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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

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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

Each year, droves of locals and out-of-towners clad in flip-flops and tank tops flock to the New Orleans...

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 President Stephen Hulbert will close a chapter of his life and begin a new one as he seeks...

University faces midyear cut

Melissa Holman
December 14, 2012

The Jindal Administration announced a $165.5 million mid-year cut this morning to various state entities,...

Students on campus to move to campus shelter tomorrow

Melissa Holman
August 27, 2012

Students currently in residence halls will be relocated to the Student Union ballroom on Tuesday for...

Classes resume Sept. 4

Melissa Holman
August 27, 2012

Nicholls will remain closed through Friday, Aug. 31 as a result of Tropical Storm Isaac. Classes will...

Nicholls takes precautions as storm approaches

Nicholls takes precautions as storm approaches

The University has cancelled classes for Aug. 27 and 28 and is taking precautions in preparation for...

Reduction, layoffs loom

Melissa Holman
July 11, 2012

    Even with an increase in tuition, the University will still face a $5, 272, 819 reduction...

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

The closing ceremony of the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy, held June 13 in the University's cotillion...

Role Reversal in Higher Education

Role Reversal in Higher Education

Melissa Holman
January 18, 2012

Role ReverDu to a revenue shortfall announced by the Louisiana Rev- enue Estimating Committee days...

University prepares goals for next six years

Melissa Holman
November 15, 2011

Following several student forums and extensive discussions, the University is preparing a more concise...

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

Police are currently investigating the theft of a faculty vehicle stolen from campus Monday and recovered...

Scholarship established

Melissa Holman
November 15, 2011

A memorial scholarship for those affected by cancer has been established following the death of elementary...

Veteran’s Day tomorrow

Melissa Holman
November 8, 2011

Veterans, past and present, will be honored during a University ceremony in the quad tomorrow. "The...

SUBMITTED PHOTO OF MARIE ORY DUPONT AFTER GRADUATING FROM NICHOLLS IN 2004

Student Publications alumna dies unexpectedly

Melissa Holman
October 27, 2011

Marie Ory Dupont, Nicholls Worth editor from 2002-2004, died unexpectedly Sunday at her home at the...

Student-teachers evaluated

Student-teachers evaluated

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011

The Louisiana Board of Regents compiled and released the 2010-2011 Value-Added Teacher Assessment scores...

Entre Lab helps build businesses

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011

The Louisiana Board of Regents compiled and released the 2010-2011 Value-Added Teacher Assessment scores...

Students teach via technology

Melissa Holman
October 19, 2011

Elementary school students from across Louisiana now have the opportunity to learn via the Internet...

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

  Assistant vice president of administration Mike Davis and University Police chief Craig Jacuzzo...

Iconic chef to be honored

Iconic chef to be honored

Melissa Holman
September 7, 2011

    One of Louisiana's most iconic chefs and restaurateurs is set to receive the...

Sex offender bill passed

Melissa Holman
August 31, 2011

  With the intention of providing as much protection as possible for students, faculty and staff,...

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

As brightly colored recruitment signs and greek letters begin popping up in the Quad and other areas...

Blood Center requests student donations

Melissa Holman
August 24, 2011

The Blood Center will be at the Student Union on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 to collect pints of blood for the...

Organizational leaders plan to improve student life

Melissa Holman
August 18, 2011

         As the school year begins, top student leaders are preparing...

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

Unwanted pests, crickets, have been spotted in several buildings on campus this summer. Administrative...

University awaits budget approval

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011

In a recent interview on KNSU talk show, "Nicholls and U," executive vice president Larry Howell discussed...

Moodle conversion delayed

Melissa Holman
July 6, 2011

University students will not see the conversion from Blackboard to Moodle this summer as planned to...

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

John Doucet, associate professor of biological sciences and director of the University Honors Program,...

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

Former first daughter Barbara Bush encouraged young girls to use their skills for the greater good on...

Tuition to increase by 10 percent

Melissa Holman
June 22, 2011

Although two bills to increase higher education tuition failed in the state legislature last week, two...

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

    The University is currently playing host to sugar industry members from over 30 countries...

SGA president serves on Louisiana board

Melissa Holman
June 9, 2011

      SGA president and government senior John Lombardo will serve as the student...

An empty Ayo Pool waits for its new liner, pump, and cleaning.

Ayo pool scheduled to reopen

Melissa Holman
June 9, 2011

    As the heat of summer begins, students, faculty, staff and visitors will soon have...

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

    Dean of college of arts and sciences Badiollah Asrabadi, will be retiring at the...

Blackboard to convert to Moodle

Melissa Holman
April 13, 2011

Students will begin to see the transition from Blackboard to Moodle and the ushering in of new usernames...

Nicholls recognizes student employess

Melissa Holman
April 6, 2011

National Student Employment Week, April 10-16, is a time to acknowledge the hard work done by student...

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

 The six students vying for this year's titles of Mr. and Ms. Nicholls recently reflected on their...

Nicholls offers FASFA worshops to students

Melissa Holman and Melissa Holman
March 29, 2011

The Office of Financial Aid will be offering several workshops to help students fill out the Free Application...

Levi Clark, Jr. future SPA president

SGA, SPA future leaders prepare for upcoming year

Melissa Holman and Melissa Holman
March 22, 2011

With preparations for the 2011-2012 school year underway, the Student Government Association and Student...

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

Sodexo-run Vernon F. Galliano Hall Cafeteria is running without any health risks, contrary to rumors...

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

As Student Government Association and Student Programming Association elections grow near, the top leaders...

Fee collections identify counter

Melissa Holman
February 16, 2011

A recent attempt to use what was thought to be counterfeit money on campus is proof the security system...

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

Students seeking free legal advice or services can see attorney Andrew Wise when he stops by the Student...

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

In an effort to avoid confusion in the conversion to Gmail on Feb. 12, usernames and passwords will...

Gmail switch made easier by keeping old formats

Melissa Holman
February 3, 2011

In an effort to avoid confusion in the conversion to Gmail on Feb. 12, usernames and passwords will not...

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

Jazzman's Café will be returning in a new location with added features in June, but a new Student...

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

The switch from Groupwise WebAccess to Gmail has been postponed until Feb. 12. Tom Bonvillain, director...

SGA red letter campaign begins later this semester

Melissa Holman
January 20, 2011

The Student Government Association will be holding a letter writing campaign, first discussed last semester,...

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

University students can expect to see changes with their e-mail and Blackboard in the upcoming semesters.Groupwise...

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

A celebration of Spanish influence in local Cajun and Creole cuisine is on the menu at this year's Bite...

Rec center construction set to begin in December

Melissa Holman
November 11, 2010

Ground-breaking for the rec center is tentaively set for Dec. 15 as Lamar Contractors Inc. of Luling...

Defense class offered for Nicholls women

Melissa Holman
November 4, 2010

Rape Aggression Defense classes, designed to bring awareness to sexual assault and teach participants...

A display in the Student Union food court holds sandwiches, salads and yogurt Tuesday.

Food options to be revamped

Melissa Holman
October 28, 2010

Sodexo Food Services is currently working to open several new establishments at the University.Brenda...

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

Stand Up, the student-formed organization founded to fight higher education budget cuts, is working on...

Cash available for all student organizations

Melissa Holman
October 7, 2010

The Student Government Association and Student Programming Association have teamed up to offer a cash...

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

University president Stephen Hulbert crowned Student Government Association nominee John Lombardo and...

Alive At Five

Melissa Holman
September 23, 2010

Alive at Five, tomorrow's Homecoming event sponsored by the Student Programming Association, will take...

Student government welcomes newly elected freshmen

Melissa Holman
September 16, 2010

Newly elected Student Government Association freshman and University College senators share a common...

SGA to hold fall 2010 elections

Melissa Holman
September 9, 2010

The Student Government Association will be holding its fall elections for the 2010 Homecoming Court from...

Faculty switch to Banner system

Melissa Holman
September 2, 2010

With the transition complete, faculty at the University are now using the internet to access the online...

Additional student fees explained by department heads

Melissa Holman
September 2, 2010

Full time students were charged a minimum of $600 in legislative, University registration and assessed,...

Financial Aid moves to Banner System

Melissa Holman
August 26, 2010

The transition from ICAN to Banner has been a welcome change and has allowed the Financial Aid department...

SGA,SPA want students opinions,ready to work

Melissa Holman
August 19, 2010

As the fall 2010 semester begins, two of the University's largest organizations, SGA and SPA, prepare...

Banner system increases protection, organization

Melissa Holman
August 19, 2010

Passwords for student accounts are being changed to strengthen security as the University prepares for...

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

Students voted to pass the self-assessed fee to fund the operation of the recreation center with 760...

University to switch e-mail providers

Melissa Holman
April 22, 2010

Students may see a change in their school e-mail accounts as the University prepares to switch from Groupwise...

Summer Pell grants an option for students

Melissa Holman
April 22, 2010

Pell-grant eligible students enrolled full-time for the fall and spring semesters may be eligible to...

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

Students will be able to rent textbooks through the University bookstore beginning fall 2010.The service,...

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

There are fewer students utilizing on campus housing this semester compared to last fall semester, which...

Shortened workweek to be reimplemented

Melissa Holman
April 1, 2010

Nicholls will reinstate a compressed workweek this summer due to it saving the University more than $175,000...

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

Students on the ballot for the upcoming Student Government Association and Student Programming Association...

Lecture, luncheon to honor women

Melissa Holman
March 25, 2010

In conjunction with the Bonnie Bourg Lecture Series, the University will hold the annual Women's History...

Ayo Pool, which normally opens in April, will remain closed this year.

Budget cuts keep pool closed

Melissa Holman
March 18, 2010

Ayo Swimming Pool, which normally opens in April, will remain closed this year due to budget cuts that...

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

Students living on campus have been complaining about poor Internet quality in residence halls and La...

Library affected by budget cut demands

Melissa Holman
March 11, 2010

Despite the budget cuts the University has endured since January 2009, Ellender Memorial Library has...

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