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NSU athletic trainer Kristina Overholt tends to a Lady Demons soccer player during the match against Mississippi Valley State University.

[Photo] NSU’s sports medicine department provides student-athletes with critical healthcare and compassion

September 25, 2024

NSU athletic trainer Kristina Overholt tends to a Lady...

Veronica Biscoe spoke during the first-generation panel in the Fall 2023 semester and shared her experience as a first-generation student.

[Photo] How a first-generation student became the Human Resource and Institutional Effectiveness director at NSU

September 24, 2024

Veronica Biscoe spoke during the first-generation panel...

The Lady Demons Tennis team concluded their season with a loss against McNeese.

[Photo] Lady Demon Tennis finishes their season at the Southland Conference Tournament

April 25, 2024

The Lady Demons Tennis team concluded their season...

Lady Demons lose to Texas A&M Commerce's Lions at the Soutland Conference tournament.

[Photo] Lady Demons basketball end their season: 57-65 loss to Texas A&M Commerce

March 15, 2024

Lady Demons lose to Texas A&M Commerce's Lions at the...

Maggie Darr (left), Ashlyn Walker (right) and Laney Roos (not pictured) named pre-season All-Southland players.

[Photo] Lady Demon softball players named SLC Preseason All-Conference

March 7, 2024

Maggie Darr (left), Ashlyn Walker (right) and Laney...

NSU baseball Demons 2-1 series win over Troy University's Trojans.

[Photo] Demons baseball wins 2-1 in weekend series against Alabama’s Troy Univerisity Trojans

March 5, 2024

NSU baseball Demons 2-1 series win over Troy University's...

NSU Head Coach Rick Cabrera coaches from the sideline.

[Photo] NSU Black coaches talk about the history of coaching jobs for minorities

February 28, 2024

NSU Head Coach Rick Cabrera coaches from the sideline....

(From Left to Right) Caiden Matthews, William Scharpon, Ebenezer Aggrey, William Roberson, Christian Hawkins, Andrew Wesley, Dawn Stuckey, Jaylin Moore NPHC members from all the three active fraternities on campus.

[Photo] NPHC Fraternities foster a place for students to build life-long relationships

February 19, 2024

(From Left to Right) Caiden Matthews, William Scharpon,...

NSU Demons football players receive National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility waivers after the shorten 2023 football season.

[Photo] NCAA approves another season of eligibility for Demon football

January 29, 2024

NSU Demons football players receive National Collegiate...

All season the team has been talking about starting fast and scoring early which has aided many of their wins this season.

[Photo] Demons win on the road against HBU

October 21, 2022

All season the team has been talking about starting...

On Sep. 8, 2022, the composed music piece in honor of President Marcus Jones was played in "Around the world in 40 minutes". Performed by NSU's Wind Symphony in A.A. Fredericks auditorium with conductor Anthony Pursell and Charles Fernandez, guest composer and conductor.

[Photo] “The Journey: Where Our Paths May Go”: an intricate song dedicated to President Jones

October 5, 2022

On Sep. 8, 2022, the composed music piece in honor...

Bailey Willis is crowned as Miss Lady of the Bracelet.

[Photo] NSU crowns 65th Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet

October 4, 2022

Bailey Willis is crowned as Miss Lady of the Bracelet.

Demon Football holding the NSU trophy after defeating Nicholls.

[Photo] “DEMONS WIN!”: Miracles in DemonLand as NW St. defeats Nicholls

October 3, 2022

Demon Football holding the NSU trophy after defeating...

With Family Day and the Inferno Run on the menu earlier in the day, the Natchitoches crowd was able to experience a gameday like no other.

[Photo] Clement shined, Demons earn first win in 2022

September 26, 2022

With Family Day and the Inferno Run on the menu earlier...

You will occasionally see me on Turpin Stadium’s football field during halftime as a part of The Demon Heat Colorguard. You will also see me attending functions my friends are members of to support them. There are so many opportunities to be active and involved on campus. Take advantage of what the college experience gives us.

[Photo] Why you need to get involved on campus

April 25, 2022

You will occasionally see me on Turpin Stadium’s...

Cal Carver's transfer from Wichita State University to Northwestern State University of Louisiana in July 2019 landed him across the country.

[Photo] Student-athlete spotlight: Cal Carver to new normals

April 5, 2022

Cal Carver's transfer from Wichita State University...

Women’s basketball accepted donations from members of the audience and raised 2,501$ towards St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

[Photo] Women’s basketball gives back, donates to St. Jude

March 15, 2022

Women’s basketball accepted donations from members...

Jordan Todd is no stranger to getting her hands dirty; she’s always ready to drive to the basket for her team when the moment calls for it.

[Photo] Student Athlete Spotlight: Jordan Todd, finding a family in her team

March 3, 2022

Jordan Todd is no stranger to getting her hands dirty;...

The Demons hope to continue their success into conference play, hunting for their first winning season since 2015.

[Photo] NSU women’s basketball is going full speed ahead

January 18, 2022

The Demons hope to continue their success into conference...

Senior wide receiver Gavin Landry found the endzone multiple times in the most unlikely ways.

[Photo] Sports Opinion: How NSU won its season set over HBU

December 1, 2021

Senior wide receiver Gavin Landry found the endzone...

Brad Laird has one more year to prove that his late season success was not a fluke before the new athletic director, whoever that may be, has to make a decision.

[Photo] Sports opinion: is Brad Laird in the hot seat?

December 1, 2021

Brad Laird has one more year to prove that his late...

Burke guided Northwestern State University of Louisiana athletics as the longest-serving athletic director in Louisiana and the Southland Conference for 25 years.

[Photo] Burke steps down as NSU athletic director

November 15, 2021

Burke guided Northwestern State University of Louisiana...

NSU's Osha Cummings, left, started 13 games in her freshman season, appearing in every game on the year, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, the second most by a true freshman in the Southland Conference for the 2020-2021 season.

[Photo] Lady Demons basketball mixes 12 new players into upcoming season

November 5, 2021

NSU's Osha Cummings, left, started 13 games in her...

Long Purple Line Inductee Thomas Whitehead and Northwestern State University of Louisiana Interim President Marcus Jones.

[Photo] Long Purple Line inducts six new members

October 25, 2021

Long Purple Line Inductee Thomas Whitehead and Northwestern...

For former baseball student athletes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, some players after graduation have seen potential success in their strive for professional work.

[Photo] NSU baseball provides efficiency for future pros

October 4, 2021

For former baseball student athletes at Northwestern...

NSU students embraced the excitement that came with the annual Inferno Run.

[Photo] Inferno Run brings inclusiveness and excitement to freshmen

September 24, 2021

NSU students embraced the excitement that came with...

With fans in the stands bringing Northwestern State University of Louisiana closer to normal, Demon fans await the excitement that comes with Saturday nights in Turpin Stadium.

[Photo] Demon football comes home versus UT Martin

September 18, 2021

With fans in the stands bringing Northwestern State...

Fans are gearing up to attend the five home games in Turpin Stadium or the away games online in a new way.

[Photo] NSU football set for season opener versus North Texas

September 3, 2021

Fans are gearing up to attend the five home games in...

“As for my major, I’ve always had a soft spot for helping people. I think nursing is the perfect match,” said Semien.

[Photo] Kaylynn Semien: a voice for the Northwestern State University community

September 3, 2021

“As for my major, I’ve always had a soft spot for...

Adversity was a big hump for this special teams player, especially with being a walk-on in 2016.

[Photo] Gavin Landry: playing through adveristy

September 1, 2021

Adversity was a big hump for this special teams player,...

NSU’s Director of Athletics Greg Burke noted that athletic programs are always looking to overcome adversity.

[Photo] NSU Athletics upholds Fork ’em spirit with COVID-19 protcols

August 24, 2021

NSU’s Director of Athletics Greg Burke noted that...

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