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Australia native signs with Sydney Kings

Australia native signs with Sydney Kings

Katelyn Thibodeaux
June 22, 2011

A Sydney, Australia native will stick to his roots as he signs with the Sydney Kings of the National...

Junior left-handed pitcher Patrick Shreve makes a throw at the April 17 game against Central Arkansas, which was part of a three-day series for the Southland Conference.

Colonels finish in the top four

Katelyn Thibodeaux
June 9, 2011

    The Nicholls baseball team clinched their spot in the Southland Conference Tournament...

2010-11 Editor says her goodbyes

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 20, 2011

Letter from the editor Amazing, life changing and indescribable are the words that I associate with...

Joey Suitt toxicology reports announced

Police Troop C revealed that University Police sergeant Joseph "Joey" Suitt, 30, had a .29 blood alcohol...

Summer Trosclair pulls a charm out of a wedding cake at a friend’s wedding that she participated in.

Nicholls student dies Monday afternoon

Nicholls faculty, staff and students mourn the loss of student Summer Trosclair, 26, who died Monday...

Senior outfielder Kasey Culverson waits for the ball during practice on Friday at the baseball field.

Questions & Answers

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 16, 2011

Senior baseball outfielder Kasey Culverson is one of seven Nicholls baseball seniors looking to finish...

Senior infielder Tori Lay makes a catch during practice on Friday at the softball field.

Colonels look ahead to Houston Hilton Classic

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 16, 2011

After sweeping their doubleheader last Sunday in the Lion Classic, the Colonel softball team will try...

Public universities protest budget cuts at state capitol

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 11, 2010

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything."-Alexander Hamilton.Yesterday afternoon, Nicholls students...

Budget cuts affect more than just the institution

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 21, 2010

While the reactions to budget cuts are focused mainly on Nicholls, some people don't realize the cuts...

Nathan Trepagnier

Tragic death of Nicholls student devastates community

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 30, 2010

The Nicholls community, family, friends and the men of Kappa Alpha fraternity mourn the loss of a fallen...

Students, faculty and staff listen to University president Stephen Hulbert's address at the emergency town hall meeting Friday in Talbot Theater.

University president proposes budget cut solutions

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 30, 2010

After hearing University president Stephen Hulbert's speech at the emergency town hall meeting Friday,...

University president Stephen Hulbert addresses the Faculty Senate last week in the Cotillion Ballroom. Hulbert spoke about the future of the University regarding topics such as budget cuts, tuition increases and faculty decreases.

Nicholls faces possible 35 percent budget reduction

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 23, 2010

University president Stephen Hulbert proposes a "Call to Action" as Nicholls looks at a possible 35 percent...

Letter from the Editor

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 9, 2010

I understand the effect budget cuts is having on the University and how busy everyone is on campus these...

Nicholls Worth staff falls short in eating contest

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 9, 2010

Last Friday's Burrito Challenge at La Palma ended in a victory for food as no one from The Nicholls Worth...

Officer Corey Morris.

Thibodaux police officer allegedly rapes Nicholls student

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 2, 2010

A Thibodaux police officer allegedly raped a Nicholls student in her La Maison du Bayou on campus apartment...

President proposes restructuring of University depts.

Katelyn Thibodeaux
August 19, 2010

Nicholls State University as people know it may change if president Stephen Hulbert's proposed restructuring...

Text Messaging, Cell Phone Laws good for people, state of Louisiana

Katelyn Thibodeaux
August 19, 2010

I recently came to see that the usage of cell phones, either texting or talking, while driving has deadly...

The snack bar in the Student Union displays only cold beverages.

Students seek new options during food court closure

Katelyn Thibodeaux
July 8, 2010

Students, faculty and staff will have to look for places other than the Student Union food court for...

Junior pitcher Clint Dempster prepares to make a throw during the May 15 game against Texas State.  The Colonels won 7-3.

Colonels baseball finish fifth in conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
June 11, 2010

The Colonels' baseball team completed its best season in years despite not making it to the championship...

Dr. Glenn Antizzo throws the first pitch of the May 16 baseball game against Texas State, the last home game of the season.  The Colonels won 6-2.

Professor, fan leaves Nicholls for new job

Katelyn Thibodeaux
June 11, 2010

Nicholls athletics loses its "number one fan" after 14 years of service.Dr. Glenn Antizzo, former associate...

Freshman wide receiver Mike Barba tries to tackle senior defensive back Dominique Daniels (13) during practice Aug. 15 at John L. Guidry Stadium.

Two Colonels continue football career in the NFL

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 29, 2010

Senior defensive back Dominique Daniels and senior wide receiver Antonio Robinson will follow in the...

Colonel fans attend the April 17 softball game against Texas- San Antonio.

More support should be given to Nicholls athletics

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 29, 2010

Someone told me the other day that supporting a team is like raising a child. A parent cannot allow a...

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

Senior baseball players to say good-bye to Colonels career

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 29, 2010

As the baseball season comes to a close and players get summer workout plans in order, eight Colonels...

Colonels try to stay in hunt for tournament

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 22, 2010

The Colonel baseball team picked up its second conference series win last weekend, defeating the Bears...

Senior utility Natalie Travasos gets set to make a play during Saturday's game against University of Texas-Arlington.

[Photo] Four Colonels say good-bye after softball season

Jake Martin
April 22, 2010

Senior utility Natalie Travasos gets set to make a play during Saturday's game against University of...

Senior utility Natalie Travasos looks to make a catch during the March 26 game against Central Arkansas.  The Colonels won 3-2.

Colonel softball currently third in Southland Conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 15, 2010

With four more conference series left in the season, the Colonel softball team is third in Southland...

Junior outfielder Kasey Culverson bumps fists with student assistant coach Josh Swenson after a successful run to first base during Saturday's game against Northwestern State.

Five Alabama players travel to sweet home Louisiana

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 15, 2010

While normally only two or three players from the same school continue on together to compete in higher...

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

Colonel baseball shows heart in 17-10 loss Sunday

Katelyn Thibodeaux
April 1, 2010

When the score '17-10' comes up in conversation, most people assume the conversation is about football;...

Junior infielder Chase Jaramillo slides into home base during the March 13 game against Lamar University.

Colonel baseball ends four-game losing streak

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 25, 2010

The Colonels' baseball team has put an end to yet another streak this season: a four-game losing streak.After...

Chelsey Adams is a current senior in the athletic training program who is set to graduate in May. She is a former student-athlete.

Athletic training senior has her eye on the future

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 25, 2010

March marks athletic training month, and senior Chelsey Adams looks to find her way into the field of...

Junior infielder Tristan Rogers (1) congratulates senior infielder Adam Miley (20) on a home run during Saturday's game against Lamar University, which was part of a three-game series.

Colonel baseball ends 11-game winning streak

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 18, 2010

The Colonel baseball team's 11-game winning streak came to a halt last weekend after a loss to the Cardinals...

Junior outfielder Bear Comer bats during last week's doubleheader against Arkansas-Monticello.

Junior college transfer on top of conference rankings

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 11, 2010

Junior outfielder transfer Daniel "Bear" Comer has only played 11 games for the Colonels, however, he...

Sophomore second baseman Lauren Martinez looks for an opportunity to run during Saturday's double header against McNeese State.  The Colonels won the first game 2-1 and lost the second 4-3.

New Colonel softball players add to team’s success

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 11, 2010

In addition to the returning players and fan favorites, the new Colonels of the 2009-2010 softball season...

Junior infielder Tristan Rogers takes the field during Tuesday's game against LSU-Alexandria.  The Colonels won 7-0.

Baseball challenges 12-game winning streak of 1986

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 11, 2010

The Colonels baseball team reflects on their current nine-game winning streak with that of the 1986 season's...

Success traced to former coach

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 11, 2010

Have you ever had a coach that you can almost completely attribute your success in athletics?While most...

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

Colonels baseball evens record to 3-3 overall

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 4, 2010

The Colonels baseball team evened out their overall record to 3-3 after winning the 2010 Big Boy Classic...

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

Baseball team predicted to finish last in conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 25, 2010

The Colonel baseball team looks to silence the critics after being picked to finish last in 2010 Southland...

Graduate assistant men's basketball coach Andrew Kearney supervises practice Tuesday in Stopher Gym.

Former college players serve as assistant coaches

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 11, 2010

While some Colonels teams are adjusting to new players, the men's basketball team is adjusting to two...

Redshirt junior Dominic Friend plays forward/guard for the Colonels men's basketball team.

Australian native helps lead Colonels on the court

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 11, 2010

Redshirt junior forward/guard Dominic Friend from Australia continues to help lead the Colonels men's...

Former Major League outfielder Darryl Hamilton speaks about his experiences with Colonel baseball and as a professional player Saturday at the First Pitch banquet in the Cotillion Ballroom.

Alumnus defies odds in baseball

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 4, 2010

Statistically, 700 kids will be drafted and only 50 will make it to the Major Leagues; however, former...

Junior guard Kellan Carter decides on his next move during Saturday's game against Southeastern Louisiana.  The Colonels lost 84-65.

Home-court winning streak broken by Southeastern

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 4, 2010

As many Louisianans are looking forward to Feb. 7 as the day the Saints go to the Superbowl, the Colonels...

Men’s basketball team maintains home winning streak against McNeese State

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010

The Colonels men's basketball team kept their home game winning streak alive when they defeated the Cowboys...

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

Athlete of the Week

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010

Sophomore guard Chris Iles has gone from being the first sub off of the bench as a freshman to a starting...

Sophomore guard Portia Washington tries to get past a Central Arkansas player during the Jan. 20th game.  The Colonels lost 61-54

Colonels stay positive through setbacks

Kevin Schlegel and Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 28, 2010

The Colonels women's basketball team falls to Central Arkansas 61-54 upon their return to Stopher Gym...

Graduation should be special occasion for students

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 21, 2010

Feelings of excitement coarse throughout your body as you look up into the crowd to see about 20 members...

Women’s basketball loses to Lady Demons

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 21, 2010

With a combined total of 48 points from junior Ricshanda Bickham and freshman Alisha Allen, the Colonels...

Men’s basketball record does not reflect success

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 21, 2010

The Colonels men's basketball team returns to school with a 6-10 overall record and 2-1 Southland Conference...

New head coach adds two assistants to staff

Katelyn Thibodeaux
January 21, 2010

Nicholls' newly appointed head football coach welcomed two new assistants to his coaching staff Friday...

Senior defensive end Zac Reddix (90) and junior linebacker Yashua Willis (44) take down a Northwestern State player during Saturday's game.  The Colonels won 28-21.

Colonel football captures first conference win of season

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

Twenty-one seniors suited up for their last home game in a Colonel uniform Saturday when they took a...

Senior outside hitter Rachel Spreen gets emotional after being honored for her athletic accomplishments before the Nov. 6th game against the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Senior volleyball players say goodbye to their last season

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

After practices are over and the season winds down, four Colonel volleyball players will say goodbye...

Junior guard/forward Anatoly Bose prepares to throw the ball back into the game during the Nov. 5th game against Delta State.

From worst to first; men’s basketball picked to finish on top

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

The men's basketball team went from worst to first when the team was picked pre-season to finish first...

Santa Claus is coming to Stopher Gym for a toy drive

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

Nicholls' Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in association with the Lafourche Parish Government will...

Charlie Stubbs

University hires new head football coach

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

The Nicholls Athletic Department announced the new head coach of the Colonel football team on Tuesday...

Opinion: Men’s basketball record does not reflect team’s talent

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

Some might think a 3-9 record to start a season in any sport indicates a bad team that will win some...

The volleyball team huddles up before a game. The team will play Sam Huston State Friday in the Southland Conference Volleyball Tournament at 4 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas.

Team makes historic conference return

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 19, 2009

The Colonel volleyball team will compete in the Southland Conference Tournament tomorrow for the second...

Senior setter Amy Whitehead serves the ball during Friday's game against the University of Texas at San Antonio.  The Colonels won 3-1.

Colonels volleyball set their eyes on tournament

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 12, 2009

The Colonels volleyball team looks to keep their hopes high for a bid to the 2009 Southland Conference...

Personal records and 25th place

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 5, 2009

Colonel cross country men set new personal records while the women placed sixth with three Colonels in...

Senior midfielder Jessica Bedford takes the ball at the game against McNeese on Sunday.

Questions and Answers

Katelyn Thibodeaux
November 5, 2009

Northamptonshire, England native and senior midfielder Jessica Bedford plays in her last season as a...

Junior midfielder/defender Gillian McCarter (20) takes possession of the ball during the October 16th game against Texas State.  The Colonels lost 3-1.

Colonels face challege to win in last weekend stretch

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 29, 2009

The Colonels soccer team's last road trip of the season did not go as well as hoped falling in both games...

Eight Colonels finish in top sixteen to win

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 22, 2009

The women's cross country meet was filled with four top five finishes, personal record-breaking ties...

The football game against Texas State begins Saturday at John L. Guidry Stadium.  The Colonels lost 34-28.

Colonels lose the paddle to Texas State; 34-28

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 22, 2009

The Colonels lost the battle for the paddle in Saturday's football game against the Bobcats of Texas...

Junior defender Allison Mylius fights a Texas State player for the ball during Friday's game.  The Colonels lost 3-1.

[Photo] Colonels pull off tie against UTSA after a rough series

Jake Martin
October 22, 2009

Junior defender Allison Mylius fights a Texas State player for the ball during Friday's game. The Colonels...

The Nicholls Colonels and the Jacksonville Gamecocks have a pile-up after a Colonel fumble on the Nicholls 22-yard line. The Colonels lost the Homecoming game to the Gamecocks 60-10.

Homecoming game disappoints players, fans

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 1, 2009

Junior linebacker Yashua Willis and senior linebacker Garrick Spain's 12 combined tackles, 3.5 for a...

Cross country receives highest national ranking

Katelyn Thibodeaux
October 1, 2009

Both the men and women's cross country teams had a top 10 finish at the LSU Invitational this weekend,...

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

Soccer team falls to Centenary, player breaks record

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 24, 2009

Despite losing one game last weekend, the Colonels soccer team had one player make it to the top of the...

Freshman middle blocker Jasmine Harris prepares to serve the ball during practice.

Lady Colonels win one out of three in weekend tournament

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 17, 2009

The Lady Colonels volleyball team was only able to produce one win in the Jaguar Classic hosted by South...

The Colonels played their home opener Tuesday against the Southern Miss. Golden Eagles.  The Colonels lost 1-3.

Colonels fall short of a sweep in weekend tournament

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 10, 2009

Freshman outside hitter Jennifer Brandt's 10-plus kills in all three matches were not enough to sweep...

Sophomore midfielder Alana DeHart races after the ball during last Friday's game against Southern Miss.  The game marked the Colonels' first season win.

Lady Colonels fall against Trojans in double overtime

Katelyn Thibodeaux
September 3, 2009

Two Lady Colonel goals were not enough to overcome the Trojans of Troy University in double overtime...

Colonel basketball ready for challenging schedule

Katelyn Thibodeaux
August 27, 2009

The Colonels basketball team is determined to expand on its success from last season despite playing...

Freshman Mike Barba plays wide receiver in football and outfielder in baseball for the Colonels.

Two student athletes juggle school and multiple sports

Katelyn Thibodeaux
August 27, 2009

While some students simply go to class and may participate in a club or a sport, two student-athletes...

Junior Keith Kulbeth dives into third base on Tuesday's game against the Green Wave of Tulane University. The Colonels lost the match-up with a score of 15-2.

Tulane grand slams knock Colonels to 1 and 3 record

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 26, 2009

Grand slams from Tulane's Sam Honeck and Jeremy Shaffer added to the Colonels' 13-point loss of 15-2...

Senior guard Justin Payne prepares to shoot the ball around the defender.

Colonels overcome preseason ranking finishing strong

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 19, 2009

"Our goal this year is for us to have a successful season and for us to be able to get into post season,"...

Senior outfielder Josh Swenson swings for a hit during the game versus Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Friday afternoon.

Colonels sweep series placing fourth in conference

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 19, 2009

The Colonels baseball team swept their series against Texas A&M Corpus Christi this past weekend increasing...

Junior second baseman Keith Kulbeth tosses the ball for an out.

Questions and Answers

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 19, 2009

Colonel starting second baseman junior Keith Kulbeth, also known as the "golden child" by his teammates,...

Nicholls trainer Amelia Mason stretches out junior outfielder Chris Murrill before a game at Ray Didier Field. March is Athletic Training Month.

March a month of intense training for student athletes

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 12, 2009

March is often shadowed with being the start of spring and often holds other holidays such as Mardi Gras,...

Nicholls sophmore pitcher Seth Webster throws a pitch against Chicago.

Colonels defeat Southern Jaguars with close win

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 12, 2009

Junior Chris Murril's hit between center and right field scoring junior Steven Gauthe won the game for...

Nicholls third baseman Kayla Watterson and second baseman Danielle Clayton try to turn a double play during the Southeastern game at the Nicholls Softball Complex.

Lady Colonels give strong showing against Mavericks

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 12, 2009

The Lady Colonel softball team went 1-2 this past weekend against the Texas Arlington Mavericks winning...

Men’s basketball competes for title

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 12, 2009

The Colonels open up play in the conference tournament for the first time since the 2000 season today...

Nicholls junior infielder Tyler Minto hits a foul ball against Chicago State.

Baseball season opens with three Colonels victories

Katelyn Thibodeaux
March 5, 2009

The Colonels started off their season Feb. 20-22 against Chicago State winning all three games in the...

Sophomore forward Dominic Friend tries to pass the ball past two defenders in Saturday's game against Southeastern. The Colonels won 60-59.

Colonels knock off No. 1 Sam Houston Bearkats

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 19, 2009

The Colonels defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 60-59 on Feb. 11 with a last second lay-up by senior Justin...

Senior forward Dominique Washington prepares to pass the ball in Wednesday's game against Sam Houston State. The Lady Colonels won 76-74.

Victory at Last

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 19, 2009

The Lady Colonels pulled off a near impossible feat, coming back from a 12-point deficit to win against...

Senior right-hander Lance Dupuis winds and delivers during a game at Ray E. Didier field. Dupuis will start in Friday's game against Chicago State.

Questions and Answers

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 19, 2009

The Colonels starting pitcher, senior Lance Dupuis, is hoping to take his team to conference this season. In...

Junior Keith Kulbeth prepares to throw the ball across the diamond.

Roster adjustments bring hope

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 19, 2009

The Colonel baseball team opens their season of play this Friday against the Chicago State Cougars at...

Freshman forward Fred Hunter makes a move around two Texas A&M Corpus Christi players in Saturdays game in Stopher Gym.

Burying the Hatchet

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 12, 2009

The Colonels had their biggest win of the season Feb. 4 in Stopher Gym dominating top-ranked Stephen...

Growing up around sports shapes the lives of future athletes, fans

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 12, 2009

As a girl, you get told to play with Barbie dolls, My Little Pony, and Polly Pocket. However, I wanted...

Women’s basketball defeated by SFA

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 12, 2009

The Lady Colonels lost in a close match-up against Stephen F. Austin on Feb. 4 with a score of 60-55...

Colonels receive narrow victory against Lions

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 5, 2009

Senior forward Ryan Bathie scored a season high 25 points to lead the Colonels to a 68-65 victory over...

Men’s and women’s tennis show impressive wins over Xavier

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 5, 2009

Every match but two was decided in two sets for the Colonels tennis team leading them to a home victory...

Track athletes have early success in meets

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 5, 2009

Junior Lauren Jones' outstanding performance in the 3,000m run as well as the one-mile run allowed her...

Lady Colonels basketball head coach DoBee Plaisance motivates her players during a recent game against the McNeese State Cowgirls.

Women’s basketball coach reflects on first season

Katelyn Thibodeaux
February 5, 2009

Women's basketball head coach DoBee Plaisance has been faced with many difficulties in her first year...

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