Personal Opinion by: Alexis Cannon, Design and Layout Editor
February 4, 2016
Filed under Archive, Editorial
Colorism is a topic that is not typically brought up in conversation, but many of us are well aware that it is an issue in the black community.
Colorism is a term for discrimination based on skin color among people of the...
February 4, 2016
Filed under Archive, Editorial
After 57 years of designing dolls that portray unrealistic beauty ideals, Mattel finally announced the addition of three new Barbie body shapes: “tall,” “petite” and “curvy.” According to the company, the idea behind...
January 29, 2016
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This spring semester, many students set goals to succeed at their highest potential; however, students can keep themselves from reaching that goal, even when they think professors or college itself is to blame.
Students are...
January 23, 2016
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In light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday, we should not only take into consideration how far our nation has come in terms of equal human rights, but we should also come to the realization that today’s public leaders...
November 19, 2015
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There is a lot of buzz surrounding the ISIS attacks that occurred in Paris and other parts of the world, and speculation about 14 Syrian refugees entering Louisiana has everyone on their heels.
Many citizens in our state fear...
November 12, 2015
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Thanks to the approaching holiday season and the power of social media, the meaning behind a simple red cup has developed a deeper significance than what it appears to be.
Since Starbucks recently introduced their annual holiday-themed...
November 5, 2015
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As registration for the upcoming semester begins, many college students are reminded that they are one step closer to graduation; however, students should realize that the mindset they have about their time in college could be...
October 23, 2015
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Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s recent elimination of taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s recent attempt at the same action expresses one side of the argument on Planned Parenthood while...
October 15, 2015
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As the middle of the semester is rapidly approaching, students are preparing for mid term exams and hoping for the A that will keep them from dropping the class, but exams and test results do not always determine the amount of...
Caroline Callais, Editor
October 8, 2015
Filed under Archive, Editorial
Although Nicholls' school spirit was in full swing this past homecoming week, students need to keep in mind that school spirit and support should not be conditional.
What's the point of only supporting your university's team...
Personal Opinion by: Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
October 1, 2015
Filed under Archive, Editorial
In order to resolve any misunderstandings concerning my editorial about mental illnesses in our last issue of The Nicholls Worth, I believe I should shed some light on the situation.
Editorials are based on the majority opinion...
September 17, 2015
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Americans stand for their right to bare arms, however some believe taking guns away will stop gun violence from occurring when it is not always the gun’s fault, it is sometimes mental illness.
Recent shootings such as the...
