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Seafood prices increase due to hurricanes Katrina, Rita

Justin Martin
March 16, 2016

Carol Richard says she learned how to make do with very little while cooking with her mother as a child....

Deans of colleges give graduating students advice for life

Justin Martin
April 27, 2006

"I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because...

Editor contemplates spring break plans

Justin Martin
March 30, 2006

For most college students spring break means booze, bikinis and the beach. Well, that is only if said...

Spring break adopted from Greeks, experts say

Justin Martin
March 30, 2006

As spring break nears, college students are desperately pulling pennies from between the cushions to...

Spring break safety

Justin Martin
March 30, 2006

Parents warn of the dangers of spring break. Law enforcement in popular spring break locales always spends...

Fish teaches editor about love, life

Justin Martin
March 23, 2006

Ernie C. was not my first pet, nor was he my last. He did not do much. He pretty much just stayed on...

VP helps plan shelter for Lafourche animals

Justin Martin
March 23, 2006

Most students know Eugene Dial as the vice president of student affairs and enrollment services. He can...

Editor shares tips on finding cheap food

Justin Martin
March 9, 2006

I have learned a few things in the nearly six years I have been at Nicholls. The cleanest bathrooms are...

Students buy cheaper books online

Justin Martin
March 9, 2006

Like a growing number of Nicholls students, Jamie Weber, freshman from Napoleonville, is finding out...

Student discusses advantages of living on Thibodaux parade route

Justin Martin
February 23, 2006

There are obvious advantages to living on a parade route. There is no searching for parking. There are...

Down-home queen

Justin Martin
February 23, 2006

When friends see Raceland freshman Maegan Thibodaux on campus, they ask if she has been practicing her...

Brown student creates popular Chuck Norris ‘fact’ Web site

Justin Martin
February 16, 2006

Chuck Norris is back and, no, this time he is not flashing his pearly whites next to Christie Brinkley....

Jurist credits Nicholls for career skills

Justin Martin
February 9, 2006

By Justin MartinLagniappe EditorJohn Weimer graduated from Nicholls in 1976. In the 30 years since then,...

Students contemplate social, political issues in college

Justin Martin
February 9, 2006

By Justin MartinLagniappe EditorThe decision to wear khakis or jeans today might have seemed difficult...

Tattoos: old school & new school

Justin Martin
February 2, 2006

Jack London said in 1883, "Show me a man with a tattoo, and I'll show you a man with an interesting past."...

Champion lifter at head of class

Chris LeBoeuf and Justin Martin
January 19, 2006

As on most afternoons, Ashley Matherne sits behind the reception desk in the recreation office on campus,...

Musical variety, availability increases in 2006

Justin Martin
January 19, 2006

So, you spent most of last year cramming your iPod with Fall Out Boy's entire catalogue and spent the...

Technology advances in upcoming year

Justin Martin
January 19, 2006

Still blogging and downloading podcasts? It is time to go to the next level. 2006 is going to be filled...

Editor announces 2005 ‘Hall of Shame’

Justin Martin
January 19, 2006

Personal OpinionIt is a new year. Everyone is trying to start fresh and forget about mistakes of the...

50 Cent CD ‘same old’ thing, not impressive

Justin Martin
November 17, 2005

50 Cent came out of the underground New York hip-hop scene and was hand-picked by Jam Master Jay. His...

Hottest gifts of 2005 discovered in survey

Justin Martin
November 17, 2005

The mercury is slowly dropping, and days are getting shorter. Classes are wrapping up, and students are...

Swedish student discusses Ste. Lucia Day festivities

Justin Martin
November 17, 2005

Dec. 13, one of the shortest days of winter, is a special day for Matilda Forsstrom, marketing junior...

Nicholls choir performs concerts through year

Justin Martin
November 10, 2005

Walk around Talbot Hall long enough and you can hear the sounds of the Nicholls' Concert Choir singing...

Ozzy’s new CD successful, fun mix of covers

Justin Martin
November 10, 2005

The Prince of Darkness just released his umpteenth album, Under Cover, and you guessed it: it is an entire...

Nicholls bands add spirit to University events

Justin Martin
November 10, 2005

What would a football game be without the band? No fight song. No alma mater. And no halftime show. The...

COB’s new CD: good follow up, almost perfect

Justin Martin
November 3, 2005

Metalheads have been waiting for this. Children of Bodom is back. After three years, the Finnish quintet...

Should we stay or should we go?

Justin Martin
November 3, 2005

The lure of freedom and a little extra cash in his pocket were the driving forces behind Luke Dupre's,...

Greenhouse offers easy student living

Justin Martin
November 3, 2005

Grant Rogers, manufacturing engineering technology senior from Jeanerette, and Eric Quebedeaux, geometrics...

Black Rob ‘keeps it real,’ editor says

Justin Martin
October 27, 2005

Remember when Biggie had just died and Bad Boy Records was scrambling to find another MC to fill the...

Evacuees to be emptied from Shaver Gym Monday

Justin Martin
October 20, 2005

The American Red Cross announced Monday the evacuee shelter located in Shaver Gym will be closed by 5...

Conversion to ‘fad’ religions not easy decision to make

Justin Martin
October 20, 2005

Yeah, I used to own a Razor scooter. I used to have an undercut. I even liked Hanson for about a week....

Editor gives advice for rides

Justin Martin
October 13, 2005

Parking on campus is no fun. There are not enough spaces, and the closest lots fill up before eight every...

Operation of motor vehicle is privelege, handbook says

Justin Martin
October 13, 2005

"The operation of a vehicle on the Nicholls State University campus is a privilege granted by the University,"...

Franzsters need more diversity

Justin Martin
October 13, 2005

"You Could Have It So Much Better," is Franz Ferdinand's sophomore release, which is make or break time...

Rushee carries on Tau Kappa Epsilon legacy

Justin Martin
October 6, 2005

Joey Baio left his Lakeview home just before Hurricane Katrina hit. He transferred to Nicholls from Delgado...

‘Hefty Fine’ fulfills editor’s expectations

Justin Martin
October 6, 2005

Since their first full-length release, "Use Your Fingers," in 1995, I have considered The Bloodhound...

Art majors raise money by sewing original clothing

Justin Martin
October 6, 2005

A T-shirt is not a big deal. It is no three-piece suit or evening dress. It definitely cannot earn money...

Student union makes improvements through time

Justin Martin
September 29, 2005

Nicholls did not always have a student union like the one that has become a popular gathering place for...

National guard soldiers become Colonel students

Justin Martin
September 22, 2005

More than a dozen National Guardsmen have signed up for Nicholls classes. Formal registration ended Sept....

‘Green Men’ give helping hand to evacuees

Justin Martin
September 22, 2005

I am not a fashion expert by any means, but I have noticed a few things while walking around campus....

Teachers continue working despite home displacement

Justin Martin
September 22, 2005

Several Nicholls professors who live in the New Orleans area lost their homes because of Hurricane Katrina...

Nicholls shelter to remain open indefinitely

Justin Martin
September 15, 2005

The evacuee shelter at Nicholls has now been open for just over two weeks and is under the supervision...

Shelter resident looks forward to future, moving on

Justin Martin
September 15, 2005

Katrina has devastated the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Kevin Nellum, evacuee from the Ninth...

Students, staff volunteer to help storm survivors

Justin Martin
September 8, 2005

About 1000 people from Thibodaux and the surrounding area have volunteered their time at the Nicholls...

Nicholls opens its gym doors to relocated residents

Justin Martin
September 8, 2005

Nicholls opened Shaver and Stopher Gyms to Katrina evacuees beginning Aug. 30. More than 2,600 relocated...

Evacuees grateful for shelter, Thibodaux volunteers’ efforts

Justin Martin
September 8, 2005

The inside of the gyms are filled with the sounds of laughing children, the smells of food cooking and...

Facebook becomes fad, sweeps campus, nation

Justin Martin
August 25, 2005

On May 5 the latest fad to engulf college campuses across the nation finally hit Nicholls. It does not...

Nicholls student shares her first experience on Facebook

Justin Martin
August 25, 2005

Wendy Trosclair, cytotechnology senior from Thibodaux, has spent a busy day at rush practice for her...

Editor lays ground rules for Facebook

Justin Martin
August 25, 2005

It seems Facebook is set to completely change the atmosphere on campus and the lives of those therein....

Nicholls to undergo summer renovations projects

Justin Martin
April 28, 2005

Nicholls will be undergoing several improvement projects during the summer break. Proposed projects include...

Campus food services receive pelican ratings

Justin Martin
April 28, 2005

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health released its ratings of retail...

Nursing students give anti-bullying presentation at local school

Justin Martin
April 21, 2005

Students from the nursing department gave an anti-bully presentation for about 75 fourth- to seventh-grade...

Students complain about campus elevators

Justin Martin
April 21, 2005

Students have complained about the number of elevators not working and are asking the administration...

Westboro Baptist Church Protests Gay/Straight Alliance

Justin Martin
April 14, 2005

University administration is preparing for a protest by the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan.,...

Interior layout plans for recreation center complete

Justin Martin
April 14, 2005

The architects contracted to design the recreation center have completed plans for the interior layout....

Parking decal prices to increase

Justin Martin
April 7, 2005

The parking policy committee voted 15-2 in favor of a $15 increase on parking decals, which will raise...

Fewer students seek aid of advisers

Justin Martin
April 7, 2005

Fewer students are getting advised since implementation of permanent PINs, according to several professors....

Smoking ban supporters win second speech forum

Justin Martin
March 24, 2005

Smoking ban supporters won the second speech forum of the spring semester in the Cotillion Ballroom Monday...

Survey says students satisfied with campus food

Justin Martin
March 17, 2005

The results from Sodexho's customer satisfaction survey, which was conducted last fall, show that students...

Gay/Straight Alliance looking for members

Justin Martin
March 17, 2005

The Nicholls State Gay/Straight Alliance is looking for students or faculty who are interested in participating...

SGA president, vice president campaigns to begin

Justin Martin
March 10, 2005

The Student Government Association Election Commission will hold elections for SGA president and vice-president...

Student begins club for campus wrestlers

Justin Martin
March 3, 2005

Nicholls now has an on-campus wrestling club, which is open to all interested students.Matt French, freshman...

Four colleges to get new deans

Justin Martin
March 3, 2005

The College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Chef John Folse Institute and University College...

Students voice opinions on capital punishment

Justin Martin
March 3, 2005

Capital punishment supporters won the first speech forum of the spring semester in the Cotillion Ballroom...

Video football fanatic shares Xbox online experiences

Justin Martin
February 24, 2005

The sound from the crowd at Florida State University's 80,000 seat Doak Campell Stadium is deafening....

Nicholls addresses smoking complaints

Justin Martin
February 24, 2005

The Student Government Association Senate, along with the Nicholls Committee of Social Concerns, is taking...

Insurance fees may increase for students

Justin Martin
February 3, 2005

Students may see an increase in student insurance fees and also an increase in services by next semester.The...

Nicholls ranks higher than national binge drinking average

Justin Martin
January 27, 2005

The beginning of a new semester can be an exciting time for college students. Returning students often...

Downtown Thibodaux bars, clubs maintain security through training

Justin Martin
January 27, 2005

Downtown Thibodaux is locally known as a place where Nicholls students go to let loose after a rough...

New off-campus bookstore offers students low prices

Justin Martin
January 20, 2005

Students will have another option when purchasing books this semester, thanks to Big Worm Books.Big Worm...

Student Union improvements begin with painting, flooring

Justin Martin
January 20, 2005

Bollinger Memorial Student Union experienced a facelift over the winter break. Crews began painting and...

Freshman found dead; two arrests made

Justin Martin
January 20, 2005

Friends are hoping that people will see that there was more to Shannon Morvant than how he died.Morvant...

Students debate presidential election at first speech forum

Justin Martin
September 30, 2004

Bush supporters won the first speech forum of the fall semester in the Cotillion Ballroom Monday night...

Four NSU students evicted and charged in drug bust

Justin Martin
September 30, 2004

University Police arrested four Nicholls students from Long and Calecas halls for possession of marijuana...

Nicholls enrollment at a 12-year high

Justin Martin
September 23, 2004

The student population at Nicholls students is at a 12-year high with 7,482 enrolled, which is a 3.03...

Lack of use required computer lab to shut down mid-semester

Justin Martin
September 9, 2004

Changes have been made to prevent the loss of student employee hours in the technology labs that occurred...

University plans residence hall evaluation, updates

Justin Martin and Justin Martin
September 9, 2004

The University administration is in the process of putting together a request for proposal (RFP) for...

Pre-game activities planned for season opener

Justin Martin
September 2, 2004

Today is the first football game of the season for the Colonels, and organizations all over campus say...

French student selected to study in Belgium

Justin Martin
April 29, 2004

"Au revoir, Nicholls l'universit de l'tat" is what Rocky McKeon will be saying in just a few months....

Graduation rates don’t reflect University success

Justin Martin
April 22, 2004

Advances in data technology have caused educators at all levels to rely more and more on numbers to make...

Student Government Association Campus Improvements Committee conducts safety walk

Justin Martin
April 22, 2004

The SGA Campus Improvements Committee performed a safety walk on April 9. The objective was to find and...

Greeks to celebrate philanthropy, unity for week

Justin Martin
March 25, 2004

This year's annual Greek Week festivities will be held the week of March 24. Greek Week is a chance...

SPJ Chapter hosts ethics panel

Justin Martin
March 25, 2004

The Nicholls chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will have its first ethics panel on March...

Students urged to be aware of their rights

Justin Martin
March 18, 2004

All students have rights, but not all students know what those rights are or how to make administrators...

Blanco speaks at Women and Government Hall of Fame awards

Justin Martin
March 18, 2004

Two months and a day after being inaugurated, Gov. Kathleen Blanco helped close out Women and Government...

Gay marriage issue turns into discussion of religious beliefs

Justin Martin
March 11, 2004

What started out as a debate about gay marriages turned into a moral battle Tuesday night in the Cotillion...

Two honored during luncheon

Justin Martin
March 11, 2004

The winners of the Women of Achievement Award were announced Friday at the annual Women's History Month...

Governor Blanco to serve as keynote speaker for Hall of Fame luncheon

Justin Martin
March 4, 2004

March is Women's History Month and the Louisiana Center for Women and Government has organized several...

Professor dies of heart failure after workout session

Justin Martin
February 19, 2004

Michael "Mick" Peters, management and marketing professor, passed away due to heart failure after working...

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