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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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Louisiana stay-at-home order extended until May 15

Louisiana stay-at-home order extended until May 15

April 28, 2020

Staff reports BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's stay-at-home order will be in place at least through May 15, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday. The state does not meet the criteria for re-opening...

Coronavirus diaries

Coronavirus diaries

April 24, 2020

The Current Sauce has partnered with Professor Melody Gilbert’s COMM 2440 and 4420 classes to share the video diaries they have been creating since the COVID-19 outbreak. Communication students...

Spring 2020 commencement goes virtual

Spring 2020 commencement goes virtual

April 15, 2020

Holly Jenkins Reporter University President Dr. Chris Maggio announced that there will be a virtual commencement program on May 8, the day that ceremonies were originally intended...

Students adjust to online classes

Students adjust to online classes

April 8, 2020

Leanna Coy News Editor Beginning March 19, Northwestern State University transitioned classes to an online format in response to COVID-19. Now, over two weeks since the transition, students...

Campus housing to move on-campus residents into one complex

Campus housing to move on-campus residents into one complex

April 7, 2020

Sadie LeComte Digital Editor Student residents will soon be consolidated into a “specific area” in University Columns, Director of Leasing Hunter Horton said in a March 31 email.  The...

Natchitoches Parish implements curfew

Natchitoches Parish implements curfew

April 7, 2020

Submitted reports Photo courtesy of Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office With Louisiana’s "stay at home" order extended to April 30, Natchitoches officials have issued a parish-wide curfew to...

Students cope with social distancing

Students cope with social distancing

April 5, 2020

Lora Leigh Luquet  Reporter  As the number of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana rapidly increases, students have been urged to practice social distancing for the rest of the semester.   Athletic...

NSU modifies grading policy for spring 2020

NSU modifies grading policy for spring 2020

April 2, 2020

Submitted reports Northwestern State University released an updated grading policy Tuesday affecting withdrawing from a course, requesting an incomplete and adding a pass/fail option for courses. If...

Student athletes cope with new reality

Student athletes cope with new reality

March 29, 2020

Sadie LeComte Digital Editor COVID-19 brought the athletic community to its knees.  The Southland Conference is one of many groups that have cancelled its spring games due to the growing...

Classes online rest of semester

Classes online rest of semester

March 19, 2020

Sadie LeComte  Digital Editor  In a university-wide email, President Dr. Chris Maggio said all Northwestern State University classes will remain online for the rest of the semester.  Maggio...

On-campus dining limited, commencement still on

On-campus dining limited, commencement still on

March 16, 2020

Sadie LeComte  Digital Editor  Northwestern State University will not allow gatherings of more than 50 participants on its campuses in the weeks ahead, according to a statement released Monday.  The...

NSU will re-evaluate online transition in April

NSU will re-evaluate online transition in April

March 13, 2020

Samantha Clark  Editor-in-Chief  Student Body President Jacob Ellis said the administration will re-evaluate whether to continue online classes or not on April 15.  “I encourage...

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