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The University Programming Council and Collegiate Panhellenic Council hosted a “Bridgerton”-themed Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 11, with a pastel color theme and interactive activity stations for students. The event included jewelry making, candle making and finger foods, giving students many ways to participate throughout the evening, and offering a way to
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The Potpourri Professor of the Year for 2025-2026 is Dr. Kaleigh MacQueen. She has been an associate professor of veterinary technology for six years and was recently appointed the interim department head of veterinary technology. MacQueen graduated from Louisiana State University for veterinary school and worked at a private practice for three years before
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KNWD is Northwestern State University’s broadcasting radio station, run by students for the campus. The staff takes requests from students and runs constant music, news, sports and podcasts. Created in April 1974 and first airing in September 1975, KNWD has served the student body and Natchitoches community for over 50 years. Bringing every genre of...
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Graduation is the culmination of a student’s academic career at Northwestern State University. The Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies took place on Dec. 17 and 18, with 595 graduates walking the stage to receive 607 degrees. The ceremony also offered 290 summer 2025 graduates—earning 292 degrees—the chance to participate. Graduation honors the hard work and d
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Argus, first published in 1976, is Northwestern State University’s art and literary magazine. The Argus staff works throughout the year to publish their magazine while also producing monthly ‘zines. This year is the 50th anniversary of the magazine. Each year, the Argus editorial team selects a theme for its magazine’s content. This year, the theme...
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NSU’s Got Talent, hosted by KNWD, is a student-run talent show that allows Northwestern State University students the chance to show off their talents on a larger scale. This year’s event was held at A.A. Fredericks Fine Arts Center, which boasts a large stage where students performed, and was hosted by comedian Jay McKinney. The...
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The 68th annual Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet Pageant brought excitement and tradition to A.A. Fredericks Auditorium on Nov. 6, 2025, as six accomplished Northwestern State University students competed for one of the campus’s most celebrated honors. The Lady of the Bracelet Pageant, first created in the early 1920s and later turned into an...
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Winter Wonderland is one of the final events of Northwestern State University’s fall semester, hosted by the University Programming Council. The event gives students the opportunity to end finals with festive activities, food and games before they head home for the holidays. K.C. Thompson, a junior communication major, was in charge of Winter Wonderland this
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Robert Alost Hall is the newest addition to Northwestern State University, replacing Kyser Hall as the campus’s main academic building. Besides the new class spaces in Alost Hall, there are meeting rooms available to anyone who schedules them, offices for faculty, study rooms for students and a newly added café. Sophie Menard is a freshman...
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Just across the street from Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s campus lies an all-American diner: Magee’s Patio Cafe. Formerly known as Cotton Patch, Magee’s was established in 1999 and has created a sense of nostalgia with its customers for over two decades. Magee’s has consistently shown, through multiple seasons of operation, why its consistency
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When the next freshman class arrives in August, campus will be reinvigorated with bright-eyed, bushy-tailed enthusiasm. The first few months of freshman year can be overwhelming, but they also contain a unique bliss that a college student never finds again. The class of 2030 will inevitably become aware of Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s not-so-
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This summer, 12 accomplished athletes, coaches and contributors will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, who have left a lasting impact on sports across the state. This year’s inductees include John Brady, Sylvia Fowles, Joe Horn, Jonathan Lucroy, Todd McClure, Mike McConathy, Warren Morris, Dewain Strother, Pat Williams,
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Andy Weir’s 2021 science fiction novel “Project Hail Mary” has seen a new life in 2026, with its long-awaited movie adaptation that was released in late March. In its first month alone, the film has grossed over $500 million worldwide and currently boasts a high 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. As millions are introduced to the...
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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools become more prominent, some universities are reevaluating their approaches to assessing student learning and maintaining academic integrity. With this rise, the traditional online testing formats may no longer be accurate in measuring a student’s knowledge. Donald Johnston, an interprofessional researcher and technology
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To those who may not know who Kyra Alexander is, strap in. As a freshman Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate, she is already making her mark on the campus community. But what exactly is a BFA, and how does it differ from a Bachelor of Arts in musical theatre? Simply put, a BFA is not...
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For those who don’t know me: hello, I’m Emma, a sophomore psychology major and a reporter for The Current Sauce. I joined The Current Sauce in the Spring 2026 semester with really no expectations, not even fully expecting to get accepted into this organization. Through my experience this semester, I’ve learned so much both about...
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