Washington’s trust, talent fuel early impact at NSU

When Fernando Washington arrived at Northwestern State in the spring of 2025, he wasn’t sure what to expect, a not uncommon feeling for any transfer stepping into a new locker room.

Learn to drive by taking course at NSU Oct. 6-8

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a driver education course Oct. 6-9 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. The class is available during the fall break for Natchitoches Parish Schools.

Demons in Mississippi for three matches at Golden Eagle Classic

The Northwestern State volleyball team (1-10) hit the road again for the Golden Eagle Classic at the University of Southern Miss that began Friday and continues Saturday.“We have to make sure we play with passion this weekend,” said Demon head coach Ben Kaszeta.

NSU falls to Little Rock, loses heartbreaker in 5 sets at UTA

The Northwestern State volleyball team was defeated by the Little Rock Trojans 3-0 (26-24, 25-15 and 2513) before battling undefeated UTArlington Mavericks to five sets before falling 3-2 (25-15, 19-25, 25-17, 21-25 and 15-13) Friday at the UTAUNT Classic.

Demons fall on the road at Cincinnati

The Northwestern State football team’s second visit in as many weeks to a power-conference opponent played out much like the first.

Klein leads charge at NSU Pre-SLC Meet

In the first regular season race for Northwestern State in a decade, it was appropriate that the most veteran member of the teams took center stage and lead the way.John Klein, a fifth-year senior, placed 10th in a stacked race full of Southland Conference members, clocking a personal-best 19:07.

Teal season is just around the corner

The 2025 teal season runs Sept. 20 through Sept. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced.Hunters may harvest blue-winged, green-winged, and cinnamon teal only during this special early season for more on teal regulations, visit this link).

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a starstudded eight-member group of competitors’...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to host Youth Fishing Derby

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with the National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host a Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m.noon at Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery.

Demons land $100K AASP grant from NCAA

For the third straight year, the Northwestern State Athletic Department has secured one of the NCAA’s Accelerating Academic Success Program’s grants.