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[UPDATE] Bomb Threat on Northwestern State University Campus Under Investigation, Campus Back to Normal

Angela Thomas — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:10:23 +0000

Things are back to normal this morning after a bomb threat yesterday on the NSU campus.

Gumbo Cookoff Featured at NSU Folk Festival

Angela Thomas — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:17 +0000

Gumbo...it's a staple for Louisiana. And you can get a taste of that...at a gumbo cookoff in Natchitoches. It's part of the NSU Folk Festival, which is coming up July 20th at Prather Coliseum. Registration begins at 9 a

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Area Colleges Hosting "Energy Camp Louisiana" Sessions

Angela Thomas — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:34:54 +0000

Northwestern State University will host a session of Energy Camp Louisiana July 9-13. The session is for incoming 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from DeSoto, Natchitoches and Red River parishes.

Two sessions for Caddo Parish students will be held June 4-9 and 11-15 at Southern University in Shreveport

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Shreveport Business Owners Honored by NSU's School of Business

Angela Thomas — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:16:43 +0000

Northwestern State University alumni Phil Barbaree and Bob Kirchoff were inducted into the university’s School of Business Hall of Distinction. The former college buddies are founders of Superior Grill, Superior’s Steakhouse and Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurants

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Alice in Wonderland to open Friday

amykeller — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:22:42 +0000

Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance will present an original ballet based on the classic Alice in Wonderland April 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium

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Dialogue won't be needed to tell story of Alice in Wonderland

amykeller — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:05:29 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Not a word will be spoken when Northwestern Theatre and Dance presents an original ballet based on the classic Alice in Wonderland April 20-22 at Northwestern State University, but it should be easy to follow the classic story

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Northwestern State University Photographer's Forum Finalists

amykeller — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:31:42 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Three Northwestern State University students, Michael Herren, Joey Vercher and Ana Garcia Pascual, have been named finalists in the 32nd annual Photographer’s Forum magazine photography competition for high school and college students

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Campus Yarn-Bombers Strike Again!

Angela Thomas — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:16:25 +0000

Just before spring break, crafters coated a crape myrtle tree in front of Sylvan Friedman Student Union on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches with colorful crochet. This is an ongoing attempt to add warmth to public spaces. Students in an Intro to Fibers art class claim responsibility for the bombings, which raise interest [...]

Student Research Awards – Northwestern State University

amykeller — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:17:25 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Saul Carcamo of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Christian Marks of Opelousas are winners of Northwestern State University’s Student Research Awards, presented during the university’s 25th annual Research Day

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Northwestern State to host annual State Quiz Bowl Saturday

amykeller — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:54:43 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Association for Academic Competition will sponsor the 21st Annual State Quiz Bowl Tournament at Northwestern State University Saturday, March 31.

Thirty-two teams who finished first and second in their regional tournaments will compete

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Congrats, Mr. Brent!

Angela Thomas — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:21:29 +0000

It's nice to have a connection to greatness. I was a member of the Spirit of Northwestern marching band at NSU in Natchitoches for my first two-and-a-half years of college...under the direction of Bill Brent

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Northwestern State University will hold a garage sale & car wash 8am – 5pm Saturday 3/24 at Collins Pavillion

amykeller — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:40:45 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Helping Hands student organization will hold a garage sale and car wash from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at Collins Pavilion on the university campus

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So…Who "Yarn-Bombed" NSU?

Angela Thomas — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:44:33 +0000

The "culprits" behind last week's yarn bomb at Northwestern State University have been identified. But nobody's in TROUBLE for the whole thing. Prior to the Mardi Gras break, several crape myrtle trees near Nesom Natatorium were seen covered with crochet, an example of an international trend in which guerilla knitters install their handicraft in public spaces

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Some Middle Lab Students Are Thinking "Green"

Angela Thomas — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:28:03 +0000

Students at Northwestern State University Middle Lab School have learned about the positive impact trees have on the environment, as well as techniques for proper planting and care of trees. They joined the Northwestern State ground crew in planting a live oak tree in front of the school

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Northwestern State's online programs rated in top 10 among non-profit institutions

amykeller — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:34:04 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has been named one of the top 10 online non-profit universities by the Guide to Online Schools. The rankings are available at guidetoonlineschools.com/online-colleges/2012-non-profit

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Shreveporter Creates NSU Sholarship in Memory of Late Wife

John Lee — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:02:09 +0000

Shreveporter Brian Holoubeck has honored the memory of his late wife wy creating an endowed scholarship in her name at Northwestern State University.

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NSU to Host Native American Crafts Day Saturday

amykeller — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:46:11 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Craftspeople from Louisiana tribes along with those from neighboring states will participate in the 40th annual Native American Crafts Day at Northwestern State University Saturday from 9 a

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NSU Professor Named Fulbright Scholar

John Lee — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:54:10 +0000

A big honor for a professor at Northwestern State University.

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Mansfield Family Creates Endowed Scholarship at NSU

Angela Thomas — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:20:17 +0000

A Mansfield family has created an endowed scholarship at Northwestern State University to benefit a student from DeSoto Parish. The Jerrie and Dennis Choate Endowed Scholarship is a two-year award that will benefit a student pursuing an education degree

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Northwestern State University holds its annual Homecoming Parade 10/14 at 5:30pm

amykeller — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:59:33 +0000

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University holds its annual Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. The parade begins at the Central Ave. entrance to campus, proceeds down Second St. to Touline St

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