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E-Edition Vol. 125, No. 12 Women's History Month Edition
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March 7, 2025
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June 3, 2022
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Women’s History Month Podcast
March 31, 2023
Working it at the WRAC
February 24, 2023
Student Mental Health Podcast
February 22, 2023
KNWD News Covers Wellness Fest
November 17, 2022
Laney Roos Interview
March 24, 2023
Maggie Darr Interview
March 24, 2023
Donald Pickett Interview
January 30, 2023
Smelser named NSU director of strength and conditioning
January 19, 2023
KNWD Sports Interview with Greedy Williams & Isaac Haney
November 11, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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September 19, 2022
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August 29, 2022
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August 28, 2022
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Lia Portillo

Lia Portillo Cantarero, The Current Sauce – Editor-in-Chief

Lia Portillo is a communication major in her last year at NSU. She has worked for The Current Sauce since her freshman year and has loved writing stories about NSU and the Natchitoches community. Now, in her second term as Editor-in-Chief she hopes to continue to grow the Sauce forward and leave her mark in student media.

All content by Lia Portillo Cantarero
To The Current Sauce, thank you for being my home away from home. Without this publication, I wouldn't have found my passion.

Letter from the Editor: Write your story

May 16, 2025

I stepped onto the campus of Northwestern State University...

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Cleaning up after yourself at your dorm or apartment is important to be respectful of your roommate and your shared space.

[Photo] Roommate Living: How to keep the peace

May 16, 2025

Cleaning up after yourself at your dorm or apartment...

Every spring semester, the President's Leadership Program hosts their annual Special Olympics games.

[Photo] Leading with purpose: A closer look at the President’s Leadership Program at NSU

April 23, 2025

Every spring semester, the President's Leadership Program...

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is a public residential high school on Northwestern State University of Louisiana's campus.

LSMSA settles sexual harassment lawsuit with former instructor

April 16, 2025

A four-year legal battle between a former instructor...

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(L-R) Sandy Keller and Nicole Woods sort through the clothes in the Little Rose Boutique.

Women’s Resource Center offers support to women and families during pregnancies

March 19, 2025

Pregnancy may be a complicated, uncertain and overwhelming...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana President James Genovese responds to Facebook post that accuses him of making a racist remark to Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr.

NSU president addresses Facebook complaint

February 27, 2025

Northwestern State University of Louisiana President...

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Nilah Pollard was unanimously voted by SGA senators as the student body interim treasurer.

SGA unanimously votes Nilah Pollard as interim treasurer

February 20, 2025

After opening nominations to seven eligible members,...

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The Student Government Association has announced that filings for the March election have been extended to next Wednesday.

SGA extends filing deadline; will fill treasurer vacancy next week

February 14, 2025

During their weekly meeting, the Student Government...

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Editors plan out dates for editions to be published in the semester.

Letter from the Editor: New semester, new goals

February 3, 2025

Two weeks into the start of classes and a snow closure...

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Nicole Gray sits in the audience for a Demons basketball game during which she was honored.

MLK events honor and celebrate King’s legacy

January 30, 2025

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Center...

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Bailey Gaspard is a senior English major.

How do NSU students celebrate the holidays?

December 17, 2024

Question: What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?...

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NSU holds 21st Presidential Investiture

December 4, 2024

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During the 2023 Natchitoches Christmas Parade, NSU student organizations, local organizations and school spirit groups around the area were part of the parade.

[Photo] NSU and LSU students react to 2024 Natchitoches Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

December 4, 2024

During the 2023 Natchitoches Christmas Parade, NSU...

Janaya Woodard is a junior health and exercise science major.

[Photo] What do students think about Homecoming?

November 12, 2024

Janaya Woodard is a junior health and exercise science...

James Genovese was invested as the 21st president of Northwestern State University of Louisiana on Oct. 25.

NSU kicks off Homecoming with 21st presidential investiture

November 6, 2024

Three months ago, James Genovese sat in a courtroom...

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The Spirit of Northwestern takes the field to perform its half-time show before the football crowd.

NSU Demon Football vs. Texas A&M University-Commerce

October 20, 2024

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These heritage/appreciation months are a moment for all of us to reflect on the specific group being featured.

Hispanics are more than just a diversity check during our month

October 4, 2024

We’re more than just a month. Whether you’re...

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Natchitoches has staple restaurants that bring flavor and unity to the community.

[Photo] Are Natchitoches restaurants budget-friendly for college students?

September 27, 2024

Natchitoches has staple restaurants that bring flavor...

Saturday night lights set the stage as Northwestern State takes on Weber State.

NSU vs. Weber State University

September 24, 2024

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NSU currently has 8,523 students enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester.

[Photo] NSU sees fall enrollment increase; the highest in years

September 23, 2024

NSU currently has 8,523 students enrolled for the Fall...

The latest projected path for tropical storm Francine.

Tropical storm Francine causes NSU to close campuses

September 10, 2024

Ahead of tropical storm Francine approaching the state,...

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Volleyball is one of the sports students can attend during the fall at Prather Coliseum. This picture is from the 2023 Volleyball season.

[Photo] NSU fall sports students can attend this semester

September 10, 2024

Volleyball is one of the sports students can attend...

[Video] Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band is ready for the football season

September 9, 2024

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A hot water pipe burst near building 4 in University Columns.

Hot water restored at University Columns after long day of repairs

September 5, 2024

After a day of experiencing hot water issues, housing...

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I will be forever grateful to those members for making my first year as editor better than I could have imagined.

Letter from the Editor: My last year leading The Current Sauce

August 30, 2024

Think about the moment that made you who you are. You...

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[Video] Estudiantes de NSU se reúnen para una noche de fiesta

August 26, 2024

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[Video] NSU students get together for a night of fiesta

August 26, 2024

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Seankalyn Chatman was caught today in Opelousas, La after escaping the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center Saturday.

U.S. Marshals Service detain last escaped inmate from Natchitoches Parish

August 19, 2024

The manhunt over the last inmate that escaped the Natchitoches...

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KNWD and the University Programing Council start Demon Fest with organizations offering activities at their tables, food and games while students wait for the headliners.

Demon Fest 2024

April 10, 2024

KNWD and the University Programing Council start Demon...

The Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts hosted its first career fair.

Communications Career Fair

April 5, 2024

The Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication...

James Genovese has been named the 21st president of Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

UL System Board of Supervisors officially names James Genovese as NSU president

July 18, 2024

A Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice has now...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana hosted on-campus interviews for NSU's presidential search semifinalists. Public interviews by the search committee were held in Magale Recital Hall.

Presidential Search Committee announces James Genovese as finalist for NSU presidency

July 16, 2024

The University of Louisiana System unanimously voted...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana will soon have a new president.

NSU presidential semifinalists will visit campus next week: a breakdown of the candidates

July 12, 2024

The search for the next president of Northwestern State...

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Former NSU head football coach Brad Laird is dismissed from lawsuit.

Former NSU head football coach dismissed from Caldwell family lawsuit

July 11, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana former head...

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(L-R) Isabel Juarez-Rubio, Lia Portillo Cantarero, Sergy Odiduro, La SPJ president; and David Begnaud, CBS lead national correspondent.

The Current Sauce wins state SPJ awards

June 13, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s student...

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The Current Sauce Spring '24 team and I would like to welcome you to NSU!

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to NSU

May 2, 2024

Welcome to Northwestern State University of Louisiana....

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[Video] The Environmental Catalyst Organization releases butterflies to honor Earth Day

April 29, 2024

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[Video] NSU New Media students release Kulture Magazine

April 24, 2024

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[Video] HSJA holds semesterly food sale

April 17, 2024

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[Video] Environmental Catalyst Organization of NSU strives to bring awareness to environmental problems

April 17, 2024

Whether walking through a forest or on a college campus...

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[Video] Blooming on the Bricks

March 23, 2024

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Students at the Dear School of the Creative and Performing Arts are eligible to apply to the Mimi Jordan Scholarship due this Friday.

[Photo] The Mimi Jordan Arts and Music Scholarship application is open for eligible students

March 20, 2024

Students at the Dear School of the Creative and Performing...

Various nonprofit groups and businesses around Natchitoches gathered on March 2, 2024, to do activities for Reading on the River.

Reading on the River 2024

March 4, 2024

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The next local election is the municipal primary on March 23; Mayor Williams will be on the ballot for re-election.

Natchitoches mayor announces scholarship raffle; did he violate the law?

March 1, 2024

Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams Jr. is under scrutiny...

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NSU's Joe Delaney, Mark Duper and Lee Smith have all been inducted in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Black NSU alumni that made Hall of Fame history

February 27, 2024

NSU's Joe Delaney, Mark Duper and Lee Smith have all...

The University Programming Council will host a series of events titled "Sound Bites."

UPC will host “Sound Bites”: a monthly live performance at Iberville Green

February 27, 2024

Every day, students walk into Iberville Dining Hall...

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[Video] Taylor Swift Tribute

February 18, 2024

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Mariah Kador and Blake Chutz embark on a new journey as they approach the end of their undergraduate years.

College sweethearts navigate their last year at NSU

February 16, 2024

Mariah Kador sits in NSU’s newsroom working on a...

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