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(L-R) Darrin Nixon Jr., Matthew Craig, Malaya White, Allison Darty, Tyrenisha James, Nadia Johnson, Joshua Robertson and Jordan Mack-Mnair.
National Association of Black Journalists takes on Las Vegas
September 27, 2022
On Sept. 12, 2022, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Counseling Services hosted a candlelight vigil in light of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, opening the space to talk about experiences related to suicide.
NSU Counseling Services and SGA encourages students to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness events
September 23, 2022
The night started with an introduction performance then throughout the night the performers showed their talent, creativity and ended on a “fork ‘em demons to the crowd to end their first performances of the year.
CAPA welcomes ‘New Faces’ in annual performance
September 15, 2022
The Capital Outlay Project is an essential part of ensuring the success of repairs on campus, which includes fixing the potholes.
Potholes repairs underway on NSU’s Natchitoches campus roads
September 14, 2022
On Sept. 9, 2022 Northwestern State University of Louisiana held the Investiture of the Twentieth President, Marcus D. Jones.
Investiture ceremony held for 20th president of NSU Marcus D. Jones
September 12, 2022
30H!3, otherwise known as Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman, provided the musical entertainment for the evening.
Demons Come out at Night pep rally headlined by 3OH!3
September 26, 2022
For the Fall 2022 semester, Northwestern State University welcomed a total of 135 students from other nations.
NSU welcomes new students from around the world
September 21, 2022
“Cult of Two” is Faudet’s fifth book, which was released in November of 2019. It is a collection of chilling poetry that haunts Faudet’s mind, as he warns readers that they too may be possessed by the words which are “dripping with magic and mischief.”
Art piece of the month: Michael Faudet’s “Cult of Two”
September 21, 2022
A pair of Doc Martens.
How punk history has influenced fashion today
September 19, 2022
Nick Taylor is working with The Current Sauce news editor, Nina Ovalle, on a story recapping President Jones investiture.
Latinx Success: Nick Taylor’s path to journalism
September 16, 2022
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.
Clement shined, Demons earn first win in 2022
September 26, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s football squad is gearing up for their season opener against No. 2 ranked Montana on Sept. 3.
Demons OC Blair eager for challenges ahead of No. 2 Montana
September 2, 2022
NSU recorded their first Southland Conference series sweep of the season at home against Texas A&M Corpus Christi back in early April.
SLC woes call for Demons to ‘stay consistent’
April 27, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Athletics provides an exclusive experience to the Natchitoches community.
Inside NSU Athletics: the heart of NSU
April 21, 2022
It can be as simple as throwing away potato chip bags or empty popcorn boxes, but cleaning up after each other can help Turpin and Northwestern State University of Louisiana as a whole become more Earth-friendly.
Turpin suffers from litter
April 13, 2022
“Every day at a different time, everyone is notified simultaneously to capture and share a Photo in two minutes,” says the BeReal website.
BeReal wants you to BE REAL
September 23, 2022
The dorms we do have are nice, and affordable for most, but there’s one issue: Emotional support animals. The dorms we do have are not necessarily made to support ESAs should a student need to house one.
Service animals need better accommodation at NSU
September 13, 2022
When should it be okay to smoke in public?
Vaping in public
September 7, 2022
The city of Natchitoches is the true experience of being at Northwestern State University. The town is special in its own ways, ways only we students will ever really get to see.
What does it mean to move off campus?
September 2, 2022
Student media has been imperative to my journey at NSU and it has helped guide me in more than just my professional pursuits.
Letter from the editor: thank you student media
April 29, 2022
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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.

Clement shined, Demons earn first win in 2022

September 26, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s football squad is gearing up for their season opener against No. 2 ranked Montana on Sept. 3.

Demons OC Blair eager for challenges ahead of No. 2 Montana

September 2, 2022

[Video] Coach McConathy Retires. Colin Vedros Reporter/Editor Jordan Johnson Camera.

April 29, 2022
NSU recorded their first Southland Conference series sweep of the season at home against Texas A&M Corpus Christi back in early April.

SLC woes call for Demons to ‘stay consistent’

April 27, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Athletics provides an exclusive experience to the Natchitoches community.

Inside NSU Athletics: the heart of NSU

April 21, 2022
It can be as simple as throwing away potato chip bags or empty popcorn boxes, but cleaning up after each other can help Turpin and Northwestern State University of Louisiana as a whole become more Earth-friendly.

Turpin suffers from litter

April 13, 2022
Cal Carvers transfer from Wichita State University to Northwestern State University of Louisiana in July 2019 landed him across the country.

Student-athlete spotlight: Cal Carver to new normals

April 5, 2022
Students involved in Northwestern State of University of Louisiana athletics are taught how to use a camera to film games and use computer programs to keep record of stats in games.

Behind the scenes in athletics

March 31, 2022
After 23 seasons, Men’s basketball head coach Mike McConathy leaves as Louisianas all-time leader in college basketball coaching victories, but he couldn’t do it alone.

McConathy retires after 23 years with NSU

March 16, 2022
A couple of additions to the coaching staff, Offensive Coordinator Cody Crill and defensive coordinator, plus four others integrated, and better weather in Harry Turpin Stadium gives NSU 14 practices left before the Joe Delaney Bowl on April 9.

Spring football is back in action

March 10, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana baseball gained the opportunity to play at an Major League Baseball stadium in the last weekend of February.

NSU battles OU at Globe Life, expectations high

March 7, 2022
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.

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

March 3, 2022
Last season’s 27-26 overall record included a full weekend sweep versus Nicholls State, a win against Louisiana State University and a plethora of double headers that went on for what seemed like a couple weeks.

Demon baseball is taking on the 2022 season

February 21, 2022
Though it is gradual, positive changes are being made for the Black community in the sports industry.

Black sports figures look for transparency

February 16, 2022
DuBois, the Robeline native from Many High school, didn’t look far to see her success at a Division 1 level.

Expectations steadily rising for Lady Demons softball

February 11, 2022

New football cordinators fired up to revamp the Demons

February 2, 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
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
Student Athletic Advisory Committee, known as SAAC, President Bronte Rhoden oversees the mission of student athletes and contributes to giving back to the community.

Student athletes use holiday season to better their community

November 18, 2021
Burke guided Northwestern State University of Louisiana athletics as the longest-serving athletic director in Louisiana and the Southland Conference for 25 years.

Burke steps down as NSU athletic director

November 15, 2021
The Northwestern State University of Louisianas womens soccer team earned their first Southland Conference championship victory since 2005 after defeating University of Incarnate Word 1-0 on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Lady Demons soccer sweeps SLC

November 15, 2021
NSUs 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.

Lady Demons basketball mixes 12 new players into upcoming season

November 5, 2021
Students enjoy a full NSU football gameday experience, including the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band in their pregame and halftime shows, as well as performing in the away side stands during the game.

NSU football in Turpin: the full student experience

October 29, 2021
Kamarreo Jernigan wearing a mask while reading in the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library.

Louisiana Governor lifts mask mandate

October 27, 2021
From left to right, Tjah Edwards, Miss Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Matt Nelson, Mr. NSU, Madeleine Hensley, homecoming queen and Darrin Nixon, homecoming king, chatting before the start of their interview.

Your 2021 homecoming royalty, off the halftime field

October 23, 2021
Gavin Landry, wide receiver for Northwestern State University of Louisiana, breaks through tackles and edges a first down against the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Walk-On’s announces NIL partnership with NSU’s Gavin Landry

October 22, 2021
Demon football will take on Southeastern Louisiana University for NSUs Homecoming game on Saturday.

Students prepare for the Demons to take on SLU

October 22, 2021
Two schools in particular, Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Natchitoches Central High School, stand in the heart of Natchitoches and provide modern tourists a portion of what the city of Natchitoches holds.

NCHS versus NSU football: who runs Natchitoches?

October 16, 2021
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.

NSU baseball provides efficiency for future pros

October 4, 2021
NSU students embraced the excitement that came with the annual Inferno Run.

Inferno Run brings inclusiveness and excitement to freshmen

September 24, 2021
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.

Demon football comes home versus UT Martin

September 18, 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
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
Northwestern State University of Louisiana will require students receive the COVID-19 vaccine to attend NSU once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves it.

Students react to NSU COVID-19 vaccine mandate

August 20, 2021
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