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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth

Brogan Burns

Brogan Burns, Sports Editor

I’m a Mass Communications major and a huge Saints fan. I’m from Chalmette, and I haven’t seen my dog in a month.

Fun Fact: I’ve listened to the Sour album upwards of 50 times.

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"Finer Things" by Clover County album cover

Opinion — Clover County introduces the world to Bootgaze with her freshman album ‘Finer Things’

Brogan Burns, Contributor
September 28, 2025

  A.G. Schiano, who goes by the stage name ‘Clover County’, released her first full-length...

"HIM" official IMAX poster.

Opinion — HIM: A horror filled with unmet expectations

Brogan Burns, Contributor
September 20, 2025

  HIM, Jordan Peele’s latest production, garnered attention from fans of Peele, horror and...

"FOOD WATER?" Linda Rosier/NY Daily News Archive.

Twenty years later: Katrina’s pain binds communities together

Brogan Burns, Contributor
August 29, 2025

  Twenty years ago, the residents of New Orleans were reeling with the loss of life, property...

Cover art for Beach Bunny's album Tunnel Vision

Beach Bunny keeps angst alive with ‘Tunnel Vision’

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
May 14, 2025

The Chicago-based indie-rock group Beach Bunny, known for upbeat hits “Sports”, “Prom Queen”...

2025 NFL Draft Logo
The Saints hold the 9th overall pick in the draft.

Breaux’s Breakdown: Three round Saints Mock Draft

Brogan Burns and Connor Gisclair
April 24, 2025

The New Orleans Saints near a pivotal point in their history and the 2025 NFL Draft offers the team a...

Kyren Lacy found dead, sources confirm

Kyren Lacy found dead, sources confirm

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
April 13, 2025

Thibodaux native and former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away. Multiple sources including...

Art Works banner planted in front of Elkins Hall at Nicholls State University

[Photo] Nicholls State University’s Art Works thrives on community collaboration

Sydney Hubbard, Contributing Writer
March 30, 2025

Art Works banner planted in front of Elkins Hall at Nicholls State University

Nicholls pitcher/first baseman Molly VandenBout celebrates the Colonels' sweep of Lamar on March 29.

Colonels complete first conference sweep with mercy rule victory

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 29, 2025

The Nicholls State University softball team completed its first conference series sweep of the season...

SGA Presidential election results announced

SGA Presidential election results announced

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 21, 2025

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association announced the results of its presidential...

Nicholls State University experiencing power outage

Nicholls State University experiencing power outage

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 20, 2025

The Nicholls State University campus is experiencing a power outage. The outage occurred at approximately...

Nicholls commit,Makayla Charles accepting Most Outstanding Player award after winning state championship with Vandebilt

Thibodaux Lions Club announces high school all-stars teams

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 19, 2025

THIBODAUX, LA --- The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional released rosters for the Fourteenth...

High School basketball all-star game

Two games added to Thibodaux Lion’s club’s, Luke Ford Jr, All-Star Basketball Shootout

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 19, 2025

THIBODAUX, LA --- The Thibodaux Lion's Club is adding two games to its annual high school All-Star Basketball...

Nicholls Basketball: Robert Brown III and Brian Miles enter transfer portal

Nicholls Basketball: Robert Brown III and Brian Miles enter transfer portal

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 19, 2025

Nicholls State University basketball guard Robert Brown III entered the transfer portal on March 19,...

Nicholls softball pitcher Averi Paden (#24) prepares to toss a pitch in a game against UIW on March 14.

Nicholls Softball: Focus is key for successful second half of season

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 18, 2025

The Nicholls State University softball team lost its weekend series against conference opponent UIW following...

Drainage improvements to begin on Monday

Drainage improvements to begin on Monday

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025

Crews will begin work on improving the drainage system at Nicholls State University on Bowie Rd. starting...

Nicholls announces increased tuition

Nicholls announces increased tuition

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 16, 2025

Nicholls State University announced that it is increasing the cost of tuition for all students starting...

Nicholls State University guard Deonna Brister guides teammates on a defensive possession as she guards a University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley ball handler

Colonels bow out of Southland Championship tournament

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 11, 2025

Nicholls State University guard Deonna Brister guides teammates on a defensive possession as she guards...

Claire Sisco taking practices swings before an at-bat

Colonels comeback in game two of double header to even conference opening series

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025

After an 8-0 loss, the Nicholls State University softball team remained unfazed, picking up a 4-1 win...

Cajun Music Preservation Society gives Cajun music new life in the Bayou Region

Cajun Music Preservation Society gives Cajun music new life in the Bayou Region

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025

Twice a month, Cajun music lights up the faces of diners at Gina's at the Legion. On the first and...

E.D. White girls' basketball player Immi Ingram jumps for a rebound in a game against Morgan City on Feb 7, 2025

Chargers down Cardinals, advance to semifinals

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 27, 2025

A staunch defense powered the Madison Prep Academy Chargers’ girls’ basketball team to a 50-15 win...

Nicholls pitcher Koen van ‘T Klooster throwing a ball against a Tulane batter. Feb. 25, 2025

Colonels drop back-to-back games ahead of conference opener

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 26, 2025

The Colonels picked up their 20th error en route to their second set of back-to-back losses, falling...

Nicholls first baseman Tyler Johnson (#12) stands on second base next to LSU shortstop Steven Milam (#4) in a game at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge on Feb 24, 2025

[Photo] Tigers run rule Colonels in rescheduled matchup

Ethan Romaire, Contributing Writer
February 25, 2025

Nicholls first baseman Tyler Johnson (#12) stands on second base next to LSU shortstop Steven Milam (#4)...

Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams pictured together in a screenshot of a video posted on Gomez's instagram

Selena Gomez’s new situationship anthem, “Call Me When You Break Up”, turns heads with an upbeat flare

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 22, 2025

Selena Gomez's new release, "Call Me When You Break Up," cashes in on an ever-popular genre of songs...

Cole Simoneaux steps off the mound after retiring the three batters he faced in the ninth inning. Simoneaux recorded a save, leading Nicholls State University to a 7-6 win over Arkansas-Little Rock on Feb 21.

Simoneaux delivers, Colonels return to win column

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025

Cole Simoneaux delivered a perfect ninth inning, picking up a save to put the Colonels back in the win...

Jesslynn Jalomo puts up shots in a pre-game shootaround ahead of a game against Northwestern State University at Stopher Gymnasium on Feb 6.
Jalomo scored 12 points against TAMU-CC on Feb 20.

[Photo] Stifling second quarter sees Islanders defeat Colonels

Ethan Romaire, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2025

Jesslynn Jalomo puts up shots in a pre-game shootaround ahead of a game against Northwestern State University...

Mr. and Ms. Nicholls finalists announced

Mr. and Ms. Nicholls finalists announced

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 21, 2025

Nicholls' Student Government Association announced the finalists for Mr. and Ms. Nicholls on Tuesday. The...

Nicholls’ baseball game versus LSU postponed

Nicholls’ baseball game versus LSU postponed

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 19, 2025

The Nicholls State University baseball team postponed its game against LSU on Feb. 19. Nicholls Athletics...

The message Father John David "J.D." Matherne posted on the Colonel Catholic Website in response to the Feb. 7 attack outside of St. Thomas Aquinas Church

St. Thomas Aquinas priest releases statement on Feb. 7 attack

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 17, 2025

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church priest, the Rev. John David "J.D." Matherne, released a statement...

Mugshot of the man, Juan Monroy, who is responsible for the attack near campus on Friday. Monroy is being held in police custody on the charge of attempted second degree murder. His bail is set at $500,000

Man identified in Friday’s attack

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025

Jerad David, Nicholls communications director, said that police identified the assailant in Friday’s...

Michael Gray Jr. attacks the basket to attempt a layup against East Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Demons’ second half burst ends Colonels winning streak

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025

THIBODAUX --- A 24-8 run to open the second half helped Northwestern State University end Nicholls' four-game...

Emarion Ellis' head shot on his player page in geauxcolonels.com

Nicholls basketball player arrested, police report states

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025

7 p.m. update   Nicholls' Athletic Director Jonathan "J.T." Terrell said he has not received...

University Police investigating incident near campus, David says

University Police investigating incident near campus, David says

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 7, 2025

2/11 Update Jerad David, Nicholls communications director, said the victim of Friday's attack was...

E.D. White #11 races past a Morgan City defender

Six Bayou Region teams remain after first round of LHSAA girls’ soccer playoffs

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025

Six Bayou Region teams extended championship hopes with wins in the first round of the LHSAA state soccer...

Elli Garnett preparing to shoot a free throw

Women’s Basketball: Strong defensive performances lift Colonels to third straight victory

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
January 28, 2025

Consecutive stifling defensive performances lift the Colonels to their third straight win and fifth in...

E.D> White football team holding state runners up trophy

High School Football: Close state championship loss spells end to careers’ of winningest senior class in E.D. White history

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
December 14, 2024

E.D. White High School came up just short in their second championship appearance in four years. Archbishop...

Nicholls Jamal West Jr. [#15] attempting a layup against Southeastern 12/5/2024

Nicholls begins conference play with win over rival Southeastern

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
December 6, 2024

The Nicholls State University basketball team squeaked out a win against rival Southeastern Louisiana...

Tommy Rybacki head coach announcement graphic

Nicholls football announces Tommy Rybacki as next head coach

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
December 5, 2024

Nicholls State University announced Tommy Rybacki as the 11th head coach of the football program on Monday,...

Lawrence Sullivan Jr. stands in the backfield ahead of defending a play

Offense struggles as Colonels drop third straight

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 16, 2024

A story the 2024 Nicholls football team knows all too well unfolded yet again on Saturday. A strong...

Breaking News: Majority of Nicholls State University with out power after Thibodaux power outage

Breaking News: Majority of Nicholls State University with out power after Thibodaux power outage

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 12, 2024

Parts of Nicholls State University lost power at approximately 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. 9:11...

Nicholls 2024 Homecoming Queen Timyra Cotton smiling after being crowned queen

Pictures: Homecoming 2024

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 12, 2024

LSU receiver Kyren Lacy carries a box with donated food for his Thanksgiving turkey drive (11/2/2024)

LSU receiver Kyren Lacy returns home for turkey drive

Brogan Burns and Jaylon Butler
November 9, 2024

LSU star receiver Kyren Lacy is known for spending his Saturdays catching spectacular touchdown passes. But...

The Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy logo

University of Louisiana System announces Nicholls as the primary location for its Maritime Academy

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 7, 2024

Nicholls State University is set to become the primary location for the Universities of Louisiana Maritime...

What’s on the ballot in Lafourche Parish

What’s on the ballot in Lafourche Parish

Brogan Burns, Managing editor
November 4, 2024

It can become a lot of work to find sample ballots online, voters may have to go through multiple websites...

New Orleans Saints' Head Coach Dennis Allen Speaks during a news conference after loss against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina

Report: New Orleans Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 4, 2024

The New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday, Nov. 4, according to an X, formerly known...

Nicholls' defense stands at the line of scrimmage awaiting the snap against Northwestern State University (10/19)

[Photo] Nicholls Football: Conference newcomers Stephen F. Austin put Colonels’ championship dreams at risk

Jaylon Butler, Staff Writer
November 3, 2024

Nicholls' defense stands at the line of scrimmage awaiting the snap against Northwestern State University...

The Nicholls women's volleyball team huddling before taking the court

Nicholls Volleyball: Lions pummel Colonels despite promising start

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
November 1, 2024

Nicholls women’s volleyball fell to Southland Conference leader Southeastern Louisiana 3-1 on Oct....

Nicholls linebacker Jake Delmado[behind quaterback] sacks Northwestern State University's quarterback[#10}

Delmado helps Colonels sack rival Demons

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024

Nicholls linebacker Jake Delmado grabbed three sacks in the Colonels 20-0 victory over the Northwestern...

Nicholls midfielder Lillie Mazur[#6] running with the ball in a game against Southeastern(10/13/2024)

[Photo] Colonels unfazed despite scoreless loss to rival Lions

Jaylon Butler, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024

Nicholls midfielder Lillie Mazur[#6] running with the ball in a game against Southeastern(10/13/2024)

Nicholls defensive back Tyler Morton[#2] waiting to field a punt in a game against Southern University(10/5)

Cardinals spoil Spears’ return

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
October 13, 2024

Nicholls football Head Coach Tim Rebowe went to running back Jaylon Spears early in the Colonels 55-10...

Nicholls football runs onto the field ahead of game against Southern(10/5)

Nicholls takes on Southland Conference rival Incarnate Word in FCS Stats Perform Game of the Week

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
October 12, 2024

Nicholls football heads to San Antonio on Saturday, Oct. 12, as the Colonels face off against No. 15...

Nicholls running back Collin Guggenheim[#19] high steps into the end zone against Southern University(10/5)

Nicholls Football: Colonels dance their way to victory against Jaguars

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
October 6, 2024

The Nicholls defense posted a near shutout against Southern University with a 51-7 victory over the Jaguars...

Nicholls shakes hand with UNO players after a win at Stopher Gymnasium (10/3).

Nicholls volleyball impresses in conference sweep

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
October 4, 2024

The Nicholls volleyball team secured its first conference victory in a three-set sweep of the University...

Creative Writing Series: Annelle Fletcher

Creative Writing Series: Annelle Fletcher

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024

The Nicholls' Worth will showcase students' creative writing works in this weekly series. Students...

Nicholls Storm Closure Update graphic

Nicholls awaits update from Entergy as the university continues to assess and remedy damage

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
September 12, 2024

Nicholls State University began assessing damage from Hurricane Francine at 9 a.m. on Thursday, but is...

Hurricane Francine updates

Hurricane Francine updates

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
September 11, 2024

This story will be updated as new information becomes available in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Thursday,...

Curfew to be enforced in Lafourche Parish as the Louisiana coast braces for hurricane impact

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
September 11, 2024

Lafourche Parish officials are enacting a curfew ahead of  Hurricane Francine’s expected landfall...

Nicholls running back Collin Guggenheim cutting through a hole against LUS 9/7/2024

Nicholls football: Third quarter offensive explosion sees LSU win in first meeting with Nicholls

Brogan Burns, Managing Editor
September 8, 2024

The Nicholls State University football team lost 44-21 against LSU in the teams’ first meeting. LSU...

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