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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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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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