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MawMaw Walker event in Houma.
Life beyond Nicholls classroom: Exploring the adventures of bayou country
Julianna Parker, Staff Writer • August 28, 2025

  The bayou is calling. Outside of Nicholls' classrooms there are festivals, food and folklore awaiting the Colonel community in the...

MawMaw Walker event in Houma.
Life beyond Nicholls classroom: Exploring the adventures of bayou country
Julianna Parker, Staff Writer • August 28, 2025

  The bayou is calling. Outside of Nicholls' classrooms there are festivals, food and folklore awaiting the Colonel community in the...

Bridge to Independence cuts ribbon for The William Dewitt Hunter Academic Excellence Program.
Bridge to Independence holds ribbon cutting after $1 million renovation
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2025

  Bridge to Independence hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, dedicating its newly renovated center to Nicholls students. Gossen-Holloway-Cortez,...

Ethan Lee intercepts during Colonels vs. Incarnate Word.
Colonels Face Trojans: The Battle of Week One
Daniel Roy, Sports Writer • August 26, 2025

  The Colonels look to build off of their Week 0 victory over UIW, as they travel to Alabama to play FBS opponent Troy at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Head...

The Willow Cafe
The Willow Café extends a branch to Nicholls students amid ownership change
Julianne Neigel, Staff Writer • August 26, 2025

  Along with Thibodaux's foliage, The Willow Café is turning a shade of “colonel red” as it turns over a new leaf this fall following...

From Student Visas to Ukraine: Five Key Political Updates
From Student Visas to Ukraine: Five Key Political Updates
Grayson Rogers, Staff Writer • August 25, 2025

  U.S. State Department revokes 6,000 student visas On Monday, Aug. 18, the Trump administration released a report stating it had...

Marcus Dickey (Photo by: Nicholls Athletics)
Former Nicholls football player Marcus Dickey dies in a car accident
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 25, 2025

  Marcus Dickey, a former junior defensive lineman for the Nicholls football team, died on Sunday in a car accident. Details of the...

Colonel Tillou cheers along the sidelines.
Glimpse into Game Day: A Photo Gallery
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2025

  Every Colonel game day is filled with energy, but this first game of the 2025-26 season was unmatched in its intensity. The Colonels...

Hamza Rahman celebrates win with team.
Colonels Shock No. 4 Incarnate Word in Dominating Fashion
Ethan Romaire, Sports Writer • August 23, 2025

  The Nicholls State football team defeated No. 4 Incarnate Word 20-6 in the first Southland Conference matchup of the 2025-26 season...

Blooming Crape Myrtles of NSU.
Take it From a Senior: A Letter From the Editor
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2025

  Take it from a senior… Chaos happens to all of us. You forgot to apply your parking pass to your vehicle. Maybe you left your...

Daniel Roy | Sports Writer
Behind the Byline: Daniel Roy
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Daniel Roy is a sophomore at Nicholls, majoring in mass communications. He has a passion for sports and staying...

La Pirogue Editor Sydney Hubbard checks her email in her office.
Phishing Messages on the Rise at Nicholls: What You Need to Know
Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief • August 21, 2025

  Students across campus have received messages and emails prompting them to disclose confidential login information. Some students...

Nicholls bands play ensemble while the cheer team performs a routine at Welcome Back Day.
Opinion: The Best of Colonel Game Days
Daniel Roy, Sports Writer • August 21, 2025

  Football season is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited!  There are many different ways to enjoy the game and all the...

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