Letter from the editor: I am not this paper’s saving grace because I’m a black female
Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief I’m the first black female EIC of this paper, and I feel that history has its eyes on me. The Current Sauce having a black editor in chief could not have come at a better time than right now. With the Black Lives Matter movement in theContinue Reading
Hurricane Laura affects classes at NSU
Kendall Caple Reporter On the Northwestern State University Student Concerns Facebook page students are voicing their concerns over professors swiftly moving through lessons to make up for lost class time due to Hurricane Laura. Allyssa Marshall, junior education major, says that while some are managing better than others, she believes that during these stressful daysContinue Reading
NSU Alum Gen. Wise dies at 99
Kendall Caple Reporter Northwestern State University alum and Louisiana National Guard member Maj. Gen. Erbon W. Wise died at age 99 on Aug. 19, 2020. The same year Wise received a bachelor’s degree in science from Northwestern State University, Pearl Harbor was bombed, and he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, according to an article postedContinue Reading
NSU sets up hurricane relief fund
Trinity Ford Reporter Northwestern State University has set up a Hurricane Relief Fund for students who were affected by Hurricane Laura. Students in need can begin to apply for these funds as soon as possible; as these funds are limited, and applications are being addressed by the committee upon receipt. “IContinue Reading
NSU students travel to Lake Charles with donations
Lora Luquet Arts and Living Editor After putting their own lives back together in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, many Northwestern State University students and organizations have joined together to help a neighbor. They have gathered and brought donations of much-needed supplies to those in Lake Charles who have facedContinue Reading
In need of a closet purge? Donate your clothes!
Mary Gaffney Fashion Columnist With fall coming in and the leaves falling off the trees, I’m getting ready for sweaters and mom jeans, but my closet can’t handle anymore clothes. To get myself in the mood and to get my closet ready for the cold(-ish) weather, I need to getContinue Reading
SGA opens up voting for homecoming nominations
Trinity Velazquez Editor in Chief On Sep. 8, 2020 Student Government Association voted that all homecoming nominations will open Thursday, Sep. 9, at 5 p.m. and will close Sunday, Sep. 20, at 11:59 p.m. The senate also decided that election voting will be open on Tuesday, Sep. 29, 8 a.m.Continue Reading
No one told me how to scary it is to prepare for a hurricane while still in college
Tabatha Bowlin Contributing Writer In the calm before each natural disaster, does everyone make responsible choices to prepare? Such as finding those flashlights, candles, and batteries. Do they call their insurance provider and make sure that everything is going to be covered if something does happen? Do they prepare an ice chest for perishablesContinue Reading
Hurricane Laura impacts NSU
Brianna Corley Copy Editor On Thursday, Aug. 27, Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana, hitting Natchitoches and Northwestern State University. From the shattered glass of Iberville Dining Hall to the entire campus being left without power, all the Natchitoches community has felt the storm’s affects. Hannah Durgin, junior biology major, was on campus when Hurricane Laura hit. “After hearing about the hurricane, I did not anticipate itContinue Reading
NSU Counseling gives advice on dealing with anxiety after quarantine
Brianna Corley Copy Editor With students new and old returning to a campus filled with unknowns and terrifying possibilities, the mental health of not only Northwestern State University’s students but many other returning college students hangs in the balance. Despite navigating a chaotic and historic time, life continues moving forward no matter the challenges “WeContinue Reading