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Graphic by Brad Welborn/NSU Sports Information

Graphic by Brad Welborn/NSU Sports Information

Legendary NSU track and field coach Leon Johnson is remembered

News Staff
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Longtime, legendary Northwestern State track and field coach Leon Johnson who led the Demons and Lady Demons to national prominence and tutored a pair of USA Olympians before retiring in 2013, died Tuesday after a brief illness.

Tips to protect yourself and your home from mosquitoes

News Staff
Saturday, June 21, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites that could lead to vector-borne diseases, including West Nile virus.Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
Roy Morris put a stamp on a fantastic freshman campaign with a Second Team All-American spot, finishing 15th in the long jump at nationals. Photo by Southland Conference

Roy Morris put a stamp on a fantastic freshman campaign with a Second Team All-American spot, finishing 15th in the long jump at nationals. Photo by Southland Conference

Morris becomes first NSU freshman to earn All-American spot since 2011

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Roy Morris only needed one jump to announce his presence to the country.On his attempt in the long jump in his first ever nationals appearance, the freshman showed no nerves, recording a jump of 24-7.75.
A group of graduating Northwestern State student-athletes pose following the spring stole ceremony in May. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

A group of graduating Northwestern State student-athletes pose following the spring stole ceremony in May. Photo by Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services

Northwestern State student-athletes enjoy another surge on SLC Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Another spring semester, another sizable jump for Northwestern State on the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll.Released Monday morning, Northwestern placed 126 student-athletes on the 2025 edition of the spring honor roll, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 2024 edition.
First-teamer Lipoma leads trio of Academic All-SLC Demons

First-teamer Lipoma leads trio of Academic All-SLC Demons

First-teamer Lipoma leads trio of Academic All-SLC Demons

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Northwestern State’s most successful baseball season in seven years also saw the Demons produce a standout year in the classroom.Three Northwestern players were named to the Academic All-Southland Conference, led by firstteam selection Reese Lipoma.
Maygan Shaw's family has been a major part of her life, which has helped form her, and she heads to nationals, which begins Thursday evening in the 400-meter dash. Photo by Southland Conference

Maygan Shaw's family has been a major part of her life, which has helped form her, and she heads to nationals, which begins Thursday evening in the 400-meter dash. Photo by Southland Conference

Power of family drives Shaw, as she aims to become All-American in 400

News Staff
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Ever since she was a little girl, track and field has been in Maygan Shaw’s blood.In a long line of athletes in her family, the Northwestern State sprinter has not only proved to be the best in her family, but also arguably the best women’s sprinter the school has ever produced.
Pole vaulter Madison Brown earned the Southland Conference Women’s Indoor Student-Athlete of the Year, highlighting Northwestern State’s 10 total athletes honored, including eight on the women’s side. Photo by Jalen McDade, UAB

Pole vaulter Madison Brown earned the Southland Conference Women’s Indoor Student-Athlete of the Year, highlighting Northwestern State’s 10 total athletes honored, including eight on the women’s side. Photo by Jalen McDade, UAB

Brown takes home SLC Women’s Indoor Student-Athlete of the Year

News Staff
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Madison Brown took home the Southland Conference Indoor Student- Athlete of the Year, highlighting 10 Northwestern State track and field athletes on the SLC Academic All-Conference teams.
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