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According to the Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ affirming organization, having trusted and accepting adults and peers in school profoundly enhances LGBTQ+ survival, psychological well-being, and academic success.
Louisiana bill raises concern with LGBTQ+ community
May 25, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisianas current students discuss whether NSU offers enough support for its first-year students.
Does NSU do enough for its first year students?
April 27, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana students Landon Stephens, Maddy Hensley and Jaz Rasouliyan picked up trash on campus during the university’s annual V.L. Roy Day of Service.
PLP to help clean up Natchitoches for Earth Day
April 18, 2022
According to Vanner Erikson, the bikeshare and pedestrian master plan co-chair, the plan to implement a bikeshare system for the city of Natchitoches and the students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana will resume soon.
Natchitoches to resume bikeshare plan
April 14, 2022
Students of Northwestern State University of Louisiana protest against a pro-life exhibition on Kyser Brickway.
NSU students counterprotest #They’reHumanToo traveling exhibition
April 4, 2022
When entering Edgar Cano’s studio you can see his passion. Every detail that he has put onto his paintings surprises you as the closer you look the more you encounter something that could never be seen at a distance.
Edgar Cano: the artist impacting Natchitoches
April 29, 2022
When entering Edgar Cano’s studio you can see his passion. Every detail that he has put onto his paintings surprises you as the closer you look the more you encounter something that could never be seen at a distance.
Edgar Cano: el artista que impacta a Natchitoches
April 29, 2022
A breezy Northwestern State University T-Shirt finished off with a pair of shorts is the way to stay comfortable during Freshman Connection.
Ways to stay cool and cute during Freshman Connection
April 29, 2022
Though it made a very low amount in box office, the movie CODA had relatively positive reviews from the general public on its representation of people who have deaf hearing. It received numerous accolades.
“Coda” brings representation to the deaf community
April 29, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisianas freshman connectors are seen as not only the representatives of NSU but the face of it.
What it takes to be a freshman connector
April 28, 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
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
Thinking that marijuana has been legalized when it is only been decriminalized is a harmful misconception that could get you in lots of trouble.
Decriminalization versus legalization of marijuana
April 29, 2022
I have so many ideas of what I want to do with this paper that I hold so close to my heart, and I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to put them into action, but I know I will need help along the way.
Letter from the incoming editor
April 26, 2022
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.
Why you need to get involved on campus
April 25, 2022
Keeping an eye on coffee’s originally sourced locations helps consumers stay informed on ethical and environmental issues around its making.
Coffee production is destroying the world
April 20, 2022

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The newest development in Ukraine and Russia’s relationship has some students and faculty at Northwestern State University of Louisiana concerned.

Students and Faculty react to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

April 4, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s on-campus gym, the Wellness Recreational Activity Center has received complaints from students about the clothing policy.

Clothing Policy at the WRAC challenged by Students

March 28, 2022
Helping Hands Event, organizers dancing at the last act.

“Helping Hands Black History” brings Black activists to the red carpet

March 2, 2022
Home games are often a place where every student, from freshmen to seniors, come to watch their favorite sport being played by their fellow NSU Demons.

NSU’s demons love the home game experience

February 25, 2022
Northwestern State University graduate student, Edgar Cano says his inspiration for the mural was drawn from the history, environment and community of Natchitoches.

Volunteers gather to participate in the Natchitoches first community mural

February 22, 2022
Helping Hands’ annual Black History Month program has been held since 2001.

Helping Hands to host its 22nd Black History program

February 11, 2022
That was why Payten Vidourek decided to come to NSU and why he joined it’s Track and Field team as a long distance runner.

Student athlete spotlight: Payten Vidourek, an overcomer

February 8, 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
What may sound like a rocky start to a story or video game by barraging the player with problems and quests before truly understanding it, Disco Elysium executes this very well and in a bit of a comical way.

Disco Elysium: the pinnacle of storytelling in video games

December 2, 2021
“I, as well as everyone else, am beyond excited to get back on stage,” said Makenzie Scroggs, a sophomore dance major.

Christmas Gala returns to NSU’s campus

November 17, 2021
George Orwell is better known for works like “1984” and “Animal Farm” both of which are biting criticisms of the totalitarianism from Nazi Germany and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics that he saw from 1939 to 1950.

“Homage to Catalonia” promises hope in the chaos

November 15, 2021
“I loved kayaking and heard there was a rowing team that traveled around and that sounded fun,” Morgan Mitchell, psychology major and member of the Northwestern State University of Louisiana rowing team, said.

Limitless sports opportunities await students on NSU’s campus

November 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana for the 2022 spring semester.

The vaccine mandate is necessary

November 2, 2021
The homecoming parade came as the finishing event of homecoming week before the game itself taking place on Oct. 23.

The homecoming parade returns for 2021 after last year’s cancellation

October 23, 2021
Held in the city of Natchitoches, Northwestern State Universitys Demon football program will participate in the homecoming parade and pep rally alongside various organizations on NSU’s campus.

NSU football traditions: the importance and excitement

October 21, 2021
Skye Howard and Kamarreo Jernigan leaving NSU Post Office after using the new services available inside.

Post office introduces package pickup innovation

October 18, 2021
Mackenzie Scroggs, a sophomore dance major, was crowned the 2021 Lady of the Bracelet.

MacKenzie Scroggs crowned Lady of the Bracelet

October 7, 2021
Most departments and majors accept ASL as a credit for Foreign Language. However, majors under department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies do not.

Board rules sign language does not count as a foreign language

September 20, 2021
As climate change worsens weather conditions all across the globe will become harsher and more abnormal weather patterns, and those abnormal patterns will become the new norm.

Climate change: how we’re doomed, and how we can be less doomed

September 15, 2021
IncludED, headed by the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Director of University Affairs Jennifer Kelly, was made to help those coming to school get their textbooks automatically charged, allow minimum contact at the bookstore due to COVID-19 and, most importantly, offer a flat rate for book costs.

Made to help students, IncludED is still working out bugs

September 2, 2021
Tana Gray (left), Yoland Bellard (middle) and Alicia Waterstract (right) start moving in for a new year at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Students move-in as the delta variant surges

August 17, 2021
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