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THE 20-SOMETHING FILES. •

Deconstructing the Default Character — THE 20-SOMETHING FILES.

No one likes playing the default character (unless it takes place in the TS2 universe), so why are you living your life like one? Growing up as an avid Sims player, I spent hours creating my Sims. I spent hours crafting their personalities, styles, and ambitions but I struggled to make those decisions in my life—decisions on whether I wanted to change my hairstyle, whether I wanted to move out of the state, or pursue a music career. With every big decision I tried to make, I let my brain imagine...

THE 20-SOMETHING FILES. •

Deconstructing the Default Character — THE 20-SOMETHING FILES.

No one likes playing the default character (unless it takes place in the TS2 universe), so why are you living your life like one? Growing up as an avid Sims player, I spent hours creating my Sims. I spent hours crafting their personalities, styles, and ambitions but I struggled to make those decisions in my life—decisions on whether I wanted to change my hairstyle, whether I wanted to move out of the state, or pursue a music career. With every big decision I tried to make, I let my brain imagine...
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The government is failing our women

Women’s health care in the United States is putting its women in danger. The U.S. Supreme decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision assuring a constitutional right to abortion, has caused more harm than protection.

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, U.S. states began to implement their laws. Thirteen of the U.S. states enacted trigger laws that would automatically ban abortion if the landmark Roe v. Wade were overturned. Louisiana is among the 13 U.S. states to have...
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Why you should study outside of your room

To avoid burnout when preparing for important testing such as midterm exams, you may need to evaluate your environment. Studying in a college dorm can be confining and distracting. The living spaces tend to be small. It is easy to become overwhelmed in tight spaces. Students that share their living spaces are certain to experience a disruption. Distractions such as loud noises from upstairs and from the hallway can cause you to lose focus. Studying is stressful enough. Upgrading your studying en...
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Do we need a Black History Month?

There are appropriate ways to introduce Black history into discussions about history. It is time to rewrite textbooks and update the curriculums. Black history is American history, and it will always be.

It has been 53 years since Black History Month was declared an official annual observance in the United States of America, and people are still unaware of the importance of the observance. It is not surprising to see that a middle school in New York is facing backlash for serving its students a...
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Are streaming services taking over?

Streaming services are flexible. It allows you to stream anywhere. It is available to download, and stream when offline. This is ideal for college students, as cable television is expensive.

Nowadays, everyone has a subscription to at least one streaming service. Americans are now “cutting the cord.” By the end of 2020, it was reported by a website named Zippia that 5.1 million people unsubscribe from their television providers. People are switching over to streaming services like Hulu and Phil...
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Natchitoches to resume bikeshare plan

According to Vanner Erikson, the bikeshare and pedestrian master plan co-chair, the plan to implement a bikeshare system for the city of Natchitoches and the students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana will resume soon.

It has been two years since the introduction of the Bikeshare Feasibility and Implementation Plan for a bikeshare system for the city of Natchitoches and the students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The plan proposed to provide 127 smart bikes with 37 p...
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National Association of Black Journalists takes on Las Vegas

Members of Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists traveled to Las Vegas to attend the NABJ and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Convention and Career Fair.
With the help of Nicole Gray, NSU Foundation Board member and founder of the NSU Black Alumni Alliance, the organization was set to attend the convention for the first time.
According to Gray, Darrin Nixon, NABJ’s Fundraising Chairman informed her about the organiz...
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What you need to know about Title XI

Christie Price, Title IX Coordinator at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, noted Title IX obligations affect anything from recruiting, athletics, admissions, counseling and financial assistance.

Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, signed Title IX of the Education Amendments into law in 1972. In the span of 50 years, Title IX protected students from sex-based discrimination while attending educational programs.
Although Title IX has been available for five decades, s...
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Seven Oaks Stage dedication honors first Black students

The outdoor stage, located next to Iberville Dining Hall, was officially dedicated on Thursday, Oct. 21 as the Seven Oaks Stage, honoring the seven students who pushed to integrate Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, with Marcus Jones, interim president, recognizing the families of the seven students who integrated Northwestern, as well as one of the only two remaining students.
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Is pre-graduation depression a thing?

I cannot say that my future is figured out because it is not. I do not know what my future lies, and I am slowly becoming okay with that. I have heard a lot about post-graduation depression, but not the depression that comes before graduating.

I have always anticipated my college graduation. As a first-generation college student, my main goal was to graduate within four years. My parents did not have the opportunity to receive higher education. They worked hard to ensure that I had the chance t...