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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

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A farewell from the editor in chief

A farewell from the editor in chief

Collin Brazan, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2020

Goodbyes are always my least favorite part of everything. In earnest, they are a solidified end to something...

Graphic by Addie Wetzel

New on-campus housing regulations put in place during coronavirus outbreak

Collin Brazan, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020

Although many Nicholls State University operations and classes moved online due to the spread of COVID-19,...

University officials comment on shift to online classes in wake of coronavirus

University officials comment on shift to online classes in wake of coronavirus

Collin Brazan, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020

Nicholls announced it will be moving all face-to-face courses, aside from labs, to web-based courses...

Photo by Collin Brazan

What the roundabout means for campus traffic

Collin Brazan, Editor in Chief
June 19, 2019

The city of Thibodaux has begun building one of three new roundabouts near the Nicholls State University...

Why the Toronto Raptors winning ups the ante for summer 2019

Why the Toronto Raptors winning ups the ante for summer 2019

Collin Brazan, Editor in Chief
June 14, 2019

It’s June 2016. Anderson .Paak’s Malibu, Rihanna’s Anti, Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Chance the Rapper’s...

What the new Nicholls Chick-fil-A costs, and where the profits are going

What the new Nicholls Chick-fil-A costs, and where the profits are going

Collin Brazan, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019

The new Chick-fil-A on Nicholls State University campus, a project spanning two years, has brought with...

Grant Henry resigns as SGA president, Austin Wendt to fill the position

Grant Henry resigns as SGA president, Austin Wendt to fill the position

Collin Brazan and Kathryn Dufrene
January 17, 2019

Grant Henry has resigned from his position as the president of the Nicholls State University Student...

What is the Colonel Media Group?

What is the Colonel Media Group?

Collin Brazan, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2018

The Colonel Media Group is the newest phase in the development of Nicholls State University student media,...

Album Review: Scorpion by Drake

Album Review: Scorpion by Drake

Collin Brazan, Editor
June 30, 2018

As Drake’s fifth-studio album, the double-disc, 25-track Scorpion features the highest highs of the...

Game Review: "Call of Duty: WWII"

Game Review: “Call of Duty: WWII”

Collin Brazan, Editor
November 6, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII is a return to form for the franchise and manages to stand out in a year loaded with...

Nicholls Worth: The Magazine announcement

Nicholls Worth: The Magazine announcement

Collin Brazan, Editor
August 24, 2017

After being in production for 68 years, the Nicholls Worth is undergoing its biggest change yet, converting...

Changes coming to Nicholls Worth website

Collin Brazan, Editor
August 14, 2017

The Nicholls Worth’s website has undergone a series of changes since Aimee Gauchet first wrote in 2000...

The Nicholls Worth 68 years later: “Oh the places we’ve been”

Collin Brazan, Editor
July 1, 2017

Since its first publication in 1949, The Nicholls Worth has changed its looks, sections and types of...

Ray E. Didier Field remains under construction

Ray E. Didier Field remains under construction

Collin Brazan, Editor
July 1, 2017

Construction began at Ray E. Didier field in the fall of 2015, and will not be completely finished for...

Bandwagon fans are missing out on the best part of sports

Collin Brazan, Editor
June 16, 2017

The debate as to whether or not bandwagon fans are bad for professional sports will likely continue for...

Baseball plans to improve after disappointing finish

Collin Brazan, Editor
June 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team missed the Southland Conference Tournament for the second...

Softball looks ahead after second place finish in tournament

Collin Brazan, Editor
June 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University softball team finished as the second place team in their conference before...

Amanda Gianelloni, #5 shortstop, hits the ball, bringing in the first run of the game against Southeastern University on Friday, March 24.

Softball prepares for conference tournament with two series

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
April 27, 2017

The Nicholls State University softball team is preparing for the Southland Conference Tournament with...

Softball aims for top spot in conference against McNeese

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
April 12, 2017

After winning their series 2-1 against No. 2 Abilene Christian University, the Nicholls State University...

Softball continues conference play against Abilene

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
April 6, 2017

After splitting a doubleheader against the University of Central Arkansas last Friday and picking up...

Pitcher #16 Megan Landry of Pierre Part, Louisiana pitches a fastball against rivals Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday March 24th.

Softball to play away following Southeastern sweep

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 30, 2017

After their second Southland Conference series sweep last weekend against Southeastern Louisiana University,...

Softball to face Southeastern after two wins over SFA

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 23, 2017

After winning two games against Stephen F. Austin State University last weekend, the Nicholls softball...

Softball to play LSU tomorrow

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 20, 2017

The Nicholls State University softball team is set to travel to Baton Rouge tomorrow to face Louisiana...

Freshman Samantha Mracich waits patiently for the pitch versus Alcorn State University on February 22, 2017.

Athlete Close-up: Outfielder and pitcher, Samantha Mracich

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 16, 2017

Samantha Mracich, a freshman outfielder and pitcher for the Nicholls State University softball team,...

Soccer spring training and tournaments underway

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 14, 2017

The Nicholls State University soccer team has been working in the spring as a method for team and individual...

Sophomore shortstop Amanda Gianelloni, #5 from Napoleonville, prepares to bat against Alcorn State on February 22nd.

Softball looks to rebound after tournament losses

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017

After earning three total wins in their last two tournaments, thus bringing their overall record to 14-9,...

Megan Landry throws the first pitch on opening night on February 15.

Softball to play their third tournament of the season

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
February 23, 2017

After losing one game in each of two tournaments this season, the Nicholls State University softball...

Softball won doubleheader home opener on Wednesday

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
February 17, 2017

The Nicholls State University softball team has won six out of their seven games to start the season,...

Athlete close-up: guard Johnathan Bell

Athlete close-up: guard Johnathan Bell

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017

Senior guard Johnathan Bell has been playing basketball for majority of his life, but his journey of...

Falcons had historic collapse in Super Bowl LI

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
February 13, 2017

The National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons have beat out basketball’s Golden State Warriors and...

Amanda Gianelloni, number 5, up to bat against Northwesten State University April 23, 2016.

Softball to open 2017 season tomorrow in the Lion Classic

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
February 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University softball team will open their season by playing in the Lion Classic tomorrow. The...

Nicholls softball team huddles between plays against Jackson State University on February 17.

Softball team reflects on past season as new season begins

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s softball team finished second in the Southland Conference during...

Men’s basketball faced rough games after Stuff Stopher

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
January 27, 2017

After winning a close game in front of a packed crowd, the Nicholls State University men’s basketball...

#14 Ja’Dante’ Frye, forward redshirt senior from Thibodaux, makes a free throw against ACU on Thursday, Jan 19th.

The struggle lingers for Men’s Basketball on the road

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017

Despite a 7-1 record at home, the Nicholls State University men’s basketball team has consistently...

#2 Jahvaughn Powell, junior guard from Tallahassee, Fla goes for a layup against Mississippi College November 17. Nicholls defeated Mississippi College 86-55.

Men’s basketball anticipates students’ return to campus

Collin Brazan, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017

The Nicholls State University men’s basketball team played eight games during the Christmas holidays....

Colonels fall to Southeastern in River Bell Classic

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
November 18, 2016

The Nicholls State University football team closed out their season in a close loss at the hands of rival...

Ainsley Pratt (No. 28) sophomore midfielder from Tallahassee, Florida sends the ball upfield.

Soccer spends beginning of offseason giving back to community

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
November 12, 2016

With their inaugural season under a new head coach complete, the Nicholls State University women’s...

#20 Cassidy Barrios freshman from Lockport passes the ball against Texas A&M Corpus Christi January 16, 2016.

Women’s basketball hope to live up to season expectations

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
November 10, 2016

Expectations are high for the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team as the start of the...

Soccer looks to build off of this season for the future

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
November 3, 2016

The Nicholls soccer team’s season ended with a 0-3 loss against Southeastern Louisiana University. Last...

Defender/Midfielder Bethany Hollier goes in for the ball during the Colonels vs. Stephen F. Austin game on October 14, 2016.

Nicholls Soccer playoff hopes still alive

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 26, 2016

Despite being unable to capture a win on their most recent road trip, the Nicholls State University soccer...

Athlete close up: Sully Laiche

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 20, 2016

Although this is his first collegiate football season, Nicholls defensive lineman Sully Laiche has been...

Clown sightings raise safety concerns

Clown sightings raise safety concerns

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 17, 2016

Reports of people dressed as clowns in public have been existent for years, but the amount of clown sightings...

Colonels’ soccer keeps postseason hopes alive

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 17, 2016

The Nicholls State University soccer team finished their season at home the way they started it, with...

Soccer wraps up conference home matches this weekend

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 13, 2016

As the first season under Head Coach Michael McBride winds down, Nicholls’ soccer is coming upon their...

Wide receiver Jarrell Rogers, sophomore #11 from Baton Rouge, carries the ball down the field at home vs. Incarnate Word game on September 17.

Colonels take on Stephen F. Austin for 2016 Homecoming game

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
October 6, 2016

After two losses in a row, Nicholls football must look to rebound as they take on Stephen F. Austin for...

Nicholls Soccer among the highest scoring teams in the NCAA

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 28, 2016

Despite a handful of rough games, Nicholls soccer remains one of the highest scoring soccer teams in...

Nicholls offensive line prepares to snap the ball against the University of Incarnate Word September 17th.

Colonels seek second win at South Alabama

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 22, 2016

After taking down the University of Incarnate Word for their first win of the season, Nicholls football...

Defensive Linemen Kenny Dotson earns Defensive Player of the Week

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 19, 2016

Nicholls football player Kenny Dotson earned Defensive Player of the Week from both the Louisiana Sports...

Van Norman pushes track and cross country to excel

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 15, 2016

Nicholls track and cross country seasons have already gone underway, and, according to Head Coach Heather...

Kaepernick is not disrespecting the United States

Personal Opinion and Collin Brazan
September 12, 2016

National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick is not disrespecting the American flag or the United...

Athlete close up: senior defensive back B. T. Sanders

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 8, 2016

Athletes only get one chance at a final season with a team, and for Nicholls defensive back B.T. Sanders,...

Assistant Nicholls soccer head coach embraces a more hands on role

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 7, 2016

Danny Free, the assistant head coach of Nicholls soccer, has been a crucial part of the team as it went...

Head Coach McBride watches closely during the Nicholls vs. Southern University soccer game on August 28.

New head soccer coach ready to embrace journey

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
September 1, 2016

After 15 seasons as head coach of the Notre Dame College men’s soccer team, Michael McBride decided...

Soccer player and head coach recap on first win of the season

Collin Brazan, Sports Writer
August 30, 2016

The Nicholls women’s soccer team started off their season with a 3-1 win over the University of Louisiana...

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