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Letter from the editor: Finally able to get a good night’s sleep

Sean Ellis, Editor
April 30, 2015

A little less than a year to the day that I accepted the position of editor of The Nicholls Worth, my...

Dr. Bruce Murphy addressing the faculty and staff of Nicholls State University at a Faculty Institute update.

President optimistic after Governor’s budget proposal

Sean Ellis, Editor
March 5, 2015

Nicholls State University President Bruce Murphy remains optimistic that the University will be able...

University needs answers amid budget speculation

Sean Ellis, Editor
February 26, 2015

Following the town hall meetings held by the University’s administration over the past week, I am struggling...

Dr. Bruce Murphy addressing the faculty and staff of Nicholls State University at a Faculty Institute update.

University introduces presentation amid budget speculation

Sean Ellis, Editor
February 26, 2015

Nicholls State University introduced the message that it will present to decision makers and community...

Nicholls baseball outfielder junior Alex Shermer swings at a pitch during an intra-squad scrimmage at Ray E. Didier Field. Shermer is in his first season with the Colonels baseball team which begin their season on Feb. 13 against Stony Brook University.

Nicholls baseball not paying attention to preseason polls

Sean Ellis, Editor
February 5, 2015

The Nicholls State University baseball team heads into the 2015 season looking to improve on their second-place...

Budget cuts destroying Louisiana’s future

Sean Ellis, Editor
January 22, 2015

In what has almost become an annual occurrence, the Louisiana State Legislature has announced another...

A little common sense with your coffee: Hyphenated Americans

Sean Ellis, Editor
October 16, 2014

Last week, entertainer Raven-Symone appeared on Oprah: Where Are They Now? and explained that she didn’t...

Renovations to Talbot Hall will begin in 2015.

[Photo] Talbot Hall to get makeover in 2015

Britney Fournier, Contributing Writer
October 16, 2014

Renovations to Talbot Hall will begin in 2015.

Charlie Stubbs resigns as Nicholls football head coach

Sean Ellis, Editor
September 18, 2014

Charlie Stubbs resigned as Nicholls State University’s head football coach on Sunday, citing major...

ALS Ice Challenge is example of social media’s power

Sean Ellis, Editor
August 28, 2014

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve probably seen your fair share...

Colonels baseball’s historic season comes to a close

Sean Ellis, Editor
July 9, 2014

The Nicholls baseball season came to a close following a 3-2 loss to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi...

Baseball remains first in conference with nine games left

Baseball remains first in conference with nine games left

Sean Ellis
May 1, 2014

Nicholls baseball team sits on top of the conference following a three-game sweep of the University...

Figaro, Hebert and Henderson battle for starting spot

Figaro, Hebert and Henderson battle for starting spot

Sean Ellis
April 9, 2014

The quarterbacks of the Nicholls football team are battling to decide who will be the starter in the...

Football looks to fill holes at running back during Spring

Sean Ellis and Sean Ellis
April 2, 2014

The Nicholls football team started spring practice last week and is looking to fill the holes left by...

The Nicholls State University men’s basketball team practices in Stopher Gymnasium.

Men’s basketball falls in second round of SLC Tournament

Sean Ellis
March 20, 2014

The Nicholls men's basketball season ended last week with a second-round exit from the Southland Conference...

Nicholls not only won the day, but won the weekend

Sean Ellis
February 27, 2014

The Nicholls State University baseball team finished the Camel Inn Showdown in Thibodaux last week with...

The Nicholls men’s club soccer team plays its first game Sunday afternoon.

Nicholls Club Soccer squad debut ends in a 1-1 draw

Sean Ellis
February 20, 2014

Nicholls State University hosted a men's soccer game for the first time since the late 1980s as the...

Students play basketball during intramural competitions held in the Harold J. Callais Recreation Center.

Intramural basketball’s popularity is through the roof

Sean Ellis
February 12, 2014

Intramural basketball at the Harold J. Callais Recreation Center at Nicholls State University saw a...

Colonel Baseball looks to improve on close game woes

Sean Ellis
January 27, 2014

Nicholls baseball heads into the new season looking to improve on their 23-29 (9-18 in the Southland...

Colonels look to take home the River Bell in the season finale

Sean Ellis
November 21, 2013

Nicholls football is preparing to finish off their 2013 season with a game against in-state rival Southeastern...

Women’s soccer closes out the best season in program history

Sean Ellis
November 14, 2013

Nicholls' women's soccer team wrapped up the best season in program history with a loss in the Southland...

Superstitions and how they affect the world of athletics

Sean Ellis
October 31, 2013

Superstition in sports has played a major role in players' pre-game activities for as long as anyone...

Quarterback Tuskani Figaro, #8, a sophomore from Lafayette, La, passes the ball to a teammate during practice.

Woes against Stephen F. Austin continue for football

Sean Ellis
October 29, 2013

Nicholls football split the first two games of their conference schedule, beating Northwestern State...

Kirsten Cunningham, #22 from Virginia Beach, Va. about to steal the ball from Lamar player #11 at the Nicholls vs. Lamar soccer game on Oct. 4, 2013.

Women’s Soccer looking get to back to winning ways

Sean Ellis
October 10, 2013

After a 9-0-1 start that saw the Colonels break records almost every time they stepped on the field,...

3-2 record has football excited for conference

Sean Ellis
October 3, 2013

Nicholls' football team heads into the Southland Conference portion of their schedule with more wins...

Nicholls Colonels vs. Langston Lions on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013.

Colonels look to work on technique to bolster run defense

Sean Ellis
September 26, 2013

The Colonels football team continues to struggle to stop opponents from utilizing rushing attacks to...

Senior offensive lineman Abasi Salimu, #71, practices blocks after the ball is snapped.

Questions & Answers

Sean Ellis
September 19, 2013

Senior Abasi Salimu anchors Nicholls' offensive line from his position at left tackle, where he must...

Womens Soccer gets the hottest start in school history

Sean Ellis
September 12, 2013

With their win over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Monday, the Nicholls women's soccer...

From gridiron greatness back to books and the classroom

Sean Ellis
September 5, 2013

Nicholls' Athletic Hall of Fame adds another group of former student athletes to their ranks this year,...

The field behind the Rec Center where students get together and play flag football.

Intramurals are something to look forward to this year

Sean Ellis
September 5, 2013

A new semester at Nicholls brings a new round of intramural sports for students, faculty and staff to...

Tight End Coach Brandon Nowlin huddles with his players at practice.

Nicholls Football recruits an army of tight ends

Sean Ellis
August 29, 2013

The Colonel football team will have "an army of tight ends" when they take the field this season. Tight...

The Nicholls women’s soccer team rallies together during practice on Aug. 14 in Guidry Stadium.

Women’s soccer team looks to improve record this season

Sean Ellis
August 22, 2013

The Nicholls women's soccer team heads into the 2013 season looking to improve on their five-win campaign...

Students begin work for new men’s club soccer team

Sean Ellis
August 22, 2013

A group of students at Nicholls are creating a men's club soccer team that will compete against other...

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