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Bossier Parish program helps students overcome language barriers
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Bossier Parish program helps students overcome language barriers The program supports students whose first language is not English, or who come from homes where another language is predominantly spoken. More than 30 different languages are spoken across Bossier Parish schools, and the district is working daily to bridge the gap. Supervisor Kelly Ogilvie says unity is one of the program’s main goals. “It’s really about not how we’re different, but how we’re all the same.
Lemony Snicket’s Anti-Summer Summer Reading List
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Lemony Snicket’s Anti-Summer Summer Reading List For kids who hide indoors with a pile of books until the autumnal chill arrives. Credit...The New York Times Lemony Snicket’s “The Bad Beginning,” Book 1 of “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” will be reissued in a deluxe limited edition in October. It’s summertime, and the living is queasy.
Lady Chiefs roll over Captain Shreve, 7-1
The Natchitoches Central Lady Chiefs rolled over the Captain Shreve Lady Gators on their home field 7-1 in Shreveport.What really spoke in this game were the batting averages. The Lady Chiefs led Captain Shreve in almost every single batting stat. They ended with a .303 batting average and the Lady Gators ended with a .154 batting average.What really helped the Lady Chiefs was the... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Lakeview Lady Gators win state championship
Lakeview Lady Gators avenge their loss last year in the playoffs against the Arcadia lady Hornets, as they were crowned 2025 LHSAA state champions in a 38-34 win. Action was tight throughout the game as they normally are when the two squads, who are less than 60 miles apart, play each other. As the top two seeds in the tournament, the little things throughout the game would be the determining f... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Lakeview Gators scalp Indians
The Swamp was at max capacity to watch the men’s Lakeview Gators scalp the Elton Indians, 55-34, to advance past the second round of the playoffs.The first period saw the Indians pushing and running into the Gators play after play trying to get to the basket. However, the Gators strong defense would not budge and not allow the Indians to score a single point until one minute left in th... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Lady Gators stomp the Hornets in LSHAA playoffs; play Homer next
The Lakeview Lady Gators first playoff appearance Thursday, Feb. 20, saw them facing the Franklin Hornets, and the hometown atmosphere was on full display as the stands were filled with excited fans as the Gators stomped the Hornets 60-24.The Lady Gators pressure proved to an important factor as the Hornets had the first possession taken away by the Gators, who intercepted the pass for a... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Demon Brothers Booster Club shares support for NSU football through generosity and traditions
Northwestern State University of Louisiana athletics enjoys the support that its fans provide, with the football program having its fair share of donors. The Demon Brothers Booster Club (DBBC) is a private organization that raises and donates money to NSU Demons football. This money can be used to purchase items such as new equipment, jerseys or electronics which supports the team whether they are on the field or in the classroom.
2024 N-Club Hall of Famer and filmmaker inspires minority student-athletes and art students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s N-Club Hall of Fame is a way of honoring the athletes who wore the Demons logo on their chests years before. For some alumni honorees, it is not only for what they did on the field or court but also for what they accomplished outside the competition.
NSU students react to the firing of Saints’ head coach Dennis Allen
Following the 22-23 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 3, the New Orleans Saints head football coach Dennis Allen was fired nine games into the 2024 season. According to an article by , the former defensive coordinator for the team was promoted to head coach in the off-season in 2022. During his time as head coach, Allen ended with a record of 18-25 in the 43 games and two seasons he coached. “His winning percentage of .329 is the lowest among active head coaches,” the article reads.
Analysis: The impact athletes have on politics
Each election season, influencers and athletes use their social media platforms to endorse candidates. Whether athletes endorse a candidate or athletes take a stand on social issues, their influence can affect the view of their fans. According to the White House Historical Association, the White House has held various celebrations and has been engaged in sports throughout history.
Lady Demons volleyball team lose 1-3 against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
After going head-to-head for the second time this season against the new conference opponent, the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons’ volleyball team lost 1-3 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in their annual “Fork Cancer” game. Whether it was net violations or missed opportunities for offense attacks, little mistakes cost the Lady Demons the game against the Vaqueros.
Lady Demons volleyball slashes the competition against the Houston Christian University Huskies in Halloween victory
In a spine-chilling night of competition after vampires, princesses and minions filled the stands of Prather Coliseum, the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons volleyball team defeated the Houston Christian University (HCU) Huskies in a 3-2 set match Thursday during their annual “Kids’ Night.” The Lady Demons started strong in the game taking the first two sets, scoring 29-27 in the first set and 25-14 in the second set.
Demon football to play Lamar University this Saturday in Homecoming game
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demon football team looks to improve their 0-8 record as they go head-to-head against the Lamar University Cardinals in their annual homecoming game this weekend. Over the past two weekends, the team lost to two conference competitors. The Demons fell 21-42 to Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) on Oct. 12 at Turpin Stadium and fell 0-20 to Nicholls State University on Oct.
NSU track and field athlete aspires to make it to the Olympics
People see the Olympics as the pinnacle of worldwide sports which they dream to compete in, but certain athletes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are working to pursue that dream into reality. Mikkel Johansson, junior communication major and sprinter for Demon’s track and field team from Aalborg, Denmark, looks to make it to the Olympic stage after competing in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash in the Danish Championships in Hvidovre, Denmark this past summer.
Demon football to compete against Texas A&M University-Commerce this Saturday
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demon football looks to secure a win as they return home to face Texas A&M University-Commerce in their second Southland Conference game of the season. This weekend is also the annual “Fork Cancer” game for the football team. The Demons lost 0-39 to Weber State University on Sept. 21 in their second home game of the season at Turpin Stadium. The team then lost 0-19 to Southeast Missouri State University on Sept. 28 in Missouri and 17-59 to Stephen F.
Lady Demons volleyball falls to Texas A&M University-Commerce in SLC Opener
The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons volleyball team fell short 0-3 against Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions in the Southland Conference opener game on Tuesday at Prather Coliseum. With a new team and new players, the Lady Demons had spurts in the game but could not put it together in a whole set as they faced the Lions for the first time this season.
NSU’s Hispanic heritage in Lady Demons soccer and tennis
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has players and coaches across all its sports that represent different countries and identities. These international players represent more than just their sport, but the country that fostered their athletic growth. The Lady Demons soccer and tennis teams have Hispanic roots from coaches and players that shape their traditions, cultures and customs.
Demon football to play Weber State University this weekend after a rocky start to the season
Categories: After a tough 0-3 start to the season, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demon football looks to pick up a win against Weber State University this weekend. NSU’s team lost 31-37 against Prairie View A&M University at their first home game of the season at Turpin Stadium on Sept. 7. The Demons were then defeated by the University of South Alabama with a final score of 87-10 on Sept. 12 at the Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.
Demon football to play Prairie View A&M in first home game of the season
Despite the 28-62 loss to Tulsa University in Oklahoma last week, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demon football looks to get back on track with the first home game of the season against Prairie View A&M University this Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. Blaine McCorkle, head football coach, believes that playing within their game will carry the right results. “We need to play within ourselves; not everyone needs to be superman out there,” McCorkle said.
New startup helps document cherished family possessions
Have you ever looked at an old family heirloom with a murky past and wished it could tell its story? Richmond-based startup Advent Legacy wants to protect future generations from that very experience. “We understand the value of some possessions comes down to much more than simple monetary worth,” says founder Carrie Dorsey.
How sporting events can be a chance to be filled with school spirit and build community
As a freshman coming to college, students tend to have some nerves coming into a new environment. College is its own landscape with people from different states, countries and backgrounds all coming to one area. For some students sports is a binding force that allows for some common ground to start conversations, and Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s athletic department provides the community with various sporting events for students to attend for free.
NSU Lady Demons soccer prepares for the upcoming season
The Northwestern State University of Louisiana women’s soccer team looks to improve from its previous 6-10-3 record by putting in offseason work and fundraising for the 2024-2025 season. Just before the start of the season, four of the Lady Demons were named preseason All-Southland Conference, including twin sisters Jessica and Taylor Spitzer, Caroline Hillard and Emily Senatore.
April Fools: Student athletes shared good luck rituals they believe in
Good luck rituals are common in sports with players and fans believing they have superstitions. Fans of sports teams believe that talking about a player’s injuries is a cause of bad luck and can lead them to injury, or claiming to be champion before the season is a curse for your team. Players are no exceptions, as players from major sports all have their own rituals they do before a game. Some say prayers or even hand signs before the game with teammates.
Adam Pennington named Track and Field Assistant coach of the year
Adam Pennington, associate head coach and sprints and hurdles coach, has served as a coach at Northwestern State University of Louisiana for five seasons. Since being promoted to associate head coach in 2015, he has been appreciated for his positive impact on the NSU Track and Field team. His work has been recognized as 2023 USTFCCA’s (U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) South Central Assistant Coach of the Year for the women’s team.
What do fall sports do during the spring season?
While spring sports go through the growling four-month spring season. Fall sports have their own journey to go through during the spring season. Sports such as football, cross country and soccer deal with their own trials to go through to prepare for the fall season. Recruiting is a big part of the spring season with coaches and assistant coaches traveling to scout players and having visits to Northwestern State University of Louisiana for a tour.
Lady Demons basketball end their season: 57-65 loss to Texas A&M Commerce
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons basketball season ends with a record of 11-19 as the Demons fall in the first round, against the number 5 ranked Texas A&M Commerce Lions in a 57-65 heartbreaking loss. As the Demons looked primed to take the lead in the third quarter following a 9-2 run cutting the lead to 41-40 with 10 minutes left in the quarter. The Demons in the third quarter would give up five turnovers and the fourth would give up another five turnovers.
Demons baseball wins 2-1 in weekend series against Alabama’s Troy Univerisity Trojans
Northwestern State University of Louisiana men’s baseball team came out of the weekend on a positive swing despite not sweeping the series. NSU hosted Alabama’s Troy University Trojans over the weekend to come out of the series with a 2-1 win. Unfortunately, the Demons lost past Sunday night, with a score of 0-7, as the Demons just couldn’t figure out how to answer offensively. As right-hander Clete Hartzog pitched a four-hit shoutout to the Demons’ hitters.
Lady Demons softball begins season and looks to improvement
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons softball team is 9-10 in the first month under coach Lacy Prejean, and with a rocky start in the beginning of the season coach Prejean is still standing optimistic. So far in the season all but two losses have been one score and the Lady Demons heading into the ninth is in every game. Coach Prejean talks about the games and praises her team, but also acknowledges the seriousness in closing out some of these games.
NSU Black coaches talk about the history of coaching jobs for minorities
Diversity is something Northwestern State University of Louisiana prides itself in, with organizations such as some of the “Divine Nine” sororities and fraternities, the National Association of Black Journalists and even the coaching staff amongst the school’s athletics. Athletic departments such as football, basketball and women’s basketball all have Black coaches on their coaching staff to make up the best leaders the school can offer.
Lady Demon Reaghan Thompson wins women’s volleyball Student-Athlete of the Year
Reaghan Thompson, sophomore nursing major and middle blocker for the Lady Demon’s volleyball team, has earned a big achievement in her volleyball career. Thompson has been named the Southland Conference (SLC) volleyball Student-Athlete of the Year. She is also the first Northwestern State University of Louisiana volleyball player to receive the honor and the sixth NSU student-athlete to receive the award. For Thompson being given this award came to her as complete shock.
Lady Demon’s Volleyball annual Digfest tournament to be hosted this weekend
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Lady Demons volleyball team will host their indoor Digfest, a 4-on-4 volleyball tournament where students and fans of the team can participate. The event is used as a way for the Lady Demons volleyball team to raise money, while being able to listen to music, win prizes and meet the team.
Demons Men’s basketball seek to redeem their losses with defensive strategies
Northwestern State University of Louisiana men’s basketball team currently sits at 6-16 this season, which is last in the Southland conference. While this is happening, coaches and players are working to find the solution to save the season heading to March. One of the issues is traveling on the road, as the NSU Demons are 1-11 on the road this season. With the only win coming against University of New Orleans Privateers 92-67 on Jan. 20.
Lady Demons basketball continue to push through their season
Northwestern State University of Louisiana women’s basketball team is middle in the pack and looks to crawl out to finish the season. Currently 9-12 on the season, the team hopes to improve to make the tournament in March. Like the NSU men’s basketball team the struggle seems to be more prevalent on the road as their record is 3-8 on the season and the last loss was against Tulsa University, with a score of 53-65, and the problem seems to be 3 point shooting.
Lady Demons Volleyball Stacey Aldredge has head coach potential a national coaching hotlist claims
Stacey Aldredge, associate head coach on Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Lady Demon volleyball team, has been on staff for nine years and has contributed a new energy into the team.
Stephanie Sowell is paving the way for women in NSU track and field
Stephanie Sowell, a four-time All-American and the 2020 N-Club Hall of Fame inductee, achieved great success as an eight-time Southland Conference individual champion. To this day, she holds Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s triple jump record at 43-1, set in 2003. She was a dominant force in the NSU track and field team as well as the whole Southland Conference.
Balancing NSU Demons basketball and the Holidays
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Demons basketball men’s and women’s team practice over the holiday breaks to ensure the success of their seasons. With this consistency comes the sacrifice of missing holidays with their families. With games extending into November and December, NSU players are practicing during the break. This could be a unique experience, especially with 14 new student-athletes in the men’s basketball team, including four freshmen.
NSU’s Demons Hall of Fame Sports Class of 2023
To officially give honor to the 2023 Northwestern State University of Louisiana class to be inducted in the Demons Hall of Fame Sports, Jason Pugh announced 12 people to be inducted on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. ahead of the NSU football team’s homecoming game against Houston Christian University. For the first time since 2017, all inductees come from competitive portions of the ballots.
Demons fall to the Lumberjacks 41-7
Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Demon Football team played in their first home game of the season this past weekend. Unfortunately, the demons failed to pull through, losing 41-7 to Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the home-opener. Within the first quarter, the Lumberjacks got up to a 21-0 lead on the Demons. With the offense not being able to put a drive together and even fumbling the ball on their first drive, they had a punt kick fumble leading to a defensive touchdown.
Lacy Prejean becomes new head coach for the Lady Demons softball team
Three weeks before the start of the year, the athletics department welcomed a new head coach for the Lady Demons softball team. After a swift head coach search, Lacy Prejean joined the Demon family. Prejean was named the 12th head coach for the Lady Demons softball team on Aug. 2, 2023. This announcement is coming off her path as the assistant coach of University of Louisiana at Lafayette for five seasons, having led them to four Sun Belt Champions, four NCAA Regionals and Seattle Super regional.
Law & Order
SEMA News—May 2023 LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS Law & Order By Christian Robinson California—Aftermarket ZEV Conversion: California Senator Anthony Portantino introduced SEMA-sponsored legislation to create a financial rebate program for converting gas- and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). If enacted, the bill will offer Californians up to $2,000 for converting their car or truck into a ZEV.
Law and Order
SEMA News—April 2023 LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS Law and Order By Christian Robinson Virginia—ZEV Mandate: Lawmakers in Virginia introduced SEMA-supported legislation to repeal the law tying the state to California’s motor vehicle emissions standards. Under current law, sales of new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles will be banned starting in 2035. Virginia is seen as the most likely state to repeal its mandate and Governor Glenn Youngkin has made it one of his top priorities.
Demon’s baseball falls short of win against University of Texas at Arlington
The Northwestern State University of Louisiana Demons baseball team fell short to the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks in a three-game series (1-2) over the weekend. The first game of the series held importance for both teams to get into the rhythm and set the tone. After last week’s win against Stephen F. Austin State University, NSU Head Coach Bobby Barbier spoke about the Demons getting “free passes early” and how difficult it is to get into a rhythm when missing on big plays.
The Future is Yours? What do you plan to do with it?
By Christian Robinson With the future in the hands of millennials, what does that look like? As the year continues, Americans have been forced to adapt amidst a pandemic, restricting many to virtual work environments. Four million graduates have entered the worst job market since the Great Depression. Racial tensions have been at an all-time high, causing many companies to increase recruitment within diversity and inclusion departments.
Run, Bike, Run, Bike
by Christian Robinson July 8, 2020 9:28 AM Using the pandemic to get in shape? You still have time to register for the Run Bike Relay Race On July 17 and 18 the Virginia Capital Trail will be occupied by relay racers trekking and biking a 51-mile route through Richmond and Henrico as part of the Sports Backers’ third annual Run Bike Relay Race.
5 Places to Take Dad on Father's Day
From God’s Thumbprint to Dismal Swamps and Everything in between. Burke’s Garden Burke’s Garden in Tazewell, Virginia, is a great spot to take dad this Father’s Day. Finding a place to take your dad for Fathers’ Day can be intimidating, especially these days. Many events and places remain shut down, which prompts the question: Where should I take Dad?
5 Places to Take Dad on Father's Day
by Christian Robinson June 18, 2020 9:00 AM From God’s Thumbprint to Dismal Swamps and Everything in between. Finding a place to take your dad for Fathers’ Day can be intimidating, especially these days. Many events and places remain shut down, which prompts the question: Where should I take Dad?
Artistic Adaptation
by Christian Robinson June 8, 2020 6:00 AM How one Virginia artist is driving her work further. “I’d say that maybe a third of my jobs got cancelled indefinitely, and another third got pushed back several months to reevaluate,” says Emily Herr, a Richmond muralist responsible for about a hundred colorful walls around the city. She’s in front of her studio, a cleared-out and painted van that presents messages of female empowerment and creativity.
Need a Trim?
by Christian Robinson June 4, 2020 6:00 AM Reopening tattoo shops and salons: what you need to know. Things are beginning to return to (a new) normal with non-essential workers like hairdressers and tattoo artists getting back into the swing of things. With a learning curve in unprecedented times, these businesses work to keep the public looking good, while also keeping them safe.
20 Best Books To Read in June
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