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Karate instructor Jimmy Ellis demonstrates a stance during the Karate Club’s meeting on Tuesday in Shaver Dance Studio.

[Photo] Instructor teaches karate at Nicholls

Adrian Bourgeois
April 19, 2011
Brittani Champagne, elementary education senior from Luling, reads “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!” on Wednesday in the Learning Resource Center in Polk Hall.

[Photo] Student maintains grades while beating cancer

Preston Stock and Preston Stock
April 5, 2011
Head athletic trainer Shaun Duhe talks to junior basketball guard Fred Hunter about stretching techniques Tuesday at the athletic training department in Barker Hall.

[Photo] Duhe celebrates National Athletic Training Month

Jake Martin and Jake Martin
March 21, 2011
History instructor Scott Phipps takes roll in his history of western civilization class on Tuesday in Powell Hall.

[Photo] Teacher Feature

Donny Blanchard and Donny Blanchard
March 15, 2011
Shane Smith, elementary education sophomore from New Orleans, fills in the duty log on Tuesday in Millet Hall, where he works as a resident assistant.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Preston Stock
March 1, 2011
Brittany Chiasson, freshman from Napoleonville, bounces a tennis ball on a racket Monday at the tennis courts.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Donny Blanchard
February 3, 2011
Jill Ferguson, freshman from St. Francisville, listens to music on her iPhone after class on Monday in Millet Hall.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Zavier Davis
January 27, 2011
Senior Melissa Harrison keeps her eyes on the ball to go for a smash during last year's game against Southern.

[Photo] Senior tennis player looks for continued success

Michael Kimble
January 27, 2011
University President Stephen Hulbert addresses students, faculty and staff at the emergency town hall meeting Sept. 24 in Talbot Theater.

[Photo] Restructuring begins within administration

Kami Ellender
January 20, 2011
Freshman guard Dantrell Thomas tries to get past a Tulane player during the Nov. 26 game.

[Photo] Colonels look to pack Stopher for Red Out game

Jake Martin
January 20, 2011
Construction continues Jan. 18 at the site of the future recreation center.

[Photo] Changes continue through break

Katelyn Thibodaux
January 20, 2011
Kiala Singleton, family and consumer sciences junior from Houma, discusses class schedules with Leon Hutchinson, freshman from Bourg, Tuesday in Scholars Hall.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Preston Stock
January 20, 2011
Sugar cane grows in a field alongside Ardoyne Drive.

[Photo] Boopathy’s research promotes local fuel alternative

Miranda Roberson
November 18, 2010
Fans fill Guidry Stadium for the Oct. 9 football game against Sam Houston.

[Photo] Colonels gear toward last game of the year

Jake Martin
November 18, 2010
Sid Ricard plays guitar in the back of a friend's truck on Tuesday.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Donny Blanchard
November 11, 2010
Sophomore defensive lineman Edet Udoh receives attention from athletic trainers Courtney Dossett and Shaun Duhe after an injury during Saturday's game against Stephen F. Austin.

[Photo] Injuries become football’s biggest enemy

Kevin Schlegel
November 11, 2010
Natalie Gros, education sophomore from Napoleonville, studies Tuesday in the Student Union.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Katie O'Hara
November 3, 2010
Brandon Rizzuto, director of media relations, copy edits press releases in his offi ce on Wednesday.

[Photo] Nicholls SID lands New Orleans VooDoo job

Jake Martin and Geauxcolonels.com
November 3, 2010
Nnamdi Ezema juggles a soccer ball Monday by Ellender Memorial Library.

[Photo] Colonel Close Up

Katie O'Hara
October 27, 2010
Sophomore Jesse Turner runs the ball during Saturday's game against Central Arkansas.

[Photo] Turner continues brilliant play

Ross Landry
October 27, 2010
Defensive coordinator and linebacker coach Jeremy Atwell talks with senior linebacker Ed James.

[Photo] Atwell has seen many changes at the coaching position

Jake Martin
October 27, 2010
Vernon F. Galliano Hall employee Tanika Carter works at the cafeteria deli on Monday.

[Photo] Sodexo student marketer hired to raise involvement

Kami Ellender
October 27, 2010
ehicles pass a police car parked on Ardoyne Drive Monday.

[Photo] Restricted parking hours only valid in certain areas

Kami Ellender
October 27, 2010
Hundreds of 2009 yearbooks lie in the dumpster outside of Student Publications Nov. 12.

[Photo] Nicholls yearbooks trashed to make room for new year

Kristen Fisackerly
October 27, 2010
Colonel Tillou

[Photo] Muriel Rogan’s character “Colonel Nick” comes to life

Mike Cartozzo
October 27, 2010
A display in the Student Union food court holds sandwiches, salads and yogurt Tuesday.

[Photo] Food options to be revamped

Melissa Holman
October 27, 2010
Student worker Cheri Barbier, education junior from Plattenville, talks to Jasper Theriot, finance senior from Houma, about completing a class attendance verification form Tuesday at the Office of Financial Aid in Candies Hall.

[Photo] Oil spill aid offered to students

Mike Cartozzo
July 7, 2010
Senators Sherana Kerry, nursing junior from New Orleans; Aeriale Bias, nursing senior from Franklin; and senator-at-large Nicole Johnson, education senior from Thibodaux, attend TuesdayOs SGA meeting in the Lafitte Room of the Student Union.

[Photo] SGA discusses fall changes in final summer meeting

Mike Cartozzo
July 7, 2010
The snack bar in the Student Union displays only cold beverages.

[Photo] Students seek new options during food court closure

Katelyn Thibodeaux
July 7, 2010
Construction work continues Monday in front of Ellender Memorial Library. The entrance to the library is currently undergoing renovations.

[Photo] Renovations continue throughout semester

Mike Cartozzo
July 7, 2010
Annetta Smith, administrative coordinator for the Controller's Office, helps Anderia Samuels, education graduate student from New Orleans, pay fees on Tuesday.

[Photo] Nicholls president explains possible tuition increase

Kristen Fisackerly
July 7, 2010
Ellen Barker, professor of English and future head of the English department, works n her office Monday in Peltier Hall.

[Photo] New acting chair has big plans for English department

Kristen Fisackerly
June 23, 2010
Paulette Rodrigue, professor of education and director of student teaching, reviews guidelines for a project in her Current Practices and Strategies in Teaching class Tuesday in Polk Hall.

[Photo] Education professor retires after 38 years of teaching

Mike Cartozzo
June 23, 2010
SGA vice president John Lombardo, psychology sophomore from Thibodaux, moderates Monday's meeting in the multipurpose room of Ellender Memorial Library.

[Photo] SGA appoints new positions in first summer meeting

Mike Cartozzo
June 10, 2010
Alyson Theriot, assistant professor of education, and Grant Guillory, management senior from Patterson, smoke Monday outside of Polk Hall.

[Photo] Nicholls to become tobacco-free campus in January

Mike Cartozzo
June 10, 2010
Junior pitcher Clint Dempster prepares to make a throw during the May 15 game against Texas State. The Colonels won 7-3.

[Photo] Colonels baseball finish fifth in conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
June 10, 2010
Kent White, associate professor of computer science, assists Nick Bilello, computer science senior from Thibodaux, and Joshua Falgout, computer science junior from Houma, during their iPhone Development class Tuesday in Peltier Hall. Students in the clas

[Photo] Computer science class creates iPhone application

Mike Cartozzo
April 28, 2010
Construction work continues Wednesday at the site of the future recreation center. The self-assessed fee to fund the operation of the center was approved in the recent student elections.

[Photo] Students approve rec. center fee

Melissa Holman
April 28, 2010
Manager Angelle Caillouet pays Ashley Smith, who will be transferring to Our Lady of the Lake, for returned textbooks Wednesday at the Bookstore.

[Photo] Bookstore offers textbook rentals

Melissa Holman
April 21, 2010
Head football coach Charlie Stubbs shows videos of players who have signed for the 2010 season at the National Signing Day press conference February 3 at the Thibodaux Hampton Inn & Suites.

[Photo] Questions & Answers

Sports Information and Golden Morris
April 21, 2010
Junior outfielder Kasey Culverson bumps fists with student assistant coach Josh Swenson after a successful run to first base during Saturday's game against Northwestern State.

[Photo] Five Alabama players travel to sweet home Louisiana

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 14, 2010
Junior defensive lineman Marquis Russell signals that he has the ball after being tackled during the Nov. 14 game against Northwestern State. The Colonels won 28-21.

[Photo] Spring football practice in full swing after 11-day break

Jake Martin
April 14, 2010
Assistant softball coach Leah Peterson, center, celebrates the Colonels' 9-1 victory over Central Arkansas Sunday. The Colonels are now ranked third in the Southland Conference.

[Photo] Colonel softball team continues to improve record

Jake Martin
March 31, 2010
New soccer recruits will look to fill the shoes of those graduating, such as Jessica Bedford, showed playing in last season's game against Southern.

[Photo] Colonel soccer adds five more players to 2010 roster

Jake Martin
March 31, 2010
Junior infielder Chase Jaramillo slides into home base during the March 13 game against Lamar University.

[Photo] Colonel baseball ends four-game losing streak

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 24, 2010
Sophomore guard Fred Hunter prepares to make a free throw during the March 6 game against Lamar University.

[Photo] Basketball season ends in back-to-back conference trip

Kevin Schlegel
March 17, 2010
Junior infielder Tristan Rogers (1) congratulates senior infielder Adam Miley (20) on a home run during Saturday's game against Lamar University, which was part of a three-game series.

[Photo] Colonel baseball ends 11-game winning streak

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 17, 2010
Construction for intramural fields begins beside the future site of the recreation center across from La Maison du Bayou Apartments.

[Photo] University, SGA propose fee to operate rec. center

Brandon Keller
March 17, 2010
Grant Boudreaux, mathematics junior from Thibodaux, demonstrates results related to Lehmer's Equation Monday as part of the College of Arts and Sciences Research Week presentations.

[Photo] Event previews campus research

Tylor Willoughby
March 17, 2010
Luke Cashen, assistant professor of management, leads a discussion in his Executive Master of Business Administration class Saturday in Picciola Hall.

[Photo] Renovations to aid EMBA program

Golden Morris
March 11, 2010
Sophomore second baseman Lauren Martinez looks for an opportunity to run during Saturday's double header against McNeese State. The Colonels won the first game 2-1 and lost the second 4-3.

[Photo] New Colonel softball players add to team’s success

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 11, 2010
Student Government Association senators vote on a measure concerning the recreation center during their meeting last week in the Student Union Plantation Suite.

[Photo] SGA executive board, senate host student forum

Golden Morris
March 4, 2010
Junior guard Ricshanda Bickham tries to block a Southeastern University player during the Feb. 13 game. The Colonels lost 72-68.

[Photo] Colonels hope to end on high note

Kevin Schlegel and Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 25, 2010
Graduate assistant men's basketball coach Andrew Kearney supervises practice Tuesday in Stopher Gym.

[Photo] Former college players serve as assistant coaches

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 11, 2010
Head football coach Charlie Stubbs describes his plan for the 2010 football season at the National Signing Day press conference last week at the Thibodaux Hampton Inn & Suites.

[Photo] High school players sign on for Colonel football

Jake Martin
February 11, 2010
Sophomore guard/forward Jasmine Hoskins tries to block a Southern University player during the Dec. 17 game. The Colonels lost 56-51.

[Photo] Women’s basketball remains winless in conference

Kevin Schlegel
February 4, 2010
Former Major League outfielder Darryl Hamilton speaks about his experiences with Colonel baseball and as a professional player Saturday at the First Pitch banquet in the Cotillion Ballroom.

[Photo] Alumnus defies odds in baseball

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 4, 2010
Sophomore guard Portia Washington tries to get past a Central Arkansas player during the Jan. 20th game. The Colonels lost 61-54

[Photo] Colonels stay positive through setbacks

Kevin Schlegel and Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010
Graduates proceed out of Stopher Gym after the fall commencement ceremony December 12th.

[Photo] Students may walk without degree

Tylor Willoughby
January 21, 2010
Head women's basketball coach DoBee Plaisance, center, explains strategies to the team during the Dec. 17th game against Southern University.

[Photo] Women’s basketball preps for conference

Kevin Schlegel
January 21, 2010
Gregory Torres, instructor of music and director of bands, listens to students in his Arts in Education class practice on their recorders last semester in Talbot Hall.

[Photo] Music instructor to complete 32 years of teaching

Mike Cartozzo
January 21, 2010
Senior defensive end Zac Reddix (90) and junior linebacker Yashua Willis (44) take down a Northwestern State player during Saturday's game. The Colonels won 28-21.

[Photo] Colonel football captures first conference win of season

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009
A vehicle passes by the radar trailer on Audubon Drive Friday. University Police introduced a zero-tolerance policy against speeding and parking offenses. Violators have the option of performing community service on campus instead of paying a fine.

[Photo] No money, no problem

Tylor Willoughby
November 12, 2009
Director of Campus Recreation Michael Matherne explains the procedure for receiving the H1N1 vaccine to Misty McMillian, pre-medicine senior from Houma, Wednesday at the La Maison du Bayou Clubhouse.

[Photo] University offers free H1N1 shots

Chas Guidry
November 12, 2009
Assistant Director of the Student Union and Student Programming Association adviser Melvin Harrison looks at paperwork in his office Thursday in the Student Union's Student Life department.

[Photo] Nicholls hires new employee to take on Union, SPA

Dominique Dugas
November 12, 2009
The football team has a pile-up during the October 17th game against Texas State. The Colonels lost 34-28.

[Photo] Colonels fall in Southland Conference action to Bobcats

Jake Martin
October 28, 2009
The football game against Texas State begins Saturday at John L. Guidry Stadium. The Colonels lost 34-28.

[Photo] Colonels lose the paddle to Texas State; 34-28

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 21, 2009
Craig Jaccuzzo, Director of University Police at Nicholls.

[Photo] Questions and Answers

Matthew Rodrigue and Abby Adams
September 30, 2009
The Student Government Association executive board listens to Laynie Barrilleaux speak at the meeting Monday in the Student Union's Plantation Suites. (From left) director of public relations Cody Blanchard, secretary Dolly McGeever, vice president Jenni

[Photo] SGA responds to negative claims

Chas Guidry
September 16, 2009
Commuting students park along both sides of Bowie Road on campus. University officials estimate there is an excess of 200 student parking spaces available on campus this semester.

[Photo] Parking problem based on unreasonable expectations

Chas Guidry
September 9, 2009
Sophomore midfielder Alana DeHart races after the ball during last Friday's game against Southern Miss. The game marked the Colonels' first season win.

[Photo] Lady Colonels fall against Trojans in double overtime

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 2, 2009

[Photo] Art exhibition to display various faculty members’ work

Jena McCoy
March 25, 2009
Senior Haley Burkett makes a successful catch Wednesday against Texas State.

[Photo] Lady Colonels win two of three against Sugarbears

A. J. Carter
March 25, 2009
Junior utility Lyndsay Mesh bats during Wednesday's game against Texas State.

[Photo] Questions and Answers

A. J. Carter and Mike Cartozzo
March 25, 2009
Jeannette Burke, general studies senior from Houma, Laura Templet, English senior from Raceland, and Joey Pierce, English senior from Raceland, rehearse a scene from "Arsenic and Old Lace" Monday in Talbot Theater.

[Photo] ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ debuts after postponement

Jena McCoy
March 18, 2009
Brandon Rizzuto, director of sports information, dips Candace Park, student services counselor, during the continuing education course "Let's Dance." The course, taught by Angela Hammerli, distinguished service professor of teacher education is held on M

[Photo] Noncredit courses offer different outlook to learning experience

Jena McCoy
February 19, 2009
Joelle Bonamy, assistant professor for languages and literature, browses a Spanish language textbook before class in her office.

[Photo] Spanish professor inspires students

Mike Cartozzo
February 19, 2009
Balaji Ramachandran, assistant professor of applied sciences, talks to students in his Geomatics 305 class in Gouaux Hall Monday.

[Photo] Degree programs statewide flagged for low-completion

Chas Guidry
January 29, 2009
Senior Tiffany Jones attempts to make a goal as freshman Danielle Douglas looks on during Saturday's game against Northwestern State. The Lady Colonels played hard, but were unable to pull off a victory. Their next game is Saturday in Stopher Gym against

[Photo] Lady Colonels tough against Lady Demons

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 29, 2009
Senior quarterback Vincent Montgomery is tackled during the Nov. 1 Homecoming football game against University of Central Arkansas in Guidry Stadium.

[Photo] Homecoming win boosts conference hopes

Michael Okoronkwo
November 6, 2008
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