All-Americans, SLC champions highlight Fall 2025 graduates

Several members of Northwestern State’s dynastic women’s track and field program as well as members of the 2025 Southland Conference regular-season soccer champions highlight a group of 43 studentathletes and staff who received degrees during fall commencement ceremonies that concluded Thursday.

Demons roll past Southern-New Orleans in nonconference finale

The Northwestern State men’s basketball team put together its most complete performance of the season Saturday afternoon, rolling past Southern-New Orleans 108–55 at Prather Coliseum to close nonconference play in decisive fashion.

N-Club Hall of Famer Ropp remembered as humorous, caring teacher

N-Club Hall of Fame coach John Ropp has died at the age of 95.The longtime coach, who mentored athletes at every level of organized scholastic competition from elementary school through college, served Northwestern State in several capacities.

Specials highlight final home games of December

The five remaining Northwestern State home basketball games in December have something for everyone who comes to Mike McConathy Court at Prather Coliseum.For the remainder of the calendar year, one child 12 and under will receive free admission with the purchase of every adult ticket.

Mark your calendar for Demon baseball auction set for January

The annual Northwestern State Baseball Auction is set for Jan. 17 inside Prather Coliseum.The event will begin with a cocktail hour that starts at 6 p.m.Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the program beginning shortly after.

Northwestern announces “Leave Your Mark” giving campaign

As the 2025 calendar year comes to an end, Northwestern State fans have a chance to make it a happy one for the Demons’ athletic department.The department announced its Leave Your Mark campaign, which carries a goal of raising $100,000 in donations from Demon supporters by Dec. 31.

Louisiana’s college football season wraps up on ‘Game Notes’

From bowl matchups featuring Louisiana programs to conversations with college football coaches across the state, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) presents GAME NOTES – 2025 SPECIAL WRAP-UP EDITION, airing Friday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. on LPB’s statewide network.

Late Golden Bears run slips Demons in Berkeley

The Northwestern State men’s basketball team went shot-for-shot with California for much of the afternoon, but saw the Golden Bears pull away late in a 79–70 decision Saturday at Haas Pavilion.

In Louisiana it’s all about football

A lengthy article appeared in newspapers across the country by syndicated columnist George Will concerning the innovative programs involving higher education throughout the south. The University of Tennessee was recognized because of its Institute of American Civics.

AgCenter experts to offer 2026 ag market outlook at January event

The LSU AgCenter will hold its third annual Louisiana Agricultural Outlook Forum Jan. 22. The free event will be held at the State Evacuation Shelter, 8125 U.S. Highway 71, south of Alexandria. Doors will open for registration at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin shortly thereafter and run until 2 p.