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March 31, 2023
Working it at the WRAC
February 24, 2023
Student Mental Health Podcast
February 22, 2023
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November 17, 2022
Laney Roos Interview
March 24, 2023
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March 24, 2023
Donald Pickett Interview
January 30, 2023
Smelser named NSU director of strength and conditioning
January 19, 2023
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Destin Lopez

Destin Lopez, Current Sauce – Viewpoints Editor

Destin Lopez is a senior communication major, with a minor in pre-law and paralegal studies at NSU. She is currently the 2023 Viewpoints editor of the Current Sauce. She has had a love for writing and design since highschool, where she spent two years as the Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook. Destin is excited to share her stories to NSU and Natchitoches, and is hoping to leave a mark with her writing.

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Graduating high school and starting your first semester in college may be difficult, but here's some advice on how to prepare.

The journey from high school to college: what to expect and how to prepare

May 2, 2024

The time has come for many high school seniors to make...

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If a professor says something to you that makes you feel hurt, or ignored, make sure you write it down, if it isn’t already in an email.

Feeling disrespected? Here’s what to do

April 23, 2024

Have you ever felt disrespected by a professor or staff...

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Tyler Magnano, a senior communication major, is excited to enter this new chapter of his life as he graduates college.

Fighting against graduation anxiety: cherish the little moments before entering the real world

April 18, 2024

The last day of classes is only a few days away, and...

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The next time a storm comes, and you are sad because your favorite spot doesn’t have crawfish, think about the farmer who didn’t make any money that weekend.

Crawfish prices are at an all time high: what happened?

April 10, 2024

Have you been craving mudbugs recently? If so, I hope...

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Is a juvenile curfew the answer to rising amounts of juvenile crime, or is it just a facade to scare kids?

Will the new juvenile curfew help lower crime rates in Natchitoches?

April 3, 2024

The Natchitoches Police Department recently announced...

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The Natatorium was named after Guy Nesom, head of the Department of Health and Physical Education and dean of the College of Education.

April Fools: The Current Sauce announces reopening of Nesom Natatorium on campus

April 1, 2024

Have you ever been on the Northwestern State University...

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Nursing major Paige Brooks preparing for midterms in Watson Library.

Turning the semester around: It’s never too late

March 21, 2024

If you have walked outside of your dorm recently, you...

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Arcade Natchitoches has Flying Duck Duckpin Bowling, a batting cage simulator, claw machines, video games, a basketball game and a virtual reality roller coaster simulator.

Aracade Natchitoches: a new place for family-friendly entertainment

March 14, 2024

With the rise of juvenile crime and a new curfew being...

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Ask Vic what you want to know.

Vic’s Verdict: Ask the Demon

March 6, 2024

Question: How do you stay on top of all of the schoolwork? ...

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Students are not asking for high tech hand dryers or motion sensor toilets but working soap dispensers and toilet paper holders on the wall.

Kyser Bathrooms: Do students deserve better bathrooms?

March 1, 2024

John S. Kyser Hall, built in 1968, is the largest building...

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Student Danny Wellmeier does his taxes online in class in hopes that his student peers can help him.

Step by step guide on how to approach tax season

February 22, 2024

Tax season is among us, and for many college students,...

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Fall in love with Mardi Gras through the green, purple and gold decoration.

How Mardi Gras brings an air of Love to Louisiana

February 16, 2024

Once a year, the whole state of Louisiana comes together...

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Be aware of the wording that is used in the emails that you are receiving. If it is very pushy, saying things like ‘limited time offer’ and ‘act now,’ it is more than likely a scam.

Honor Society scams: How to tell the factual from the frauds

February 9, 2024

Many Northwestern State University of Louisiana students...

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The controversial statue "Uncle Jack," resided in Natchitoches until many people spoke out against its racists symbolism and was then relocated at a museum at Louisiana State University.

Remnants of the Confederacy and why they need change

February 2, 2024

Louisiana has a rich history: from cajun and creole...

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This year, the city should bring in more sidewalks for pedestrians as the most recent sidewalk between the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library and Chick-fil-A was completed in 2019.

Ins and Outs of Natchitoches: What the community needs

January 25, 2024

Natchitoches, Louisiana is known to many tourists as...

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I took a chance in applying for this position, with encouragement from my professor, Melody Gilbert, who always gives me more credit than I give myself.

My journey as Viewpoints Editor for The Current Sauce

January 19, 2024

In August, when I wrote my very first story for the...

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Many eagerly anticipate the completion of construction, but it has only just begun.

Noisy construction: Students’ reaction to the new music on campus

December 6, 2023

Construction has begun at Northwestern State University...

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NSU community breaks the ground for the David and Sherry Morgan Health Performance Center, and are joined by Natchitoches and Louisiana officials.

NSU breaks ground for the David and Sherry Morgan Health Performance Center

December 1, 2023

Dec. 1, 2023 marks a historic day for Northwestern...

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Louisiana pipes are not built to last for long periods of freezing temperatures.

Is Louisiana up for the test against an El Niño Winter? (Don’t let your home be the decider)

November 30, 2023

Winter is approaching, and while most Louisiana winters...

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While some students are lucky enough to be able to live with their parents or get financial help from family, this is not the case for most.

The skyrocketing price of living and how it affects the average college student

November 29, 2023

Is anyone giving out coupons for the price of living?...

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Choosing to say "Happy Holidays'' is a way to include everyone.

Embracing Inclusivity: The significance of “Happy Holidays”

November 28, 2023

Working in customer service, particularly where you...

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New Housing Subdivision coming to Highway 6 in Natchitoches.

Low-income housing coming to Natchitoches: It’s impact and the response

November 14, 2023

A low-income housing subdivision is currently under...

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An image created by an A.I. photo generator of what some may believe is the future of classrooms.

From Siri to surveillance: navigating the AI frontier

November 9, 2023

How much do you trust technology? Are you concerned...

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While the younger generation is making their way into political offices, the majority are still 60 and older, and most do not have plans to leave anytime soon.

Why there should be an age limit for political offices

November 8, 2023

Would you want your great grandparents to be making...

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But in reality, is homecoming another way to highlight some of the same sought-after, popularized students?

Tradition or Repetition: Homecoming Court and its accessibility

November 7, 2023

Homecoming season is among us at Northwestern State...

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A picture of a laptop with the Common App website open, which is the most commonly used application for colleges across the United States. Applying for college can be exceptionally hard for first-generation college students.

Triumphs and challenges of first-generation students

October 17, 2023

Have you ever showed up somewhere, having no idea of...

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Growing up, the only other people I knew with my last name were my father, his parents and daughters and George Lopez.

Learning to find myself within Louisiana’s melting pot

October 9, 2023

Can you claim an ethnicity of a culture that you have...

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Hopefully, the people that are excited to use their medical marijuana card at the new pharmacy when it opens are also willing to advocate for further bills supporting the expulsion of marijuana possession crimes on records.

First medical Marijuana pharmacy in Natchitoches sparks gentrification discussion

September 27, 2023

The option to buy marijuana is coming to a store near...

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Book banning, in my opinion, will almost never be helpful.

Censorship or Protection: The impact of book banning

September 11, 2023

As a college student, I vividly remember some of the...

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Shortly after one of the residential community meetings, a fire erupted near the University Place 1 parking lot.

Are the Residential Meetings helping or harming students’?

September 1, 2023

For the past two years, Northwestern State University...

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