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Professor urges students to live life to the fullest

Jamison Taylor
October 21, 2010

If you're sitting in class learning about European history, and the topic suddenly veers into how one...

Sophomore first baseman Mandy Granger waits for the ball during the April 18 game against University of Texas-San Antonio.  The Colonels won 6-0.

[Photo] Colonel softball team in full control of post season fate

Jake Martin
April 29, 2010

Sophomore first baseman Mandy Granger waits for the ball during the April 18 game against University...

The baseball seniors show personality after Tuesday's 6-5 win over South Alabama, the last non-conference home game of the season.

[Photo] Senior baseball players to say good-bye to Colonels career

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 29, 2010

The baseball seniors show personality after Tuesday's 6-5 win over South Alabama, the last non-conference...

Anthony Plaisance, English sophomore from Galliano, helps Sarah Lebert, English junior from Prairieville, move back into Ellender Hall Sunday.

[Photo] Fewer students in residence halls compared to fall

Melissa Holman
April 15, 2010

Anthony Plaisance, English sophomore from Galliano, helps Sarah Lebert, English junior from Prairieville,...

A Stephen F. Austin player is called safe as senior infielder Brady Bourque rushes to tag him during Sunday's 17-10 loss.

[Photo] Colonel baseball shows heart in 17-10 loss Sunday

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 1, 2010

A Stephen F. Austin player is called safe as senior infielder Brady Bourque rushes to tag him during...

Athletic trainer Laura St. Pierre stretches senior infielder Josh Labiche before Sunday's game against Stephen F. Austin.

[Photo] Athletic trainers honored in March for service

Kevin Schlegel
April 1, 2010

Athletic trainer Laura St. Pierre stretches senior infielder Josh Labiche before Sunday's game against...

Rachel Stephens, assistant professor of Art History, reviews for a test in ancient art structures during her Art Appreciation class Wednesday in Talbot Hall.

[Photo] University offers students various elective options

Mike Cartozzo
March 25, 2010

Rachel Stephens, assistant professor of Art History, reviews for a test in ancient art structures during...

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.

[Photo] Rec. center to offer students workout, job opportunities

Chas Guidry
March 25, 2010

A sign displayed by the site of the future recreation complex shows an aerial view of what the complex...

Sophomore utility Natalie Travasos safely slides into third base during Sunday's game against University of Texas at Arlington.

[Photo] Rookies find place behind plate, veterans on mound

Jake Martin
March 25, 2010

Sophomore utility Natalie Travasos safely slides into third base during Sunday's game against University...

Stanley Coleman, assistant professor of speech and theater, gives advice to his actors during practice for the upcoming Nicholls Players production "The Diviners" last week in Talbot Theater.

[Photo] Director ends career with ‘Diviners’

Mike Cartozzo
March 18, 2010

Stanley Coleman, assistant professor of speech and theater, gives advice to his actors during practice...

Student assistant coach Josh Swenson, right, stands with redshirt sophomore first baseman Blake Bergeron during Sunday's game against Lamar University.

[Photo] Former Colonel player now on baseball sidelines

Ashley Falterman
March 18, 2010

Student assistant coach Josh Swenson, right, stands with redshirt sophomore first baseman Blake Bergeron...

Former head football coach Jay Thomas was hired as an assistant coach at Northwestern State University.

[Photo] Former coaches find new path

Jake Martin
March 11, 2010

Former head football coach Jay Thomas was hired as an assistant coach at Northwestern State University.

Britt Domangue, creative writing senior from Houma, and Treva Breaux, E.D. White Catholic High School student, rehearse a scene from the upcoming Nicholls Players production "The Diviners" Tuesday in Talbot Theatre.

[Photo] ‘Diviners’ to premiere despite casting difficulties

Mike Cartozzo
March 11, 2010

Britt Domangue, creative writing senior from Houma, and Treva Breaux, E.D. White Catholic High School...

Senior infielder Brady Bourque slides onto home plate during Sunday's game against Houston Baptist.  The Colonels won 15-11.

[Photo] Colonels baseball evens record to 3-3 overall

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 4, 2010

Senior infielder Brady Bourque slides onto home plate during Sunday's game against Houston Baptist. ...

Freshman catcher Cody Dufrene bats during Sunday's game against University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  The Colonels lost 10-1.

[Photo] Baseball team predicted to finish last in conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 25, 2010

Freshman catcher Cody Dufrene bats during Sunday's game against University of Louisiana at Lafayette....

Senator-at-large Peter Jenkins, government sophomore from Greensboro, N.C., and University College senator Sarabeth Theriot, freshman from Thibodaux, attend the Student Government Association Senate meeting Monday in the Student Union plantation suite.

[Photo] SGA hiring replacement senators

Golden Morris
February 11, 2010

Senator-at-large Peter Jenkins, government sophomore from Greensboro, N.C., and University College senator...

Assistant women's basketball coaches Justin Payne and Louise "Do" Bonin talk during the Jan. 20th game against Central Arkansas.

[Photo] Former Colonel player finds his place on the sidelines

Kevin Schlegel
February 11, 2010

Assistant women's basketball coaches Justin Payne and Louise "Do" Bonin talk during the Jan. 20th game...

Student Government Association vice president Brittany Taraba, marketing senior from Monroe, sorts through paperwork in her office Tuesday in the Student Union.

[Photo] Business senator promoted to SGA vice president

Golden Morris
January 28, 2010

Student Government Association vice president Brittany Taraba, marketing senior from Monroe, sorts through...

Sophomore guard Chris Iles dribbles down the court during the Dec. 8th game against Southern University of New Orleans.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010

Sophomore guard Chris Iles dribbles down the court during the Dec. 8th game against Southern University...

Sophomore right side Rachel Yezak tries to tip the ball past the opponent's defense during the Nov. 7th game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

[Photo] Volleyball clinches spot in tournament after going 1-1

Jake Martin
November 19, 2009

Sophomore right side Rachel Yezak tries to tip the ball past the opponent's defense during the Nov. 7th...

Head football coach Jay Thomas has words with the referee concerning a questionable call during the Oct. 31st game against McNeese. Thomas will be released from his duties at Nicholls effective Nov. 27.

[Photo] Nicholls fires head football coach

Sports Information
November 19, 2009

Head football coach Jay Thomas has words with the referee concerning a questionable call during the Oct....

The Colonels face off against the Cowboys of McNeese State Oct. 31.  This Saturday, the Colonels will play Northwestern State, which is a Southland Conference game.

[Photo] Colonel football loses to Lumberjacks after halftime lead

Jake Martin
November 12, 2009

The Colonels face off against the Cowboys of McNeese State Oct. 31. This Saturday, the Colonels will...

A.J. Williams, senior running back from Jackson, Miss., celebrates his touchdown with Col. Tilou.

[Photo] Colonels fall to 13th ranked McNeese State Cowboys

Jake Martin
November 5, 2009

A.J. Williams, senior running back from Jackson, Miss., celebrates his touchdown with Col. Tilou.

Sophomore libero Danielle Daigle returns a serve during Saturday's game against Central Arkansas.  The Colonels lost 3-1.

[Photo] Colonels snap four-game losing streak in weekend stretch

Jake Martin
November 5, 2009

Sophomore libero Danielle Daigle returns a serve during Saturday's game against Central Arkansas. The...

Michael Prehn, culinary senior from Mandeville; Justin Sumrall, from Houma; and Ben Heck, art sophomore from Thibodaux, play in "BlazBlue" tournament last Thursday.

[Photo] Students host free weekly video game tournament

Mike Cartozzo
October 8, 2009

Michael Prehn, culinary senior from Mandeville; Justin Sumrall, from Houma; and Ben Heck, art sophomore...

Sophomore right side Rachel Yezak spikes the ball during Tuesday's game against Jackson State.  The Colonels won 3-2.

[Photo] Colonels volleyball rallies past Tigers in five games

Matthew Rodrigue
October 8, 2009

Sophomore right side Rachel Yezak spikes the ball during Tuesday's game against Jackson State. The Colonels...

Senior running back A.J. Williams runs the ball during the Sept. 12th game against Duquesne.

[Photo] Junior college standout completes career at Nicholls

Matthew Rodrigue
October 8, 2009

Senior running back A.J. Williams runs the ball during the Sept. 12th game against Duquesne.

Freshman guard/forward Kiera Smith does sprints during practice Sept. 24th in Stopher Gym.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team finalizes 2009-10 schedule

Jake Martin
October 8, 2009

Freshman guard/forward Kiera Smith does sprints during practice Sept. 24th in Stopher Gym.

Manufacturing engineering technology students discuss a tractor they designed and constructed.  The tractor will be placed in a competition sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

[Photo] Budget cuts threaten manufacturing engineering program

Noah Authement
October 1, 2009

Manufacturing engineering technology students discuss a tractor they designed and constructed. The tractor...

Junior forward Kaity Mattsson tries to determine her next move during the Sept. 4th game against Louisiana Tech.

[Photo] Questions and Answers

Matthew Rodrigue and Abby Adams
October 1, 2009

Junior forward Kaity Mattsson tries to determine her next move during the Sept. 4th game against Louisiana...

Freshman middle blocker Jasmine Harris serves the ball during practice Thursday.

[Photo] Colonels rebound after Friday loss to win two matches

Matthew Rodrigue
September 24, 2009

Senior outside hitter Rachel Spreen prepares to serve in practice. The Colonels won two of the three...

Redshirt sophomore forward Kandice Champagne gets support from her teammates as she is announced part of the starting lineup.

[Photo] Soccer team falls to Centenary, player breaks record

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 24, 2009

Redshirt sophomore forward Kandice Champagne gets support from her teammates as she is announced part...

Senior wide receiver Antonio Robinson rushes for the end zone during the September 12th game against Duquesne.

[Photo] Colonels not able to keep up with Louisiana Tech; 48-13

Jake Martin
September 24, 2009

Senior wide receiver Antonio Robinson rushes for the end zone during the September 12th game against...

Lindsey Scott (left), sociology freshman from Chauvin, discusses exam schedules with Director of Disability Services Stacey Guidry Monday at the Office of Disability Services in Peltier Hall.

[Photo] Disability services available for students seeking help

Noah Authement
September 24, 2009

Lindsey Scott (left), sociology freshman from Chauvin, discusses exam schedules with Director of Disability...

Carol Britt, director of the School of Fine Arts, stands by one of the Steinway pianos the University was able to purchase through funds raised at last year's Monster Piano Concert. This year's concert is scheduled for Sept. 22.

[Photo] Eighteen pianists to conclude Monster Piano Concert

Mike Cartozzo
September 17, 2009

Carol Britt, director of the School of Fine Arts, stands by one of the Steinway pianos the University...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jacob Witt tries to keep the offense alive by making a 20-yard run during Saturday's game against Duquesne.

[Photo] Questions & Answers

Jacob Martin
September 17, 2009

Redshirt freshman quarterback Jacob Witt tries to keep the offense alive by making a 20-yard run during...

Senior defensive lineman Quenton Mims (98) and junior defensive lineman Marquis Russell (87) meet the Duquesne offensive line head-on during Saturday's game.  The Colonels won 14-7.

[Photo] Colonels not able to score against Air Force Academy

Jake Martin
September 10, 2009

Senior defensive lineman Quenton Mims (98) and junior defensive lineman Marquis Russell (87) meet the...

Freshman midfielder and forward Jessica Herradon tries to knee the ball into the goal on Friday's game against the Lady Techsters. The Lady Colonels were defeated 4-0.

[Photo] Lady Techsters too much to handle for Lady Colonels

Matthew Rodrigue
September 10, 2009

Freshman midfielder and forward Jessica Herradon tries to knee the ball into the goal on Friday's game...

Senior Michelle Waguespack plays defensive specialist for the Colonels. Waguespack is a former LSU and E.D. White graduate.

[Photo] Questions and Answers

Matthew Rodrigue
September 10, 2009

Senior Michelle Waguespack plays defensive specialist for the Colonels. Waguespack is a former LSU and...

(From left) Distance runners freshman Jordan Reed, sophomore Joseph Fryou and freshman Dylan Williams practice Tuesday.

[Photo] Cross Country sucessful in Southern Miss. Invitational

Jake Martin
September 10, 2009

(From left) Distance runners freshman Jordan Reed, sophomore Joseph Fryou and freshman Dylan Williams...

Freshman quarterback Neil Robertson muscles past the defense during last Saturday's football scrimmage at Guidry Stadium.

[Photo] Standout players for 2009 season

Matthew Rodrigue
September 3, 2009

Freshman quarterback Neil Robertson muscles past the defense during last Saturday's football scrimmage...

Angela Hammerli and James Barnidge continue the tradition they started decades ago, riding their bikes to class as often as possible.

[Photo] Professors continue bike-riding through the decades

Renee Bergeron
August 27, 2009

Angela Hammerli and James Barnidge continue the tradition they started decades ago, riding their bikes...

Thibodaux freshmen Jarius Jefferson, Joshua Thomas and Arianne Armand, take a break from the heat Monday at Babington.

[Photo] Babington receives a fresh coat of paint

Dominique Dugas
August 27, 2009

Thibodaux freshmen Jarius Jefferson, Joshua Thomas and Arianne Armand, take a break from the heat Monday...

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