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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

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A letter from the editor

Brandon Keller
April 29, 2010

It is amazing how fast time flies by. It seems like only yesterday that I became editor of The Nicholls...

Construction for intramural fields begins beside the future site of the recreation center across from La Maison du Bayou Apartments.

University, SGA propose fee to operate rec. center

Brandon Keller
March 18, 2010

(Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series about the student recreation center.)University...

Colonel football adds two assistant coaches

Brandon Keller
March 11, 2010

The athletics department announced the hiring of two assistant coaches for the university's football...

Gov. Jindal proposes 10 percent tuition increase

Brandon Keller
February 25, 2010

Gov. Bobby Jindal announced a plan Tuesday to restructure the way higher education is funded in future...

Incoming freshmen better prepared for college

Brandon Keller
October 1, 2009

Enrollment statistics show that high school students are better prepared to attend Nicholls since the...

Hulbert: two-year talk speculation

Brandon Keller
September 24, 2009

University President Stephen Hulbert said talk about Nicholls becoming a two-year college is speculation. The...

Student enrollment increases

Brandon Keller
September 17, 2009

Student enrollment surpassed the 7,000 mark for the first time in five years, according to Nicholls enrollment...

Homecoming

Brandon Keller
September 3, 2009

The Student Government Association scheduled online voting for Sept. 8, 9 and 10 to select nominees for...

Former student admits guilt

Brandon Keller
August 20, 2009

A former Nicholls student pled guilty to a charge of communicating threats in interstate commerce after...

Budget reduction proposal released

Brandon Keller
April 30, 2009

University administrators have completed a budget reduction plan, which will guide Nicholls through the...

University continues steady growth

Brandon Keller
March 5, 2009

Nicholls enrollment has increased by 125 students, compared to Spring 2008, with freshmen and graduate...

Legislature to reconsider allowing guns on campus

Brandon Keller
March 5, 2009

State lawmakers will once again consider a measure allowing concealed handguns on college campuses during...

A Quad side view of Beauregard Hall shows the stairway that will be removed during renovation and the window frames in which energy efficient windows will be installed. Renovations expected to end in late March 2010.

Beauregard renovations commence

Brandon Keller
January 29, 2009

The company contracted to renovate the University's primary science building will begin work on the facility...

State budget cuts impact Nicholls

Brandon Keller
January 22, 2009

Nicholls students, faculty and staff returned this spring to a slimmer financial institution after a...

University responds to threatening Facebook message

Brandon Keller
November 6, 2008

The University released a statement about the threatening message students received via Facebook Wednesday. A...

Colonels’ opponent suffers tragedy

Brandon Keller
October 30, 2008

Two students died in a shooting on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas, Nicholls' opponent...

University president addresses students’ issues

Brandon Keller
October 23, 2008

Student leaders asked University President Stephen Hulbert and other top campus administrators questions...

Storm causes about $3 million in damages

Brandon Keller
October 9, 2008

University officials have released an assessment of recovery efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Gustav...

Natasha Miller, biology sophomore from Houma, spoke for the pro side and shared her thoughts about democratic candidate Barrack Obama.

McCain supporters win forum 203-138

Brandon Keller
October 2, 2008

Nicholls students discussed who they believe would be a better president Tuesday at the first forum of...

Nicholls turns 60

Brandon Keller
September 18, 2008

The University is finalizing event preparations to celebrate its 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 23. A...

Academic calender revised to make up hurricane days

Brandon Keller
September 18, 2008

Nicholls administrators released a revised academic calendar after hurricanes Gustav and Ike caused the...

Construction crews begin work inside Scholars' Hall, located near Galliano Cafeteria, after completing the bricking and applying stucco to the exterior of the building.

Residence halls near completion

Brandon Keller
July 10, 2008

Construction of three new residence halls and renovations to existing campus housing facilities are expected...

Portions of telephone system back in service

Brandon Keller
July 10, 2008

The Nicholls telephone system continues to have disruptions in service three days after a lightning strike...

Quota-based printing system to be implemented this fall

Brandon Keller
July 10, 2008

The University is preparing to implement a new printing system at the beginning of the fall semester...

Jariuis Jarvis

Football player arrested on drug, weapon charges

Brandon Keller
July 10, 2008

University Police arrested Jariuis Jarvis, general studies junior from Donaldsonville and member of the...

University to see five percent tuition increase in 2008-2009

Brandon Keller
June 26, 2008

The Louisiana Legislature approved a tuition increase proposal before adjourning its regular session...

Summer enrollment down but students taking more hours

Brandon Keller
June 26, 2008

Fewer students are attending summer school as compared to last year; however, students are enrolled for...

DoBee Plaisance

Loyola coach named head basketball coach of Lady Colonels team

Brandon Keller
June 12, 2008

Nicholls announced the hiring of former Loyola University of New Orleans head coach DoBee Plaisance to...

Legislature considers allowing guns on campus

Brandon Keller
June 12, 2008

Concealed handguns may be allowed on college campuses statewide if a bill in the state legislature becomes...

Left to right

House approves tuition increase

Brandon Keller
June 12, 2008

The state House passed a bill Monday which would allow the Board of Regents to increase tuition and mandatory...

Head football Coach Jay Thomas excites the crowd during the pep rally held in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union Wednesday. Homecoming events continue this week.

Ahoy! Homecoming sails on high seas

Brandon Keller
October 18, 2007

The University has scheduled activities for the next three days in celebration of Homecoming Week leading...

University considers print fee

Brandon Keller
October 18, 2007

The University is considering a pay-per-page system, five cents per page, for students using printers...

University changes grievance procedure

Brandon Keller
October 4, 2007

The procedure for handling academic grievances was revised in the Code of Student Conduct by the University...

Nicholls Homecoming activities kick off Oct. 15

Brandon Keller
October 4, 2007

Nicholls will host a week of activities leading up to the homecoming football game against the McNeese...

Tech fee examined

Brandon Keller
October 4, 2007

University administrators are considering charging students for printing on campus in order to use the...

Accidents on campus increase

Brandon Keller
September 27, 2007

The University has seen an increase in accidents involving vehicles on campus since the start of the...

Draft opponents win first speech forum 185-90

Brandon Keller
September 27, 2007

The first Nicholls speech forum of the fall semester was held Monday evening in the ballroom of the Bollinger...

The podium at free speech alley was left vacant for most of Monday.  Free speech alley was held outside the front of the Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students say little at speech forum

Brandon Keller
September 20, 2007

Students were given the opportunity to express their opinions on issues impacting Nicholls at the free...

Blackboard plan introduced

Brandon Keller
September 13, 2007

The University has implemented a plan to accommodate the continuation of classes during an extreme emergency...

SGA holds mascot contest

Brandon Keller
January 26, 2006

The Student Government Association will kick off a contest to create a new Colonels mascot image for...

Caution exercised over budget

Brandon Keller
January 19, 2006

The University administration does not expect the state legislature to make cuts affecting Nicholls'...

Pastor receives parishoner support after announcement

Brandon Keller
January 19, 2006

The Rev. James Morrison, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, received a reaction of support from the congregation...

Student arrested on theft charges

Brandon Keller
November 17, 2005

A psychology sophomore was arrested on charges of illegal possession of stolen things and theft of goods...

SGA Vice President resigns, VP pro temp succeeds

Brandon Keller
November 17, 2005

Brittni Lipscomb, communicative disorders senior from Gonzales, resigned from the position of Student...

Freshman arrested

Brandon Keller
November 17, 2005

A freshman was arrested on charges of simple battery by domestic violence and attempted simple kidnapping...

Evacuees cause 62 reported incidents

Brandon Keller
November 10, 2005

University Police and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office responded to 62 calls during the time in...

SGA approves Mosaic fee increase referendum

Brandon Keller
October 27, 2005

The Student Government Association Senate at its Oct. 26 meeting in the Plantation Suite of the student...

Traditions vary within Louisiana

Brandon Keller
October 27, 2005

When most people think about homecoming, the first image that usually comes to mind is winning the "big...

Colonels prepare for Fall World Series

Brandon Keller
October 20, 2005

The Colonels baseball team will participate in its annual Fall World Series this weekend at Ray E. Didier...

NPHC continues recruiting

Brandon Keller
October 20, 2005

The National Pan-Hellenic Council had its joint interest meeting canceled twice as a result of hurricanes...

Car pool co-op resolution amended at SGA Senate meeting

Brandon Keller
October 20, 2005

Senators discussed a resolution that would recommend the University re-establish the car pool co-op at...

Resident student arrested in on-campus disturbance

Brandon Keller
October 20, 2005

A resident of Ellender Hall was arrested on charges of battery of a police officer, disturbing the peace...

La Maison du Bayou resident charged with weapon possession

Brandon Keller
October 20, 2005

A Nicholls senior was arrested on a charge of having a weapon on University property and aggravated assault...

University officials add days to semester

Brandon Keller
September 29, 2005

University officials are working on returning Nicholls to normal operations as best as they can in the...

Student’s death saddens FACS students, teachers

Brandon Keller
September 22, 2005

Amanda Thibodeaux, general family and consumer sciences senior from Houma, died on Sept. 14 at 5:15 a.m.Thibodeaux...

Delta Sigma Theta holds dedication

Brandon Keller
September 22, 2005

Delta Sigma Theta held a ceremony on Aug. 23 in the quad to officially dedicate a campus tree that the...

SAE fraternity receives top honors

Brandon Keller
September 15, 2005

The Nicholls chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity received top honors nationwide in its category...

On-campus housing open to evacuees

Brandon Keller
September 8, 2005

The University is putting plans together for on-campus housing accommodations for Nicholls community...

Aquinas center shelters pet owners

Brandon Keller
September 8, 2005

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Student Center has been taking care of Hurricane Katrina evacuees and their...

Police say no security problems exist on campus

Brandon Keller
September 5, 2005

The University campus is safe, secure and free of any disturbances in the wake of Hurricane Katrina,...

Melancon speaks to Nicholls constituents

Brandon Keller
August 25, 2005

"My house seat is the office of the people of the third congressional district," Charlie Melancon, U.S....

Academic Success program loses funding

Brandon Keller
August 25, 2005

The University will lose a program that helps students transition from high school to college because...

SGA to sponsor contest to select new mascot

Brandon Keller
August 25, 2005

To revamp the image of the Colonel mascot, the Student Government Association is leading the initiative...

Direct deposit available for students’ University refund checks

Brandon Keller
July 7, 2005

Students can now have their refund checks from the University directly deposited into their checking...

Nicholls not expecting decline in fall freshmen enrollment

Brandon Keller
July 7, 2005

Nicholls does not expect a decline in first-time freshman enrollment despite selective admission standards...

Current budget to prevent Mosaic from future publication

Brandon Keller
July 7, 2005

After operating at the same price for 22 years, the staff of Mosaic can no longer continue to publish...

Nicholls to welcome four deans to campus

Brandon Keller
June 23, 2005

The University is finalizing plans to officially welcome four new deans to the Nicholls community, according...

University changes parking project plans

Brandon Keller
June 23, 2005

The University has decided not to construct a 300-car parking lot in the green space in front of the...

General studies freshman dies after being struck by train

Brandon Keller
June 9, 2005

Bryan Bailey, general studies freshman from Morgan City, died on May 21 after being struck by a train.Justin...

Students start petitions about campus parking issues

Brandon Keller
June 9, 2005

Some students are taking action on a variety of parking issues that will affect the campus beginning...

Student life office undergoes staff changes

Brandon Keller
June 9, 2005

The student life office will undergo some staff changes in preparation for the fall semester according...

Academic Success program may lose federal funding

Brandon Keller
April 28, 2005

The United States Department of Education has informed the University that it will no longer fund the...

Students to compete in tractor competition

Brandon Keller
April 28, 2005

Twenty Nicholls students will compete in an international quarter scale tractor competition on May 26...

Swimming season opens May 2 at Ayo Pool

Brandon Keller
April 28, 2005

Swimmers will be able to take a dip in the Ayo Pool starting May 2. Michael Matherne, director of campus...

Nicholls raises admission standards, announces Summer Bridge

Brandon Keller
April 28, 2005

Students needing more than one remedial course will have to enroll in the Summer Bridge program. University...

Greek housing possible, Dial says

Brandon Keller
April 21, 2005

The University supports Greek Life raising funds for Greek housing on campus in the future according...

Nicholls holds annual Crawfish Day

Brandon Keller
April 21, 2005

Nicholls students, faculty and staff members can partake in the food, music and entertainment of the...

Golden Learning Opportunities to be implemented

Brandon Keller
April 14, 2005

Beginning in August, Nicholls will offer programs for adults age 50 and older. Golden Learning Opportunities...

SGA to host second annual 5K Walk/Run

Brandon Keller
April 14, 2005

The Student Government Association will host its second annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday from 9 a.m. until...

Newly re-elected SGA, SPA officials express feelings, future goals

Brandon Keller
April 14, 2005

The 2005-2006 Student Government Association president and the SGA and Student Programming Association...

Student purchases over-priced book

Brandon Keller
April 14, 2005

Kayla Dupre, freshman from Krotz Springs, purchased a used book, "Balls" by Nanci Kincaid, from the University...

Students, nation mourn pope’s death

Brandon Keller
April 7, 2005

Several students on campus, reacting to the death of Pope John Paul II, feel as though they have lost...

Nicholls Greek Life participates in ‘Day of Care’ project

Brandon Keller
March 24, 2005

Nicholls Greek Life participated in a Day of Care on March 19. "Day of Care is a service learning opportunity...

Two qualify for SPA vice president race

Brandon Keller
March 24, 2005

The Student Supreme Court ruled that Anthony Fletcher Jr., business administration sophomore from Vacherie,...

SGA to participate in Thibodaux cleanup

Brandon Keller
March 17, 2005

The Student Government Association Senate will participate in the Great American Cleanup on March 19...

Nicholls women honored at luncheon

Brandon Keller
March 17, 2005

"Too many women in too many countries speak the same language of silence," the Honorable Paulette Irons,...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon receives charter

Brandon Keller
March 10, 2005

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) received its charter from the national organization at a banquet held on March...

Dufrene, Bonvillian only qualifying candidates for SPA elections

Brandon Keller
March 10, 2005

Lee Dufrene and Lea Bonvillain, business administration juniors from Thibodaux, are the only two qualifying...

Hulbert not supporting school holiday for elections

Brandon Keller
March 3, 2005

University President Stephen Hulbert sent a letter to Damian Breaux, president of the Student Government...

March kicks off month of women’s history

Brandon Keller
March 3, 2005

Each year since 1987, the United States Congress has adopted a resolution declaring March National Women's...

Toastmasters to assist students improve speaking

Brandon Keller
February 24, 2005

One of the biggest fears in America is speaking in public. Students in the College of Business can relate....

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