September 25, 2022

NPHC Week

Sept. 25

• Stroll 'n Bowl, Petro Bowl, 9 p.m.-midnight

Sept. 26

• Music Trivia, La Jeunesse, 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 27

• 2K Tournament, Einstein Bros., 6-9 p.m.

Sept. 28

• Hump Day, the Quad, 7-10 p.m. 

Sept. 29

• Cozy Night, La Jeunesse, 6-8 p.m. (Ladies only)

Sept. 30

• Car Wash, Advanced Auto Parts on Ryan Street, 9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 1

• Pool Party, Rec Pool, 6-9 p.m.

Important Deadlines

for 2023-2024 Aid Year

Oct. 1

• FAFSA becomes available

Dec. 1

• Scholarship application deadline

Greek Life-NPHC

Week

The McNeese National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is hosting various events for NPHC week.

The events are open to all McNeese students interested in participating in the Divine Nine Greek activities.

Don't forget to geaux support!

McNeese seeks to prevent hazing and to educate the campus community about the dangers of hazing through prevention and educational programs.

Hazing prevention week includes training, education, resource sharing, and exposure to campus policies and expectations.

Fraternity and Sorority Life is hosting "These Hands Don't Haze" in the Quad from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and all students are welcome.

JCPenney offers students the opportunity to purchase career and professional items at a great price.

Participants can receive an extra 30% off on career and professional apparel.

JCPenney Suit-Up Event is held at the Prien Lake Mall from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2.

By Sudan Britton

Interested in learning more about becoming a McNeese Cowboy? 

Preview Day is a campus-wide open house where participants can tour campus, and learn about admissions, colleges and majors offered.

Preview Day will be held at the Tritico Theatre for prospective students on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Registration will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Preview Day check-in will start at 9 a.m.

Don't miss out on a great opportunity because here at McNeese we change lives!

By Sudan Britton

The Fall 2022 Internship Soiree was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the SEED Center.

The Internship Soiree is an after-hour event for students seeking internships with an employer.

The Internship Soiree allows students to seek internships in a more relaxed setting than a traditional career fair.

"I advise other students to attend the Soiree because the employers were excited to learn about me as a student. The event allowed me the opportunity to network with potential employers," McNeese accounting student Katelin Rogers said.

At the Soiree, students spoke with employers and learned about the expectations of an internship.

The president of McNeese, Dr. Daryl Burckel, said changing students' lives and investing in their success is a big part of the Internship Soiree.

Andrea Burton, director of Career and Professional Development Services said HandShake is where all events, jobs and internships are posted for students.

To stay informed about the latest internship click HERE.

The Contraband team presented a proposal Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the SGA meeting to inform the student body, faculty and staff about the disturbing history of The Contraband. Together we can make a difference in our student publication; we cannot do it alone. We ask the McNeese students to vote to rename the student publication. Your vote matters!

What is The Contraband? 

A student news publication at McNeese. We inform students about the latest news and convey stories to our targeted audience. 

History:

McNeese Contraband has been around since 1939 and has caused backlash and controversy amongst black students at the university. 

“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference. It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

-Nelson Mandela

Students can come to the Quad to bond with dogs right before the mid-terms.

Therapy dogs will be at the Quad in front of the New Ranch on Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to help students relax and get their minds off of school.

#McNeesetherapydogs

Interested in participating in McNeese Intramural flag football? Scan the QR code and sign up with your email by Oct.7. 

Athletics has named Maplewood Burgers as the official McNeese burger. At any location of Maplewood Burgers, students, faculty and staff can show their McNeese ID and get a special deal: $5 junior burger, fries and drink — every Monday.

Are you a McNeese student who's doing something amazing? We want to hear from you! Named for the bayou that cuts through the heart of campus, the Contraband is a student publication designed to keep students informed and involved with what's happening at McNeese and showcase Cowboy events, organizations and excellence.

For events, send your event's name, the date, time and location to mcneesecontraband@mcneese.edu by noon on Wednesdays to appear in the next issue.

To submit a story, story idea or photo, call us at 337-475-5635, email us at mcneesecontraband@mcneese.edu, or, on social media, tag your story with #McNeese or message us directly.