Skip to Main Content
The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth

The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth

The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth

All content by Abigail Gauthier
One airlifted to Baton Rouge General after fire behind Nicholls ballroom

One airlifted to Baton Rouge General after fire behind Nicholls ballroom

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — A call was issued at approximately 9:50 p.m. to Nicholls University Police...

Robert Lockett Jr. | Staff Writer

Behind the byline: Robert Lockett Jr.

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Robert Lockett Jr. is a mass communications major who is taking up the role...

Nicholls State University campus.

Nicholls’ active shooter protocols and preventative measures

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2025

  Jerad David, director of communications and legislative affairs, shared insight into Nicholls’...

Post made by "Nicholls Pisser" TikTok account.

Four account holders for “Nicholls Pisser” are facing disciplinary action, one charged with terrorizing

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2025

  Nicholls State University announced the arrest of the alleged account holder for the "Nicholls...

Russell Antoine Varmall Jr.

Nicholls student arrested for possession of child sex material

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2025

  Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill reported that Nicholls student, Russell Antoine Varmall...

Colonels tailgating during the first football game of the 2025 season.

[Photo] Tailgating foods: The Colonel way

Julianne Neigel, Staff Writer
September 11, 2025

Colonels tailgating during the first football game of the 2025 season.

Person wearing handcuffs (the person featured is not the "Nicholls Pisser").

Nicholls’ TikTok creator arrested after joining crude trend

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2025

  The TikTok account holder for "Nicholls Pisser" was arrested today after an investigation conducted...

A witness described a chaotic scene at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday when Charlie Kirk was shot.

Charlie Kirk’s death and campus security: What will change?

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2025

  Charlie Kirk fatally shot Charlie Kirk, 31, a Republican political activist, was fatally...

Charlie Kirk before he was shot during "The American Comeback Tour ft. Charlie Kirk" visit to Utah Valley University.

Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University, Trump says Kirk is dead

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2025

  INITIAL INFORMATION | 2:30 p.m. Charlie Kirk, a republican political activist, was allegedly...

Archona aired on KNSU Radio, showcasing music and origins

Archona aired on KNSU Radio, showcasing music and origins

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2025

  Local band Archona joined KNSU Radio last week to showcase their music and share the origin...

Diapers, car seats and formula distributed to students at Parenting Resource Fair

Diapers, car seats and formula distributed to students at Parenting Resource Fair

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2025

  Parenting students gathered together to receive resources from surrounding vendors at the Parenting...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement.

Taylor Swift’s engagement sparks campus memes

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2025

  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement through a joint social media post...

Free parenting resources will be available to Nicholls students on Wednesday

Free parenting resources will be available to Nicholls students on Wednesday

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2025

  Nicholls’ second annual Parenting Student Resource Fair is providing student parents at Nicholls...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Colonel Tillou takes a picture with Alpha Sigma Phi at Welcome Back Day.

Welcome Back Day unites Colonels with ensembles and treats

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2025

  Tables filled the Cotillion Ballroom on Wednesday, and an array of campus entities displayed...

MaryGrace Ohler | Copy Editor

Behind the Byline: MaryGrace Ohler

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — MaryGrace Ohler will be taking her passion for copy-editing to the next...

Julianna Parker | Staff Writer

Behind the Byline: Julianna Parker

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Julianna Parker is majoring in culinary arts with a focus in both pastry...

Nicholls bands play ensemble while the cheer team performs a routine at Welcome Back Day.

[Photo] Opinion: The Best of Colonel Game Days

Daniel Roy, Sports Writer
August 21, 2025

Nicholls bands play ensemble while the cheer team performs a routine at Welcome Back Day.

Grayson Rogers | Staff Writer

Behind the Byline: Grayson Rogers

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Grayson Rogers is a junior at Nicholls, majoring in English with a concentration...

Lilly Benoit | Media Manager

Behind the Byline: Lilly Benoit

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Lilly Benoit is a sophomore at Nicholls, majoring in marketing and business...

Ethan Romaire | Sports Writer

Behind the Byline: Ethan Romaire

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Ethan Romaire is a junior at Nicholls, majoring in mass communications with...

Julianne Neigel | Staff Writer

Behind the Byline: Julianne Neigel

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — Julianne Neigel is a sophomore at Nicholls, majoring in culinary arts and...

Abigail Gauthier | Editor-in-Chief

Things to Look Forward To: A Letter From the Editor

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2025

  THIBODAUX, La. — As summer has drawn to a close, the paths of our beloved campus have begun...

Photo provided by Rene's Bar

Rene’s Bar announces its grand reopening

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2025

THIBODAUX, La. — Rene’s Bar will host its grand reopening on Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. The Molaison family...

Opinion: Write for Truth with The Nicholls Worth

Opinion: Write for Truth with The Nicholls Worth

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-In-Chief
July 3, 2025

In the fall of 2016, I became afraid of the media. I was 16 years old, sitting on the couch next to my...

Photo courtesy of Nicholls State University via Facebook

Boots Clune, Nicholls’ Beloved Campus Dog, Dies

Abigail Gauthier, Editor-In-Chief
June 29, 2025

Nicholls State University’s beloved Boots Clune died at age 13 on June 29, 2025. Nicholls announced...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry gives his address in the House Chamber on opening day of the regular legislative session, Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.

Nicholls adapts to statewide federal hiring freeze

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
May 5, 2025

Nicholls State University received a notice during the first week of April that Jeff Landry issued an...

One of the Nicholls State University squirrels

Squirrels cause power outages

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025

Nicholls State University has faced two campus power outages caused by curious squirrels within the past...

Nicholls State University's CROWN and Legacy Leaders logos

CROWN and Legacy Leaders make changes as DEI dissolves

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025

Two on-campus groups at Nicholls State University are set to initiate change in compliance with the “Dear...

South Terrebonne and Ellender Memorial High School pose for a picture during the MACO Meet & Greet on Wednesday, March 26

Local high schools experience all that Mass Communications has to offer at MACO Meet & Greet

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025

Nicholls State University Mass Communications ambassadors and faculty opened the doors of Talbot Hall...

Cleopatra by Thomas Francis Dicksee

Most Influential Women: Cleopatra, a master of power and perception

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025

The narrative of Cleopatra displays the art of balancing being a woman in power while also managing public...

Jaqueline Diaz - Editor-in-Chief

Meet the Editor: Jaqueline Diaz explores how her Mexican heritage shaped her

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025

Jaqueline Diaz, editor-in-chief of the Nicholls Worth, recounts how the deep-rooted value of family drove...

Alaina Ashmun smiles as she poses for a still shot outside of Nicholls State University

Alaina Ashmun, A Ms. Nicholls Finalist

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025

Alaina Ashmun, a Ms. Nicholls' finalist, said her grandfather is to thank for her motivation to become...

"The Top and Bottom List" podcast logo, created by Lance Arnold

Two Nicholls professors debut “The Top and Bottom List” podcast

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025

  Two Mass Communications professors co-host an enlightening podcast, “The Top and Bottom List,”...

Cooper Duplantis and Tessie Guidroz performing a scene as Peter van Daan and Petronelle van Daan in the "Diary of Anne Frank" on stage at Le Petit Theater in Houma

Houma actor speaks on the historical significance of mass deportations

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025

HOUMA, LA--Cooper Duplantis says writing and empathy are key to confronting mass deportations and protecting...

Christopher Huddleston posing for a still shot

Nicholls alumnus Christopher Huddleston credits family and professors for leading him to role as Lafourche Parish Assistant DA

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025

Lafourche Parish’s new Assistant District Attorney Christopher Huddleston, a graduate of Nicholls State...

Nicholls State University's eternal flame in the center of the university's quad glowing through snow fall on Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

Nicholls’ classes and campus organizations are back in full swing after historic snowfall

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025

Nicholls State University and its many campus organizations resumed operations on Monday, Jan 28 after...

Nicholls extends remote learning through Thursday

Nicholls extends remote learning through Thursday

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025

Nicholls announced an extension of the remote learning through Thursday, Jan. 23 because of a curfew...

Winter weather forces Nicholls to move to remote learning on Tuesday and Wednesday

Winter weather forces Nicholls to move to remote learning on Tuesday and Wednesday

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
January 20, 2025

Nicholls announces a switch to remote classes on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, in anticipation...

SGA meeting recap: Nicholls chatbot finds decline in student's mental health

SGA meeting recap: Nicholls chatbot finds decline in student’s mental health

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024

Tillou, Nicholls’ AI bot, gathered poll results indicating a campus-wide decline in students’ mental...

Timyra Cotton thanks time in student leadership organizations for coronation as homecoming queen

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

Timyra Cotton, the Homecoming Queen of 2024, shared how “incredibly rewarding” it felt to be crowned....

Nicholls SGA approves plan to revitalize outdoor seating in union front

Nicholls SGA approves plan to revitalize outdoor seating in union front

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024

The SGA approved a motion to replace and repurpose eight outdoor tables at the student union during its...

SGA Recap Oct. 21, 2024

SGA Recap Oct. 21, 2024

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 27, 2024

Announcements The SGA meeting started with an announcement segment from Nicholls’ President Dr.Jay...

Chênière Logo

Eight edition of “Chênière” allows Nicholls community to take deeper dive into literature, film and history

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024

Nicholls State University-based humanities journal “Chênière” released its eighth issue. The...

SGA Recap: Oct. 14, 2024

SGA Recap: Oct. 14, 2024

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association appointed a new senator and addressed the...

Ross Jahnke's screen print "VACNE" at the Baton Rouge Gallery

Nicholls’ Department Head of Art Education featured in national art exhibition

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024

Nicholls State University’s Ross Jahnke, Department Head and Professor of Art Education, displays artwork...

SGA Recap: Oct. 7, 2024

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association addressed issues regarding the well-being...

Nicholls President Dr. Jay Clune signing into effect the creation of the Wm. Clifford Engineering  School

Nicholls creates Wm. Clifford Smith School of Engineering

Abigail Gauthier, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024

Nicholls accepted $1 million from the family of Clifford Smith towards the creation of a new engineering...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Abigail Gauthier