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The 1966 Cadillac 616 Superior Coach was obtained by Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Canes in 2018, after decades of being in storage.
“Carrying on a Dream” exhibit makes its way to Natchitoches
January 25, 2022
Northwestern State Student Community march down to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Triangle to honor the Civil Rights Leader.
Marching on, students memorialize Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18, 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
Bailey Willis, Malaya White, Mary Scruggs and Madison Cook attend the first Student Government Association meeting of the spring semester.
SGA’s vice president resigns
January 12, 2022
Thomas Reynolds was named as the new Head of the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Cultural Studies.
English Department names new department head
December 4, 2021
The movie Encanto invites its viewers to express themselves around those they consider family.
“Encanto” lives up to the hype
January 21, 2022
The musical Firebringer appears to be one of innovation and positivity. It brings the audience along for a journey through the eyes of an open-minded main character.
STO’s “Firebringer” brings the heat
January 19, 2022
With 2022 comes a new year of triumphs, challenges, goals and, for students at Northwestern State University, the start of another semester.
NSU students set semester goals
January 19, 2022
An inside look of my closet in its natural state of clutter and mess, waiting to be organized and polished.
Your complete closet clean out guide
January 17, 2022
Northwestern State University of Louisiana and the Natchitoches community will hold a service day to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15.
NSU students will honor MLK in a day of service
January 14, 2022
Lady Demon softball starts on Feb. 11, kicking the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission Lady Demon Classic against Chattanooga.
NSU athletics look to the season ahead
January 24, 2022
Kevin Bostian was the executive associate athletic director for development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for roughly two years.
Kevin Bostian chosen as NSU’s director of athletics
January 18, 2022
The Demons hope to continue their success into conference play, hunting for their first winning season since 2015.
NSU women’s basketball is going full speed ahead
January 18, 2022
For those that love sports, it doesn’t take much convincing to rejuvenate their energy and excitement towards their high school’s current teams.
NSU students keep up with their high school sports
December 3, 2021
Every time NSU versus McNeese is on the menu, the Cowboys and the Demons leave everything on the table each game, especially with the Fall 2021 season’s addition to playing SLC teams more than once.
Cowboys and Demons: a new and necessary rivalry
December 2, 2021
Background gaming is rising in popularity thanks to its ease of access and much more.
Why you should be background gaming
January 20, 2022
Generally, big schools receive more money from taxpayers, seeing as their districts have a higher cost of living. This allows more money in general, including money allotted to the bands.
Bias in the creative arts workforce
December 3, 2021
I met Angelina in high school. I had known of her existence all through my four years there, but we didn’t become friends until senior year.
How my roommate saved my life
December 3, 2021
When COVID hit in 2020, my college did everything possible in the fall semester to try and create as much normalcy as possible. Homecoming week, loved by all students, was our saving grace. The University Programming Council hosted a week full of events to get students out and about, including goat yoga. This being one of my favorite activities on my bucket list, I HAD to go and dragged my roommate with me.
Seeking discomfort
December 3, 2021
When my boyfriend returns to the table with a loaded tray of the day’s special in hand, he sits down in the chair directly across from me and starts another fight.
Escaping the monster
December 2, 2021

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The movie Encanto invites its viewers to express themselves around those they consider family.

[Photo] “Encanto” lives up to the hype

January 21, 2022
The musical Firebringer appears to be one of innovation and positivity. It brings the audience along for a journey through the eyes of an open-minded main character.

[Photo] STO’s “Firebringer” brings the heat

January 19, 2022
This new generation of the Home Alone attempts a more modern twist on physical comedy.

[Photo] Is Disney’s take on “Home Alone” worthwhile?

December 5, 2021
Alice in Borderland is a series about a set of violent games the characters must win to survive using a deck of cards that depict each of their aptitudes.

[Photo] “Alice in Borderland” is filled with the unexpected

December 2, 2021
George Bailey is a pillar of his community: the idyllic town of Bedford Falls. He seems to live the perfect life with his wife Mary (played by Donna Reed) and his children. However, the audience soon learns that the Bailey family’s life is not picture perfect.

[Photo] “It’s a Wonderful Life” has a lesson to teach viewers

November 30, 2021
Growing up in Honduras, Christmas was celebrated the night before. It was filled with neighbors and family members and popular music blaring throughout the whole house.

[Photo] How Christmas has changed and has changed me

November 18, 2021
“Squid Game” focuses on the morality of humanity, debating if humans possess the natural ability to be good or bad.

[Photo] What “Squid Game” is really asking

November 16, 2021
In middle school, I learned what ADHD really was, and I asked my parents about it. Even the idea of potentially medicating a child seemed inherently wrong to them, so they opted to find other solutions to help me in school.

[Photo] Defining my normal

November 9, 2021
Students are not being taught about these things in a manner that educates and relies on voices of those experiencing these issues.

[Photo] It’s 2021 and homecoming still isn’t gender inclusive

October 21, 2021
Even just a small act of genuine kindness can invite any person to trust someone.

[Photo] “Raya and the Last Dragon:” a princess who doesn’t need saving

October 14, 2021
NSU has done so much for me that I will be forever grateful for.

[Photo] My college experience without guidance

October 11, 2021
No one has the same preference when it comes to deciding the college they want to attend.

[Photo] On prefering a smaller college

October 8, 2021
Reservation Dogs does a good job of representing Indigenous Peoples cultures and traditions.

[Photo] “Reservation Dogs” works to properly represent indigenous people

October 5, 2021
Whatever your music taste is, share that with the world or find yours one to share if you don’t have one.

[Photo] How to define a music taste for those who like everything

September 29, 2021
Even with its release, Disney CEO Bob Chapek called the movie an “interesting experiment” as its release was exclusively theatrical when over the last year movie theater attendance went down because of quarantine.

[Photo] How marvel failed “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”

September 17, 2021
Following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, COVID-19 vaccination is now being listed on the Northwestern State University of Louisiana immunization record form that is required from all on campus students when enrolling in the university.

[Photo] Everything you need to know about vaccines

September 15, 2021
Think of college as a simulation of the real world. To make a difference and to be social you have to be the one attending and contributing to your life.

[Photo] A survival guide for introverted freshmen

September 14, 2021
I needed to start a new language with drive and pre-set ideas that would stay with me.

[Photo] My language learning journey: from English to Mandarin

September 6, 2021
Anything can be turned into a blackout.

[Photo] Blackout poetry: creating accessibility

September 1, 2021
Her appearance in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and her musical influences speaks to the wider appeal of the 2000s aesthetic.

[Photo] “SOUR” Review: God! it’s brutal out here

August 30, 2021
I do understand that physical fitness and diet are not a fix-all, but they can aid us in helping us lead healthier, happier lifestyles.

[Photo] Physical exercise has incredible benefits for mental health

August 26, 2021
“Rocky” let people live their life proudly through dressing up as characters, singing along and creating a safe space for people who didn’t feel like they fit in.

[Photo] Why rocky horror earned its cult following

August 25, 2021
“Black Widow” will excite fans who are interested in a healthy blend of dysfunctional family drama, explosions, moments of humor and finally getting much-needed character development for a fan-favorite character.

[Photo] “Black Widow” finally gives Natasha Romanoff the spotlight

August 24, 2021
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