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Hey Freshman! The importance of getting involved on campus
October 25, 2021
Britney Coleman, Staff Writer
Adjusting to college life can be overwhelming, hard and stressful. Every student comes with their own hardships when beginning college. Adjusting to the new freedom that college gives you can be difficult. Some students are away from home and learning to live on their own for the very first time. Aaron Wemhoff, freshman Culinary Arts major from...
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Colonel esports creating inclusive space for gamers
October 22, 2021
Miranda Danos, Staff Writer
Just a few weeks ago, the Colonel Esports League defeated Ball State University’s Esports league in a 3-0 match. Yet, almost no one heard about it. The Colonel Esports league, founded in 2020, is just one of about 175 esports leagues in the country. With five teams and an administrative department, the Colonel Esports League currently stands at...
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Halloween costumes through the ages
October 22, 2021
Evan Cressoine, Staff Writer
Once a year, on the last night of what many like to call “Spooky Season,” it has been tradition for Americans to dress up in costumes and go trick or treating. The entire holiday of Halloween has been modernized overtime, and the costumes are no exception. While some costume classics will always be relevant, most reflect the generations and...
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Best things to do for Spooky Season
October 21, 2021
Miranda Danos, Staff Writer
Spooky season is among us, and what better way to celebrate than by going on spooky adventures with your friends? From haunted houses to corn mazes, here are just a few things that you can do nearby to commemorate Halloween and the month of October! In need of some pictures for Instagram? These are some cute photoshoot ideas! PUMPKIN HEAD PHOTOSHOOT:...
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“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” Review
October 20, 2021
Owen Callais, Entertainment multimedia
“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” has finally been released into theaters after multiple delays. The film stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom and Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kassidy/Carnage. Due to most of the local theaters being damaged because of Hurricane Ida, this will be a spoiler-free review for everyone who has not seen the new Venom sequel. As...
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COVID-19 vaccination requirements to register for spring classes
October 19, 2021
Bryce Whittington, Contributing Writer
Nicholls State University has updated the school’s Immunization Requirement list to include at least one dose of the Moderna or Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in order for students to register for the Spring 2022 semester. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine on Aug. 23 for individuals 16 years or older.President Jay...
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Remember the importance of self-examinations

October 18, 2021

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. To put this in perspective, someone is...

COVID-19 and Consequences: What happens when I refuse to comply with random testing?

Brennan Arcement, Editor-In-Chief

October 15, 2021

Nicholls State University, in compliance with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the University of Louisiana System, has begun requiring students who opt out of the COVID-19...

Hurricane Heroes: How the students at Nicholls served their community

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor

October 12, 2021

While many prepared to evacuate the Houma-Thibodaux region on Aug. 28, some members of the Nicholls Student Firefighter Association (SFA) alongside the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department...

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Sports

Kickin’ it with Coach Podeyn

Raegan Chiasson, Staff Writer

August 24, 2021

“Every Ball, Every Play, Every Second, Every Game” – Robert Podeyn On Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, Nicholls State University held a press conference to introduce and welcome Robert...

Wander Franco makes major league debut

Noah Domangue, Online Managing Editor

July 7, 2021

Number one prospect in baseball Wander Franco made his Major League debut on Tuesday, June 22, as the Tampa Bay Rays faced the Boston Red Sox. The 20-year-old switch-hitting shortstop...

Nicholls baseball coach Seth Thibodeaux resigns

Brennan Arcement, Editor in Chief

June 3, 2021

Nicholls State University Athletics Department released a statement Tuesday afternoon that head baseball coach Seth Thibodeaux submitted his resignation. The end of this eleventh...

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Entertainment

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Review

Owen Callais, Entertainment multimedia

October 15, 2021

Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” released earlier this summer to overwhelmingly positive reviews. With the film releasing soon to Disney+, now is the perfect...

“Dear Evan Hansen” Review

Brennan Arcement, Editor-In-Chief

October 14, 2021

The screen adaptation of “Dear Evan Hansen” was released in theaters Sep. 24 and brought with it raging reviews. The story follows isolated, anxiety-stricken teenager Evan...

Liked “Squid Game?” Here’s Five Korean Dramas to Watch Next!

Miranda Danos, Staff Writer

October 14, 2021

Yes, you read the title right. Here are five more K-dramas to keep you on the edge of your seat. “Cheese in the Trap” Set in modern-day South Korea, the perfectionist university...

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