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University to change registration policy

Chas Guidry
April 15, 2010

Beginning this fall, students will be immediately indebted to the University for all classes they register...

University faces potential cuts

Chas Guidry
March 25, 2010

Though University President Stephen Hulbert froze all discretionary spending in response to the possibility...

A sign displayed by the site of the future recreation complex shows an aerial view of what the complex will look like, as well as the schedule of construction, while construction work continues on intramural fields.

Rec. center to offer students workout, job opportunities

Chas Guidry
March 25, 2010

(Editor's Note: this is the second article in a two-part series about the student recreation center.)The...

Justin Key, computer information systems sophomore from Houma; Ethan Pitre, art freshman from Cut Off; Ryan Hegert, English sophomore from Houma; and Aaron Lirette, English sophomore from Marrero, smoke outside of the Student Union Wednesday.

University considers revising campus smoking policy

Chas Guidry
February 11, 2010

Nicholls officials requested suggestions from various committees on ways to change the University's smoking...

Fumes from renovations in Peltier Hall pose no threat

Chas Guidry
February 4, 2010

University administrators said students were not at risk from the fumes that circulated through Peltier...

Haiti native collects donations

Chas Guidry
January 28, 2010

A Nicholls graduate and Haiti native is hosting a campus donation drive this week to support victims...

University faces mid-year budget cuts

Chas Guidry
January 21, 2010

Despite facing a $1.64 million mid-year budget reduction, Nicholls will avoid laying off faculty and...

University offers free H1N1 shots

Chas Guidry
November 12, 2009

University Health Services is holding a free H1N1 immunization clinic today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

SGA votes to suspend bylaw to purchase new computers

Chas Guidry
November 5, 2009

The vice president of the Student Government Association tabled the student senate's decision to purchase...

The Flaming Lips perform at Voodoo Experience ’09

Chas Guidry
November 5, 2009

"Do you realize that everyone you know, someday, will die?" Wayne Coyne, 48, asked a crowd of smiling...

Community invited to Family Day and fundraiser

Chas Guidry
October 29, 2009

The Stroll for Student-Athlete Scholarships, a fundraiser for Nicholls athletics, will take place Saturday...

Peyton Martinez, freshman from Thibodaux, plays "Hydro Thunder" while Damian Martinez, freshman from Chackbay, and Dustin Simon, freshman from Thibodaux, watch Monday in the Student Union's game room.  Student organization representatives are proposing th

University to evaluate Student Union

Chas Guidry
October 29, 2009

The director of the Student Union presented plans to the Student Government Association Monday to evaluate...

Students susceptible to social network threats

Chas Guidry
October 22, 2009

Two or three students report being the victim of cyber stalking or restraining order violations through...

Students walk out of Scholar's Hall, one of the on-campus housing options for Nicholls students. On-campus housing is almost filled to capacity this semester.

Student housing nears capacity

Chas Guidry
October 8, 2009

University officials estimate the planning for new housing could begin in a year if high occupancy and...

University cancels SPA concert

Chas Guidry
September 24, 2009

University officials canceled the Student Programming Association's Lil' Boosie concert, which was planned...

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

SGA responds to negative claims

Chas Guidry
September 17, 2009

Senators and executive board members of the Student Government Association urged students to become active...

Colonel Card Office reissues student IDs

Chas Guidry
September 10, 2009

The Colonel Card Office is re-issuing Colonel Cards for students who received their IDs before their...

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.

Parking problem based on unreasonable expectations

Chas Guidry
September 10, 2009

An excess of parking spaces is available to students who commute to campus, and the University's parking...

 Ross Todd, history sophomore from Thibodaux, checks off books from his list before the start of school.

Textbook prices continue to rise

Chas Guidry
September 3, 2009

Students, faculty and staff agree the prices of textbooks have gotten out of hand, but many are findings...

University teams up with IBM

Chas Guidry
August 27, 2009

IBM has partnered with Nicholls to provide the University's information systems program with an updated...

Hulbert discusses newly formed higher ed commission

Chas Guidry
August 20, 2009

University President Stephen T. Hulbert expressed his concern regarding the fate of the University at...

Nicholls professor dies from cancer

Chas Guidry
August 20, 2009

Lori Groover, former assistant professor and coordinator of allied health sciences, died earlier this...

Student dies over summer break

Chas Guidry
August 20, 2009

Nicholls student and Marine veteran of the war in Iraq, Jonas Mabile passed away from currently unknown...

Former University police officer arrested

Chas Guidry
August 20, 2009

A former Nicholls State University police officer was arrested and charged with raping a man earlier...

Rec. center construction expected to begin next May

Chas Guidry
April 30, 2009

Construction of the campus recreation center is expected to begin around May of next year and could take...

Students rally at state Capitol

Chas Guidry
April 30, 2009

Approximately 200 Nicholls students protested the budget cuts facing the University at the state Capitol...

Lucy Bustamante, news anchor at WWL-TV, answers questions from the Nicholls audience at the Women's Panel in Le Bijou Theater Wednesday.

Women journalists visit campus for panel discussion

Chas Guidry
March 26, 2009

The "Women Working in Mass Media Panel" was held Wednesday in Le Bijou Theater where eight prominent...

New residence hall assignment procedure revoked

Chas Guidry
March 26, 2009

The new ranking system to determine how students living on campus will receive room assignments, scheduled...

Celeste Roberts, English sophomore from Schriever, helps her friend Anne Bordelon, freshman from Thibodaux, move into Scholars' Hall.

Residence Life creates new system

Chas Guidry
March 19, 2009

Students living in campus residences are required to sign up for rooms today using a new ranking system...

Request for spirit fee goes to vote Monday

Chas Guidry
March 19, 2009

In addition to elections for new Student Government Association and Student Programming Association officers...

Ryan Donegan, SGA vice president, presents his platform to the student body at the candidate forum in the Student Union snack bar Wednesday.

Executive board members campaign for SGA president

Chas Guidry
March 19, 2009

Students will be electing a new SGA president next week between Marquita Christy and Ryan Donegan, both...

John Kerry, SGA director of student rights and grievances, seeks the SPA presidency during student electons March 23 - 25.

New SPA president to be elected

Chas Guidry
March 19, 2009

Students will vote for a new Student Programming Association president next week with the candidates...

Grand Isle goes green with help from Nicholls students

Chas Guidry
March 12, 2009

Students in Allyse Ferrara's marine conservation and management class, along with members of the Green...

Job fair to prepare future graduates for real world

Chas Guidry
March 12, 2009

The Office of Career Services and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living are offering a new three-part...

Bayou Country Club to host Jubilee golf tourney

Chas Guidry
March 12, 2009

The University is holding a golf tournament Sunday at the Bayou Country Club in Thibodaux to raise money...

The stove and microwave inside room 716 of La Maison du Bayou was damaged by a fire Monday. An unattended pot on the stove caused the fire.

Fire damages apartment in La Maison du Bayou

Chas Guidry
March 12, 2009

A small fire broke out in La Maison du Bayou Monday night when a pot of cooking grease was left unattended...

Nicholls named to top Honor Roll third year in a row

Chas Guidry
March 5, 2009

Nicholls has been named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, marking...

Balaji Ramachandran, assistant professor of geomatics, displays an unmanned aerial mapping vehicle - one of the features of the Geospatial Technology Center at Nicholls.

Geomatics program receives state of the art center

Chas Guidry
March 5, 2009

Nicholls' geomatics program, the only one in the state, opened its Geospatial Technology Center, a state...

Jordan Piper, freshman from Ponchatoula, defends the con side during the audience participation portion of the speech forum Tuesday.

Students against prosecuting war crimes win 121-78

Chas Guidry
February 19, 2009

Students against investigating the former U.S. administration for war crimes won 121 to 78 in the speech...

Sarah Beal, culinary and dietetics junior from Slidell, printed out some papers for class on Feb. 16. Students' printing quota was reduced from 250 pages to 100 pages at the beginning of the spring semester. The quota was reduced to reduce expenses from p

Printing quota reduced in effort to reduce expenses

Chas Guidry
February 19, 2009

The Student Technology Committee has reduced the number of pages students can print in campus computer...

Nicholls cheerleaders warm up the crowd during a basketball game inside Stopher Gym. Spirit groups have requested a self-assessed fee to help fund spirit activities at Nicholls.

Spirit groups request student fee

Chas Guidry
February 12, 2009

University spirit groups are hoping to receive some support of their own by having students vote for...

University reinstates energy surcharge fee, ends one year freeze

Chas Guidry
February 12, 2009

Students are once again being asked to help with the University's energy bill by paying five dollars...

Dyslexia center plans busy year despite budget cuts

Chas Guidry
February 12, 2009

Despite heavy budget cuts threatening higher education programs and facilities across the state, the...

Age does not always define experience

Chas Guidry
February 5, 2009

According to a statewide assessment, the College of Education at Nicholls State University has produced...

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

Degree programs statewide flagged for low-completion

Chas Guidry
January 29, 2009

The bachelor's geomatics program and the master's marine and environmental biology programs on campus...

Students use computers on the second floor of Ellender Memorial Library.

Ellender Memorial Library reduces weekly schedule

Chas Guidry
January 29, 2009

The Ellender Memorial Library is closing earlier on Mondays through Thursdays and will not open on Saturdays...

Campus meal plans increased

Chas Guidry
January 22, 2009

Beginning this semester the price of all meal plans on campus will be increased by four percent in order...

Nicholls staff members receive award for service to University

Chas Guidry
January 22, 2009

The 16th annual quality achievement awards were given out over the Christmas break to three employees...

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