Student displays his artwork in Face the Silence Mike Cartozzo November 18, 2010 Nicholls students will have the chance to not only look at over 40 pieces of art but have it look back...
Students look for ways to get the most for their money Mike Cartozzo November 4, 2010 With statewide budget cuts to higher education and gas prices approaching three dollars per gallon, local...
Muriel Rogan’s character “Colonel Nick” comes to life Mike Cartozzo October 28, 2010 He is a towering figure with an intimidating physique. His face is fixed in a permanent sneer. He has...
Faculty member prepares for new role in “Big Love Mike Cartozzo October 21, 2010 A Nicholls faculty member is preparing to meet a goal on her list of accomplishments by taking on a role...
Nicholls Players look to gain audience with new content Mike Cartozzo October 7, 2010 Speech instructor and director of the Nicholls Players, Daniel Ruiz intends to start a tradition of putting...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo September 23, 2010 Louisiana is a paradise to a coffee addict like me. Just like with our food, music and festivals, when...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo September 16, 2010 While many people believe in Heaven and Hell, if you ask those same people about their belief in ghosts,...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo September 9, 2010 The Louisiana Superdome, or just simply the Superdome, has been a beloved part of the state to many people...
Toilet Talk 2010: The best seats on campus Mike Cartozzo September 9, 2010 After participating in the "Burrito Challenge" at La Palma restaurant, I was suddenly "inspired" to figure...
Orientation team offers students a way to network Mike Cartozzo September 2, 2010 The Office of Admissions is accepting applications until Sept. 10 from students who are interested in...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo September 2, 2010 While New Orleans is not usually known for its good health habits; in fact, it was ranked 47 out of all...
Nicholls theater director brings new ideas to campus Mike Cartozzo August 26, 2010 New speech instructor and director of the Nicholls Players, Daniel Ruiz, plans to pick up where former...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo August 26, 2010 When the average person hears the word Louisiana, food is the first thing that comes to their mind. I...
Dat Louisiana Column Mike Cartozzo August 19, 2010 The many unique customs and traditions of Louisiana have become an integral part of the daily lives of...
“The Other Guys Mike Cartozzo August 19, 2010 Neither the "Buddy Cop" nor "Buddy Cop Parody" movies are a new genre, but I, for one, never get tired...
SGA discusses fall changes in final summer meeting Mike Cartozzo July 8, 2010 With the Student Government Association's final summer meeting, members feel more prepared for the fall...
Oil spill aid offered to students Mike Cartozzo July 8, 2010 Members of the Office of Financial Aid are encouraging students who have been impacted by the Deepwater...
Renovations continue throughout semester Mike Cartozzo July 8, 2010 Several renovations around the University, funded by four different sources, continue as part of an ongoing...
Education professor retires after 38 years of teaching Mike Cartozzo June 24, 2010 While Paulette Rodrigue, professor of teacher education and director of student teaching, who will be...
Professor remains optimistic during oil spill disaster Mike Cartozzo June 24, 2010 Members of the University biology department are undertaking a $280,000 one-year project to assess the...
SGA appoints new positions in first summer meeting Mike Cartozzo June 11, 2010 The Student Government Association met this week for the first of two meetings required by a vote of...
Nicholls to become tobacco-free campus in January Mike Cartozzo June 11, 2010 Continuing controversy over Nicholls' smoking policy has brought University committees to the decision...
Computer science class creates iPhone application Mike Cartozzo April 29, 2010 A University computer science class has created a free Nicholls iPhone application with several features...
Local fair to raise funds for volunteer fire department Mike Cartozzo April 29, 2010 The annual Thibodaux Firemen's Fair will be held April 29 through May 2 and feature live music, games,...
Nicholls student wins Miss Thibodaux competition Mike Cartozzo April 22, 2010 A Nicholls freshman and pageant veteran from Plattenville has won the title of Miss Thibodaux 2010....
Professor-ranking Web site has supporters, skeptics Mike Cartozzo April 15, 2010 The controversial Web site ratemyprofessor.com gives Nicholls students access to an online forum where...
English student places in cook-off third year in a row Mike Cartozzo April 15, 2010 A University English junior from Houma has placed in the Annual Courier Bayou Gourmet Cook-Off for the...
Nicholls, Fletcher collaborate Mike Cartozzo April 15, 2010 Nicholls and L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College are working to create a system that will allow...
No one speaks out against pot Mike Cartozzo April 1, 2010 The University's second speech forum of the semester, scheduled for March 29, was canceled due to a lack...
Writers to speak at conference Mike Cartozzo April 1, 2010 The 2010 Jubilee Writer's Conference, "A Gumbo for Writers," will feature a discussion of the literary...
CASA seeks volunteers Mike Cartozzo April 1, 2010 Members of CASA of Terrebonne, a division of the organization Court Appointed Special Advocate, are encouraging...
University offers students various elective options Mike Cartozzo March 25, 2010 With scheduling around the corner, students have a variety of options when selecting electives to suit...
Mid-terms detect academic standing Mike Cartozzo March 25, 2010 Each of the University's faculty members is expected to post on BlackBoard a grade that reflects their...
Course to promote healthy lifestyles Mike Cartozzo March 18, 2010 "Living Well," a new pilot course offered by the Department of Allied Health Sciences and the Thibodaux...
Director ends career with ‘Diviners’ Mike Cartozzo March 18, 2010 The Nicholls theater director and assistant professor of mass communication will retire at the end of...
Campus police continues break-in investigation Mike Cartozzo March 18, 2010 University Police continue the investigation of a break-in last month at the Men's Athletic Department...
Art student redefines beauty through revealing photos Mike Cartozzo March 11, 2010 "Defining Beauty," a recent art exhibit created by Natalie Pickett, art senior from Minden, featured...
‘Diviners’ to premiere despite casting difficulties Mike Cartozzo March 11, 2010 The Nicholls Players expect their spring play "The Diviners" to be a success despite recent changes in...
Culinary graduate invents utensil-carrying tote bag Mike Cartozzo March 4, 2010 Vaughn Trannon, a 2003 graduate of the University's John Folse Culinary Institute who is known for his...
University offers various continuing education courses Mike Cartozzo March 4, 2010 The Department of Continuing Education, which offers non-credit courses to the surrounding community,...
Student enrollment on the rise Mike Cartozzo February 25, 2010 Departments have seen a rise in participation as University enrollment continues to increase. The Department...
Students, faculty reflect on best classroom excuses Mike Cartozzo February 25, 2010 When a student does not want to sit through a 50-minute lecture, the creativity usually kicks in, and...
Some students opt out of Valentine’s Day Mike Cartozzo February 11, 2010 A group of Nicholls students is offering an alternative to the usual Valentine's Day celebration on Feb....
Committee to investigate further parking option Mike Cartozzo February 11, 2010 The Parking Policy Committee is in the planning stage of creating a paid parking section on campus that...
Library highlights local boat-building heritage Mike Cartozzo February 11, 2010 Several pirogues, crafted locally, are on display in Ellender Memorial Library as part of a collection...
Campus organizations to celebrate Black History Month Mike Cartozzo February 4, 2010 Members of the Student Programming Association, Alpha Phi Alpha and the NAACP will host several events...
Nicholls Players present ‘The Diviners’ after ‘Streetcar’ fallout Mike Cartozzo February 4, 2010 The Nicholls Players will return to the stage this spring with a presentation of "The Diviners," the...
Career Services office to offer practice tests Mike Cartozzo February 4, 2010 University Career Services is offering a variety of tools to help graduating students meet the demands...
Local teen is semi-finalist for Rudy Awards Mike Cartozzo January 28, 2010 Kurt Leblanc, 17, a 4.0 student from Bourg who suffered two brain stem strokes in September 2008, was...
‘Legion’ predictable Mike Cartozzo January 28, 2010 If I should ever happen to see the Armageddon, I just hope that it's more entertaining and less predictable...
Club seeks to raise awareness Mike Cartozzo January 28, 2010 The G.R.E.E.N. Club-Go Recycle; End Environmental Neglect-encourages Nicholls students to get involved...
Disney’s classic animation captivates all age groups Mike Cartozzo January 21, 2010 It's always nice to see a movie set in New Orleans. It's even better when they're accurate in the way...
Music instructor to complete 32 years of teaching Mike Cartozzo January 21, 2010 School of Fine Arts instructor Gregory Torres looks forward to another productive and enjoyable semester...
Armageddon movie is interesting but shallow Mike Cartozzo January 21, 2010 If I should ever happen to see Armageddon, I just hope that it's more entertaining and less predictable...
Instructor dies during break Mike Cartozzo January 21, 2010 Michelle Guidry, an instructor in the college of business, died of a brain aneurism over the winter break....
‘Goats’ offers non-stop laughs Mike Cartozzo November 19, 2009 We all keep hearing from the media that times are getting increasingly stressful. The cost of living...
GSA to present ‘Rocky Horror’ Mike Cartozzo October 29, 2009 A free screening of the cult classic movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be in the Student Union...
Students host free weekly video game tournament Mike Cartozzo October 8, 2009 A group of Nicholls students will hold a free, weekly video game tournament open to anyone interested...
Brazilian cellist plays free concert Mike Cartozzo October 1, 2009 Cellist Raiff Dantas Barreto performed Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux, accompanied...
‘It’s Always Sunny’ makes its long-awaited return Mike Cartozzo September 24, 2009 "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has returned for its fifth season. Oh, Paddy's Irish Pub, how I've...
Eighteen pianists to conclude Monster Piano Concert Mike Cartozzo September 17, 2009 Eighteen pianists will play six pianos during a fundraiser to purchase Steinway pianos for the Division...
‘Fight Club’ author’s ‘Choke’ a sure-fire knock-out Mike Cartozzo September 3, 2009 Recently, I read "Choke," and it, like many of Chuck Palahniuk's works, has stayed with me long after...
Courses to enrich and develop community Mike Cartozzo September 3, 2009 Nicholls' Office of Continuing Education has released its Fall 2009 catalog of non-credit courses. Each...
University listed as military-friendly Mike Cartozzo August 27, 2009 Nicholls has been named a military-friendly school for 2010 by "G.I. Jobs" magazine, because of its excellence...
Gaiman’s ‘Coraline’ a good read Mike Cartozzo August 27, 2009 When I find myself pacing through the aisles of a bookstore, sometimes for hours, I try to find something...
University adds services to new computer software Mike Cartozzo August 20, 2009 Nicholls continues the upgrade of its online academic software from the Plus to the Banner system, in...
Judge to speak at spring graduation Mike Cartozzo April 30, 2009 The Spring 2009 Commencement will feature a keynote address by Nicholls alumnus and U.S. District Court...
Questions and Answers A. J. Carter and Mike Cartozzo March 26, 2009 Junior shortstop Lindsay Mesh had a game winning 2 RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning during...
Nicholls’ first 60 years on display at Ellender Library Mike Cartozzo March 19, 2009 The Archives and Special Collections Department, located in Ellender Memorial Library, is celebrating...
Nicholls community to honor veteran at tribute dinner Saturday Mike Cartozzo March 12, 2009 On Saturday, the Nicholls community will honor a professor who devoted more than 50 years to the University-who...
CASA to hold fundraiser Mike Cartozzo March 12, 2009 Court Appointed Special Advocate will be holding a fundraiser Saturday called "A World of Fun" in Downtown...
Science Olympiad to test local students Mike Cartozzo March 5, 2009 There is an alternative to the static style of the traditional science fair that many students have come...
Spanish professor inspires students Mike Cartozzo February 19, 2009 A big part of what makes a University unique is its faculty and staff. They are the individuals who inspire...
Jason returns to big screen in Friday the 13th remake Mike Cartozzo February 12, 2009 Iconic horror character Jason Voorhees returns to the screen this Friday in "Friday the 13th," which...
