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A farewell from your editor in chief

A farewell from your editor in chief

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2021

Ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of coming to college. I also dreamed I’d be a princess...

COVID-19 case update on campus

COVID-19 case update on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, only two cases of the virus were reported from April 8...

SGA discussed motions, campus updates and recent football game

SGA discussed motions, campus updates and recent football game

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed campus updates, motions and COVID-19 restrictions for next...

New campus update on COVID-19 cases

New campus update on COVID-19 cases

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, only two cases of the virus was reported from April...

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Campus police partners with local law enforcement agencies in arrest

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2021

After an almost 6-hour standoff in the campus family housing parking lot, area law enforcement arrested...

COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, only one case of the virus was reported from March 11 to...

SGA discusses motions, vaccinations and hosted guest speakers

SGA discusses motions, vaccinations and hosted guest speakers

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2021

The Student Government Association held its weekly meeting in the LeBijou theater where they discussed...

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Thibodaux Regional Health System providing COVID-19 vaccines today

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2021

As the university continues giving COVID-19 vaccinations, the university is set to partner with the Thibodaux...

University website reports only two cases of COVID-19 since last week

University website reports only two cases of COVID-19 since last week

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 15, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, only two cases of the virus have been reported from March...

COVID-19 case update

COVID-19 case update

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 9, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, seven cases of the virus have been reported from Feb. 25...

SGA discusses a new motion, COVID-19 testing and sporting events

SGA discusses a new motion, COVID-19 testing and sporting events

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 2, 2021

The Student Government Association’s weekly meeting consisted of guest speakers and the passing of...

COVID-19 case update

COVID-19 case update

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, 11 cases of the virus have been reported from Feb. 18 to...

SGA discusses motions, campus updates and COVID-19 vaccines

SGA discusses motions, campus updates and COVID-19 vaccines

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed new motions, greek housing and COVID-19 vaccinations for...

COVID-19 case update

COVID-19 case update

Jade Williams, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, six cases of the virus have been reported from Feb. 11...

University continues remote learning due to weather conditions

University continues remote learning due to weather conditions

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2021

Nicholls State University’s Communications Director Jared David sent out an email to students stating...

COVID-19 case update since beginning of spring semester

COVID-19 case update since beginning of spring semester

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2021

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, 31 cases of the virus have been reported from Jan. 21 to...

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Opinion: Bridgerton is Literally the Eighteenth Century Gossip Girl

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2021

American television producer Shonda Rhimes lands another huge success with Netflix’s new show Bridgerton,...

One student dead, another injured following New Year’s Eve shooting

One student dead, another injured following New Year’s Eve shooting

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
January 1, 2021

One Nicholls student died and another sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot at a New Year’s...

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Taylor Swift steps deeper into the piano with new album Evermore

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2020

Pop singer Taylor Swift is on a roll as she dropped two albums in one year. Her first album of the year,...

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Petition to rename campus street names put on hold due to 911 board

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
December 17, 2020

Last week, an email was sent out to students that stated the campus street name process was unsuccessful...

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Meet the new Vice President for Student Affairs

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2020

On Dec. 3, an email from University President Jay Clune was sent out stating that Michele Caruso is the...

Nicholls State University resumes Hyflex schedule for spring semester

Nicholls State University resumes Hyflex schedule for spring semester

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2020

On Nov. 30, the Academic Affairs office sent out an email stating that Nicholls State University will...

COVID-19 campus update

COVID-19 campus update

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, five cases of the virus have been reported from Oct. 29...

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Hogwarts House Facts: Hufflepuff

Alexia Castellon and Jade Williams
November 6, 2020

The Harry Potter series is loved by so many people. The idea of magic, houses, ghosts and spells allow...

Update of COVID-19 cases on campus

Update of COVID-19 cases on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, eleven cases of the virus have been reported from Oct....

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Guest speaker presents new book Live Not By Lies on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2020

On Oct. 21 at 6 p.m., conservative guest speaker Rod Dreher visited Peltier Auditorium and discussed...

University website reports only one case of COVID-19 from the past week

University website reports only one case of COVID-19 from the past week

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, only one case of the virus had been reported from Oct....

Nicholls State University’s second annual LGBTQ+ rally recap

Nicholls State University’s second annual LGBTQ+ rally recap

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2020

On Oct. 14, Nicholls State University’s counseling center held its second annual LGBTQ+ Rally in front...

Update with the amount of COVID-19 cases on campus

Update with the amount of COVID-19 cases on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, three cases of the virus have been reported from Oct. 1...

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Opinion: The Haunting of Bly Manor was “Perfectly Splendid” 

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2020

On Oct. 9, The Haunting of Bly Manor was released to us all with much excitement and the short series...

Campus update on COVID-19 cases

Campus update on COVID-19 cases

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, five cases of the virus have been reported from Sept. 25...

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Services offered by the Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center amidst COVID-19

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2020

Nicholls State University’s Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center is currently experiencing a decrease...

COVID-19 case update on campus

COVID-19 case update on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2020

According to the Nicholls COVID-19 dashboard, ten cases of the virus have been reported from Sept. 5...

Nicholls goes virtual due to Tropical Storm Sally

Nicholls goes virtual due to Tropical Storm Sally

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2020

Nicholls State University moved classes online from Monday to Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Sally.  On...

Ways college students can prepare for a storm

Ways college students can prepare for a storm

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2020

I don’t understand. I can watch back to back horror movies in my house, by myself and never feel frightened....

Information on COVID testing and number of cases on campus

Information on COVID testing and number of cases on campus

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 21, 2020

Late this week, Nicholls State University created a page on the website that breaks down the number of...

Board of Regents donates laptops to Nicholls State University

Board of Regents donates laptops to Nicholls State University

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 18, 2020

In July, the Louisiana Board of Regents donated 27 laptops to Nicholls State University due to COVID-19.  Library...

SGA’s first meeting of the fall 2020 semester

SGA’s first meeting of the fall 2020 semester

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 12, 2020

The Student Government Association held its first meeting of the semester on Aug. 10 and discussed give-aways...

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Meet the new Chief of Police

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 11, 2020

Last Friday, the university sent out an email to students announcing that Alexander Barnes would be the...

Meet your editor in chief

Meet your editor in chief

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
August 9, 2020

I am now stepping into my fourth year of college at Nicholls State University. This summer I accepted...

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Nicholls State University’s fall 2020 plan

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
July 15, 2020

Nicholls State University announced their fall plans, which include the faculty members training for...

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Nicholls State University welcomes the new AD at a conference

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 29, 2020

Nicholls State University held a conference to welcome Jonathan Terrell as the new director of athletics...

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University president addresses “free speech doesn’t protect hate speech” email

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 26, 2020

In spite of critics like the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, University President Jay...

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Nicholls announced new director of athletics

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 25, 2020

On June 22, Nicholls State University announced that Jonathan Terrell will be the new director of athletics.  According...

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Nicholls math professor arrested, students react

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 19, 2020

On June 18, a Nicholls State University professor was arrested with several counts of rape, crimes against...

SGA discusses a new motion and street signs at a special meeting

SGA discusses a new motion and street signs at a special meeting

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 9, 2020

On June 8, the Student Government Association (SGA) called a special meeting to discuss a motion titled...

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Nicholls student organized a march in response to the death of George Floyd

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2020

On June 4, a student from Nicholls State University organized a unity march off-campus in Thibodaux at...

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Nicholls changes academic calendar pushing up events for the fall semester

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020

Nicholls State University changed the academic calendar for the fall semester of 2020 due to an expected...

Nicholls campus reopens today for the summer

Nicholls campus reopens today for the summer

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2020

After a long time of being in quarantine, Nicholls State University opens today, June 1 with new procedures...

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Manning Passing Academy canceled due to the Covid-19

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
May 28, 2020

On May 26, it was announced that The Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University was canceled...

Nicholls biology professor arrested in meth lab bust, students react

Nicholls biology professor arrested in meth lab bust, students react

Jade Williams, Editor in Chief
May 20, 2020

On May 18, a Nicholls State University professor was arrested for being connected to a meth...

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Nicholls State University Hall of Fame selection and process

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
May 5, 2020

Nicholls State University recently selected 14 members to be a part of this spring semester’s Hall...

SGA discussed motions and graduation plans at this semester's last meeting

SGA discussed motions and graduation plans at this semester’s last meeting

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
April 28, 2020

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed plans for this semester’s graduation and plans for...

SGA discussed campus plans for the fall semester

SGA discussed campus plans for the fall semester

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
April 21, 2020

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed campus plans for the future and passed a new motion...

SGA discussed summer plans and next semester’s executive board

SGA discussed summer plans and next semester’s executive board

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
April 7, 2020

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed campus renovations for the summer and announced its...

SGA addresses future concerns with summer classes

SGA addresses future concerns with summer classes

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
March 31, 2020

The weekly Student Government Association (SGA) meeting consisted of addressing student concerns about...

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Student body elects new SPA president and vice president

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
March 27, 2020

With 1,305 total votes in the online election that took place earlier this week, the Student Programming...

SGA addresses campus issues with the online transition

SGA addresses campus issues with the online transition

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
March 24, 2020

The weekly Student Government Association (SGA) meeting took place on Zoom with two guest speakers who...

Campus closed Friday

Campus closed Friday

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
July 11, 2019

Nicholls State University cancels classes on Friday, July 12. The campus will be closing due to severe...

Nicholls continuing classroom renovations before fall semester

Nicholls continuing classroom renovations before fall semester

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
June 27, 2019

Nicholls State University continues campus renovations with Peltier Hall, the student union and library...

Governor signs new ride-share bill on Nicholls campus

Governor signs new ride-share bill on Nicholls campus

Jade Williams, Online Managing Editor
June 12, 2019

In a surprise press conference held with the Louisiana Girls Leadership Association yesterday, Governor...

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Nicholls biology students awarded by the Louisiana Academy of Sciences

Jade Williams, News Editor
May 7, 2019

The Nicholls State University Biology Department had several students awarded by the Louisiana Academy...

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Annual culinary department fundraiser to resume after four years

Jade Williams, News Editor
May 2, 2019

The Nicholls State University culinary department scheduled to host its fundraiser, “Dinner of the...

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Student employee saves Bridge To Independence student

Jade Williams, News Editor
May 2, 2019

A Nicholls State University student employee saved a Bridge to Independence student from choking in the...

New motions passed and new pro-tempore elected at last SGA meeting

New motions passed and new pro-tempore elected at last SGA meeting

Jade Williams, News Editor
May 1, 2019

The Student Government Association (SGA) weekly meeting consisted of new motions and a vote for a new...

Campus closed Thursday

Campus closed Thursday

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 17, 2019

Nicholls State University will close campus and all classes will be canceled starting Thursday morning. The...

SGA passes motions in second to last meeting of the semester

SGA passes motions in second to last meeting of the semester

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 16, 2019

The Student Government Association’s (SGA) meeting passed new motions and motions tabled last week,...

Mosaic soon to release for 2019 school year

Mosaic soon to release for 2019 school year

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 12, 2019

The new issue of the Nicholls State University Mosaic is set to release for the spring semester and will...

SGA passes new motions and discusses the blood drive

SGA passes new motions and discusses the blood drive

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 9, 2019

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the upcoming blood drive...

Nicholls announces new SGA president-elect

Nicholls announces new SGA president-elect

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 5, 2019

Nicholls State University announced the new Student Government Association (SGA) president-elect after...

Scooter program policies, campus dining and new motions discussed at SGA meeting

Scooter program policies, campus dining and new motions discussed at SGA meeting

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 2, 2019

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association (SGA) weekly meeting discussed the scooter...

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Nicholls book drive promotes children’s literacy

Jade Williams, News Editor
April 1, 2019

Nicholls State University is hosting a “monstrous” spring book drive to promote children’s literacy...

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Scooter program resumes after short pause

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 29, 2019

The Nicholls scooter program was put on hold to look for better ways to ensure safety and is now open...

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New SPA president- and vice president-elect, SGA vice president-elect announced

Jade Williams and Kathryn Dufrene
March 29, 2019

Nicholls State University announced a runoff election for president of the Student Government Association...

Scooter program issues, elections, and new motions discussed

Scooter program issues, elections, and new motions discussed

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 27, 2019

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association (SGA) discussed issues with the scooter...

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Nicholls professor wins first runner up in marketing competition

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 23, 2019

Nicholls marketing professor Laura Valenti was named a finalist in the innovative sales marketing competition. After...

SGA discusses traditions committee and scooter program start date

SGA discusses traditions committee and scooter program start date

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 19, 2019

The Nicholls Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting passed some new motions, talked...

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Nicholls has enrollment growth for fourth consecutive year

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 13, 2019

Nicholls experiences enrollment growth with higher percentages from the fall semester for the fourth...

Counseling center hosts events for stress relief throughout the semester

Counseling center hosts events for stress relief throughout the semester

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 11, 2019

The University Counseling Center welcomed students to meditate and to learn the different techniques...

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English 475 holding a Skype-in with former producer

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 8, 2019

On Friday afternoon, the former producer and executive at the Travel Channel will be doing a skype-in...

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Getting to know: Nicholls department of art

Jade Williams, News Editor
March 4, 2019

The Nicholls art department has multiple features and programs that help students with their careers,...

SGA motions for the purchase of materials pass

SGA motions for the purchase of materials pass

Jade Williams, News Editor
February 27, 2019

The Nicholls State University Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting passed new motions,...

SGA announces Chick-fil-A opening date and upcoming outreach programs

SGA announces Chick-fil-A opening date and upcoming outreach programs

Jade Williams, News Editor
February 20, 2019

On Feb. 18, the Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the Chick-fil-A opening and upcoming outreach...

SGA discusses changes to e-portfolio application and installment of parking signs

SGA discusses changes to e-portfolio application and installment of parking signs

Jade Williams, News Editor
February 13, 2019

Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the upcoming spring elections, new motions...

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Chief of University Police discusses tips on campus safety

Jade Williams, News Editor
February 11, 2019

Craig Jaccuzzo, Nicholls police chief, discusses how students can remain safe from crime on campus. Safety...

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SGA president traveled to nation’s capitol for National Campus Leadership Council

Jade Williams, News Editor
February 5, 2019

  *Correction: It was originally reported that Austin Wendt traveled for the National College...

SGA senate discuss future plans for the semester

SGA senate discuss future plans for the semester

Jade Williams, News Editor
January 30, 2019

The Student Government Association discussed future plans and events for the semester and elected three...

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