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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth
The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth
All content by Melissa Holman
Attendees dance with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians on April 27. The Indians, known for their ornate, vibrantly colored costumes, parade through the crowded fairgrounds frequently during New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s seven-day event.

Insider tips for surviving the second weekend of Jazz Fest

Melissa Holman
May 2, 2013
President Hulbert gives a speech on the state of the University at Faculty Institute on Aug. 16, 2012.

End of an Era

Melissa Holman
April 18, 2013

University faces midyear cut

Melissa Holman
December 14, 2012

Students on campus to move to campus shelter tomorrow

Melissa Holman
August 27, 2012

Classes resume Sept. 4

Melissa Holman
August 27, 2012
Nicholls takes precautions as storm approaches

Nicholls takes precautions as storm approaches

Melissa Holman, Melissa Holman, Melissa Holman, Melissa Holman, and Melissa Holman
August 27, 2012

Reduction, layoffs loom

Melissa Holman
July 11, 2012
Reality star Diem Brown speaks to LGLA campers during the closing ceremony on June 13.

Director, reality star speak at leadership camp

Melissa Holman
June 20, 2012
Role Reversal in Higher Education

Role Reversal in Higher Education

Melissa Holman
January 18, 2012

University prepares goals for next six years

Melissa Holman
November 15, 2011
University police sergeant Alexander Barnes investigates the remains left in a recovered truck on Tuesday afternoon. The truck was discovered missing Monday.

Truck stolen on campus

Melissa Holman
November 15, 2011

Scholarship established

Melissa Holman
November 15, 2011

Veteran’s Day tomorrow

Melissa Holman
November 8, 2011
SUBMITTED PHOTO OF MARIE ORY DUPONT AFTER GRADUATING FROM NICHOLLS IN 2004

Student Publications alumna dies unexpectedly

Melissa Holman
October 27, 2011
Student-teachers evaluated

Student-teachers evaluated

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011

Entre Lab helps build businesses

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011

Students teach via technology

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011
Parked cars line Bowie Road as a student crosses the road and more cars drive passed.

Parking, crosswalk solutions discussed

Melissa Holman
September 14, 2011
Iconic chef to be honored

Iconic chef to be honored

Melissa Holman
September 7, 2011

Sex offender bill passed

Melissa Holman
August 31, 2011
Lauren Pitre, Public Relations senior and recruitment counselor from Cut Off, shares a few facts with girls passing in the Student Union about soroity life on Aug. 22.

Sororities recruit new students on campus

Melissa Holman
August 24, 2011

Blood Center requests student donations

Melissa Holman
August 24, 2011

Organizational leaders plan to improve student life

Melissa Holman
August 18, 2011
Crickets infest every building on campus. Most of them end up like this one dead from the cold air conditioning.

Cricket infestation around campus

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011

University awaits budget approval

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011

Moodle conversion delayed

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011
The new dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. John Doucet, gets interviewed in his office on Friday morning.

Doucet fulfills interim position

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011
Keynote speaker at the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy Barbara Bush talks about her involvement in Global Health Corps.

Former first daughter encourages girls

Melissa Holman
June 22, 2011

Tuition to increase by 10 percent

Melissa Holman
June 22, 2011
Dr. Ben Legendre, Director of the Audobon Sugar Institute of LSU, teaches a class on sugar cane and the importance of stubbling behavior, and describes the good and the bad.

University’s sugar institute draws international members

Melissa Holman
June 22, 2011

SGA president serves on Louisiana board

Melissa Holman
June 9, 2011
An empty Ayo Pool waits for its new liner, pump, and cleaning.

Ayo pool scheduled to reopen

Melissa Holman
June 9, 2011
Dr. Badiollah Asrabadi looks over paperwork in his office on Thursday.

Dean of arts and sciences retires after 31 years of service

Melissa Holman
June 9, 2011

Blackboard to convert to Moodle

Melissa Holman
April 13, 2011

Nicholls recognizes student employess

Melissa Holman
April 6, 2011
The Ms. Nicholls finalists are Maegan Parra, Stephanie Graebert and Brittany Taraba.

Nominees for Mr., Ms. Nicholls reflect on accomplishments

Melissa Holman and Melissa Holman
March 29, 2011

Nicholls offers FASFA worshops to students

Melissa Holman and Melissa Holman
March 29, 2011
Levi Clark, Jr. future SPA president

SGA, SPA future leaders prepare for upcoming year

Melissa Holman and Melissa Holman
March 22, 2011
Jessica Gast, freshman from Houma, makes a salad on Monday at the salad bar in Vernon F. Galliano Hall Cafeteria.

Cafeteria passes inspections

Melissa Holman
March 1, 2011
SPA president Sarita Jones and vice president Johnathan Lynch pose with SGA president Brittany Taraba and vice president John Lombardo on Monday in front of the Student Union.

SGA, SPA leaders offer advice to future officers

Melissa Holman
February 23, 2011

Fee collections identify counter

Melissa Holman
February 16, 2011
Attorney Andrew Wise does paperwork in the Student Government Office last week. Wise offers free legal advice and notary services to students weekly.

SGA regularly offers free legal services to students

Melissa Holman
February 16, 2011
Allison Leese, mathematics junior from Houma, attempts to access the Internet in her La Maison du Bayou apartment.

Gmail switch made easier by keeping old formats

Melissa Holman
February 4, 2011

Gmail switch made easier by keeping old formats

Melissa Holman
February 3, 2011
The future site of a coffee shop to be located across from Gouaux Hall.

Construction continues on drive-thru and indoor cafes

Melissa Holman
January 27, 2011
Hannah Songe, freshman from Houma, checks Blackboard on Nov. 15 in the student union.

Student e-mail account transition to take place Feb.

Melissa Holman
January 20, 2011

SGA red letter campaign begins later this semester

Melissa Holman
January 20, 2011
Hannah Songe, freshman from Houma, checks Blackboard on Monday in the student union.

Nicholls to switch from Groupwise and Blackboard

Melissa Holman
November 18, 2010
Guests are served at the John Folse Culinary Institute's Bite of the Arts fundraiser last year in the Cotillion Ballroom.

Bite of the Arts to serve Spanish-themed cuisine

Melissa Holman
November 11, 2010

Rec center construction set to begin in December

Melissa Holman
November 11, 2010

Defense class offered for Nicholls women

Melissa Holman
November 4, 2010
A display in the Student Union food court holds sandwiches, salads and yogurt Tuesday.

Food options to be revamped

Melissa Holman
October 28, 2010
Amy Mahler, interim president of Stand Up and art senior from St. Rose, conducts Stand Up's first meeting last Wednesday in the snack bar area of the Student Union.

Student groups begins anti-budget cut campaigns

Melissa Holman
October 21, 2010

Cash available for all student organizations

Melissa Holman
October 7, 2010
Scholars Hall nominee Johnathan Lynch, culinary arts senior from Ruston, congratulates Student Programming Association nominee Lacey Angeron, mass communication junior from Patterson, after she is pronounced Homecoming queen during half-time of Saturday's

Homecoming king and queen reflect on week’s events

Melissa Holman
September 30, 2010

Alive At Five

Melissa Holman
September 23, 2010

Student government welcomes newly elected freshmen

Melissa Holman
September 16, 2010

SGA to hold fall 2010 elections

Melissa Holman
September 9, 2010

Faculty switch to Banner system

Melissa Holman
September 2, 2010

Additional student fees explained by department heads

Melissa Holman
September 2, 2010

Financial Aid moves to Banner System

Melissa Holman
August 26, 2010

SGA,SPA want students opinions,ready to work

Melissa Holman
August 19, 2010

Banner system increases protection, organization

Melissa Holman
August 19, 2010
Construction work continues Wednesday at the site of the future recreation center. The self-assessed fee to fund the operation of the center was approved in the recent student elections.

Students approve rec. center fee

Melissa Holman
April 29, 2010

University to switch e-mail providers

Melissa Holman
April 22, 2010

Summer Pell grants an option for students

Melissa Holman
April 22, 2010
Manager Angelle Caillouet pays Ashley Smith, who will be transferring to Our Lady of the Lake, for returned textbooks Wednesday at the Bookstore.

Bookstore offers textbook rentals

Melissa Holman
April 22, 2010
Anthony Plaisance, English sophomore from Galliano, helps Sarah Lebert, English junior from Prairieville, move back into Ellender Hall Sunday.

Fewer students in residence halls compared to fall

Melissa Holman
April 15, 2010

Shortened workweek to be reimplemented

Melissa Holman
April 1, 2010
Student Government Association president Ryan Donegan looks on as vice president Brittany Taraba moderates Monday's senate meeting. Taraba is running unopposed for SGA president.

Election candidates compete for students’ votes

Melissa Holman
April 1, 2010

Lecture, luncheon to honor women

Melissa Holman
March 25, 2010
Ayo Pool, which normally opens in April, will remain closed this year.

Budget cuts keep pool closed

Melissa Holman
March 18, 2010
Brooke Simon, nursing sophomore from Slidell, works on her laptop Monday in her La Maison du Bayou apartment.

Complaints made about speed of Web

Melissa Holman
March 11, 2010

Library affected by budget cut demands

Melissa Holman
March 11, 2010
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