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Ryan Delatte, safety management junior of Thibodaux, is living his life-long dream as a volunteer fireman.

Nicholls student follows childhood dream of firefighting

Tiffany Williams
May 1, 2014

While most students prepare to graduate, one Nicholls junior prepares daily for the possibility of putting...

Culinary arts junior shares her passion with the world

Culinary arts junior shares her passion with the world

Tiffany Williams
April 17, 2014

While the Culinary Department is currently hidden within the confines of Gouaux Hall, students in the...

Karen Chauvin, winner of the 2014 Women of Achievement Award for her outstanding work with dyslexic students.

Director of the Dyslexia Center awarded for excellence

While Women's History Month passed recently, Nicholls educators such as Karen Chauvin continue to contribute...

Students gather in the Colonel’s Retreat to share their literary works at last year’s Creative Writing Reading Series.

Students can express creativity at Creative Writing Reading Series

Tiffany Williams
March 13, 2014

The Creative Reading Series welcomes students of all majors who enjoy expressing themselves to participate...

NAACP celebrates greatness during Black History Month

NAACP celebrates greatness during Black History Month

Tiffany Williams
February 20, 2014

The Nicholls chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans to end...

The state of colorism, how it exists in today’s society

Tiffany Williams
February 13, 2014

Throughout history, the African-American race has broken many barriers in terms of freedom, however,...

Ellender Library jumpstarts Black History Month

Tiffany Williams
February 6, 2014

The Ellender Memorial Library, in conjunction with the Thibodaux Branch Library, kicks off Black History...

Cramming trend not recommended for a healthy brain

Tiffany Williams
November 21, 2013

After Thanksgiving break, procrastination becomes a popular mindset of students, and cramming for exams...

U.S. Marine uses his experiences to aid student veterans

Tiffany Williams
November 14, 2013

Gilberto Burbante uses the skills he learned in the military to help his fellow veterans transition...

Students from various speech classes at Nicholls perform segments of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream” at the beginning of Monday night’s speech forum in Danos Theater on November 4.

Nicholls community not in favor of The DREAM Act

Tiffany Williams
November 7, 2013

Students and community members voted against the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors...

Rwandan Genocide survivor motivates the community

Tiffany Williams
October 29, 2013

A survivor of the Rwanda Genocide gives glory to God for her life and plans to share her experiences...

Justin Timberlake delivers with Part 2 of 20/20 Experience

Tiffany Williams
October 3, 2013

As the avid fangirl that I am, it was necessary that I ran to Target on Monday and purchased the second...

Shawn Thibodaux, business senior from Houma, Jacob Foret, nursing senior from Houma, Megan Luke, education junior from Houma, Tanner Thibodaux, business senior from Thibodaux, and Anthony Naquin, biology junior from Thibodaux, pose in Dartmouth, England during this summer’s Nicholls Europe trip.

Nicholls Europe expands the minds of the community

Tiffany Williams
September 19, 2013

The City of light, snowfall in the middle of June and jaw-dropping art awaits those willing to expand...

The display on the first floor of Ellender Library showcases the collection of books and films that are featured in the “Bridging Cultures Bookshelf

New Literary Collection explores Muslim Lifestyle

Tiffany Williams
September 12, 2013

The Ellender Memorial Library, in partnership with the Thibodaux Branch Library, "bridges cultures"...

Nikia Major, general studies senior from New Orleans, Brittany Morris, education junior from New Orleans, Rachante Colebrook, biology sophomore from The Bahamas, and Terrian Gauff, nursing sophomore from Laplace, demonstrate how to twerk on Aug. 29 at Welcome Back Day.

Twerking craze has roots close to the bayou region

Tiffany Williams
September 5, 2013

With the arrival of one dancing phenomenon, Southerners forget that the origin of the infamous twerking...

Nicholls smartphone application receives a makeover

Nicholls smartphone application receives a makeover

Tiffany Williams
August 29, 2013

The newly designed Nicholls smartphone application offers students and faculty an easier way to navigate...

The Mr. and Ms. Nicholls winners, Gabby Marcello and Matthew Jewell, pose with other nominees

Mr. & Ms. Nicholls 2013

Tiffany Williams
May 2, 2013

Matthew Jewell, Student Government Association president, and Gabby Marcello, nursing junior from Thibodaux,...

Upcoming festivals to check out

Tiffany Williams
April 25, 2013

Along with the coming of Spring enters the excitement of music through the many music festivals happening...

Ethan Belanger, lead guitar, Gabriel Delaney, bass and vocals, Matthew Meche, rhythm guitar, and Zack Blum, drums, are members of the band The Autopilots. Their next show is on April 20 at the Foundry in Thibodaux.

Autopilots to perform at The Foundry, soon to release LP

Tiffany Williams
April 18, 2013

A local band consisting of one Nicholls student and three Houma natives will perform at The Foundry...

Louisiana Magic Weekend brings illusions to Nicholls

Tiffany Williams
April 11, 2013

Nicholls will host the Louisiana Magic Weekend Las Vegas Style Stage Show featuring several different...

How to avoid being scammed on spring break trip 2013

How to avoid being scammed on spring break trip 2013

Tiffany Williams
March 28, 2013

Although spring break is a time for fun, students should be careful that travel agencies do not scam...

Freshman already a VP

Freshman already a VP

Tiffany Williams
March 21, 2013

Many freshmen are still searching for their career paths, however, Nicholls student Brandon Halfen is...

Hamlet, played by Taylor Fabre, and Laertes, played by Cameron Price, run through their sword fighting scenes at a dress rehearsal for Hamlet, which will be opening tonight and performed through Sunday in the Talbot theater.

“Hamlet” brings revenge, love and insanity to Nicholls

Tiffany Williams
March 14, 2013

William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" performed by the Nicholls Players, will bring revenge, love and insanity...

SGA candidates discuss leadership plans if elected

Tiffany Williams
March 14, 2013

Running For President: Jessica St. Pierre, business administration sophomore from Thibodaux Q: Give...

Full Q & A with SGA Candidates

Tiffany Williams
March 14, 2013

Running For President:   Jessica St. Pierre, business administration sophomore from Thibodaux   Give...

Schoolbag value surprisingly high

Tiffany Williams
March 7, 2013

From college textbooks to costly electronic devices, the grouping of so many expensive items in one...

SAE member wins video contest

SAE member wins video contest

Tiffany Williams
February 28, 2013

The Nicholls Greek community will celebrate its National Ritual Week, which begins March 3, with a guest...

Negro Spiritual performance teaches perserverance

Negro Spiritual performance teaches perserverance

Tiffany Williams
February 21, 2013

With Black History Month coming to a close, the Nicholls music department and the Student Programming...

Comedian, Coaco Brown, made the crowd laugh until they cried with her outrageous comedy at SGA's comedy night in Peltier Auditorium on Monday night.

Annual Comedy Night Draws students with famous acts

Tiffany Williams
February 7, 2013

Students gathered in Peltier Auditorium on Feb 2 for some laughs courtesy of the Student Programming...

Brothers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson performed some of their father Ricky Nelson’s top songs during their concert in Peltier Auditorium on Jan. 27.

Tribute band Nelson performs in Peltier Auditorium

Tiffany Williams
January 30, 2013

The rock band Nelson, also known as Ricky Nelson Remembered, performed in Peltier Auditorium on Jan....

Newly elected judge for the Lousiana Court of Appeals and former University professor Mitch Theriot is sworn in on Jan. 23 in Powell Auditorium.

Sworn In

Tiffany Williams
January 30, 2013

Honorable Mitchell Theriot, former business administration professor at Nicholls, began his new career...

Super Bowl alternatives available in New Orleans

Tiffany Williams
January 30, 2013

Although most people cannot attend the actual Super Bowl game in New Orleans this Sunday, many other...

Alexis Wineman is the first person in Miss America history diagnosed with autism and holding the title of Miss Montana 2012.

Beauty pageants are gradually becoming more diverse

Tiffany Williams
January 24, 2013

As the standards of beauty continue to change, beauty pageants are becoming more accepting of women...

Delta Zeta sells jambalaya plate lunches for philanthropy

Tiffany Williams
November 15, 2012

Delta Zeta Sorority hosted a jambalaya dinner fundraiser on Nov. 11 at Peltier Park in order to raise...

Daylight savings affects routine

Tiffany Williams
November 8, 2012

As students begin to "spring forward" toward finals, they have a chance to "fall back" an hour before...

National prevention month illuminates bullying trend

Tiffany Williams
October 18, 2012

  The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights' National Bullying Prevention Center dubbed...

Bra fittings at Dillard’s raise cancer awareness

Tiffany Williams
October 18, 2012

  Dillard's Department Store, located in the Southland Mall in Houma, will bring awareness to breast...

Wetlands festival addresses need for coastal restoration

Tiffany Williams
October 11, 2012

The Voice of the Wetlands Festival, VOW, gives the Houma area a dose of culture and music while aiming...

Blair Albarez serves shots at Last Call on August 3.

Nicholls students spend weekends serving shots

Tiffany Williams
October 4, 2012

    Although the average shot girl prides herself on sex appeal, shot girls in the Thibodaux...

Houma to host music festival

Houma to host music festival

Tiffany Williams
September 27, 2012

The Best of the Bayou Festival presented by Rouses Supermarkets will showcase Houma and the surrounding...

Art alums recognized

Tiffany Williams
September 20, 2012

Two Nicholls graduates recently received national recognition for the graphic design layout of the University's...

Books line the shelves of the three competing bookstores of Thibodaux; Big Worms, Tri Text, and the Nicholls State University Bookstore.

Textbook options, prices vary

Tiffany Williams
August 23, 2012

As the prices of textbooks continue to soar, students are faced with the decision to purchase new or...

Eryn O’Regan, freshman from New Orleans, takes notes while surfing the internet on Tuesday in Ellender Memorial Library.

Nicholls students share personal study skills for finals

Tiffany Williams
November 15, 2011

After the Thanksgiving holidays, students will begin to take their final examinations for the fall semester. This...

Business student dances with the Honeybees

Tiffany Williams
November 8, 2011

Tramera Lee, business and marketing sophomore, from Boutte, is a student by day and a Honeybee by night. After...

From student to professor to Colonels’ athletics fan

Tiffany Williams
November 2, 2011

As a University alumni and Colonel athletics fan, Kit Williams, computer information systems professor,...

Headlining at Alive at Five, Lloyd serenaded the crowd with his soulful voice and charming dance moves.

R&B star keeps Louisiana close

Tiffany Williams
October 27, 2011

The Student Programming Association turned an ordinary parking lot into a live concert hall where dozens...

Christopher Mukes, education junior from New Orleans, is all smiles with his uncle Frank Wilson, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Louisiana State University.

Education junior looks to improve the style of his fellow students

Tiffany Williams
October 19, 2011

Christopher Mukes, education junior from New Orleans, is known around campus as a member of the infamous...

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