Jax Badeaux, a Senior Political Science and History major, plans to continue making a difference within his community after graduation.

Badeaux who graduates this May plans to attend Southern University’s Law School. From there Badeaux says he wants to pursue a career in public policy in a legislative setting in Louisiana.

“I possibly would like to work in public policy in a legislative setting or an executive setting in Louisiana,” Badeaux said. “Or maybe in the governor’s office one day. I want help doing something in that realm.”

In his five years at Nicholls Badeaux has gained experience with the Studeny Government Association that will prepare him for his future career.

Badeaux has been an active member of SGA since he first arrived at Nicholls back in 2020 and he currently serves as SGA president.

Badeaux worked his way up the SGA ladder over the years, starting off as a Liberal arts senator, before transitioning VP Pro temp (leader of the Senate), chairing a few committees, becoming Vice President for one semester then President for his last four semesters.

In his time with SGA, Badeaux has worked on many projects ranging from the free library in the Quad, to new benches, parking issues, Wi-Fi improvements, library study room improvements and new equipment for the Rec.

Badeaux is also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Pre-law Society, Dining Association and several honor societies.

At this year’s Crawfish Day Badeaux was crowned 2025 Mr. Nicholls. Badeaux said he felt honored to be chosen as Mr. Nicholls.

“It’s a culmination of all the hard work and involvement throughout my time here at this University. It has given me so much. To have students recognize me as well just means the world,” said Badeaux.

Nicholls also gave Badeaux the opportunity to meet his girlfriend, Katie Louviere. Badeaux and Louviere met at an event on campus. Since then they have been together for two and a half years.

1. Badeaux and his girlfriend, 2024 Ms. Nicholls, Katie Louviere stand together after Badeaux was announced 2025 Mr. Nicholls.

The two met at Nicholls during an event.

Louviere was selected as 2024 Ms.Nicholls.

“We’re kind of like a Mr. and Ms. Nicholls couple now,” said Badeaux.

In his downtime Badeaux enjoys relaxing and traveling. He has been to 32 out of the 50 states.

“My dad works for a pipeline company. When I was younger he traveled the country a lot. So I was able to travel with him during the Summer and breaks from school,” Badeaux said.

Badeaux says being in SGA also gave him opportunities to travel. He travelled to New Hampshire two years ago for a conference for presidential candidates.

As a member of the Council of Student Body Presidents he travelled to different parts of Louisiana that he normally wouldn’t travel to including many of the UL schools.

Badeaux says students need be open and receptive to what they are not accustomed to. He said students should stay active and get involved on campus.

“If you can balance it well, it’s very fulfilling,” Badeaux said.