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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

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mosaic deadline

[Photo] Mosaic deadline

Claire Blanchard, Lagniappe Writer
November 1, 2017

Female column

[Photo] FEmale: Do what’s breast for you

Juana Martinez, Print Managing Editor
October 3, 2017

Getting to know former Nicholls pitcher Cole Stapler

Getting to know former Nicholls pitcher Cole Stapler

Rachel Klaus, Staff Writer
July 1, 2017

Former Nicholls State University pitcher Cole Stapler has dreamed of competing in the major leagues most...

Students start petition to alert administration

Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
March 16, 2017

Nicholls State University students created a petition addressed to the Student Government Association...

The Nicholls Players will present Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell,” tonight in the Mary and Al Danos Theater.

[Photo] The Nicholls Players debut the musical “Godspell” today

Claire Blanchard, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017

The Nicholls Players will present Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell,” tonight in the Mary and Al Danos...

My top five Thanksgiving foods

Personal Opinion and Rachel Klaus
November 23, 2016

When it comes to Thanksgiving, we can't wait to dig in to the food that has been prepared as we are...

Colonel athletes learn how to maintain their grades and status on their team.

[Photo] Colonel athletes reflect on how they succeed in the classroom

Katherine Kelly, Sports Writer
November 22, 2016

Colonel athletes learn how to maintain their grades and status on their team.

Construction workers working on renovations in the Mary M. Danos theater yesterday morning.

[Photo] Talbot hall renovations expected to be completed by Sept. 20

July 14, 2016

Construction workers working on renovations in the Mary M. Danos theater yesterday morning.

Guests socialize at the Louisiana Girl’s Leadership Academy’s closing ceremony reception on June 15, 2016.

Fifty-one girls experience campus life and education at the LGLA

Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
June 24, 2016

Nicholls State University hosted 51 high school students for the annual Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy...

Wearing other schools’ colors on campus shows disrespect

Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
March 10, 2016

Around Ray E. Didier field last week for the showdown against Louisiana State University versus Nicholls,...

Nicholls Concert Choir and students to perform in the Celebration of the Negro Spiritual

Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
February 19, 2016

The Nicholls State University Concert Choir and several other Nicholls voice students will be performing...

Webb returns to host fourth annual youth football camp

Webb returns to host fourth annual youth football camp

Rachel Klaus, Managing Editor
June 18, 2015

Baltimore Ravens cornerback and former Colonel Lardarius Webb will host and teach the mechanics of football...

Kyle Reese, #16 a junior from Daphne, Alabama, bats at the game against Spring Hill on April 20th.

Colonels determined to get back on track this weekend

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
April 30, 2015

The Nicholls State University baseball team is determined to get back on track this weekend against Houston...

The baseball team gathers between innings and takes instruction from Assistant Coach Zach Butler during their game against Spring Hill Monday night.

Baseball returns to conference play this weekend

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
April 23, 2015

The Nicholls State University baseball team got back to work Monday night with an 8-6 victory after an...

Justin Sinibaldi, #39, a junior from Kenner, Louisiana, pitches at his game against Incarnate Word on April 2nd.

Baseball improves offensively approaching midpoint of season

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
April 16, 2015

Approaching the midpoint of the season, the Nicholls State University Colonels won two conference series...

Tuskani Figaro. #8, a junior from Lafayetta, La, passes the ball to a teammate during the Colonels Spring Game Saturday.

Football completes first spring under Coach Tim Rebowe

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
April 2, 2015

The Nicholls State University football team completed their first spring under Head Coach Tim Rebowe...

Athlete closeup: senior first baseman David Zorn

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
March 26, 2015

If there is one word Nicholls State University baseball Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux can use to describe...

The Colonels baseball team hold their caps over their hearts for the national anthem before their game against Lamar University Cardinals on Mar. 17, 2015 at Ray E. Didier Field.

Colonels to make adjustments before Southeastern game

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
March 26, 2015

After a series road loss to Sam Houston State University, the Nicholls State University baseball team...

Colonels seek road victory against Sam Houston State

Colonels seek road victory against Sam Houston State

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
March 19, 2015

The Nicholls State University baseball team will seek a road victory as they take on Sam Houston State...

Marc Frazier rounds third base after hitting a home run against Utah.

Colonels return home to play the Islanders this weekend

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
March 12, 2015

The Nicholls State University Colonels baseball team returns home after a road series victory against...

Baseball seeks a series road victory against the Wildcats

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
March 5, 2015

The Nicholls State University Colonels baseball team ended a five-game stretch and will focus their attention...

Adam Falcon, #44,  a junior from Donaldsonville, La, pitches during practice.

Baseball looking to make improvements on defense

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
February 26, 2015

The Nicholls State University Colonels baseball team will look to continue improving on defense this...

Nicholls head football coach, Tim Rebowe, addresses the media during a press conference in November. Rebowe announced his first recruiting class as Nicholls head football coach on National Signing Day on Feb. 6. All 26 of the players signed by the Colonels come from Louisiana high schools.

Colonels football announces 2015 recruiting class

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
February 12, 2015

The Nicholls State University Head Football Coach Tim Rebowe focused on recruiting quality players from...

Two Nicholls State University football players tackle a Southeastern Louisiana University player during the Colonels’ meeting with the Lions last November. Football players are highly susceptible to head injuries during games.

Post-concussion symptoms pose serious threat to athletes

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
January 29, 2015

According to the Sports Concussion Institute, an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions occur each...

Nicholls State University football coach Tim Rebowe is interviewed during press conference to announce his hiring.

New coach Rebowe to bring excitement to Colonel Nation

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
January 22, 2015

Nicholls named Tim Rebowe as its new head football coach on Nov. 21, 2014. Rebowe replaced former...

Football team stays motivated with help of assistant coach

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
November 21, 2014

Nicholls State University assistant coach and Athletic Hall of Fame defensive back Greg Greely does everything...

Seniors want to finish the season on a high note

Seniors want to finish the season on a high note

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
November 20, 2014

After a tough loss on the road to Northwestern State University, the Colonels will make one more final...

Nicholls wide receiver Keenan Canty tries to get away from Incarnate Word’s Troy Lara (#31) during the Homecoming Game on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Colonels want to return to fundamentals during bye week

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
November 6, 2014

The Nicholls State University Colonels want to get back to basics after falling 38-20 against the University...

Athletes believe superstitions help in games

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
October 30, 2014

Athletes believe superstitions and pre-game rituals play key roles in performance in a game. One...

Religion is important in the National Football League

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
October 9, 2014

The National Football League is notorious for ridiculous rules when it comes to “excessive celebration”...

Athlete Close-up: Senior quarterback Beaux Hebert

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
October 2, 2014

Beaux Hebert, senior quarterback, arrived on Nicholls State University campus in 2010, and since has...

Colonels football prepares for conference play

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
September 25, 2014

In their first game under interim head coach Steve Axman Saturday, the Nicholls State University Colonels...

Ray Rice case making NFL latest battleground in fight against domestic violence

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
September 18, 2014

Former Baltimore Ravens runningback Ray Rice's domestic violence case has created a large spark of controversy...

Nicholls quarterback Beaux Hebert (right) hands off to runningback Tobias Harris during Saturday’s game against Air Force in Colorado Springs, Co.

Colonels fail to stop the running game against Air Force

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
September 4, 2014

The Nicholls Colonels could not escape their season opener with a win against the Air Force Academy Falcons...

NCAA transfer rules: Are they fair to athletes?

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
August 28, 2014

One of the most talked-about subjects this summer was college football players transferring to different...

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Colonel football building confidence ahead of season

Rachel Klaus, Sports Editor
August 21, 2014

The Nicholls State University football team spent the summer improving the team, primarily on the defensive...

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