Sorority recruitment process at Nicholls to change this year Sydney Landry, News Editor April 28, 2016 The sorority recruitment process will be facing several changes this summer in order to help improve...
Nicholls participates in UL System Day Sydney Landry, News Editor April 14, 2016 Colleges from the University of Louisiana System gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol on Monday, April...
Communicative disorder students lend a helping hand Sydney Landry, News Editor April 7, 2016 The Nicholls chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association presented a check on...
Finding $1.1 million in the Nicholls Budget this year Sydney Landry, News Editor April 7, 2016 After Governor John Bel Edwards announced higher education would be safe from more cuts for this fiscal...
Governor announces higher education safe for this fiscal year Sydney Landry, News Editor March 24, 2016 In an email to students on Thursday evening, Nicholls State University President Bruce Murphy shared...
Nicholls students raise awareness on World Water Day Sydney Landry, News Editor March 22, 2016 Ashleigh Aubin, a Biology pre-med major from Thibodaux, completes the World Water Day obstacle course...
SGA president, vice president run off announced Sydney Landry, News Editor March 17, 2016 The Bollinger Memorial Student Union was buzzed in anticipation for the results of the Student Government...
Regional Accreditation Team visits Nicholls Sydney Landry, News Editor March 17, 2016 Nicholls State University welcomed a team from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission...
Thibodaux police utilize grant to target underage drinking Sydney Landry, News Editor March 10, 2016 The Thibodaux Police Department is utilizing a $25,000 grant to target underage drinking. The department...
Donald Trump wins in Louisiana Republican Primary Sydney Landry, News Editor March 8, 2016 GOP front-runner Donald Trump continued his winning streak on Saturday when he raked in a Super Saturday...
University enrollment increases for the first time in five years Sydney Landry, News Editor March 3, 2016 Director of enrollment services Courtney Cassard explained that numbers from the spring 2016 semester...
Penny sales tax could extend to five years Sydney Landry, News Editor February 29, 2016 With the special legislative session over halfway through, the House narrowly approved the 18-month “clean...
Former CFO elaborates on frequently asked budget cut questions Sydney Landry, News Editor February 25, 2016 Earlier this month, Governor John Bel Edwards’ administration notified universities across the state...
Early vote, now through Saturday Sydney Landry, News Editor February 22, 2016 Early voting for Louisiana’s Mar. 5 Presidential primary and municipal elections began last Saturday...
Study shows students learn better in interactive classes Sydney Landry, News Editor February 18, 2016 At faculty institute in January, University President Bruce Murphy mentioned freshmen learn better in...
Temporary closure included in list of hypothetical scenarios Sydney Landry, News Editor February 15, 2016 Nicholls State University President Bruce Murphy released a statement addressing the reports of the University...
LOSFA to resume majority of TOPS payments Sydney Landry, News Editor February 12, 2016 The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance announced today that it will resume TOPS payments...
TOPS funding suspended in relation to statewide budget crisis Sydney Landry, News Editor February 11, 2016 Earlier today, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance alerted universities across the state...
University to offer three new minors to students Sydney Landry, News Editor January 29, 2016 Nicholls will soon offer three new minors to help students diversify their resumes. The Petroleum...
Pedestrian accident reminds students to use crosswalks Sydney Landry, News Editor January 23, 2016 Over winter break, a vehicle struck a student while she was crossing the street on the University campus....
University president looks back on fall semester Sydney Landry, News Editor November 19, 2015 The semester is coming to a close and University President Bruce Murphy discussed some of the fall 2015...
Campus police department purchases body cameras Sydney Landry, News Editor November 12, 2015 The Nicholls State University police department recently purchased eight new body cameras as a proactive...
State representative speaks to Student Government Association Sydney Landry, News Editor November 12, 2015 State Representative Jerome “Dee” Richard met with the Student Government Association at their meeting...
Sodexo planning to bring new food outlet to Nicholls Sydney Landry, News Editor November 5, 2015 Sodexo has started the “IDology” process, which may bring a new food outlet or a national chain to...
[Photo] Talbot Hall renovation includes an abestos abatement process Brad Kraemer Jr., Staff Writer November 5, 2015 Internal renovations cause Talbot’s front entrance to be closed until further notice.
Communicative disorders changing, athletic training phasing out Sydney Landry, News Editor October 23, 2015 The Courses and Curricula Committee voted to delete the athletic training and communicative disorders...
Changes in student advising not to be expected until 2017 Sydney Landry, News Editor October 15, 2015 A possible incentive to meet with advisors may be the only change students see to the advising process...
President Murphy addresses the concerns of student leaders Sydney Landry, News Editor October 1, 2015 University President Bruce Murphy held a form with student organization presidents on Tuesday to discuss...
Capital outlay to fund Department of Athletics renovations Sydney Landry, News Editor September 17, 2015 There are several ongoing and upcoming projects for Nicholls State University’s Department of Athletics,...
Thibodaux doubles as retirement and college town Sydney Landry, News Editor September 10, 2015 Thibodaux’s versatility as both a college town and a retirement community was highlighted, after it...
Sydney Landry, News Editor September 3, 2015 The Office of Assessment and Institutional Research surveyed Nicholls students and compared the results...
New Provost aims to improve enrollment and retention rates Sydney Landry, News Editor August 20, 2015 Nicholls State University’s new Provost, Lynn Gillette, is bringing energy and new ideas to help improve...
Students to see benefits of additional fees based on credit hours Sydney Landry, News Editor August 20, 2015 Beginning this semester, students who are taking 16 hours or more will be charged an additional $205.10...
Differential tuition floated as possible budgetary fix Sydney Landry, Staff Writer April 30, 2015 The idea of differential tuition, or charging students different amounts for tuition based on a variety...
Students participate in higher education protest at state Capitol Sydney Landry, Staff Writer April 23, 2015 On Apr. 19, a group of Nicholls students traveled to Baton Rouge for the higher education demonstration,...
Students protest budget cuts at State Capitol Sydney Landry, Staff Writer April 16, 2015 On Wednesday, Apr. 15, groups of college students from across the state traveled to the state capital...
Students anxious about budget cuts and possible tuition increase Sydney Landry, Staff Writer April 2, 2015 In the face of state budget cuts, no one is quite certain how Nicholls will specifically be affected...
TOPS viability questioned in midst of upcoming budget talks Sydney Landry, Staff Writer April 2, 2015 In recent years, a misconception has developed about the purpose of the Taylor Opportunity Program for...
New president and vice president of SPA announced Sydney Landry, Staff Writer March 19, 2015 The Student Programming Association has chosen current vice-president Marisabel Ponce Cordero as the...
Jubliee to continue despite budgetary uncertainty Sydney Landry, Staff Writer March 12, 2015 Despite the uncertainty of the University’s future budget, the annual Jubilee should be secure in its...
Representative Richard to introduce bills to help higher education Sydney Landry, Staff Writer March 5, 2015 Louisiana State Representative Jerome “Dee” Richard will be introducing five bills that could save...
Nicholls instructor to study in Jordan Sydney Landry, Staff Writer February 26, 2015 Assistant professor Richmond Eustis will be teaching at the University of Jordan next year after being...
University exploring return to five-day week of classes Sydney Landry, Staff Writer February 12, 2015 The Nicholls State University administration is in the final stages of discussion of returning to a five-day...
New administration looking to improve the University Sydney Landry, Staff Writer February 5, 2015 There are many new faces in the University administration, along with some new and improved job titles....
SGA and SPA braced for potential indirect effects of budget cuts Sydney Landry, Staff Writer February 5, 2015 Although state budget cuts may not affect the Student Programming Association and Student Government...
Quality Enhancement Plan may bring advising changes Sydney Landry, Staff Writer January 29, 2015 The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) may bring changes to the advising process at Nicholls. The QEP...
Potential budget cuts headline State of University Address Sydney Landry, Staff Writer January 22, 2015 President Murphy was optimistic that Nicholls will remain “the intellectual, economic and cultural...
Al Davis to bring an end to his career at Nicholls Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 20, 2014 Albert Davis is quick to correct anyone who calls his upcoming “career change” his “retirement.” In...
Nicholls concert choir preparing for Christmas concert Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 20, 2014 The Nicholls Concert Choir and the Nicholls Chamber Singers are preparing for their upcoming holiday...
Recycling bins return to Nicholls campus Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 15, 2014 The efforts of the Nicholls GREEN club and a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Inc., have resulted...
Gay-Straight Alliance to host talent show in Peltier Auditorium Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 13, 2014 The Nicholls Gay-Straight Alliance will be hosting a talent show on Wednesday Nov. 19 in Peltier Auditorium...
International Student Banquet to highlight Africa Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 6, 2014 The Nicholls International Community will be hosting its 7th Annual International Banquet on Sunday,...
Library hosting Emancipation Proclamation and civil rights exhibit Sydney Landry, Staff Writer November 6, 2014 The Ellender Memorial Library is hosting an exhibit titled “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation,...
Cemetery of the Innocents impacts Nicholls students Sydney Landry, Staff Writer October 30, 2014 The Nicholls Students for Life club held their second annual Cemetery of the Innocents in the field next...
Nicholls Foundation to host George Bell and Friends Sydney Landry, Staff Writer October 16, 2014 The Nicholls Foundation will host George Bell and Friends for a jazz concert on Sunday, Nov. 2 to benefit...
Neal Weaver to serve as Vice President of University Advancement Sydney Landry, Staff Writer October 9, 2014 Neal Weaver was chosen to serve as vice president of University Advancement and executive director of...
3.7 percent drop in enrollment not a cause for concern Sydney Landry, Staff Writer October 2, 2014 Although the overall enrollment numbers have decreased around 3.7 percent from last fall, that number...
Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act to fight sexual assaults Sydney Landry, Staff Writer September 25, 2014 According to a report by the state Board of Regents, Nicholls was tied with two other schools for the...
Renovations to Ellender won’t raise prices. Sydney Landry, Staff Writer September 18, 2014 The announcement of renovations to Ellender Hall to begin in December has raised questions about the...
Releasing information on banned people not violating privacy Sydney Landry, Staff Writer September 11, 2014 When a person makes the decision to break the law or a rule from the code of conduct on campus, he or...
Why wearing white after Labor Day does not apply today Sydney Landry, Staff Writer September 4, 2014 Traditionally, wearing white clothes after Labor Day is considered a fashion faux pas, but I think in...
GREEN Club looking to make campus more eco-friendly Sydney Landry, Staff Writer September 4, 2014 The Nicholls GREEN club is working to make the campus more eco-friendly, despite the lack of recycling...
Students complaining about conditions of on-campus housing Sydney Landry, Staff Writer August 28, 2014 Students complained about dorm rooms being dirty when they arrived on Move-In Day. According to Hayward...
WISE Incentive Fund to subsidize degrees Sydney Landry, Staff Writer August 21, 2014 Governor Bobby Jindal signed House Bill 1033, which would create the Workforce Innovation for a Stronger...
Issues addressed by President Murphy at Faculty Institute Sydney Landry, Staff Writer August 21, 2014 President Bruce Murphy praised the faculty for a job well done last year and outlined the challenges...
Recent bill opens possibility of guns on college campuses Sydney Landry, Staff Writer July 10, 2014 Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill on May 30 allowing college campuses to lease space to “non-profit...
Elizabeth Smart speaks at Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy Sydney Landry, Staff Writer July 9, 2014 Elizabeth Smart, child-abduction victim, activist, and nationally renowned speaker, spoke before an audience...
Sale of alcohol at on-campus events not causing problems Sydney Landry, Staff Writer July 2, 2014 Nicholls encourages responsible drinking through its sale of alcohol on campus, both in the Colonel’s...
The dangers of using tanning beds outweigh the benefits Sydney Landry and Sydney Landry April 9, 2014 With spring break quickly approaching, many students are flocking to tanning beds, but what they do...
Bruce Murphy officially installed as President of Nicholls Sydney Landry April 9, 2014 President Bruce. T. Murphy's was officially inaugurated as the fifth president of Nicholls State University...
SGA referendum to be voted on for the second time Sydney Landry April 2, 2014 The Student Government Association is proposing a previously-failed referendum in the spring 2014 voting...
Art Works fundraiser exhibits student and local talent Sydney Landry March 26, 2014 "Art Works," a fundraiser benefitting the Nicholls' Art Program Enhancement, is scheduled for Tuesday,...
Nicholls orientation team places first in regional event Sydney Landry March 26, 2014 The Nicholls Orientation Team traveled to Clemson University for the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop,...
Faculty vs. women’s soccer game to fund memorial scholarship Sydney Landry March 20, 2014 The fourth annual Faculty vs. Women's Soccer game is set for April 1 at 5 p.m. with all of the proceeds...
RELATE event to remember student Andrew Carter Sydney Landry March 20, 2014 Tonight's RELATE, "Young and Restless: Remembering Andrew Carter," is a tribute to the Nicholls student...
Moving On Up Sydney Landry and Sydney Landry February 27, 2014 The Student Government Association and the Student Programming Association have a new meeting space...
College of business offers study abroad trips to China and Costa Rica Sydney Landry February 20, 2014 The College of Business Administration is offering two 10-day study abroad trips to China and Costa...
