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The independent student news organization of Nicholls State University

the nicholls worth

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“Thanks for coming out. We’ll call you!” #geauxcolonels

Michael Hotard
May 1, 2014

It is a tradition at the Nicholls Worth for seniors to reflect on their journeys at Nicholls, so I guess...

Tennis has disappointing end despite a great season

Michael Hotard
May 1, 2014

The men's (11-13) and women's (15-8) tennis teams seasons ended after getting axed in the first round...

Gerald Gruenig interviews WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan at Fan Axxess during Wrestlemania weekend two weeks ago in New Orleans.

Former Nicholls offensive lineman makes his mark in TV

Michael Hotard
April 17, 2014

Former Nicholls offensive lineman Gerald Gruenig had no idea what he was going to do after his playing...

Where are they now? Nicholls linebacker Chris Bermond

Michael Hotard
April 9, 2014

Being undersized at a smaller program does not make National Football League dreams any easier, and...

Tennis leaving their mark in conference with strong start

Tennis leaving their mark in conference with strong start

Michael Hotard and Michael Hotard
April 2, 2014

Despite youth on both sides, the men's and women's tennis teams' wins have piled up as the season winds...

Zach Thiac, #37, pitching during last season’s opener.

Baseball sweeps Lamar, but still looks for improvements

Michael Hotard and Michael Hotard
March 26, 2014

In their second weekend of conference play, Nicholls baseball swept the University of Lamar Cardinals...

Baseball wants focus on strengths to get past mediocrity

Michael Hotard
March 20, 2014

After opening up conference play last weekend with a series win over Houston Baptist University, Nicholls...

Defensive members of the Nicholls football team tackle a Central Arkansas player during the game on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Nicholls promotes from within and names the new DC

Michael Hotard
March 12, 2014

Nicholls football promoted safety coach and special teams coordinator Steve Adams to defensive coordinator...

Kalen Henderson, #18, a quarterback for the Nicholls footbal team, prepares to throw the ball to a teammate during a practice drill in Guidry Stadium.

Football signs 24 recruits and searches for new DC

Michael Hotard
February 27, 2014

The offseason for college football kicked off with a massive recruiting class, as well as a major coaching...

Ready or not, the NFL will have its first openly gay player

Ready or not, the NFL will have its first openly gay player

Michael Hotard
February 12, 2014

Months before the National Football League draft in May, Missouri defensive end and Associated Press...

Opinion: Does passion justify stupidity? Part I

Michael Hotard
January 27, 2014

While sports fans bring passion, maybe they are also bringing some stupidity to the realm of sports....

Economic impact for Nicholls Athletics may be more than people believe

Michael Hotard
November 21, 2013

A study done in 2004 showed that Nicholls Athletics brought in close to $9 million annually to the region,...

Athletics marketing arm helps bolster Colonels’ coverage

Michael Hotard
October 31, 2013

Due to lack of funding, the Colonel athletic marketing team maximizes partnerships and networking to...

Opinion: International students can help get past ignorance

Michael Hotard
October 10, 2013

Nicholls is home to a bevy of international students, tallying a total of 170; 23 percent are student...

International student Liam Thomas practices for upcoming basketball games.

International student athletes bring diversity and success

Michael Hotard
October 3, 2013

Despite belonging to a smaller university, Nicholls athletics manages to find many international student...

Opinion: FBS schools should be allowed to schedule FCS opponents

Michael Hotard
September 26, 2013

Nicholls football took home a full-purse of 965 thousand dollars from the games with University of Oregon,...

Marcus Washington, #44, a Runningback for the Nicholls football team, runs toward the goal line after catching a pass during a practice drill in Guidry Stadium.

Nicholls football cashes in on three-game road trip

Michael Hotard
September 19, 2013

The Nicholls' Athletic Department received nearly one million dollars for the football team to compete...

Record setting goalie says she found niche by accident

Michael Hotard
September 12, 2013

Amanda Boylson started 13 games as goalie for Nicholls soccer team last season when the team set a record...

College athletes: to pay or not to pay?

Michael Hotard
August 29, 2013

The NCAA bans universities, boosters and other affiliates of the school from paying or endorsing student...

Nicholls Athletics revealed the football team’s new gear, a black on black Adidas uniform accented with the Colonels’ signature red and the Nicholls logo. The new uniforms will make their field debut later on this season.

Colonel Athletics reveals new black football uniforms

Michael Hotard
August 22, 2013

Nicholls Athletics released a video featuring new black Adidas football uniforms, creating some excitement...

Chris Lorden, 51, a freshman studying general studies from New Orleans runs past his teammates during a practice drill.

Freshman lineman looks to boost the Colonel’s defense

Michael Hotard
August 22, 2013

Coming from a tradition of winning, redshirt freshman defensive lineman Chris Lorden hopes to elevate...

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