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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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Is it ever too late to get involved?

May 16, 2025

Must college students get plugged in with Recognized...

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Will Vic the Demon ever really go away?

April 28, 2025

In honor of April Fools day, the Northwestern State...

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Is the super senior stigma considerate of the college experience?

April 18, 2025

A bachelor’s degree must be completed within four...

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Are women in the workforce at an all-time high?

March 24, 2025

Historically, women in the workforce have been limited...

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How NSU’s social media campaigns have reached new students

March 21, 2025

Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s retention...

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Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee makes Natchitoches debut with marketing campaign

March 18, 2025

With the new addition of a popular coffee chain in...

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The landscape of Artificial Intelligence at NSU

March 17, 2025

As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance, faculty...

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Daylight saving time: Is changing the clocks finally a thing of the past?

March 9, 2025

On Sunday, the clocks turned back once again for daylight...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trump and Harris on key issues, campaign promises

October 24, 2024

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

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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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April Fools: The face behind Vic bids farewell to NSU

April 1, 2024

Following the mascot change, Northwestern State University...

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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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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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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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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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On-campus housing: Should Campus Living Villages renovate?

February 23, 2024

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

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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 organizations and departments welcome February with a month full of events

February 1, 2024

Northwestern State University of Louisiana organizations...

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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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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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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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What is NSU’s international student leadership program?

November 16, 2023

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

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NSU spirit groups continue despite football season cancellation

November 6, 2023

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

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The meaning behind Homecoming

October 26, 2023

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

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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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FLAME keeps education ablazed

September 29, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has initiated...

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What resources do students have to aid with mental health?

September 28, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana takes action...

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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 navigate the financial hurdles to attend NSU

September 18, 2023

Every college student faces the hardships of paying...

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Unexpected halt at Bienvenu Hall’s elevator last week

September 13, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana now experiences...

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NSU hires new faculty eager to teach

September 7, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has increased...

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NSU looks to increase future enrollment

August 28, 2023

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is experiencing...

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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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Fentanyl Awareness: keeping yourself safe

November 11, 2022

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

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The story of Isabella

November 1, 2022

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

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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

October 3, 2022

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

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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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Potholes repairs underway on NSU’s Natchitoches campus roads

September 14, 2022

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has begun...

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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 damage in Kyser Hall elevators continues

September 6, 2022

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

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Your guide to the best eats in Natchitoches

April 26, 2022

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

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The NSU organizations saving our planet

April 19, 2022

Whether faculty or student run, Northwestern State...

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NSU’s pianist: Daniel Ley

April 6, 2022

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

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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 gives back, donates to St. Jude

March 15, 2022

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

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SGA discusses the reopening of Chick-fil-A breakfast

February 28, 2022

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

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NSU jazz orchestra concert astonishes audience

February 22, 2022

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

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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