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James Rodrigue II (middle) shows off his associate’s degree from Nicholls State University which he obtained before graduating from high school. Nicholls University registrar Kelly Rodrigue (left) and James Rodrigue (right), James II’s grandfather, also graduated from Nicholls.

Student earns college degree before high school diploma

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015

James Rodrigue II will be graduating high school this May with an edge because he’s already gotten...

Nicholls Police Officer White assists a student after an automobile accident.

Budget cuts could possibly affect University Police

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 30, 2015

The Nicholls Police Department is one of many departments that could suffer from the possible $600 million...

Last surviving University charter faculty member dies

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015

Bonnie Bourg, the last living charter member of Nicholls State University, died Friday, Apr. 17, leaving...

University takes closer look at preventing sexual assult

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 23, 2015

Nicholls State University is taking a closer look at the ways it keeps its students safe and informed...

University closures and mergers discussed as possibility

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015

Closures and mergers of Louisiana universities are being considered by state legslatures to help mend...

Nicholls doing its part in World Autism Awareness Day

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and it’s not going unrecognized as some of the Nicholls faculty...

John A. Brady Residential Complex exhibits poor lighting on campus Tuesday night.

University focusing on campus safety due to students’ concerns

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
April 2, 2015

Burnt out street lights are causing students to feel uncomfortable on campus after the sun goes down,...

Students rememeber pioneers during Women’s History Month

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015

In honor of Women’s History Month, girls at Nicholls share their personal picks of strong and inspirational...

The members of the Louisiana Chi chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon pose for a group photo.

Louisiana Chi chapter responds to recent issues within SAE

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 26, 2015

In response to the negative attention the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been receiving across the...

Members of Phi Mu perform during Songfest last year in Peltier Auditorium.

Fraternities and Sororities prepare for Songfest 2015

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015

Nicholls’ annual Greek Songfest takes place tonight for the first time at Thibodaux’s civic center,...

Governor pushing bill to attract veterans to colleges

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 19, 2015

Governor Bobby Jindal is pushing for a new bill to attract military and veteran students to all Louisiana...

2005 vs. 2015: What has changed in the last decade

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015

Flip phones, C.D.’s and Blockbuster Nights are some things of 2005 that students of today are feeling...

Yik Yak causing problems on college campuses

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015

Yik Yak, yet another social media site, is exposing how heinous the human factor can be as it spreads...

Nicholls Players presents the play “Proof”

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
March 5, 2015

Nicholls is in its second year of doing the Night of Student One Acts, and Nicholls Players have hopes...

Nicholls nursing graduates performing better than peers

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015

Sue Westbrook, the dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health, credits Nicholls nursing in making...

Fernanda Morales, Biology pre med junior from Cut Off; Matthew Marshall, social studies education junior from Lacombe; and Josue’ Diaz, finance sophomore from San Salvador, El Salvador talking about how move in day and Housing.

Students remember strangest moments with roommates

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015

Many people go to the sanctuary of their homes to escape the madness of the day, but when people have...

Proposed bill to cut state contracts to help higher education

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
February 12, 2015

Louisiana State Representative Jerome “Dee” Richard is preparing to present another bill that would...

Selfie craze potentially growing into college course

Betsy Davis, Staff Writer
February 5, 2015

Colleges across the world are suddenly offering courses on taking “selfies,” and Nicholls students...

Recreation Center adding exercise programs for new year

Betsy Davis, Reporter
January 29, 2015

The Harold J. Callais Recreation Center is prepared to help faculty, staff and students get in shape...

Shower head in an apartment in the Brady Complex possibly surrounded by black mold.

Students taking responsibility for cleanliness of residence halls

Betsy Davis, Reporter
January 29, 2015

Renovations are being made to the residence halls, but some students have had problems with cleanliness...

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