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Falcon returns to Nicholls as provost, VP Academic Affairs

Marie Ory
April 22, 2004

Carroll Falcon, senior vice president/chief academic officer for the University of Louisiana System and...

Four arrested in marijuana bust

Marie Ory
March 4, 2004

On Sunday, four students were arrested following a call to University Police about drug activity outside...

Nicholls student dies in shooting accident

Marie Ory
January 29, 2004

Laverne Charles, a former Nicholls student, was killed Wednesday, January 21, in a shooting incident. Charles...

Committee makes recommendations to President’s Cabinet

Marie Ory
November 20, 2003

The Steering Committee, established to identify ways to improve the opening of each semester, made its...

La Maison du Bayou holds open house today through Saturday

Marie Ory
November 20, 2003

La Maison du Bayou, a $15.2 million privatized housing project, will be open to current and future students...

Domangue proposes student senate neutrality legislation

Marie Ory
November 13, 2003

Student Government Association Arts and Sciences student senator Laurie Domangue is proposing a piece...

SGA election results in, election commission passed

Marie Ory
October 23, 2003

Last week 526 voters participated in the Student Government Association's first attempt at a completely...

Webmaster of “the vomit” explains main issue, concerns

Marie Ory
October 2, 2003

One man armed with some proven facts and his opinion has taken a place on the World Wide Web with a site...

Billboards criticize athletic department direction

Marie Ory
September 25, 2003

Signage has popped up around Thibodaux stating, "Nicholls State University needs new athletic direction." However,...

MRSA staph infection alert

Marie Ory
September 18, 2003

At least eight students have been diagnosed with methicillin resistant staph aureus infections, and a...

Female student assaulted outside Beauregard Hall Monday night

Marie Ory
September 11, 2003

Monday night at approximately 8 p.m., a female resident was assaulted outside of Beauregard Hall, on...

Colonesl help neighbors sweeten US

Marie Ory
September 11, 2003

This season, the Colonels' football team will try to raise awareness of the important role that area...

Marie is the best editor

Marie Ory
June 10, 2003

With students recently voting against the referendums to increase the Peer Education program and the...

Ayo hopes to be remembered for contributions to student academic success, academic quality

Marie Ory
May 1, 2003

At the beginning of the 1983 fall semester, in his first address as University President, Donald Ayo...

Hulbert to succeed Ayo as nicholls’ fourth President

Marie Ory
April 3, 2003

After two public forums, 49 applicants, two open interviews, visits to the campus and careful consideration...

Presidential Search Committee chooses three finalists

Marie Ory
March 13, 2003

On Feb. 27 and 28, interviews were conducted for Nicholls' top post. After more than a one-hour executive...

Committee chooses 10 semi-finalists for presidency

Marie Ory
February 13, 2003

The University of Louisiana System has narrowed the field of 49 presidential applicants to 10 semi-finalists.Out...

Boudreaux first Nicholls administrator to apply for president

Marie Ory
February 6, 2003

David Boudreaux, vice president for institutional advancement, is the first current member of the Nicholls...

Second presidential search forum held

Marie Ory
January 30, 2003

Politics was the main topic brought up on Tuesday in an open public forum setting to receive input from...

Five applications accepted in search of Ayo’s successor

Marie Ory
January 30, 2003

The University of Louisiana System Board has approved the applications of five more people for the position...

Presidential search underway

Marie Ory
January 23, 2003

Fifteen people have submitted applications to the University of Louisiana System to replace Nicholls...

Three campus visitors arrested in series of altercations last Friday

Marie Ory
November 21, 2002

An incident in Ellender Hall escalated into three arrests and one student being temporarily suspended...

New Orleans offers unique literary experience

Marie Ory
November 21, 2002

New Orleans might be best known for jambalaya, Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street, but The Big Easy has much...

Nicholls applies for grant to help with retention

Marie Ory
November 14, 2002

Nicholls is applying for a federal grant that would be used to strengthen student retention. If awarded...

Who’s Who Inductees

Marie Ory
November 14, 2002

College of EducationJamie Boudreaux, senior from MatthewsJarrod Gonzales, senior from MetairieLee Gravois,...

Student senators independently petition against recreation center fee

Marie Ory
November 7, 2002

Students who are against the recreation center student self-assessed fee can stop by the Student Union...

Recreation center referendum passes

Marie Ory
October 10, 2002

With a vote of 597 for and 363 against, the recreational center referendum passed, with 63 percent of...

Ayo announces end to 20 year tenure

Marie Ory
October 10, 2002

University President Donald Ayo announced his plans for retirement to the members of the Nicholls community,...

Maids and Escorts

Marie Ory
October 10, 2002

Kristen Anders Jason DagateChrissy Aysenne Randy DowShantell Davis Ronald T. GivensLinell...

Lili closes University, voting still taking place

Marie Ory
October 2, 2002

Due to the probability that Hurricane Lili will be making landfall on the Louisiana coast, the University...

KNSU requests increase of $1

Marie Ory
April 11, 2002

KNSU 91.5 The Edge, the campus radio station, proposed a referendum to the Student Government Association...

Newspaper asks for $3 increase

Marie Ory
April 11, 2002

The independent student newspaper of Nicholls, The Nicholls Worth, will be going up for a self-assessed...

Professor dies at home

Marie Ory
March 21, 2002

Maynard Wayne Delozier, distinguished professor of marketing, died of congestive heart failure Friday...

Recreational facility to appear on spring ballot

Marie Ory
March 7, 2002

On April 16 and 17, students can vote on a referendum that would increase student self-assessed fees...

Introducing . . . The Nicholls Players

Marie Ory
March 7, 2002

Passerbys notice colorful signs hanging up on walls, bulletin boards and even trash cans around campus...

College of Ecuation placed on probation

Marie Ory
February 28, 2002

The College of Education has been placed on probation by the National Council for the Accreditation of...

University receives Plantation Donation

Marie Ory
February 21, 2002

The Levert Land Company, owner of the Rienzi home and the seven acres of land that the house stands on,...

Western Civilization students assessed $25 fee for tutoring services

Marie Ory
February 7, 2002

By Marie OryManaging Editor History 101 students who did not have a 25 on the Social Studies portion...

Silence strikes students, general attitude negligent

Marie Ory
February 7, 2002

Personal OpinionBy Marie OryManaging Editor With more than 7,500 people roaming this campus on a daily...

Nicholls student to perform national anthem during Superbowl festivities

Marie Ory
January 31, 2002

Barbara Kitzman, legal assistant study sophomore from New Orleans and Ellender Residence Hall assistant...

University kicks off fundraising campaign

Marie Ory
January 31, 2002

Nicholls kicked off its capital campaign titled "Investing in Education for the Bayou Region" by announcing...

Mold in Gouaux Hall ducts busted by Lafayette air quality company

Marie Ory
January 31, 2002

Ductbuster's vehicle is still visible on campus, but the mold problem in Gouaux hall has been resolved. Ductbusters...

Bookstore employees to face layoffs from University

Marie Ory and Marie Ory
January 24, 2002

Barnes and Noble has stipulated in a contract for when they take control of the bookstore. The number...

Marquette seeks grant moniew for University employees’ proposals

Marie Ory
January 24, 2002

Nicholls continues to gain funding from state and federal grants through the efforts of the office...

Federal court hears bookstore bankruptcy case

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

By Marie Ory Managing Editor Barnes and Noble has taken on the responsibilities of the University bookstore,...

Faculty, staff asked to wear IDs

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

By Marie OryManaging Editor Faculty and staff members at Nicholls received a memo Nov. 8 asking them...

Godfather’s Pizza tossed into Student union this semester

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

By Marie OryManaging Editor The website for Godfather's Pizza states "the godfather runs the family...

Mold problem is Gouaux-ing away

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

Air quality tests were conducted by Duct Busters in Gouaux Hall Oct. 18, and in the reports the University...

New CD-ROM unveiled to prospectives

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

Instead of just issuing view books, admissions has implemented a new CD-ROM that will be used to help...

Senators told not to harbor ill will when deciding on referendums, allocate funds

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

The Student Government Association student senators met yesterday to discuss allocations that totaled...

Eligible faculty get what they deserve

Marie Ory
November 15, 2001

In the past six years, eligible faculty members have received pay raises four times. "These pay increases...

After troubles, SPA concert will happen

Marie Ory
November 8, 2001

The Student Programming Association has, after some trouble with contracts and monetary issues, finally...

SGA allocates $800 for senators to attend convention following debate

Marie Ory
November 8, 2001

Last Wednesday the Student Government Association student senators discussed allocating money for the...

Veteran’s Day to be celebrated Friday

Marie Ory
November 8, 2001

A Veteran's Day Celebration hosted by Nicholls, will take place tomorrow at 11:40 a.m. in the Quadrangle. Sylvia...

New degree to begin next semester

Marie Ory
November 1, 2001

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, started in 1932, recently awarded Nicholls...

Students agree some freedoms may need to be lost these days

Marie Ory
November 1, 2001

Under the topic "Resolved: That losing some of our freedom is necessary for maintaining our nation's...

Ory knows who she’s gonna call

Marie Ory
October 25, 2001

I'll be the first one to say that I really don't believe in paranormal activity or the existence of paranormal...

Gros to lead new deans

Marie Ory
October 25, 2001

Dr. Ridley Gros, dean of the College of Business, will travel to The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Oct...

Allison’s effects still present

Marie Ory
October 25, 2001

Students, faculty and staff have been experiencing health problems due to what is believed to be mold...

SGA argues, allocates funds to RHA

Marie Ory
October 25, 2001

The student senate met yesterday at 4:30 to discuss allocating Student Government Association funds,...

Ayo receives volunteer award

Marie Ory
October 11, 2001

Dr. Donald Ayo, University President, was recently awarded The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives...

To see, or not to see?

Marie Ory
October 11, 2001

Teacher evaluations are something students come into contact with at the end of a semester to grade professors...

Oldest living Nicholls alumna tells all

Marie Ory
October 11, 2001

Hazel Abernathy has lived through 17 presidents, two World Wars, Pearl Harbor and the Depression. She...

SGA spends time discussing purchasing T-shirts with student funding

Marie Ory
October 4, 2001

The Student Government Association, at its meeting yesterday at 4:30 p.m., discussed the funding of SGA...

SGA discusses possible parking decal price increase

Marie Ory
September 27, 2001

At its 4:30 p.m. meeting yesterday, the Student Government Association discussed the possibility of increasing...

Students agree Saints should stay local boys

Marie Ory
September 27, 2001

In a decision of 164 to 125, the pro side prevailed in the debate resolved that the state of Louisiana...

Thibodaux’s bike path will trail across campus

Marie Ory
September 27, 2001

Nicholls, along with the city of Thibodaux, is making plans to have an asphalt bike path made that will...

The Nicholls Worth will color its world

Marie Ory
September 20, 2001

The Nicholls Worth is going to look a bit different to its readers on campus. The Nicholls Worth is going...

SGA discusses survey, oversight committee, sociology funding

Marie Ory
September 20, 2001

The Student Government Association met yesterday at 4:30 p.m. and discussed past motions, funding for...

Student senate quarrels over firewoks funding

Marie Ory
September 13, 2001

The Student Government Association discussed helping the Student Programming Association with the funding...

Dean appeals to SGA for SI funding

Marie Ory
September 6, 2001

Thomas Mortillaro, Arts and Sciences dean, and Laurie Kraus-Landry, history instructor, came before the...

Maintenance workers keep things running smoothly

Marie Ory
September 6, 2001

There is a chiller acting up in Peltier Hall, a resident in Ellender Residence Hall has noticed a leak...

Branch breaks out

Marie Ory
August 30, 2001

Pop princesses Britney Spears and Christina Aguliera have nothing on up-and-coming pop/rock newcomer...

SGA discusses parking troubles

Marie Ory
August 30, 2001

The Student Government Association discussed the many complaints they have been receiving about parking...

Enrollment figures bounce

Marie Ory
August 30, 2001

As of Monday, 7,177 students had registered to attend Nicholls. Of those students, only 6,177 had paid...

University off-sets high costs with surcharge

Marie Ory
August 30, 2001

Students at Nicholls may have noticed an energy surcharge fee added to their bills this semester. "The...

Mascot will probably get facelift

Marie Ory
May 3, 2001

The Nicholls State mascot, Tillou, will either get a face lift or a totally new look come next spring. "We...

Saints come marching back

Marie Ory
April 26, 2001

The New Orleans Saints have made their draft picks, and have also picked Nicholls as the site of their...

Bush visits Zephyr Stadium in Metairie

Marie Ory
April 26, 2001

METAIRIE -- President George W. Bush made an appearance at Zephyr field yesterday. Standing on a podium...

ULS names Clausen as system president

Marie Ory
April 26, 2001

The University of Louisiana System recently voted to pick a new president; and the winner is . . . Dr....

Track team gearing up for SLC meet

Marie Ory
April 26, 2001

The Colonel track team is in preparation for the Southland Conference Championship, to be held in Arlington,...

eBooks found through LOUIS

Marie Ory
April 19, 2001

Ellender Memorial Library has new books and old ones, but the only way to get these will be over the...

Admission standards increasing

Marie Ory
April 5, 2001

The State Board of Regents put out a master plan, two years ago, for all state universities to have...

Delve into the realm of theater

Marie Ory
April 5, 2001

Performances of Cinderella, Fame, Beauty and the Beast as well as others have graced the stages of theaters...

Greek Week 2001

Lacey Callahan and Marie Ory
March 22, 2001

Calling all Greeks! Greek Week festivities will begin on campus Sunday. Greek Week involves several different...

Laughter — the medicine of life

Marie Ory
March 15, 2001

The Student Union Ballroom will be transformed into a comedy club March 21, at 7 p.m. for the Wednesday...

University’s site moves

Marie Ory
March 15, 2001

University e-mail accounts have gone through changes, and a new domain name, nicholls.edu, is now in...

Culinary Institute bestows honors upon local businessman

Marie Ory
March 8, 2001

J.S. "Si" Brown III, president of Bruce Foods Corporation, received the fourth Lafcadio Hearn Award Monday...

Quiz Bowl places second in tournament

Marie Ory
March 8, 2001

Nicholls State University Quiz Bowl team, under the direction of Paul Wilson, coordinator of the University...

Students do not agree that homosexuals should have the same rights to adopt children as heterosexuals

Marie Ory
February 22, 2001

Two speakers, one topic, a heated debate and a room full of students and faculty. This can only mean...

Let the music begin

Marie Ory
February 15, 2001

Have you heard the music coming out of the pratice rooms in Talbot Hall? The crisp sounds are coming...

University funds new equipment in design lab

Marie Ory
February 15, 2001

Portfolios for graphic design and art students are looking nicer with help from new computers and scanners...

Love is in the air

Marie Ory
February 8, 2001

Dinner Date It was Aug. 5, 2000, and I sent a single red rose with an invitation that said " You are...

Ferriot retiring after 10 years

Marie Ory
February 8, 2001

After 10 years of service to Nicholls, Dr. Joanne Ferriot, vice president of student affairs, will retire...

University searching for new vice president

Marie Ory
February 8, 2001

With the retirement of Dr. Joanne Ferriot, vice president of student affairs, the University needs...

Bookstore is under construction … really

Marie Ory
February 1, 2001

When the University Bookstore was taken over by Wallace's College Bookstores, Inc., plans were made to...

Kraemer is cop, character, gator hunter

Marie Ory
January 25, 2001

Capt. Danny Kraemer enjoys his job with the University Police. Kraemer, 57, from Raceland, resides with...

No more excuses to be tardy

Marie Ory
January 25, 2001

Starting with the summer semester, class times will be increased by five minutes. This change will help...

Don’t let space cramp your style

Marie Ory
January 18, 2001

The standard two-person college dorm room measures 180 square feet- or 90 square feet for each roommate....

Student Union receives name

Marie Ory
January 18, 2001

What has always been known on campus as the Student Union went through a name change during a memorial...

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