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Geomatics demanded in work force

Geoffrey Stoute
November 8, 2007

Louisiana's only geomatics (surveying and mapping) program, located at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux,...

Instructors receive unequal pay across departments

Geoffrey Stoute
October 18, 2007

Educators in Nicholls' College of Business Administration will earn $20,000 in average salaries during...

A credit card gets scanned in the through a credit card machine Tuesday afternoon in Bollinger Memorial Student Union. Seventy-five percent of all credit card holding students owes an average of $2,100 annually.

Student credit debt down

Geoffrey Stoute
September 20, 2007

While the average credit card balance among college students has dropped seven percent since 2001, 75...

ESPNU to show basketball upset over Auburn

Geoffrey Stoute
February 2, 2006

ESPNU will commemorate the 1993-94 Nicholls men's basketball squad's 79-76 upset victory over Auburn...

Traditions differ for Super Bowl watching students

Geoffrey Stoute
February 2, 2006

Many people will have their eyes and ears fixed on television sets this weekend as the Pittsburgh Steelers...

Coaches, players share insight on salary cap

Geoffrey Stoute
February 2, 2006

To splurge or not to splurge; that is the question.When looking over the financial figures of the NBA,...

Former Colonels coach’s family benefits from memorial fund

Geoffrey Stoute
January 26, 2006

Head football coach Jay Thomas set up an account two weeks ago to provide monetary aid for the family...

UTA Defeats Lady Colonels

Geoffrey Stoute
January 19, 2006

The Lady Colonel basketball squad fell to the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks 60-40 in Southland...

1975-76 Colonels basketball team reunites for SLU series

Geoffrey Stoute
November 17, 2005

Obie Hill, dean of the College of Education, says he saw it begin to come together after the second game...

Men’s basketball off to 3-1 conference start

Geoffrey Stoute
November 17, 2005

The Colonels basketball team has started its Southland Conference schedule with the best record since...

Senior linebacker makes transition

Geoffrey Stoute
November 17, 2005

Senior linebacker Naton Stewart has not been a member of the Colonels football team long, but both head...

Triple option offense brings Colonels success

Geoffrey Stoute
November 17, 2005

Senior quarterback Yale Vannoy has quite a bit to think about when he lines the Colonels up in their...

Intramural flag football finals set

Geoffrey Stoute
November 17, 2005

Whoosier Daddy knocked off previously undefeated LA Purchase 12-0 in the second game of second round...

Linebacker leaves UTEP, climbs to Nicholls’ top

Geoffrey Stoute
November 10, 2005

As a transfer from the University of Texas-El Paso last fall, junior linebacker Cory Vavala found himself...

Lady Colonel Diamond to be renovated by 2006 season

Geoffrey Stoute
November 3, 2005

The renovations to Lady Colonel Diamond, totaling nearly $80,000, including the additions of a press...

Louisiana Purchase undefeated, secures 25-7 win over X-Factor

Geoffrey Stoute
November 3, 2005

Coming into its match up with X-Factor, LA Purchase was undefeated and had not been scored on all season.While...

Cross country prepares for Southland Conference meet Monday

Geoffrey Stoute
October 27, 2005

Despite only running in three meets this season, head cross country coach Scott Williamson observes improvement...

Romero Kicks Colonels to Overtime Upset of Bobcats

Geoffrey Stoute
October 27, 2005

Sophomore kicker Alex Romero's 27-yard field goal on 4th down lifted the Colonels to a 32-29 overtime...

Volleyball team shifts focus

Geoffrey Stoute
October 20, 2005

Head volleyball coach Chris Laird said his coaching staff has redirected his team's focus from wins and...

Senior cornerback garners success in football, academics

Geoffrey Stoute
October 20, 2005

Senior cornerback Henry Johnson leaves the field on a Tuesday afternoon in the waning minutes of the...

Misic fulfills dream at Colonels defensive lineman

Geoffrey Stoute
October 13, 2005

Sophomore defensive lineman Milan Misic's dream began to flourish with a little research on the Internet.The...

Colonels Run Past Bearkats

Geoffrey Stoute
October 13, 2005

Behind three second-half touchdowns and 471 yards rushing, the Colonels football team defeated Sam Houston...

Softball assistant looks to offer experience

Geoffrey Stoute
October 13, 2005

Newly hired assistant softball coach Allina Sainz hopes to teach the softball team members what she learned...

Student-athletes are students first

Geoffrey Stoute
October 13, 2005

Whenever people think of a student-athlete, it is possible for two different visions to come to mind,...

Senior golfer awarded final year of eligibility

Geoffrey Stoute
October 6, 2005

When senior Steve Luminais entered his first year at Nicholls in 2001, he was lacking one of the reasons...

Basketball teams unveil upcoming 2005-2006 schedules

Geoffrey Stoute
October 6, 2005

Both the Colonels and the Lady Colonels basketball teams unveiled their 2005-2006 schedules last week,...

Hurricane Katrina takes toll on ‘Voice of the Colonels’

Geoffrey Stoute
September 29, 2005

Associate Athletics Director Gary Gallup usually entertains Nicholls sports fans on the Colonels Sports...

UNO golf teams find home at Nicholls state

Geoffrey Stoute
September 29, 2005

After being displaced by Hurricane Katrina exactly one month ago, the University of New Orleans women's...

Staffer wants NCAA rules examined in Katrina aftermath

Geoffrey Stoute
September 22, 2005

Personal OpinionIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there was a mass exodus of students transferring...

International athletes find shelter with teammates

Geoffrey Stoute
September 22, 2005

It was an unfamiliar experience for four international members of the men's and women's basketball teams...

Golf teams swing into action Monday in Monroe

Geoffrey Stoute
September 22, 2005

With each of their first tournaments cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina, the men's and women's golf squads...

Cross Country to begin season Saturday at ULL

Geoffrey Stoute
September 15, 2005

With its first two meets cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina, the men's and women's cross country teams...

Lady Colonels soccer loses to Grambling

Geoffrey Stoute
September 15, 2005

The Lady Colonels soccer team lost 4-1 Monday to Grambling State University at Lady Colonels Field. It...

University bus driver talks about life on road

Geoffrey Stoute
September 15, 2005

Kearnie Baudoin, University bus driver, drives the football, baseball, softball, men and women's basketball,...

Hurricane may affect intramural volleyball season

Geoffrey Stoute
September 15, 2005

The effects of Hurricane Katrina may cause the cancellation of volleyball during the fall semester of...

Coaches set to begin inaugural seasons

Geoffrey Stoute
August 25, 2005

When head volleyball coach Chris Laird and head cross country coach, Scott Williamson, lead their squads...

Lady Colonels volleyball team aims for return to postseason

Geoffrey Stoute
August 25, 2005

Entering his first collegiate head coaching position, head volleyball coach Chris Laird said the primary...

Manning passing camp arrives

Geoffrey Stoute
July 7, 2005

After eight years at Southeastern Louisiana University, the Manning Passing Academy will have a new home...

Head volleyball coach resigns, takes Idaho job

Geoffrey Stoute
July 7, 2005

Head volleyball coach Erin Brown resigned from her post as head volleyball coach to take the head coaching...

Petition influences food service changes

Geoffrey Stoute
July 7, 2005

Changes in some aspects of food service have been made in response to a petition signed by 32 summer...

Boston Red Sox draft senior outfielder Bubba Bell

Geoffrey Stoute
June 23, 2005

Senior outfielder Billy "Bubba" Bell became the second player from the 2005 Colonel baseball squad to...

Meade Hall to be torn down in future

Geoffrey Stoute
June 23, 2005

Despite wanting to tear down Eleanor Meade Hall in the next few years, the University does not currently...

Coletti seeks to sign contract with NFL team, continues studies

Geoffrey Stoute
June 23, 2005

Former Colonel running back Colt Colletti is "playing the waiting game" after not being invited back...

Hatch selected in draft by Toronto Blue Jays

Geoffrey Stoute and Geoffrey Stoute
June 9, 2005

Senior infielder Anthony Hatch was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 13th round on the first day...

New volleyball coach has visions of success

Geoffrey Stoute
June 9, 2005

Erin Brown, the newly hired head volleyball coach, hopes to lead the volleyball team to the top of the...

Powerlifting team repeats as national champions

Geoffrey Stoute
June 9, 2005

For the second time in as many years, the women's powerlifting team brought a national title back to...

Serigne, Borne named Mr., Ms. Nicholls

Geoffrey Stoute
June 9, 2005

Jonathan Serigne, mass communication senior from Chalmette, and Amy Borne, business administration graduate...

Softball team loses series, eliminated from post-season

Geoffrey Stoute
April 28, 2005

The Lady Colonels' 7-0 loss to McNeese State University on Sunday hurt in more ways than one.Not only...

Track team demonstrates improvement

Geoffrey Stoute
April 28, 2005

By Geoffrey StouteSports WriterWith the Southland Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships two...

Softball team finishes week 1-4 against LSU, Texas State

Geoffrey Stoute
April 21, 2005

An eight-run fourth inning helped the Louisiana State University Lady Tigers overcome a 6-2 deficit on...

Sports writer questions fans’ role in athletics

Geoffrey Stoute
April 21, 2005

I've been to quite a few athletic events in my lifetime and have seen some pretty exciting moments, along...

Soccer, women’s basketball coaches speak on recruiting strategies

Geoffrey Stoute
April 21, 2005

With the spring signing period, including women's basketball and soccer, having begun on April 13, players...

Questions & Answers

Geoffrey Stoute
April 14, 2005

Dominic Modise is wrapping up his first season as the head coach for both men's and women's tennis. Before...

Canadians complement women’s golf

Geoffrey Stoute
April 14, 2005

When Lady Colonel head golf coach James Schilling started a women's golf squad in the fall of 2001, he...

Colonel baseball avoids sweep with 2-0 victory over UTSA

Geoffrey Stoute
April 14, 2005

Behind the pitching efforts of freshman Justin Breaux and sophomore Ray Labat, the Colonels were able...

Tar Heels cap spectacular NCAA tournament

Geoffrey Stoute
April 7, 2005

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels ended yet another exciting NCAA Tournament Monday night.Not...

Softball wins second conference series

Geoffrey Stoute
April 7, 2005

The Lady Colonel softball team won its second conference series in consecutive weekends, taking the series...

Pitching plays great role in senior Wagner’s life

Geoffrey Stoute
March 24, 2005

For senior pitcher Nichole Wagner, softball began with a flyer and a little reluctance from her father.At...

Youth dominates track

Geoffrey Stoute
March 17, 2005

With their outdoor season getting underway this past Saturday at the University of New Orleans Invitational...

Intramural basketball gears up for playoffs

Geoffrey Stoute
March 10, 2005

With the regular season wrapping up last week, the intramural basketball playoffs are set to begin next...

Golf teams get back in swing of things

Geoffrey Stoute
March 3, 2005

With their spring seasons under way, the Colonel and Lady Colonel golf teams hope for continued improvement...

Steriod use overshadows dignity in athletic world

Geoffrey Stoute
March 3, 2005

The more I read, the more I wonder the answer to the question of whether the sports world is held in...

Spring offers students intramural recreation

Geoffrey Stoute
February 24, 2005

With a new semester just underway, spring intramurals have also begun their seasons.Club lacrosse, five-on-five...

Lady Colonels reveal preparation secrets

Geoffrey Stoute
February 24, 2005

Observation is vital in many situations-especially in preparing for a basketball game.Film study, analyzing...

Colonels sweep Grambling State in series

Geoffrey Stoute
February 24, 2005

The Colonel Baseball team concluded a three-game sweep of the Grambling State University Tigers with...

Behind closed doors

Geoffrey Stoute
February 17, 2005

When fans enter Stopher Gym or travel with the Colonel Basketball team on a road game, they only see...

Stoute finds Special Olympics volunteering rewarding

Geoffrey Stoute
February 3, 2005

As sports writers, we tend to focus our attention on the big things in the sports world. We yearn to...

Lady Colonels upset top ranked Texas State Bobcats

Geoffrey Stoute
February 3, 2005

Coming into their second Southland Conference meeting of the season, the Texas State Bobcats and the...

Women’s tennis looks to improve after setbacks

Geoffrey Stoute
January 27, 2005

After experiencing a season that was nothing short of disappointing, the Lady Colonels tennis team is...

Colonels make it big in Southland Conference

Geoffrey Stoute
January 27, 2005

The Colonels basketball team achieved three victories in their 90-81 Southland Conference home victory...

Parsons leads 2005 Lady Colonels softball team

Geoffrey Stoute
January 20, 2005

For the first time since 2002, the Lady Colonels softball team will begin its season with a new head...

Blaszczynski makes international connection

Geoffrey Stoute
January 20, 2005

Stefan Blaszczynski knows how important international acquaintances can be.The sophomore guard's journey...

Basketball team weaves through season

Geoffrey Stoute
January 20, 2005

A new coach takes over a month before the season begins, two players are ruled academically ineligible...

Mr. 3000 not as comedic as portrayed

Geoffrey Stoute
September 30, 2004

Media packets and previews proclaimed "Mr. 3000" to be the comedy it hardly was. Humor came and went...

Family Day to precede Saturday’s home game

Geoffrey Stoute
September 30, 2004

Fete de la Famille, or Family Day, will be held Saturday before the Colonel football game against North...

Prestenbach constantly improving

Geoffrey Stoute
September 30, 2004

Junior runner Kim Prestenbach has been participating in cross-country as a member of the Nicholls Cross...

Cross Country teams compete at LSU meet

Geoffrey Stoute
September 30, 2004

Both the Colonels' women and men's cross country teams participated in the Louisiana State University...

Bock overcomes adversity to shine

Geoffrey Stoute
September 23, 2004

For the past three years, sophomore defender Ashley Bock has not let a pacemaker hinder her playing the...

Soccer team falls to Southeastern 2-1

Geoffrey Stoute
September 23, 2004

The Lady Colonels soccer team suffered defeat at the hands of the Southeastern Louisiana University Lady...

Former Nicholls professor publishes first book; Nicholls to serve as example of South

Geoffrey Stoute
September 9, 2004

Possessing a great love for Nicholls State and Louisiana in general, Ernest de l'Autin, a former Nicholls...

Volleyball team winless at Tulane Tournament

Geoffrey Stoute
September 9, 2004

The Lady Colonels volleyball team went 0-3 in the Kathy Trosclair Memorial Tournament by dropping matches...

Soccer team drops two at Grambling Tournament

Geoffrey Stoute
September 9, 2004

The Lady Colonels soccer team was defeated in their two tournament games at the Grambling State Soccer...

Bartlett: A leader for all ages

Geoffrey Stoute
September 2, 2004

Her teammates and coaches all say Lindsay Bartlett is a leader who motivates her teammates to be better...

LSU downs soccer team 3-1

Geoffrey Stoute
September 2, 2004

The Louisiana State University Lady Tigers soccer team defeated the Lady Colonels 3-1 Sunday afternoon...

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