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Northwestern State

The fall semester is officially underway, and I am encouraged by the excitement, energy, and spirit of Demon pride that has been evident across campus this week.

State Superintendent Visits M.R. Weaver

The Natchitoches Parish School Board was honored to welcome Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley to M.R. Weaver Elementary School Tuesday morning. During his visit, Dr. Brumley toured the campus, observed classrooms in session, and met with Superintendent Dr.

20 years ago Katrina tried to wash us away!

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember the fear and concern that enveloped our region twenty years ago on August 29th.. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingLine dancing class by Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education Sept. 9- Oct. 14 on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 127 of the Health and Human Performance Building. The fee is $65.

‘Purple Out’ is Thursday for NSU home opener

Demon fans, show your Purple Pride and join the Northwestern State University family for the season-opening Purple Out game Thursday, Aug. 28 in Turpin Stadium. Tailgating, entertainment and more is store for fans prior to kick-off at 7 p.m. against the Bravehawks of Alcorn State.

JUST TALKIN’

Political buzz over a seat in the US Senate to represent Louisiana has been abundant lately.Sen. Bill Cassidy who has been catching flack for not being Republican enough, is now catching heat for not going on a statewide radio show.

Rotary News

Rotarian Mike Newton welcomed new Rotary member Laurie Morrow at the Aug. 12 meeting at Merci Beaucoup. Morrow is executive director of economic development, innovation and outreach at Northwestern State.