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University to revise emergency procedures

Stephanie Detillier
April 27, 2006

The University's emergency planning committee is spending the last month prior to hurricane season revising...

Editor says goodbyes, shares life experiences

Stephanie Detillier
April 27, 2006

Stop the presses! Three words I thought were old-fashioned media jargon only uttered in movies. Never...

Schedule of classes transfers to web

Stephanie Detillier
March 30, 2006

The University is trying to reduce costs in the face of yearly budget cuts by transferring some of its...

Nicholls complies with criteria

Stephanie Detillier
March 30, 2006

Accreditation team members indicated to Nicholls officials Friday that the University is in compliance...

SACS team on-campus today, tomorrow

Stephanie Detillier
March 23, 2006

Peer review team members from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges...

Disney on campus to recruit interns

Stephanie Detillier
March 9, 2006

Nicholls Walt Disney World campus representatives will host presentations in Le Bijou Theatre on March...

AmeriCorps volunteers reside in Aquinas Center

Stephanie Detillier
February 23, 2006

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) volunteers are residing in the upper room of St....

Spring graduation to be held in Houma

Stephanie Detillier
February 23, 2006

Spring 2006 commencement will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center since both Stopher Gym and...

State meningitis outbreak prompts University Health Services campaign

Stephanie Detillier
February 23, 2006

Even though no cases of meningitis have been diagnosed at Nicholls, University Health Services has begun...

Briefs

Stephanie Detillier
February 23, 2006

Tryouts for next speech forum to be heldOpen tryouts for the second Nicholls forum for the spring semester...

Nicholls sees boost in item sales

Stephanie Detillier
February 16, 2006

The University Bookstore, as well as area stores that carry Nicholls merchandise, have reported sale...

Senators challenged to present motions

Stephanie Detillier
February 9, 2006

Steve Escobar, Student Government Association director of rights and grievances, challenged SGA senators...

Manufacturing tech. program terminated

Stephanie Detillier
February 2, 2006

Incoming students will no longer be able to major in manufacturing engineering technology, according...

Tanning not only dangerous, addictive too, researchers say

Stephanie Detillier
January 26, 2006

Researchers have determined that people may continue to expose themselves to the ultraviolet rays of...

Patterson freshman dies in Miss. accident

Stephanie Detillier
January 19, 2006

Loren Henry, freshman from Patterson, died Dec. 29 in a Mississippi car accident along with three other...

Psychics make predictions for celebrities in new year.

Stephanie Detillier
January 19, 2006

Sylvia Browne was not the least bit surprised to hear rumors that the pregnant Angelina Jolie may soon...

Nicholls prepares for budget cuts

Stephanie Detillier
November 17, 2005

Nicholls administrators are preparing to face state appropriation cuts totaling more than $700,000 as...

Four-year graduation rate below average

Stephanie Detillier
November 3, 2005

Despite increases since the 1994 freshman class of Nicholls students earning a bachelor's degree within...

Fall commencement moved to Stopher

Stephanie Detillier
October 27, 2005

Fall 2005 commencement has been moved to Stopher Gym because of hurricane-related damages to the Thibodaux...

Editor encourages students to try something new

Stephanie Detillier
October 27, 2005

So, this may be shocking to those who don't know me very well, but even though I'm a senior from just...

GSA enrollment steadily increases

Stephanie Detillier
October 20, 2005

Membership and campus support of the Nicholls Gay/Straight Alliance has increased since the protest by...

SGA program to no longer raise funds

Stephanie Detillier
October 20, 2005

Nicholls for Nicholls, a Student Government Association program to assist students affected by hurricanes...

Editor recognizes newspaper, campus errors

Stephanie Detillier
October 6, 2005

I was the girl you probably dreaded in middle school and junior high. I always tried to sit in the front...

Hurricanes, standards impact budget

Stephanie Detillier
October 6, 2005

Total costs of the University's response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita could be several hundred thousand...

Retired professor publishes Nicholls history

Stephanie Detillier
September 29, 2005

"Nicholls State University: The Ayo Years, 1983 to 2003," written by Alfred Delahaye, professor emeritus...

Officials await smoking survey results

Stephanie Detillier
September 22, 2005

The Nicholls administration is awaiting the results of a student survey before deciding whether or not...

University makes changes as it accommodates evacuees

Stephanie Detillier
September 8, 2005

University President Stephen Hulbert said the University was reopened Wednesday because the campus community...

Editor says minutes inside shelter will dispel safety concerns

Stephanie Detillier
September 8, 2005

Personal OpinionA young girl patiently sits on the Stopher Gym floor as a Thibodaux High student paints...

Nicholls shelters need volunteers, supplies

Stephanie Detillier
September 8, 2005

Evacuation centers at Nicholls are calling for student, faculty and staff support through volunteerism...

Campus enrollment surges as flood waters recede

Stephanie Detillier
September 8, 2005

More than 400 new students have enrolled in Nicholls as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and more are expected...

Editor says minutes inside shelter will dispel safety concerns

Stephanie Detillier
September 5, 2005

Personal Opinion A young girl patiently sits on the Stopher Gym floor as a Thibodaux High student paints...

University prepares for students’ return on Wednesday

Stephanie Detillier
September 5, 2005

Classes will resume Wednesday as Nicholls makes efforts to restart its normal operations following Hurricane...

Student shares her Greek recruitment week experience

Stephanie Detillier
August 25, 2005

Emily Gros's first day in the Controller's Office is hectic to say the least. As soon as she assists...

Phase I of renovations to cafeteria underway

Stephanie Detillier
August 25, 2005

Phase I of the renovations to Vernon F. Galliano Cafeteria began last week with hopes to complete the...

Land yet to be purchased for recreation center

Stephanie Detillier
August 25, 2005

Nicholls officials are optimistic that the state will reach an agreement with the owners of the land...

Nicholls Worth editor reconsiders her perception of Greek life

Stephanie Detillier
August 25, 2005

"So, you're not a Greek? Why you never rushed?" I heard these two questions dozens of times on assignment...

Campus ministry students unite through faith-building experiences

Stephanie Detillier
July 7, 2005

Marti Armistead doesn't attend the same university as most of her high school classmates. In fact, Armistead...

Nicholls to face budget cuts in all areas

Stephanie Detillier
July 7, 2005

Nicholls will face at least $800,000 of budget reductions this year, University President Stephen Hulbert...

Coaches change in nine sports since 2003

Stephanie Detillier
June 9, 2005

University administrators said the coaching turnover during the past two years is not a problem unique...

Nicholls introduces new logos, taglines

Stephanie Detillier
June 9, 2005

The Nicholls community has begun phasing in the new University and athletic logos, which were introduced...

Tuition increase plan to go before legislature

Stephanie Detillier
June 9, 2005

A plan that could progressively increase Nicholls tuition to $4,192 in six years is expected to go before...

NCAA penalties issued to Nicholls

Stephanie Detillier
June 9, 2005

The penalties imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association will not have serious, adverse...

Coach Amo not reappointed

Stephanie Detillier
June 9, 2005

Agapius Amo, head cross country and track and field coach, will not be reappointed to his position next...

Greek Week a ‘rewarding experience,’ Clarke says

Stephanie Detillier
April 28, 2005

Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon won the overall Greek Week awards for their...

Editorial Board cheers, jeers Nicholls community

Stephanie Detillier
April 28, 2005

Submitted, once again, is The Nicholls Worth's semesterly list of cheers and jeers for the happenings...

from the FRONT of the class

Stephanie Detillier
April 28, 2005

James Stewart is department head of mass communication. If any faculty or staff members are interested...

Greek chapters temporarily suspended, under investigation

Stephanie Detillier
April 21, 2005

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity have been temporarily suspended pending investigations,...

Students join together at Westboro Baptist protest

Stephanie Detillier
April 21, 2005

University Police said no violent incidents occurred during the protest held by the Westboro Baptist...

SGA president, vice president candidates speak at forum

Stephanie Detillier
March 24, 2005

Editor's note: Additional information about the candidates is available at www.thenichollsworth.com....

Compliance coordinator to retire

Stephanie Detillier
March 17, 2005

Deanna Falcon, coordinator of compliance for intercollegiate athletics at Nicholls, will retire effective...

Nicholls facing tuition increase to begin in summer

Stephanie Detillier
March 3, 2005

Students at Nicholls and other schools in the University of Louisiana System will spend 3 percent more...

Upward Bound facing elimination possibility

Stephanie Detillier
February 24, 2005

Nicholls' Upward Bound, a college preparation program for low income and first generation students, is...

Nicholls awaits NCAA disciplinary actions

Stephanie Detillier
February 17, 2005

Editor's Note: This is the third part in a series of articles about the NCAA investigation. Parts one...

NCAA investigation impacts Nicholls

Stephanie Detillier
February 3, 2005

Editor's note: This is the second part in a series about the NCAA investigation.The National Collegiate...

Probation likely for athletics

Stephanie Detillier
January 27, 2005

Editor's Note: This is part one in a series of articles about the NCAA investigation.The Nicholls intercollegiate...

Voulunteers needed for school reading program

Stephanie Detillier
January 27, 2005

Nicholls students, faculty and staff wishing to give back to the community can volunteer their time and...

New athletic policy changes to take effect

Stephanie Detillier
January 27, 2005

The Nicholls athletic program has introduced several structural policy changes it believes will be appropriate...

Hollywood seeks talent in the south

Stephanie Detillier
January 20, 2005

Los Angeles commuters are accustomed to road closures and detours because of movie production in the...

The Nicholls Worth introduces AP stories

Stephanie Detillier
January 20, 2005

Beginning this semester, The Nicholls Worth will offer readers Associated Press articles and photos as...

Student carjacked at gunpoint; suspect still at large

Stephanie Detillier
September 30, 2004

A female student was carjacked at approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday in the parking lot between Babington...

Nicholls responds to Ivan

Stephanie Detillier
September 23, 2004

Despite Hurricane Ivan's minimal effects in Thibodaux, Mike Naquin, assistant vice president for business...

Rev. Morrison serves as beacon of guidance for Nicholls students

Stephanie Detillier
September 23, 2004

When coping with stress, academic difficulties and relationship problems, most college students turn...

Sept. 11 Memorial Garden groundbreaking tomorrow

Stephanie Detillier
September 9, 2004

To mark the third anniversary of Sept. 11, Peer Assistance will host a remembrance ceremony and physical...

Roark bartends through college

Stephanie Detillier
September 9, 2004

While many college students spend their late nights dancing the night away at clubs and ordering drinks,...

Student finds creative outlet in ceramics, clothing

Stephanie Detillier
September 2, 2004

Pottery and massage therapy go hand in hand for Brandon Zeringue, ceramics art senior from Ama, and originality...

Vitter visits Nicholls while on campus run

Stephanie Detillier
July 8, 2004

U.S. Rep. David Vitter, R-La., who is currently running for U.S. Senator John Breaux's, D-La., seat,...

Re-surfacing project to be complete before fall

Stephanie Detillier
July 8, 2004

The first phase of the campus street re-surfacing project is expected to be complete by July 20 if weather...

Landry retires after 10 years as SSC commissioner

Stephanie Detillier
July 8, 2004

Don Landry, former Nicholls head basketball coach and athletic director, is retiring Aug. 1 after a 10-year...

Tuition proposed to increase 4 percent for fall

Stephanie Detillier
June 24, 2004

Upon the signature of approval by Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Nicholls full-time students will pay an additional...

Architect named for recreation center

Stephanie Detillier
June 24, 2004

Last week, University officials announced that Gossen-Gasaway-Holloway, Ltd., a local firm based in Thibodaux,...

Sodexho searches for new general manager

Stephanie Detillier
June 24, 2004

Nicholls and its food service provider, Sodexho, are currently interviewing candidates for the campus...

Colonel baseball players move up to the ‘big leagues’

Stephanie Detillier
June 24, 2004

This month, three Nicholls students left Thibodaux to begin professional baseball careers. Pitchers Dustin...

Modise hired as new tennis coach

Stephanie Detillier
June 24, 2004

Dominic Modise was hired May 31 as the new coach for the women's and revived men's tennis team. For...

Study indicates athletic spending below par

Stephanie Detillier
June 10, 2004

The University President and Athletic Department said they are not surprised by the recent South Louisiana...

Women’s powerlifting wins collegiate nationals

Stephanie Detillier
June 10, 2004

The Nicholls Women's Powerlifting Team won the women's division of the 2004 Collegiate National Powerlifting...

Donors pledge $32. 7 million to University’s capital campaign

Stephanie Detillier
June 10, 2004

In its first major four-year fund-raising campaign, Nicholls State concluded with $32,782,448 of gifts...

Budget, lack of requirements limit foreign language program

Stephanie Detillier
February 19, 2004

Although the French bachelor's degree program increased from one to five students this semester, staff...

SGA Vice President taken off Homecoming Court

Stephanie Detillier
October 30, 2003

Jana Stewart, Student Government Association vice president, was disqualified from the homecoming elections...

Decision 2003

Stephanie Detillier
October 2, 2003

Last Thursday, the seven major gubernatorial candidates met in Dixon Hall at Tulane University to participate...

Marine and environmental biology graduate student dies in single veichle accident Monday morning

Stephanie Detillier
September 25, 2003

A marine and environmental biology graduate student died in a single vehicle accident Monday morning...

Speech forum explores the acceptability of publicly displayed religious icons

Stephanie Detillier
September 25, 2003

The pro side prevailed in a vote of 149-50 at Monday's speech forum under the topic "Resolved: that displaying...

Rise of the summer sequels

Stephanie Detillier
July 10, 2003

Moviegoers who are trying to escape the summer heat and fill the voids caused by television reruns will...

Hulbert adjusts to culture, climate, Cajun food

Stephanie Detillier
July 10, 2003

After traveling from the University of Montana-Western in Dillon, Mont. down to Nicholls State in the...

Recreation center advisory committee moves plans forward this summer

Stephanie Detillier
July 10, 2003

Despite the spring semester controversy over petitions and voting procedures, the process of planning...

Tennis court renovations to be completed by fall semester

Stephanie Detillier
July 10, 2003

In an effort to improve playing conditions for students and student-athletes, the University has entered...

Ayo, Hulbert prepare for transition on July 1

Stephanie Detillier
June 26, 2003

Donald Ayo, University president, and Stephen Hulbert, current University of Montana-Western chancellor,...

UL System awards Nicholls over $45,000

Stephanie Detillier
June 26, 2003

Based on an evaluation of seven performance areas at Nicholls, the Board of Supervisors for the University...

Nicholls mourns loss of retired professor

Stephanie Detillier
June 12, 2003

Harry Maxwell Quertermous, 78, former Nicholls professor and English department head, died Wednesday,...

Nicholls Police director resigns after 23 months of service

Stephanie Detillier
June 12, 2003

Grady Morris, director of University police, submitted a resignation letter to Judy Daniels, dean of...

Ul System proves college pays off

Stephanie Detillier
May 1, 2003

The University of Louisiana System, with the assistance of university student leaders from across the...

Thirteen inducted into Nicholls Hall of Fame

Stephanie Detillier
April 3, 2003

Thirteen students who have made contributions to the University and community while excelling in the...

Pecoraro to retire from vice president position

Stephanie Detillier
February 13, 2003

Alice Pecoraro, vice president of academic affairs, has made the decision to retire on Aug. 1, 2003,...

Culinary senior featured on local news cooking show

Stephanie Detillier
February 6, 2003

Vaughn Trannon, culinary arts senior from Detroit, Michigan, has mixed so many of his personal accomplishments...

Institutional review process begins, focused to help new president

Stephanie Detillier
January 23, 2003

In preparation for the selection of the new University president, four outside consultants will be interviewing...

ULS Board to begin search process for Ayo’s successor

Stephanie Detillier
November 21, 2002

A search committee responsible for selecting the next president of Nicholls met for the first time yesterday...

Public forum held for Nicholls communty input on presidential selection process

Stephanie Detillier
November 21, 2002

Yesterday, at 3p.m. in Powell Auditorium, a public forum was held to allow faculty, staff, students and...

Pending approval Nicholls to offer geomatics degree

Stephanie Detillier
November 14, 2002

Nicholls has been chosen to become the only university in Louisiana to offer a four-year Bachelor of...

Food for thought to benefit a literary intellectual feast

Stephanie Detillier
November 14, 2002

On Monday, Nov. 18, the Fletcher Committee will hold their annual chef's benefit where patrons will be...

Students to have new housing options on campus by fall 2003

Stephanie Detillier
November 7, 2002

Nicholls has received approval to proceed with the privatized housing project, which is expected to open...

Veterans Day more than an empty mailbox

Stephanie Detillier
November 7, 2002

Many people won't remember that Monday, Nov. 11th is Veterans Day until they open their empty mailbox....

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