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Domestic violence topic of play

Jena McCoy
March 26, 2009

Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment, along with several other volunteers, will be presenting "A Memory,...

Art exhibition to display various faculty members’ work

Jena McCoy
March 26, 2009

The 15th annual Faculty Invitational Art Exhibition, part of the Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities,...

Jubilee continues in second week

Jena McCoy
March 19, 2009

The Jubilee Festival of the Arts and Humanities moves into its second week Monday. Research Week, an...

Jeannette Burke, general studies senior from Houma, Laura Templet, English senior from Raceland, and Joey Pierce, English senior from Raceland, rehearse a scene from "Arsenic and Old Lace" Monday in Talbot Theater.

‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ debuts after postponement

Jena McCoy
March 19, 2009

The Nicholls Players are reviving a production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" on Thursday after Hurricane...

Swamp Stomp to celebrate culture

Jena McCoy
March 19, 2009

The Bayou Region is invited to attend the first annual Swamp Stomp Festival, a compilation celebrating...

11th annual Jubilee celebrates local arts, humanities work

Jena McCoy
March 12, 2009

Jubilee, Nicholls' festival of arts and humanities, will be celebrated for the 11th year this spring,...

Jubilee’s first week kicks off with lecture series, music

Jena McCoy
March 12, 2009

The 11th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts and Humanities will begin today and will feature daily events...

Controversy surrounds Nicholls potential beauty pageant

Jena McCoy
March 5, 2009

The possibility of a Nicholls State University version of the Miss America Pageant is a topic of much...

Jason Flato, culinary junior from Mandeville and winner of South Central Region San Pellegrino "Almost Famous Chef Competition," works in the John Folse institute's kitchen.

Student chef competes nationally

Jena McCoy
March 5, 2009

A Nicholls student is in California's Napa Valley to take his achieved part in a national chef's competition...

Brandon Rizzuto, director of sports information, dips Candace Park, student services counselor, during the continuing education course "Let's Dance."  The course, taught by Angela Hammerli, distinguished service professor of teacher education is held on M

Noncredit courses offer different outlook to learning experience

Jena McCoy
February 19, 2009

Most students might be surprised to discover that there are classes featuring belly dancing, stand-up...

Unity Gala to conclude Black History Month events

Jena McCoy
February 19, 2009

Nicholls is hosting numerous festivities in commemoration of Black History Month including the third...

Valentine’s Day not for everyone, leaves some dissatisfied

Jena McCoy
February 12, 2009

Although millions of people swoon over the Valentine's Day excitement each year, some find the holiday...

Friday the 13th based on myths

Jena McCoy
February 12, 2009

Friday the 13th, while one of the most feared days on the calendar, is nothing more than the product...

Phil sees shadow

Jena McCoy
February 5, 2009

Groundhog Day has come and gone and the results are in: the shadow has been sighted. Winter will continue...

Unusual nominees fuel 2009 Academy Awards show

Jena McCoy
January 29, 2009

The NFL happens to share its season with another set of accomplished competitors. Though these participants...

Super Bowl traditions unchanged by economic crisis

Jena McCoy
January 29, 2009

Super Bowl XLIII will take place on Sunday. Along with this day comes months of built-up anticipation,...

SGA officers attend historic presidential inauguration

Jena McCoy
January 22, 2009

On Tuesday, Jan. 20 more than a million people from America and around the world attended the inauguration...

Students resolve to make wise choices to start the new year

Jena McCoy
January 22, 2009

Recent studies on New Year's resolutions reveal that there is a 12 percent success rate among the general...

Counseling center provides mental health assistance to Nicholls

Jena McCoy
November 6, 2008

Ernest Ellender is the assistant director of the University Counseling Center at Nicholls. He is active...

Retiring professor recalls memories at Nicholls

Jena McCoy
November 6, 2008

Charlotte Pipes, associate professor of music at Nicholls, will be retiring this school year after teaching...

Mosaic nearing deadlines for 2009

Jena McCoy
November 6, 2008

Mosaic, the literary magazine of Nicholls, is approaching deadlines for its 2009 release. The deadline...

Department head’s writing featured at state book festival

Jena McCoy
November 6, 2008

David Middleton, head of the Nicholls Language and Literature department recently helped contribute to...

Campus smoking areas proposed

Jena McCoy
October 30, 2008

A group of students and staff members on the Nicholls campus are attempting to designate smoking areas...

Undead wage war at Nicholls

Jena McCoy
October 30, 2008

In the spirit of Halloween, Nicholls students are participating in the tag-oriented game Humans vs. Zombies...

Greek Life sponsors trick-or-treating in Quad Friday

Jena McCoy
October 30, 2008

Greek Life will be sponsoring a Trick-or-Treat night in the Nicholls Quad on Friday. Jennifer Smith,...

Nicholls community has chance to explore Europe

Jena McCoy
October 23, 2008

An opportunity to learn about new and foreign cultures firsthand and on location is available. Nicholls...

Breast cancer awareness alive at Nicholls

Jena McCoy
October 23, 2008

The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month and Nicholls is doing...

Paralyzed student moves toward recovery

Jena McCoy
October 9, 2008

Myron Wright is a Nicholls student who is currently far away from Nicholls. He is in the middle of a...

Women’s Resource offers assistance, awareness

Jena McCoy
October 9, 2008

The Women's Resource and Services Office is an on-campus organization dedicated to promoting awareness...

Faculty, students help affected schools

Jena McCoy
October 2, 2008

Nicholls faculty and students are doing their part to help in the continuing effort to return to some...

Hurricane season impacts wetlands

Jena McCoy
October 2, 2008

The two recent hurricanes have affected homes, businesses and schools with noticeable damage and disrupted...

Worrying comes full circle during hurricane evacuation

Jena McCoy
September 18, 2008

I'll admit Nicholls closing on Friday was a bit different in my list of experiences but I wasn't worried...

Students experience living in new residence halls

Jena McCoy
September 18, 2008

Nicholls has seen a noticeable increase in its on-campus residents. With the addition of the new residence...

Ethnic studies instructor, anthropologist ponders labels

Jena McCoy
September 18, 2008

When today's society seems centered on labels, categories and the exact places in which all people are...

Election 2008

Jena McCoy
August 28, 2008

For a large portion of Nicholls students, Election Day on Nov. 4 will be the first presidential election...

Current movies a mixed bag

Jena McCoy
August 21, 2008

When a movie ticket costs $8, and additional snacks don't come any cheaper, a moviegoer will probably...

Exploring Thibodaux

Jena McCoy
August 21, 2008

When school becomes too much for a student to take, the world outside campus becomes all the more enticing....

Origins of pseudo-holiday Christmas in July explained

Jena McCoy
July 10, 2008

During the months of November and December, a certain unspoken cheer is always present in the air. The...

A shaman is seen through flames as he performs a ritual during celebrations of the Aymara New Year at the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku, Bolivia, June 21.

Secrets of Summer Solstice

Jena McCoy
June 26, 2008

Many people have heard the word "solstice." It may have been overheard in conversation or on the news....

Moving On

Jena McCoy
April 24, 2008

When browsing through the Nicholls course bulletin, a student will find Interview Skills 101 is not a...

Go green with G.R.E.E.N. for Earth Day

Jena McCoy
April 17, 2008

Because they are required to revolve around the major winter celebrations, the smaller holidays have...

Confessions of a teenage environmentalist

Jena McCoy
April 17, 2008

As I walk down the sidewalks of campus, wearing my bright blue shirt adorned with the phrase "Keep It...

Psychology class explores paranormal phenomenon

Jena McCoy
April 10, 2008

From sea monsters to aliens and lost civilizations, humans have always been drawn to know the unknown....

Walking dead program targets drunk driving

Jena McCoy
March 13, 2008

With the approach of spring break, there is no doubt an abundance of students will plan parties and trips...

Phyllis Taylor

Jena McCoy
March 6, 2008

One of the four women to be honored by Nicholls' Louisiana Center for Women and Government on March 14...

Delores Spikes

Jena McCoy
March 6, 2008

An honoree to be recognized March 14 is Dolores Spikes, currently the president of the University of...

From underground to flying high

Jena McCoy
February 28, 2008

By Jena McCoyReporter There is something exhilarating about being part of a large crowd, dancing in no...

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS FIND SUCCESS

Jena McCoy
February 21, 2008

From screaming children's parties to serious business gatherings, one Nicholls student has planned them...

Sorority shows strength in diversity

Jena McCoy
February 14, 2008

In spring 2007, five women from Nicholls sought to pioneer a new way by introducing a multi-cultural...

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