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February 1, 2025
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December 4, 2024
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November 6, 2024
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June 3, 2022
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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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Madelyn Murphy

Madelyn Murphy, The Current Sauce – Photo Editor

Madelyn Murphy is a sophomore majoring in communication with minors in film, photography and wildlife management. This is her second year at NSU and within The Current Sauce, where her former roles include reporter, Arts & Living section editor and copy editor. Now, she is excited to branch out and pursue her love for photography by taking on the role of photo editor. With this, she hopes to help others and herself strengthen their photojournalism techniques whilst representing The Current Sauce.

 

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Critical race theory is the idea that racism is systematic in the nation’s institutions, specifically maintaining the dominance of white people, according to the 57th Edition Associated Press Stylebook.

[Photo] NSU professors discussed Gov. Landry’s critical race theory executive order

February 17, 2025

Critical race theory is the idea that racism is systematic...

On Feb. 9, the Lady Demons Tennis team fell to the University of North Texas 1-6.

Lady Demons Tennis vs. University of North Texas

February 15, 2025

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Reese Lipoma stands prepared at bat.

[Photo] NSU Demons baseball gears up for the 2025 season

February 13, 2025

Reese Lipoma stands prepared at bat.

NSU students return to the student section in Prather Coliseum after winter break.

NSU Demons Basketball vs. University of New Orleans Privateers

February 4, 2025

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Photo illustration. On Jan. 19, 2025, people nationwide discovered they no longer had access to TikTok.

[Photo] TikTok: The social media app everyone wants including the government

February 2, 2025

Photo illustration. On Jan. 19, 2025, people nationwide...

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

[Photo] MLK events honor and celebrate King’s legacy

January 30, 2025

Nicole Gray sits in the audience for a Demons basketball...

Ninel Kovacs (left) and Dale Wohletz (right) pose in front of Alost Hall as it undergoes construction.

[Photo] Construction on NSU’s campus soon to add new buildings to the map

January 30, 2025

Ninel Kovacs (left) and Dale Wohletz (right) pose in...

Jason Summerlin (left) and Mardy Summerlin (right) sit on their brand new, soon-to-be-opened Buccaneer Bayou Adventure Mini Golf course.

Dark Woods Christmas shines bright with new additions to the park

December 3, 2024

It’s that time of year. The air has a chilled feeling...

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(L-R) 2023 Homecoming King Zach Cooper passes his crown to Christian James, and Kaley Koss receives her Homecoming Queen crown from last year’s queen Zoe Johnson with the help of NSU President James Genovese.

2024 Homecoming Royalty determined to display their titles as more than a name

November 8, 2024

Weeks before homecoming, students at Northwestern State...

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Young Democrats of Louisiana Executive Board at the 2023 Young Democrats of America National Convention.

Young partisan organizations in Louisiana guide the new generation of leaders

October 29, 2024

Right now, young voters across the nation are preparing...

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Jorge Vargas is an international student from Colombia in his senior year studying business.

Cultura NSU: Students and faculty reflect on Hispanic culture

October 14, 2024

Question: “What is your favorite dish from Colombia?” Answer: “So...

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The 2025 Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet contestants await the announcement of the winners.

NSU crowns the 67th Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet

September 27, 2024

All evening, the auditorium was filled with people...

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Marcela Restrepo stands with her daughter, Isabella Restrepo, who was 8 years old when the business first opened.

Local woman and her family bring a taste of Colombia to Natchitoches

September 20, 2024

What started as a family leaving their home country...

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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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Photo illustration: Whether it's a hoodie with sweatpants or a dress with heels, wear what makes you feel like your best self.

Stressing about first week outfits? I got you

August 22, 2024

When it comes to the first week of classes, there’s...

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The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is located at 615 South Drive.

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery works to have a lasting impact on the environment

June 10, 2024

Inside a dimly-lit room, there are large tanks filled...

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Kacy Young is a junior with a double major in history and hospitality management and tourism, and a student coordinator of The Pantry.

NSU’s Food Pantry fights against food insecurity for students

May 7, 2024

Students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana...

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Masahito Kuroda smiles proudly alongside his instruments, as he has shared with students some advice that's helped him get to where he is today.

NSU professors offer advice to incoming freshmen

May 2, 2024

Students come into college not knowing the extent of...

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Denise Bradley and Harry Hymes, owners of The Breadhouse-Nakatosh, happily pose in front of their restaurant.

The Breadhouse-Nakatosh restaurant serves soul food dishes and a place of community

April 24, 2024

Walking inside The Breadhouse-Nakatosh, customers are...

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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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Emily McHugh, a freshman with a major in biology, finds her favorite study spot to be the tables outside the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library and Café Demon.

NSU students share their favorite study spots on campus

April 9, 2024

With finals season quickly approaching, students begin...

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Not only is Jackson Gregory a senior at Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a major in business administration, but he also serves as the chief justice of the supreme court for the Student Government Association at NSU.

Meet Jackson Gregory: SGA’s Supreme Court chief justice

April 3, 2024

At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, many...

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Grab a couple of friends, take a mini 45-minute road trip to Kisatchie Falls and see where a trail takes you.

College student budget friendly things to do over spring break

April 2, 2024

Bored and want to get out of town? Grab a couple of...

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A friendly Daddy Long Leg comes along for a nice ride in Nick Taylor's car, appearing on the inside of his window.

April Fools: New Daddy Long Leg Preservation club strives to preserve daddy long legs within their club

April 1, 2024

The spring season is a sign of renewal and life. The...

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Jordan Bevels, a junior with a major in music business, will be spending his spring break in Italy.

Plans for spring break vary at NSU

March 19, 2024

During the spring semester, students may feel stressed....

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Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) sisters pose by a backdrop at one of their spring continuous open bidding (COB) events, "Just Dance w/ Alpha O." From L to R: Julie Prince, vice president of membership recruitment for Kappa Chi AOII Kami Desidere, freshman membership integrity coordinator for Kappa Chi AOII

Alpha Omicron Pi welcomes new members during spring recruitment

March 18, 2024

In college, students seek more than an education. Students...

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Freshmen Jozey Isom and Nicole Dela Cruz have different opinions on what to wear to class

[Photo] What do NSU students prefer to wear during class?

March 12, 2024

Freshmen Jozey Isom and Nicole Dela Cruz have different...

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

[Photo] Kyser Bathrooms: Do students deserve better bathrooms?

March 1, 2024

Students are not asking for high tech hand dryers or...

Along with Melody Gilbert, a few students stay back to take a picture “with” director Marius Anderson.

“40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World” a film that inspired students

March 1, 2024

There are people out there who have suffered through...

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L. Collier Hyams and his piece, "Man Thinks He's God, But I Don't Know About That."

NSU art faculty’s work on display shows their burning passion for more than just teaching

February 21, 2024

Students are nothing without their teachers. They need...

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(From Left to Right) Caiden Matthews, William Scharpon, Ebenezer Aggrey, William Roberson, Christian Hawkins, Andrew Wesley, Dawn Stuckey, Jaylin Moore NPHC members from all the three active fraternities on campus.

NPHC Fraternities foster a place for students to build life-long relationships

February 19, 2024

When students leave home for college, finding a sense...

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Micah and Rebekah Breaux as newly weds.

From long distance couple to husband and wife

February 15, 2024

On all college campuses, there are individuals in long...

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Nyaishya Lilly, also known as "Big Ny," interviews Jeremiah Granger in the Friedman Student Union.

“Big Ny” chases her content creation dreams

January 30, 2024

Everyone has dreams of becoming great and successful....

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(L-R) Cullen Goscienski, Lydia Orme, Harmony Marsh and Carlos Diaz del Valle are some of the students that have been awarded the McCutcheon Honors Recital scholarship. (Not Pictured: Brooke Jones and Pattie Murr)

McCutcheon Honors Recital to showcase outstanding student musicians tomorrow

January 23, 2024

Some of the world’s most well-known celebrities are...

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Madeline Romero stares at her work “Mirror (The Little Bird Inside You).”

Madeline Romero’s “Little Bird” senior exhibition invites viewers to find their inner Little Bird

December 9, 2023

Stepping into the narrow, long gallery, a girl smiles...

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(L-R) Professor Collier Hyams and student Colton Bailey create 3D models with the 3D printer.

Students embrace virtual reality in the classroom

December 5, 2023

Virtual Reality (VR) is a form of technology that has...

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As Natchitoches enters the festive season, Front Street businesses prepare for the influx of tourists coming into town.

How Front Street businesses prepare for the Christmas Festival

November 27, 2023

Walking along Natchitoches’ Front Street, the Christmas...

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The OADS staff with their origamis. (L-R) Landon Amberg, the OADS Coordinator, and Taylor Camidge, the director of the OADS.

Students find support for invisible and visible disabilities

November 13, 2023

Imagine, at Northwestern State University of Louisiana's...

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(L-R) Ebenezer Aggrey, Bailey Willis, Zoe Johnson and Zach Cooper.

Meet the 2023 Homecoming Royalty: Their path to representing NSU

November 3, 2023

Each Homecoming game, community members and the student...

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Matthew Yerby, writer, director and producer of the movie "The Dirty South," visits professor Melody Gilbert's advanced journalism class to talk about the process of making a film.

NSU grad makes million dollar movie in Natchitoches

November 1, 2023

After seven years of creating a film, Matthew Yerby,...

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Student honor societies are working together to make the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library, the cleanest environment on campus for students to enjoy.

Honor societies partner to “Keep it Clean” at the Watson Library

October 27, 2023

Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library staff and student...

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Natchitoches Picnic Company is owned by Laurie Berry and run by her as well as her friendly staff.

Natchitoches Picnic Company serves up fresh delights in new location

October 11, 2023

When customers walk into the Natchitoches Picnic Company...

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(L-R) Yohaselly Santiago Rodríguez and Daniel Rivera Vázquez are married professors at NSU who love sharing their heritage.

Professors at NSU embrace their heritage and cultivate cultural understanding

September 22, 2023

Yohaselly Santiago- Rodriguez and Daniel Rivera-Vázquez...

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Lt. Col. Joshua Drake, professor of military science, sat down with The Current Sauce to give more information about Memorandum of Understanding between NSU and Ft. Johnson.

NSU expands acamdemic opportunities for soldiers at Fort Johnson

September 21, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has extended...

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The Battle for the Boot is the perfect opportunity to watch some good volleyball and support the hard-working, dedicated girls on the NSU volleyball team.

Lady Demons volleyball team kick-off the Boot tonight

September 14, 2023

In a series of tournaments called The Battle for the...

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Jaylin Moore, a senior music business major, does not feel he had to miss out on his first-year experience, as he made the most of what he could.

From COVID-19 freshmen to graduating seniors

September 5, 2023

It can be challenging to leave home for the first time,...

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