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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
Maggie Darr Interview
March 24, 2023
Donald Pickett Interview
January 30, 2023
Smelser named NSU director of strength and conditioning
January 19, 2023
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November 11, 2022
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Nina Ovalle

Nina Ovalle, The Current Sauce – Viewpoints Editor

Nina Ovalle is a senior hospitality management and tourism student going into her fourth year writing for The Current Sauce. This is her second year serving as news editor and she looks forward to bringing important news to the student body in her final year at NSU.

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Nina Ovalle finds Valentine's Day to be both materialistic and romantic.

Valentine’s Day: Should we love or hate this materialistically adorable holiday?

February 21, 2025

Valentine’s Day, the day of love and romance or corporate...

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Northwestern State University on-campus Chick-fil-A has begun using GrubHub services.

What is Grubhub and how do we feel about it?

February 14, 2025

As of January 2025, Northwestern State University of...

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

TikTok: The social media app everyone wants including the government

February 2, 2025

As the years pass, the conversation among United States...

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With the start of the Christmas season in Natchitoches, local law enforcement braces for an influx of tourists.

Law enforcement braces for influx of traffic ahead of the Natchitoches holiday season

December 3, 2024

As December approaches, the small city of Natchitoches...

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The Lott family has since continued to support scholarships and university needs through proceeds from the “Giving Pump.” Since the installation of Pump #1, there has been a 22-23% increase in sales, the family said.

Lott Oil family pays it forward by offering financial support to NSU

November 20, 2024

For many students, the cost of attending a higher education...

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Graphic created by Adobe Illustrator generative AI feature.

NSU faculty address the stigma that surrounds Artificial Intelligence

November 15, 2024

As the use of artificial intelligence in higher education...

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The A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage will undergo renovations beginning in January 2025.

A.A. Fredericks Auditorium set to close in January for renovations

November 11, 2024

In January 2025, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s...

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The Homecoming Food Drive is an annual service event that was started by University Housing.

NSU Food Pantry collects more than 10,000 donated items from homecoming food drive

November 7, 2024

As the excitement of homecoming week swept through...

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With forefront issues affecting the lives of American citizens, the candidates have shared their stance on issues like taxes, housing, education, foreign policies, immigration and climate change.

Trump and Harris on key issues, campaign promises

October 24, 2024

In the fall 2024 election, voters will determine the...

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In her time working at the Los Adaes Historic Site, Rhonda Gauthier has found several shards of materials which date all the way back to the 17th century.

How Los Adaes’ archeological finds allow us to look into the past

October 16, 2024

Archeology is the study of human history through scientific...

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St. Anthony Catholic Church, located on 5th Street in Natchitoches, serves as a designated voting site, welcoming the community during Election Day.

Election 2024: What NSU students need to know before voting

October 2, 2024

As the upcoming 2024 presidential election draws near,...

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A runoff election for Mr. And Miss NSU will take place on Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SGA announces NSU’s 2024 homecoming election results; runoff election to follow

September 20, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Student...

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Sign for the entrance of Los Adaes. CJ Paligo, now an NSU student, helped in its design.

Natchitoches aims to highlight the city’s Spanish heritage

September 17, 2024

The city of Natchitoches was established in 1714 as...

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NSU administration makes changes to the Student Code of Conduct that outlines the rules and regulations students must follow.

NSU revises Student Code of Conduct after seven years

September 13, 2024

As of the 2024-2025 academic year, Northwestern State...

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President James Genovese sat down with The Current Sauce and NSU-TV to share his plans to put all of Northwestern State University of Louisiana's programs back to prominence.

President Genovese lays out plans to increase NSU’s prominence

August 26, 2024

Now a month into his term, Northwestern State University...

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The Department of Social Work celebrates their reaccreditation.

Academic departments at NSU seek accreditation to enhance students’ learning

May 2, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana departments...

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Demon Heat after performing a "Splash of Color."

Demon Heat Colorguard earns second place with their show “A Splash of Color”

April 16, 2024

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demon...

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NSU's financial aid office is able to assists students with filling out the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid application.

Higher education institutions across the state guide students through the new FAFSA and its delays

April 8, 2024

For years, college students have submitted their Free...

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After dedicating so much to Vic, President Jones shares an understanding that the choice to remove NSU’s Demon mascot was in the best interest of the institution.

April Fools: The face behind Vic bids farewell to NSU

April 1, 2024

Following the mascot change, Northwestern State University...

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The Student Government Association has announced the results of their election for the 2024-2025 school year.

SGA publishes election results: new administration and senators to be sworn in for the 2024-2025 year

March 22, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Student...

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With the Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant NSU is working towards reducing waste on campus.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful and NSU student organizations aim to beautify the campus

March 21, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana embraces...

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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.

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

March 20, 2024

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Mimi...

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Claire Guillet and Traci Partridge, interns of the NSU Counseling and Career Center, have started a group to help students manage their anxiety.

NSU Counseling and Career Center interns host group counseling for anxiety

March 6, 2024

Many college students struggle with their mental health,...

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Many residents in University Columns have experienced leaks in their bathroom ceilings.

On-campus housing: Should Campus Living Villages renovate?

February 23, 2024

After many years it is typical for an establishment...

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Jude Oliva like many others check myNSU to see the schedule of classes and see the account balances with the university.

NSU continues new registration balance limit for the Spring 2024 semester

February 5, 2024

From the Fall 2023 semester into the Spring 2024 semester,...

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NSU's National Association of Black Journalists along with other organizations around campus meet to prepare events during Black History Month.

NSU organizations and departments welcome February with a month full of events

February 1, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana organizations...

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The Center for Inclusion and Diversity's third annual Martin Luther King Jr. day of service consisted of two days of organizations participating in service projects.

CID’s 3rd annual MLK Day of Service events honors the commiment of community service

January 22, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his service as...

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While faulty gate arms may contribute to the problem, Garfinkel also suggests that the signage in faculty/staff lots can cause confusion.

Opinions on campus parking vary among NSU faculty and staff

December 7, 2023

As with any controversy, opinions vary based on perspective....

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Only official Natchitoches Christmas Festival tickets will be accepted at festival entrances.

How fake tickets made their way into the Natchitoches Christmas festival

November 21, 2023

Each year, anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 official...

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This year NSU President Marcus Jones took selected students for the international student leadership program to Angers, France.

What is NSU’s international student leadership program?

November 16, 2023

Each school year, select students at Northwestern State...

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Despite the abrupt change, NSU's spirit groups continue with their performance and adapt to the cancellation of football.

NSU spirit groups continue despite football season cancellation

November 6, 2023

On Oct. 26, 2023, Northwestern State University of...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is hosting several events to celebrate alumni for the 2023 Homecoming season.

The meaning behind Homecoming

October 26, 2023

When Homecoming comes to mind, some may think back...

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Construction of the new Robert Alost Hall building in progress at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

The capital outlay plans promise big renovations for NSU

October 10, 2023

On Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023, the University of Louisiana...

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Damien Tristant, assistant professor of physics, offers his service toward the Faculty Led Assistance to My Education (FLAME) in the Academic Success Center at the Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library.

FLAME keeps education ablazed

September 29, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has initiated...

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(L-R) Claire Guillet and Brandon Moore work as graduate interns at Northwestern State University of Louisiana Counseling Center.

What resources do students have to aid with mental health?

September 28, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana takes action...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Wind Symphony rehearses for performance featuring The Boston Brass, conducted by Anthony Pursell, with guest conductor Paula Crider.

NSU’s Wind Symphony will perform tonight with guest composer Paula Crider and The Boston Brass

September 21, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Wind...

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International students hanging out in the Varnado Hall Ballroom.

International students navigate the financial hurdles to attend NSU

September 18, 2023

Every college student faces the hardships of paying...

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The Bienvenu elevators join the group of out-of-order elevators on campus.

Unexpected halt at Bienvenu Hall’s elevator last week

September 13, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana now experiences...

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Sloane Artis, director of musical theatre, has officially been welcomed to NSU for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

NSU hires new faculty eager to teach

September 7, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has increased...

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While Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a decline in retention rates, there has been a slight increase in incoming freshmen.

NSU looks to increase future enrollment

August 28, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is experiencing...

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The Natchitoches Christmas Tree stands tall and undecorated as its community prepares to bring magic they've prepared for this year's Christmas celebration.

What goes in to planning the Natchitoches Christmas Festival?

December 1, 2022

Christmas is a very big time of year for the city of...

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There are such large numbers of fentanyl circling around the U.S. at an alarming rate and it only takes a small amount to cause harm.

Fentanyl Awareness: keeping yourself safe

November 11, 2022

Across the nation, colleges and hospitals are feeling...

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The portrait of Isabella at the Sylvan Friedman Student Union created by Camilo Mantilla, a graduate student from Cienfuegos, Cuba.

The story of Isabella

November 1, 2022

Ghost stories are nothing out of the ordinary for students...

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According to the Yik Yak company website, the purpose of the app is to allow users to have an open space to feel where they can feel comfortable to be their true self.

Yik Yak is creating a unique platform for college students across the nation

October 12, 2022

On the campus of Northwestern State University of Louisiana,...

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SGA announces new bills and confronts reoccurring issues

SGA announces new bills and confronts reoccurring issues

October 3, 2022

On Sept. 26, the Student Government Association of...

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On Sept. 12, 2022, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Counseling Services hosted a candlelight vigil in light of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, opening the space to talk about experiences related to suicide.

NSU Counseling Services and SGA encourages students to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness events

September 23, 2022

On Sept. 12, 2022, Northwestern State University of...

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The Capital Outlay Project is an essential part of ensuring the success of repairs on campus, which includes fixing the potholes.

Potholes repairs underway on NSU’s Natchitoches campus roads

September 14, 2022

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has begun...

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On Sept. 9, 2022 Northwestern State University of Louisiana held the Investiture of the Twentieth President, Marcus D. Jones.

Investiture ceremony held for 20th president of NSU Marcus D. Jones

September 12, 2022

On Sept. 9, 2022 Northwestern State University of Louisiana...

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The recurring issue of broken elevators in John S. Kyser Hall, the largest building on Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s campus, continues into the 2022-2023 school year.

The recurring damage in Kyser Hall elevators continues

September 6, 2022

The recurring issue of broken elevators in John S....

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The French Market express is one of Natchitoches' most delicious food stops.

Your guide to the best eats in Natchitoches

April 26, 2022

Welcome to Natchitoches, the town where history and...

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The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Climate Task Force, a committee composed of NSU faculty, has exchanged all plastic bottles in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts center vending machines for aluminum cans.

The NSU organizations saving our planet

April 19, 2022

Whether faculty or student run, Northwestern State...

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Daniel Ley, pianist of the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

NSU’s pianist: Daniel Ley

April 6, 2022

If you’ve ever attended a show by the Dear School...

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Student Government Association of Northwestern State University of Louisiana approved a bill to close campus gates at 9:00pm and are working with campus administration to make sure someone will be monitoring the Caspari exit guard post nightly.

SGA to push for a nightly guard at the Caspari gate

March 18, 2022

On March 14, Student Government Association of Northwestern...

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Women’s basketball accepted donations from members of the audience and raised 2,501$ towards St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Women’s basketball gives back, donates to St. Jude

March 15, 2022

On Feb. 24 in Prather Coliseum, Northwestern State...

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Student Government Association painted the campus rock in light of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

SGA discusses the reopening of Chick-fil-A breakfast

February 28, 2022

In the Feb. 21 Student Government Association meeting...

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On Feb. 16, 2022, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Jazz Orchestra perform "Chico and the Man," featuring duet by Blake Taggert on cornet and orchestra director Galindo Rodriguez on trumpet.

NSU jazz orchestra concert astonishes audience

February 22, 2022

On Feb. 16, 2022, Northwestern State University of...

Vic the Demon came out to celebrate the festivities at Krewe of Northwestern State University of Louisiana. (L-R) Zoe Johnson, Jessica Mullican, Vic the Demon

Krewe of NSU let the good times roll

February 14, 2022

On Feb. 10, the Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s...

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