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Student athletes 

cope with new reality

COVID-19 brought the athletic community to its knees. 

The Southland Conference is one of many groups that have cancelled its spring games due to the growing pandemic. 

While many student athletes can look forward to playing next year, the graduating seniors may not be as fortunate. 

 Mayoral candidate addresses SGA

 

Ahead of the April 4 elections, Natchitoches mayoral candidate Ronnie Williams Jr., Democrat, visited the Student Government Association Monday to answer questions from the Senate.

Long time university vice president steps down

Dr. Marcus Jones, Northwestern State University’s

executive vice president of university and business

affairs, is leaving his job at NSU to join the University 

of Louisiana System’s staff in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

New senator says NSU 

‘economic engine’ of district

This year marks the beginning of a new era for Natchitoches residents as Sen. Louie Bernard (R) starts his first year as state senator for District 31.

 Animal rights groups hope to save endangered wild horses population

 

Within the some 604,000 acres of the Kisatchie National Forest, there lives a dwindling herd of wild mustangs which have long lived near Ft. Polk in Vernon. 

NSU preps for coronavirus

Amid growing concerns over the coronavirus’ spread and in partnership with local, state and federal health departments, NSU Health Services released a detailed notice informing the Northwestern State University community about the deadly virus.

ULS Board approves flat rate tuition program

 

 The University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors approved the adoption of a flat rate tuition for the Compete LA program when they met Friday at Northwestern State University.

Party Girl has a pity party

 

6:05 p.m. 

Hey y’all, it’s your favorite Party Girl back at it again! But this time I’m not just going to any old party. Party Girl’s got her a mans and we are gonna get lit tonight. Love is in the air, the night is young and I am ready to spend some time with the love of my life😍💃🏻!

NSU players mourn Kobe: Basketball star remembered as role model

 

Northwestern State University basketball

players expressed sadness and shock about the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

 ‘No one knew it was supposed to be that bad’

 

When Louisiana Tech University senior Sadie Simmons went to bed on April 24, she had no idea how dangerous the night would become.

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