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Nicholls baseball found success in a weekend series

Nicholls baseball found success in a weekend series

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
May 9, 2018

The Nicholls State University baseball team earned a victory in their weekend series over Southland Conference...

Red Card: Cashing Out

Red Card: Cashing Out

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
May 9, 2018

Recently, it has been a controversial and largely discussed topic in the sports scene whether or not...

Nicholls baseball nears end of regular season

Nicholls baseball nears end of regular season

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
May 7, 2018

After stealing the series victory over the Lamar University Cardinals last weekend, the Nicholls State...

Nicholls baseball split last four games

Nicholls baseball split last four games

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 27, 2018

The Nicholls State University baseball team has won two out of its last four games, improving their overall...

Evan Dauterive, head athletic trainer, wraps a Colonel football player's ankle before practice on Wednesday, March 14.

Evolution of Athletic Training profession will affect students nationwide

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018

Although Nicholls State University will feel the growing pains of losing its Athletic Training degree...

Nicholls track and field prepares for Southland Conference Championships

Nicholls track and field prepares for Southland Conference Championships

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 25, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team completed their final meet of the regular...

Nicholls baseball will remain in Louisiana for eight-game streak

Nicholls baseball will remain in Louisiana for eight-game streak

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018

After dropping the three-game series against the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas...

Nicholls track and field nears end of regular season

Nicholls track and field nears end of regular season

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team competed at the Southeastern Strawberry...

Nicholls baseball won four of last seven games

Nicholls baseball won four of last seven games

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 12, 2018

The Nicholls State University baseball team won four of its last seven games, including victories over...

Nicholls baseball reaches halfway point in 2018 season

Nicholls baseball reaches halfway point in 2018 season

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
April 6, 2018

After dropping three games on the road to the University of Arizona, the Colonels faced Louisiana State...

Red Card: Making the Cut

Red Card: Making the Cut

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 27, 2018

Now that the hype of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in South Korea has cooled down, things will begin...

Nicholls baseball sealed series win over McNeese

Nicholls baseball sealed series win over McNeese

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 26, 2018

  The Nicholls State University baseball team earned their first series win of the season after...

Nicholls baseball looks to take advantage of home stretch

Nicholls baseball looks to take advantage of home stretch

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 23, 2018

  After dropping the series against Houston Baptist University last weekend on the road, the...

Nicholls track and field continues to break records

Nicholls track and field continues to break records

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 22, 2018

  The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team achieved multiple personal bests...

Strength coach seeks to maintain and improve consistency in weight room

Strength coach seeks to maintain and improve consistency in weight room

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 16, 2018

  Despite upcoming staff changes and the possibility of facility renovations, Nicholls State...

Student-athletes were reminded of NCAA sports wagering violations

Student-athletes were reminded of NCAA sports wagering violations

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 15, 2018

With the Nicholls State University women’s basketball team heading into the National Collegiate...

Nicholls baseball dropped weekend series at home

Nicholls baseball dropped weekend series at home

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 14, 2018

In their first series against a Southland Conference (SLC) opponent this season, the Colonels opened...

Nicholls track competed in first outdoor meet

Nicholls track competed in first outdoor meet

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 12, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team competed in their first meet of the outdoor...

Nicholls tennis looks to maintain consistency in home matches

Nicholls tennis looks to maintain consistency in home matches

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018

Since the opening of their respective seasons in early February, the Nicholls State University men’s...

Nicholls baseball takes sixth straight loss after weekend tournament

Nicholls baseball takes sixth straight loss after weekend tournament

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 5, 2018

The Nicholls State University baseball team was unable to find success over the weekend in Pensacola,...

Personal Opinion: Why student media is important to us all

Personal Opinion: Why student media is important to us all

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
March 2, 2018

  Last week, the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors made the decision to approve the...

Red Card: Game Changers

Red Card: Game Changers

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 27, 2018

Over time, things change. Even things we consider to be permanent, such as laws and language, have changed...

Women's track makes big strides at indoor championships

Women’s track makes big strides at indoor championships

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 23, 2018

After preparing for the event all season, the Nicholls State University women’s track and field team...

Nicholls baseball opener took dramatic turn for the better

Nicholls baseball opener took dramatic turn for the better

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018

In its season-opening series against the Stony Brook University Seawolves, the Nicholls State University...

Nicholls baseball prepares to open 2018 season at home

Nicholls baseball prepares to open 2018 season at home

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 15, 2018

With a four-game series scheduled for this weekend, the Nicholls State University baseball team anticipates...

Album Review: "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar

Album Review: “Black Panther” by Kendrick Lamar

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 10, 2018

Preceding the release of Marvel’s first new superhero movie of the year was Kendrick Lamar’s fifth...

Nicholls track approaches final meet before indoor championship

Nicholls track approaches final meet before indoor championship

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018

As the indoor season comes to an end, the Nicholls State University women’s track and field team looks...

Nicholls Tennis opened season strong at home

Nicholls Tennis opened season strong at home

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 6, 2018

The Nicholls State University men’s and women’s tennis teams kicked off the start of their 2018 seasons...

Colonel Track and Field will compete at Bayou Bengal Invitational

Colonel Track and Field will compete at Bayou Bengal Invitational

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 2, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team will travel to Baton Rouge this Friday to...

Tennis Team Group 2017(Misty Leigh McElroy/Nicholls State University)10/11/17

Men’s and Women’s Tennis welcome new season and new assistant coach

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018

The Nicholls State University men’s and women’s tennis teams will begin their spring schedules this...

Red Card Column: The Hail Mary plays of life and sports

Red Card Column: The Hail Mary plays of life and sports

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
January 30, 2018

The “Hail Mary” play is almost as iconic as the game of football itself. Although this play isn’t...

Colonel track and field entered Top 25

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
January 25, 2018

The Nicholls State University women’s track and field team competed in their second meet of the season...

Successful transition from cross country to track was revealed at first meet

Successful transition from cross country to track was revealed at first meet

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
January 22, 2018

After they concluded the first meet of the season in Lake Charles, Louisiana last weekend, the Nicholls...

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: For the love of the game

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: For the love of the game

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
December 5, 2017

Although I loved my role as a soccer player and the action I got on the playing field, I always knew...

Colonel football ended unforgettable 2017 season in FCS playoffs

Colonel football ended unforgettable 2017 season in FCS playoffs

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Although the Nicholls State University football team fell to the University of South Dakota in the first round...

Colonel football playoff dream becomes reality after loss to rival

Colonel football playoff dream becomes reality after loss to rival

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017

Shortly after a tough loss to in-state rival Southeastern Louisiana University last Thursday, the Nicholls...

Colonels line up for the third play of afternoon practice on Aug. 22.

Colonel football faces rival for season finale in pursuit of playoff spot

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will face in-state rival, Southeastern Louisiana University, tonight...

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: More than just a game

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: More than just a game

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 14, 2017

I’ve spent my entire life listening to other people tell me that soccer is just a game. They’ve told...

Colonel football earns victory, extends winning streak

Colonel football earns victory, extends winning streak

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 14, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team added another win to their streak as they conquered the Stephen...

Nicholls football faces Lumberjacks on the road

Nicholls football faces Lumberjacks on the road

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 11, 2017

With two away games left in the season, the Nicholls State University football team travels to Nacogdoches,...

Emani White #0 a senior from New Orleans runs with the ball during the Troy Vs. Nicholls basketball game that took place on December 14, 2016 in Stopher Gym.

Women’s basketball opens 2017-18 season this Friday

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University women’s basketball team will begin their season this Friday as they travel to...

Nicholls football game still the main event of homecoming week

Nicholls football game still the main event of homecoming week

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 7, 2017

The arrival of homecoming week creates a buzz around the campus of Nicholls State University due to student...

Offensive and defensive linemen get into formation on the line of scrimmage at afternoon practice on Tuesday, September 1.

Football keeps home record clean in thrilling victory

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017

In their fifth and final home game of the 2017 season, the Nicholls State University football team rallied with...

#22 Jeremy Rounds blocks Prairie View's #29 Raleigh Johnson for Nicholls State Vs. Prairie View A&M on September 16, 2017.

Colonels face Huskies in home finale

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 4, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will defend its home game winning streak as they match up...

Southland Conference adopts mobile communication software

Southland Conference adopts mobile communication software

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
November 1, 2017

On October 23, the Southland Conference partnered with Teamworks, the leader of mobile collaboration...

Colonel football win on the road, returns to play at home this weekend

Colonel football win on the road, returns to play at home this weekend

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 30, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team secured their fourth straight win this weekend as they defeated...

Nicholls football resumes after bye-week, faces Incarnate Word

Nicholls football resumes after bye-week, faces Incarnate Word

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 28, 2017

After a bye-week which allowed the Nicholls State University football team to rest and recover, the Colonels...

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student?

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student?

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 17, 2017

At the beginning of each new academic year, Nicholls State University president Dr. Bruce Murphy meets...

Colonels keep home record clean, defeat the Wildcats

Colonels keep home record clean, defeat the Wildcats

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team prevailed in their battle against the Abilene Christian University...

Nicholls State Vs. Prairie View A&M on Sept.16.

Football hosts Abilene Christian at home for first time

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 14, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will host the Abilene Christian University Wildcats this Saturday...

#22 Jeremy Rounds blocks Prairie View's #29 Raleigh Johnson for Nicholls State Vs. Prairie View A&M on September 16, 2017.

Veterans and newcomers collaborate for 2017 season

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 10, 2017

The Nicholls State University football season commenced with the addition of 12 new signees and the traditions...

Colonels line up for the third play of afternoon practice on Aug. 22.

Routine helps football prepare for 2017 schedule

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 10, 2017

Playing against a Southland Conference opponent on the opening weekend of their season is something out...

Nicholls football overcomes rival opponent and bad weather

Nicholls football overcomes rival opponent and bad weather

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team claimed the trophy and proved themselves “the real N-S-U” after...

Football faces in-state rival Northwestern for homecoming matchup

Football faces in-state rival Northwestern for homecoming matchup

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 7, 2017

After two weeks on the road, the Nicholls State University football team will play at home this Saturday, October...

Colonels cruise past the cardinals in Beaumont

Colonels cruise past the cardinals in Beaumont

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
October 3, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team pushed through Southland opponent Lamar University in Beaumont,...

Football faces Lamar on the road

Football faces Lamar on the road

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
September 30, 2017

After a hefty loss against Southland Conference opponent Sam Houston State University last weekend, the...

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: You win or you learn

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: You win or you learn

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 26, 2017

Athletes spend countless hours watching film, training and working out to improve their craft and master...

Colonel football defeated at Sam Houston State University

Colonel football defeated at Sam Houston State University

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017

The Colonels took a hefty 66-17 loss to the defending league champions and third ranked FCS team, Sam Houston...

Nicholls football back on conference track, faces Sam Houston State

Nicholls football back on conference track, faces Sam Houston State

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 23, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will face its second Southland Conference opponent of the...

Colonels win big at home against Prairie View A&M

Colonels win big at home against Prairie View A&M

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017

The Colonels earned their second win of the season against the Prairie View A&M Panthers on Saturday at...

Colonel football takes on Prairie View A&M at home this Saturday

Colonel football takes on Prairie View A&M at home this Saturday

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
September 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will host its final nonconference competition of the season, Prairie...

Colonel football falls to Texas A&M in College Station, Texas

Colonel football falls to Texas A&M in College Station, Texas

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 11, 2017

Despite rallying to tie the game up in the fourth quarter after trailing behind Texas A&M, the Colonels...

Nicholls football faces Texas A&M tonight

Nicholls football faces Texas A&M tonight

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will head to College Station, Texas where they will compete against...

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: Game Day

Stay Humble, Hustle Hard: Game Day

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
September 5, 2017

The start of a new semester always comes with a buzz across college campuses nationwide as people seek...

Coach Rebowe looks onto his Colonels as they have their first practice session before their first game against McNesse on August 31, 2017.

Colonels face Cowboys in home opener

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
August 31, 2017

The Nicholls State University football team will kick off its 2017 season at John. L. Guidry stadium...

Offensive and defensive linemen get into formation on the line of scrimmage at afternoon practice on Tuesday, September 1.

Football hungry for success in 2017 campaign

Katherine Kelly, Sports Editor
August 30, 2017

After closing the 2016 season with an overall record of 5-6, the Colonels have been working hard to ensure...

Men’s tennis to open Southland Conference tournament

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
April 27, 2017

The Nicholls State University men’s tennis team will compete against Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi...

Baseball fell to Sam Houston this past weekend

Baseball fell to Sam Houston this past weekend

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
April 10, 2017

Sam Houston State University swept the Nicholls State University baseball team in a three-game series...

Baseball to resume conference play after seven-game hiatus

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
April 6, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team will face Sam Houston State University this weekend in a...

Student-athletes and coaches voice their opinions on the repurposing of La Pirogue yearbook fee

Student-athletes and coaches voice their opinions on the repurposing of La Pirogue yearbook fee

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 30, 2017

Media on Nicholls State University’s campus plays a key role in the workings of its athletic programs....

Baseball swept by McNeese

Baseball swept by McNeese

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 28, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team was shut down this weekend in a three-game series against...

Jordan Talley stands on the John L. Guidry Stadium field while holding his sports gear.

Athlete close-up: Jordan Talley

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 23, 2017

Nicholls State University football tight end Jordan Talley has been splitting his time between the football...

Dr. Bruce Murphy and Spencer Valdespino pictured at 2016 Spring Commencement.

Nicholls soccer alumna gives opinion on yearbook situation

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 21, 2017

Nicholls State University soccer alumna Spencer Valdespino believes student publications plays a crucial...

Coach Seth Thibodeaux shows off the jerseys that will be auctioned off for the Louis Children Crisis Center tomorrow night at Ray. E. DIdier field.

Baseball hosts charity game Friday for foster children

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team will be sporting green jerseys on St. Patrick’s Day tomorow...

Baseball won two against rival Northwestern

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 14, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team faced their rival, Northwestern State University, in a three-game...

Baseball wins two games at home tournament

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 11, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team finished the Mardi Gras Invitational tournament with one...

Baseball to enter conference play against Northwestern

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
March 9, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team will open Southland Conference (SLC) play this weekend against...

Nicholls baseball hosting Mardi Gras Invitational

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 23, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team will host the Mardi Gras Invitational: Beads and Baseball...

Baseball opens season with a win and a loss

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 20, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team opened its season this weekend against Wake Forest University...

Nicholls baseball team is set to open season in Houston

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 16, 2017

The Nicholls State University baseball team will open their season in Houston, Texas tomorrow facing...

Field construction continues to affect baseball

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 13, 2017

Due to continued construction at Ray E. Didier Field, The Nicholls State University baseball team's annual...

Baseball looks to previous seasons before new one

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 9, 2017

With elimination from post-season play last year still lingering, the Nicholls State University Baseball...

Cameron Naquin and Tyler Rivet at the Bassmaster Regional Tournament.

Bass fishing team qualified for major championship

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 7, 2017

Two members of the Nicholls State University Bass Fishing Team qualified for the Bassmaster College Series...

Sixty-nine student athletes on Southland Conference honor roll

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
February 2, 2017

Sixty-nine student-athletes represented Nicholls State University on the Southland Commissioner’s 2016...

Nicholls tennis looks to move forward after season opener cancelled

Katherine Kelly, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017

The Nicholls State University men’s and women’s tennis teams will open their season on February 5...

Athlete Close-up: Senior tennis player Sam Meessen

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
January 26, 2017

As he enters his last season on the tennis court as a Colonel, senior Sam Meessen admits that the sacrifices...

Nicholls athletes come together for kickball tournament

Katherine Kelly, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee of Nicholls State University held its first kickball tournament...

New tennis Head Coach looks ahead at season start

Katherine Kelly, Staff Writer
January 19, 2017

The Nicholls State University tennis programs open their 2017 season this Sunday under the new leadership...

Colonel athletes reflect on how they succeed in the classroom

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 22, 2016

Nicholls State University athletes have continued to display their strengths both on the playing...

Nicholls alumni thinks Rebowe makes football great again

Nicholls alumni thinks Rebowe makes football great again

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 17, 2016

One Nicholls alumnus is not only concerned with who is making America great again, but with who is making...

Nicholls athletes learn a lot in the weight room thanks to Coach Greg

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 16, 2016

Nicholls Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Greg Carrasquillo is guided by his past experiences in...

Athlete close up: Senior Forward Ja’Dante’ Frye

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 10, 2016

As the Nicholls State University men’s basketball team prepares to open their 2016-2017 season this...

Nicholls football hosts Lamar tonight in conference battle

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 3, 2016

The Nicholls Football victory over rival Northwestern State University (NSU) carries them through this...

Delta Zeta held second annual Clay Classic philanthropy event Saturday

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
October 31, 2016

Delta Zeta held its second annual Clay Classic philanthropy event Saturday, Oct. 29. As a part of...

Nicholls golf to play in Duck Commander Intercollegiate tournament

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
October 20, 2016

Powered by senior leadership, the Nicholls men’s golf team prepares for their final tournament as they...

What students should know about Mosaic

Katherine Kelly, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016

Nicholls students have the opportunity to get their work published or to work on an editorial board each...

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