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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

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Kristen Callais, sociology instructor, discusses social work and teaching experience.

Getting to know Kristen Callais

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
March 30, 2017

Paddle Bayou Lafourche to kick off this weekend

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
March 23, 2017

Seniors await graduation after Spring Graduation Expo

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
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[Photo] Local food truck brings fresh dining experience to Nicholls campus

Personal Opinion by: Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Last Minute Valentine's Day ideas

Last Minute Valentine’s Day ideas

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017

Local author talks about his book “The Thibodaux Massacre”

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Cleveland Hill speaks at the Town Hall Discussion: The Crisis in Education February 1.

Town Hall Discussion kicks off African American History Month

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017

Students express troubles keeping their new year’s resolutions

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Personal opinion: Musicians from Louisiana

Personal opinion: Musicians from Louisiana

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Getting to know the Director of Athletics, Matt Roan

Getting to know the Director of Athletics, Matt Roan

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Author John DeSantis signs a book during his "meet the author" event in Le Bijou on Sunday, November 13.

Terrebonne writer holds book signing at Nicholls

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
November 16, 2016
Nicholls’ new head basketball coach Richie Riley speaks at a press conference at the Callais Recreation Center April 26, 2016.

Coach Riley ready for first year as head of Colonels Basketball

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Nicholls sophomore Andrea Mastrippolito from Merbein, Australia returns the ball during the game against the University of the Incarnate Word on Saturday, March 19.

Nicholls tennis to wrap up final fall play at the Big Easy Classic

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
October 20, 2016
K. Matthew Roan speaks at an open interview on September 21 in Powell Auditorium.

Nicholls names new Athletic Director

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
October 11, 2016
The final four: Search for Director of Athletics down to four finalists

The final four: Search for Director of Athletics down to four finalists

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
October 6, 2016
Head coach Tim Rebowe meets with all football players post practice on August 22.

What to know about tomorrow’s opponent, the UIW Cardinals

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
September 16, 2016
Former Colonel Spencer Valdespino #30, recieves the ball from Kaylie Danirls #3 during the soccer match between Nicholls State University and Abilene Christian University on Friday, September 25, 2015.

Former Colonel soccer star adjusting to the role of coaching

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Colonels seek first win of the season this Saturday

Colonels seek first win of the season this Saturday

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
September 14, 2016

Former Colonel hoopers find success professionally

Desmond Hunter, Sports Editor
September 1, 2016

Nicholls student to put on Thibodaux’s first annual Community Fun Day

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
July 15, 2016

Study Abroad students gain cultural and business values in China

Desmond Hunter, Staff Writer
June 24, 2016

Nicholls library specialist retires after sixteen-year tenure

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
April 28, 2016

Math Club challanges students for Math Awareness Month

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
April 7, 2016

What Louisiana culture means to today’s generation

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 17, 2016

The best food around at popular Louisiana festivals

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 10, 2016

Putting a spin on a traditional breakfast food for National Cereal Day

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 7, 2016

Social media: a voice for college students during budget cuts

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 25, 2016

Nnamdi Ezema honored to continue his Colonel legacy

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 18, 2016

Ten thoughts students have at the beginning of the semster

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
January 23, 2016
Veterans stand to be recognized at Nicholls annual Veterans Day ceremony in the quad Wednesday, November 11th.

Nicholls community attends annual Veterans Day ceremony

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
November 12, 2015
Nicholls professor Nick Mainieri teaches an English class Tuesday afternoon.

Nicholls professor to publish first contemporary novel next Fall

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
November 5, 2015
Johnene Breaux, senior culinary art major from New Orleans poses for a picture before competing in the San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Regional Competition.

Culinary student to participate in prestigious cooking competition

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
October 23, 2015
From left to right: Dani Crockett, Sara Murphy, Mandie Tracy, and Taylor Cole participate in the first annual NEDA Walk in Baton Rouge on Oct. 11, 2014.

Nicholls dietician student organizes walk for eating disorders

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
October 8, 2015

Former Nicholls student stars in WWE “Tough Enough”

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
August 20, 2015

Nicholls hosts 20th annual Manning Passing Academy

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
July 9, 2015
Assistant coach Rennie Bailey gives pointers to campers during 5-on-5 competition during J.P. Piper’s Day Basketball Camp.

Nicholls men’s basketball hosts annual summer camp

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
June 11, 2015
Roland Bennett, a senior voice major, and Ivanna Brooks, a senior vocal performance major, sing opera during their performance of Don Giovanni Tuesday, Apr. 21, at Mary M. Danos Theater.

Opera returns to Nicholls with Mozart’s Don Giovanni

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
April 23, 2015
Members of NAACP gather for a group photo after their Fashion Show in October.

Nicholls NAACP chapter celebrates annual organization week

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
April 16, 2015
The baseball team praying together before their home game against Lamar on March 17th.

Colonel baseball joins fight against childhood cancer

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
April 2, 2015
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity: Raymond Nichols, Andrew Carter, Phazal Hines and Joshua Dewey (left to right) on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in downtown Selma.

Fraternity attends 50th Anniversary of Selma March

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 26, 2015

Students look forward to annual Swamp Stomp festival

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 19, 2015

Athlete closeup: senior tennis player Marie Aubert

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 19, 2015
Mass communication junior Katelyn Smith wears sweatpants to walk around campus comfortably.

Students embrace sweatpants fashion trend on campus

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 12, 2015

Students participate in prestigious music fetival in Brazil

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
March 5, 2015

Inventions reason to celebrate black history everyday

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 26, 2015

Take the advice given, but remember to follow your instincts

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 12, 2015

Nicholls softball determined to bring in winning culture

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 12, 2015
Danzel Major, a Psychology Senior from New Orleans, participating in the Student Programming Association’s Spicy Chicken Eating Contest on Wednesday afternoon.

Colonel’s Retreat to host Man vs. Food competiton

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
February 5, 2015
Michael Okito, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the first student from his country to attend Nicholls State University.

Nicholls’s first Congolese student enjoying Louisiana lifestyle

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
January 29, 2015

Students should take advantage of New Year opportunities

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
January 22, 2015
Nicholls culinary graduate Haleigh Hocut compete in the 2015 San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Regional Competition in Chiago last week.

Recent Nicholls grad participates in cooking competition

Desmond Hunter, Lagniappe Editor
January 22, 2015
The Colonels baseball team receives their degrees on the diamond after their final regular season last May.

Nicholls graduation rates highest amongst Conference

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
November 13, 2014

Colonels ready for 2014-2015 basketball season

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
November 6, 2014

Where are they now: Kristen Fillmore

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
October 30, 2014
Nicholls quarterback Kalen Henderson drops back to pass during the Colonels game against Stephen F. Austin State University on Oct. 11.

Football focuses on offensive balance versus Lamar

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
October 16, 2014

Athlete Closeup: Track and Field’s Tessni Carruthers

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
October 9, 2014

Athlete close-up: Spencer Valdespino

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
September 18, 2014

Colonels looking for first win against Henderson state

Desmond Hunter, Sports Writer
September 11, 2014

Athlete closeup: Senior linebacker Davin Bovie

Desmond Hunter, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2014

Club soccer team preparing for first season

Desmond Hunter, Sports Reporter
August 21, 2014
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