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Use of Free Speech Alley declines

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
November 20, 2014

The use of Free Speech Alley has declined over the years as students find new ways to voice their opinions. The...

Students voicing concerns about WiFi service on campus

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
November 6, 2014

Wi-Fi concerns that have plagued students and hindered educational technology may be caused by out-of-date...

Four of the candidates who attended the Meet and Greet sponsered by the Student Government Association line up for a photo.

Students meets candidates ahead of midterm elections

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014

On Oct. 21, 2014, the Student Government Association held a meet and greet with candidates running for...

Louisiana, Nicholls not at risk of Ebola outbreak

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
October 30, 2014

According to Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Nicholls State University does...

SPA encouraging students to become more involved in programming

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
October 9, 2014

The Student Programming Association encourages students to become more involved in organizing campus...

University police using technology to keep campus safe

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
October 2, 2014

University Police hope to continue implementing more technology to ensure a safer environment on campus. In...

A university police officer controls traffic on Ardoyne Dr. on Sept. 24.

University police trying to tackle drug use on campus

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
September 25, 2014

Drug use continues to be a problem on campus as the number of disciplinary referrals issued for drug...

Campus prepared during hurricane season

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
September 18, 2014

Nicholls State University Residence halls are prepared for the 2014 hurricane season. “I think the...

Business Adminstration forms partnership with Delgado

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
September 18, 2014

Nicholls State University and Delgado Community College signed a transfer agreement on Aug. 25, which...

Students gather in the union on the first day back at school for Fall 2014.

Student workers complain about dirty ice machines

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
September 11, 2014

Student workers discovered bugs in an ice machine located in the rear of the Vernon F. Galliano Dining...

Students expressing concern over parking tickets

Sheyla Sicily, Staff Writer
September 11, 2014

Students have expressed concern over whether parking tickets issued by Nicholls State University Police...

Jeanne Murphy, wife of Nicholls’ new University President Bruce Murphy, takes a break from unpacking her things and talks about her past accomplishments, how much she’s enjoying Thibodaux and her hopes for the future of the University on Monday, Feb. 3.

The First Lady

Sheyla Sicily
February 13, 2014

For the past week, the presidential residence has been buzzing with activity as University President...

Plaisance continues to preach improvement and focus

Sheyla Sicily
February 12, 2014

Nicholls State University's women's basketball team held a winning streak until they lost a game against...

Nationally-known comedians give Nicholls many laughs

Sheyla Sicily
February 12, 2014

Students got an abdominal workout in the Bollinger Student Union last Wednesday with the help of comedians...

Former ticket writer arrested for issuing fraudulent violations

Sheyla Sicily
February 6, 2014

On Dec. 3, Storm Duplantis, an intermittent, part time, non-student employee, was arrested and charged...

Senior Katie Mulder pitching against South Alabama last seaason.

Softball looks to move past internal chemistry issues

Sheyla Sicily
February 6, 2014

The Colonels softball team (22-26, 12-13 in Southland Conference play) was voted seventh by coaches...

Murphy kicks off presidency with faculty team-building

Sheyla Sicily
January 27, 2014

University President Bruce Murphy began his residence at Nicholls State University with several icebreaker...

Women’s Basketball fighting to get back to winning ways

Sheyla Sicily
January 27, 2014

The Nicholls State University's Women's basketball team is determined to finish off the remainder of...

Petroleum engineering program receives $3,000 donation

Sheyla Sicily
November 21, 2013

The Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management (PETSM) department received a $3,000 donation...

Poster Power

Sheyla Sicily
November 21, 2013

Three groups of sociology students attended the fifth annual undergraduate research conference hosted...

Targeting rules and their impact on the game of football

Sheyla Sicily
November 14, 2013

New targeting rules went into effect at the start of this football season after being passed by the...

Two Nicholls players block a pass intended for Northwestern player, Hollier, at the Northwestern game in Guidry Stadium.

Nicholls football discuss change of culture due to head injuries

Sheyla Sicily
November 7, 2013

Can football change? That is the question that the high impact sport is facing after scientific studies...

Nicholls State University President-Select Dr. Bruce Murphy and wife Jeanne visited with students spearheading the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders’ “Operation White Socks” Thursday, Oct. 10. The program, in its fourth year, aims to donate new pairs of socks, paperback books and DVDs to serving members of the military.

Operation White Socks

Sheyla Sicily
October 29, 2013

Nicholls State University has kicked off "Operation White Socks," which is a campus-wide drive that...

Adrian Bourgeois, accounting graduate from Raceland, returned to RELATE Open-Mic last week to discuss his fourth book, “Poetry Is Not The Issue.” Bourgeois got his start at RELATE before his first book last year.

Back to the Roots

Sheyla Sicily
October 10, 2013

Adrian Bourgeois, a Raceland native and a 2012 accounting graduate, has recently published his fourth...

Murphy, Howell address students for Presidential forum

Sheyla Sicily
October 3, 2013

On Sept. 25, student and university leaders gathered at the Nicholls State University Fall 2013 Presidential...

BCM members reflect on summer mission trip to Greece

Sheyla Sicily
October 3, 2013

While most college students spend the summer catching up with friends or dedicating their time to part-time...

Models pose for last year’s NAACP Fasion Show in the Student Union Ballroom. All proceeds for this year’s show will go to the Dr. Cleveland Hill Scholarship Fund.

Nicholls NAACP brings fashion to homecoming week

Sheyla Sicily
September 26, 2013

With Milan fashion week coming to a close this week and New York fashion week taking place earlier this...

Librarians dressed up and pretended to do aerobics at Welcome Back Day 2012 under tents provided by the University.

Union offers new tents and policies for student-use at events

Sheyla Sicily
September 19, 2013

The Student Government Association passed a motion to purchase four 10-foot by 10-foot tents that students...

Jennifer Davis talks about “Lost Pets Of Terrebonne”, an animal rescue page she co-adminsters that helps reunite lost pets with their owners through Facebook.

Non-traditional student passionate about animals

Sheyla Sicily
September 12, 2013

From afar, Jennifer Davis, an Alternative Certified Senior in Education, could be mistaken for any average...

Former Biology head gets roasted

Sheyla Sicily
September 12, 2013

Former Head of the Biology Department Marilyn Kilgen will join a long list of celebrities such as James...

MOOCS offer free online courses open to everyone

Sheyla Sicily and Sheyla Sicily
August 29, 2013

Several universities are offering MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, in the hopes of bringing free...

After being hit with a soccer ball, the sprinkler system ruptured and wet the basketball court in the Harold J. Callais Recreation Center, resulting in the court closing temporarily.

Rec Center flooring gets repaired after soccer incident

Sheyla Sicily
August 22, 2013

The south floor of the recreation center, which needed to be replaced due to water damage caused by...

David Boudreaux retires after 46 years at Nicholls

Sheyla Sicily
August 22, 2013

David E. Boudreaux, former Vice President for Institutional Advancement, retired after 47 years but...

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