Kallie Bourgeois

The potential launch of a Turning Point USA chapter at Northwestern State University of Louisiana has sparked discussion among students and faculty in the last few months.
TPUSA describes itself as a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to restoring traditional American values like patriotism and respect for life, liberty, family and fiscal responsibility through conservative activism on high school and college campuses around the country.
Dutch Kor, a junior biology major and the TPU...

Northwestern State University of Louisiana director of athletics Kevin Bostian met with reporters from The Current Sauce for an on-camera interview outlining steps taken before announcing the cancellation of the 2023 football season.
Bostian addressed consulting select members of the team and mental health experts, the criticism and concerns from the community, rumors of investigations from the Southland conference, current student athletes’ scholarships and what’s next for NSU football.
In the...

Northwestern State University of Louisiana held a public press conference to announce Blaine McCorkle, the new head football coach for the 2024-2025 season, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in the Donald G. Kelly Athletic Complex.
Director of athletics Kevin Bostian addressed the search for hiring the right candidate for the job, reaffirmed the decision to hire McCorkle and welcomed him and his family to NSU.
“The process was quick and deliberate, it was thorough and we had over 60 candidates for the...

As Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s students travel back home for the holidays, there are usually hot topics bound to be brought up at the dinner table.
After the conclusion of the 2024 presidential election, many students are preparing themselves for what the holiday season will look like at home, regardless of what party or candidate they chose to support.
If your family is the type to bring up politics, you are often put in difficult situations. No one really talks about what to d...

Northwestern State University of Louisiana University Police arrested a suspect after several incidents occurred where a fire alarm had been falsely pulled at the on-campus residence building University Place II.
UP2 experienced falsely pulled fire alarms on multiple occasions this semester including on Sept. 7, Oct. 8, 13 and 17, according to police blotters and records.
On Oct. 17, 2024, Antonio Sumler was arrested for the charge of criminal mischief for allegedly pulling the fire alarm, polic...

Gov. Jeff Landry spoke to community officials, legislators and leaders in business, industry, education and economic development at Northwestern State University of Louisiana about the closure of the International Paper Red River containerboard mill in Campti.
The Red River containerboard mill is set to close in April and is estimated to leave nearly 500 residents of Natchitoches Parish unemployed prompting attention statewide.
On Feb. 13, International Paper, a global leader in sustainable pack...

In 1996, over 100 students at the University of Virginia took a vow of silence to diminish harassment, prejudice and discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals on “Day of Silence.” However, in 2024 the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) changed the historical title to “Day of (NO) Silence” amongst the current administration’s attempt to erase individuals within the queer community, the GLSEN website states.
This April, Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Student Government...