 2022
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
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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NSU to host student body elections

NSU to host student body elections

March 12, 2021

Christian Bell  Reporter  Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association will be hosting student body election filings beginning on March...

Iberville stage to be named after first seven Black students

Iberville stage to be named after first seven Black students

January 21, 2021

Timothy Holdiness  News Editor  The stage on Iberville Green is set to be named Oaks Stage in honor of the first seven Black students to attend Northwestern State University.  "We...

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...

New bill puts pressure on accountability for professors

New bill puts pressure on accountability for professors

April 21, 2020

Sadie LeComte Digital Editor Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association passed a resolution at Monday’s meeting that “implores professors to adhere...

NSU to receive funding from latest stimulus package

NSU to receive funding from latest stimulus package

April 15, 2020

Sadie LeComte Digital Editor The university will get $5,647,034 in aid from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, President Chris Maggio said at the Student Government Association meeting...

Late student honored at SGA meeting

Late student honored at SGA meeting

March 11, 2020

Sadie LeComte Digital Editor The Student Government Association asks all members of the Northwestern State University community to remember the life of James Evans, an NSU student who died on Feb....

Mayoral candidate addresses SGA

Mayoral candidate addresses SGA

March 4, 2020

Keator Poleman Digital Editor Ahead of the April 4 elections, Natchitoches mayoral candidate Ronnie Williams Jr., Democrat, visited the Student Government Association Monday to answer questions...

University in talks over program to provide students with affordable course materials

University in talks over program to provide students with affordable course materials

February 19, 2020

Keator PolemanDigital Editor Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Greg Handel and Assistant to the Provost for Academic Support and Auxiliary Services Jennifer Kelly discussed proposals...

Black History Month event speaker-less as month nears end

Black History Month event speaker-less as month nears end

February 13, 2020

Keator PolemanDigital Editor The Student Government Association will not have a Black History Month speaker for this year’s event, Academic Affairs Commissioner Tja'h Edwards said at Monday’s meeting....

Officials: Dorm security upgrades coming

Officials: Dorm security upgrades coming

February 5, 2020

Keator Poleman Digital Editor Dozens of cameras are to be installed at the University Place I and II dormitories, Student Government Association members learned at their meeting Monday night. Stephanie...

SGA, administration in talks over fee hike

SGA, administration in talks over fee hike

January 29, 2020

Keator Poleman Digital Editor At Monday’s Student Government Association meeting, SGA President Jacob Ellis shared Dean of Students Francis Conine's response to the SGA cabinet's concerns about the...

SGA votes on ORF funding bill

SGA votes on ORF funding bill

April 23, 2019

ORF is a program designed to help Registered Student Organizations with funding. SGA President Jacob Ellis said ORF ran out of money around January of this year. SGA voted on a bill last night that would...

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