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University of Louisiana schools offer ‘Extreme Spring Break 2006’

Veronica Cisneros
March 16, 2016

In conjunction with Habitat for Humanity and local Red Cross groups, the University of Louisiana System...

SGA awaits committee for top 10 mascot entries

Veronica Cisneros
March 16, 2016

All of the entries for the mascot competition have been submitted and now, according to Damian Breaux,...

State colleges adopt text alert system

Veronica Cisneros
November 8, 2007

In response to the Virginia Tech shootings that claimed the lives of 32 people, the Board of Regents...

KNSU takes survey for new music format

Veronica Cisneros
October 18, 2007

Nicholls' student radio station, KNSU, suspended its secondary format, and now, in an attempt to better...

Greek week gets goofy with games

Veronica Cisneros
April 26, 2007

Many eggs will be broken and dizzy students will hit the ground laughing (or crying) today. Believe it...

Bad relationships can lead to murder, suicide

Veronica Cisneros
April 26, 2007

They have been together for years and the unruly arguments they pursue have existed for the same amount...

Student escapes abduction

Veronica Cisneros
April 19, 2007

A student was allegedly abducted from her La Maison du Bayou apartment by her estranged boyfriend last...

With new admissions criteria, diversity increases, freshmen ACT scores rise

Veronica Cisneros
April 19, 2007

Two years into the new selective admissions criteria, enrollment data indicates the University's student...

A student peels crawfish during Crawfish Day 2006 sponsored by Student Programing Association. This year's Crawfish Day will be held April 26.

Mr., Ms. Nicholls to be announced at SPA-sponsored Crawfish Day

Veronica Cisneros
April 19, 2007

The Student Programming Association's annual Crawfish Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. April 26 in...

Delegates assess Greek system

Veronica Cisneros
March 29, 2007

Delegates from the Franklin Square group will be visiting the University to assess the Greek system on...

Mascot competition remains at standstill

Veronica Cisneros
March 22, 2007

While the intended timeline still stands, the mascot competition lacks participation from members of...

Student intern acquires real-world experience

Veronica Cisneros
March 8, 2007

A woman's day used to typically involve pots, pans, aprons, yellow rubber gloves and many spray bottles...

Campus road work nearing completion

Veronica Cisneros
March 8, 2007

While two new University projects are expected to begin by the end of the month, the ongoing roadwork...

Britni Bouzigard, government senior from Cut Off, reads her lines as Amy Orgeron, nursing junior from Cut Off, and Marie McChargue, marketing senior from Gray, listen during Sunday's practice in Peltier Auditorium.

“The Vagina Monologues” returns

Veronica Cisneros
March 1, 2007

A second production of "The Vagina Monologues" will be performed in Peltier Auditorium March 7-9 at 7p.m. The...

Tom Bourgeois, Keith Blanchard and Chris Cox, faculty advisor, execute a type of karate called shotokan on the second floor of Shaver Gym Feb. 15. The Karate Club is one of several lesser known clubs available to the Nicholls community.

Students join lesser known clubs

Veronica Cisneros
March 1, 2007

As members of the human race, every person is entitled to his or her right to enjoy participating in...

A Krewe of Ambrosia rider tosses beads and trinkets to the crowd along the parade route Sunday afternoon. The parade featured 25 floats and 5 marching bands.

Students, faculty share plans for Mardi Gras

Veronica Cisneros
February 15, 2007

The time is here to see hands raised in hopes of catching something good, hear voices screeching, "Throw...

Clint Schexnyder, general studies senior from Houma, speaks for the con side at the speech forum held in the Cotillion Ballroom Tueday night.

Opposers of troop strength win speech forum

Veronica Cisneros
February 15, 2007

The pro side of the debate on troop strength in Iraq won the first speech forum of the spring semester...

Valentine’s Day has meaning despite commercialization

Veronica Cisneros
February 8, 2007

When a trip to Wal-Mart is made after Christmas, it is not difficult for most people to figure out what...

Retention stable despite decline in enrollment

Veronica Cisneros
February 8, 2007

The enrollment statistics for spring 2007 reveal a decline in total enrollment numbers compared to spring...

SPA hosts casino night in the Union

Veronica Cisneros
February 1, 2007

Student Programming Association will be hosting Casino Night, which features various casino games for...

Loan act makes college more affordable

Veronica Cisneros
January 25, 2007

The College Student Relief Act, bill H.R. 5, which will make college more affordable by cutting the interest...

Flanagan's bar is empty after the "Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act", which bans smoking in any non enclosed smoking areas in restaurants, went into affect on Jan. 1.

Smoking ban causes decline in bar sales

Veronica Cisneros
January 18, 2007

On Jan. 1 smokers across Louisiana permanently put out their cigarettes in workplaces and restaurants,...

Nicholls awaits bond sales

Veronica Cisneros
April 27, 2006

The University is still waiting for bonds to be sold in order to begin the construction of the additional...

Students will now be penalized for smoking in or within 25 feet of University building and University sidewalks.

Striving for a healthier campus

Veronica Cisneros
April 27, 2006

Individuals on Nicholls' campus will no longer be able to use tobacco products in and within 25 feet...

Nicholls farm grows restoration plants

Veronica Cisneros
March 30, 2006

The Nicholls farm has allowed the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Barataria Terrebonne National...

University Police search for armed robbery suspects

Veronica Cisneros
March 23, 2006

University Police is currently searching for the two suspects involved in the armed robbery that occurred...

Recovery fee an option in face of state deficit

Veronica Cisneros
March 9, 2006

Nicholls and other institutions in Louisiana are facing the possibility of adding a recovery fee to student...

New conference room now ‘state of the art’

Veronica Cisneros
March 9, 2006

The president's conference room has been upgraded, and according to Larry Howell, academic provost, it...

SGA votes to improve traffic safety

Veronica Cisneros
February 23, 2006

After recent incidents involving students being stricken by vehicles in front of Babington Hall, the...

Editor considers Chuck Norris ‘The Man’

Veronica Cisneros
February 16, 2006

Remember when you were in second grade, and you thought your daddy was the greatest man alive? He could...

Statistics show low crime rate

Veronica Cisneros
February 9, 2006

Based on recent statistics, Nicholls remains the safest campus in Louisiana.According to the OPE Campus...

Mascot contest kicked off Monday

Veronica Cisneros
February 2, 2006

The Student Government Association launched the Colonel Mascot Makeover Challenge Contest, introducing...

Students take heed when choosing tattoos

Veronica Cisneros
February 2, 2006

Walls covered with sheets of designs greet anyone who walks in to this parlor. The designs vary from...

Student security behind new ID

Veronica Cisneros
January 26, 2006

The University implemented using college-wide identifications in place of social security numbers for...

Visiting students continue studies at Nicholls

Veronica Cisneros
January 19, 2006

Of the 645 visiting students from New Orleans colleges who attended Nicholls last semester approximately...

Repairs to begin for evacuee-related damages

Veronica Cisneros
January 19, 2006

Repairs have been made to Betsy Cheramie Ayo and a portable floor has been placed in Stopher Gym, but...

Enrollment numbers down for spring due to storms

Veronica Cisneros
January 19, 2006

Due to non-returning students and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, enrollment numbers are down to 6,429 compared...

Admissions explore new recruiting options

Veronica Cisneros
January 19, 2006

Nicholls has recently started using broadcast and online advertisement as part of its recruitment campaign,...

Nicholls students earn extra cash, experience during winter break

Veronica Cisneros
November 17, 2005

The anxieties of school are beginning to slither off students' backs. Professors, books and due dates...

Nicholls honors veterans

Veronica Cisneros
November 17, 2005

A ceremony and luncheon were held to honor veterans last Friday in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union...

Energy surcharge to increase by $2 per credit hour for spring

Veronica Cisneros
November 17, 2005

Students' energy surcharge fees will be raised from $3 per credit hour to $5 per credit hour for up to...

Nicholls student, ‘DJ Q,’ disc jockeys at Thibodaux club

Veronica Cisneros
November 10, 2005

It is the weekend. Crowds of college students are crammed in The Library, but not to study or read books....

Homecoming queen, king named at halftime

Veronica Cisneros
November 3, 2005

Panhellenic Council nominee David Vicknair and Student Government Association nominee Dasha Maize were...

Mosaic requests to increase student fees by 30 cents

Veronica Cisneros
November 3, 2005

Editors of the Mosaic, Nicholls' literary magazine, editors are in the process of getting approval to...

University traditions develop over the years

Veronica Cisneros
October 27, 2005

Homecoming at Nicholls has gone through changes throughout the years to develop the tradition students,...

Stopher Gym evacuees relocated to other shelters

Veronica Cisneros
October 27, 2005

The evacuee shelters on campus were closed around 5 p.m. on Monday, and evacuees have been transported...

New culinary dean begins work in spring semester

Veronica Cisneros
October 27, 2005

The new dean for the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Pete DiMicelli, will begin his work at Nicholls...

Homecoming week activities commence on Monday

Veronica Cisneros
October 20, 2005

Homecoming is just around the corner, and several events have been planned for students from Oct. 24...

Culinary dean shares family, religious insight

Veronica Cisneros
October 20, 2005

"We were taught in our family that we are an American first and a Jew second," are the words that came...

Rec center awaiting property

Veronica Cisneros
October 13, 2005

The University is awaiting clarification from the state for the acquisition of the property for the recreation...

Road, cafeteria renovations on schedule

Veronica Cisneros
October 13, 2005

Final approval for the road and cafeteria renovation projects has been obtained, both projects are on...

Employment Exploration

Veronica Cisneros
October 6, 2005

Despite projected job losses, Kristie Tauzin, director of career services, said that the demand for jobs...

Hurricane victims affected psychologically

Veronica Cisneros
October 6, 2005

Psychological damage is expected to surface among those affected by the hurricanes' wrath, Jizette Heims,...

Student nurses relocate to Duh, Beauregard

Veronica Cisneros
September 29, 2005

Evacuees with special needs have occupied Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall since Hurricane Katrina neared the...

Fuel rates result in continuation of student energy surcharge fee

Veronica Cisneros
September 22, 2005

In summer 2002, the energy surcharge fee for students was discontinued due to decreasing local electrical...

Resident students create petition to extend hours

Veronica Cisneros
September 22, 2005

The Residence Hall Association is working on a letter and a petition to submit to University officials...

Congressman addresses students, defends mayor

Veronica Cisneros
September 15, 2005

Former Nicholls student and U.S. congressman Charlie Melancon said that the state did everything it could...

Students, University adjust to gas prices

Veronica Cisneros
September 15, 2005

The price of gas has been escalating throughout the year and students, as well as the University, have...

Special needs evacuees treated at Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall

Veronica Cisneros
September 8, 2005

Within the doors of the first floor, countless volunteers dressed in scrubs and red vests roam the halls,...

Ballroom offers safety to students and staff

Veronica Cisneros
September 8, 2005

The University provided a shelter during the hurricane for students, faculty, staff and their immediate...

Freshmen experience The Front Door

Veronica Cisneros
August 25, 2005

La Porte d'Entree, or The Front Door, was the first thing incoming freshmen experienced when they attended...

Parking lot construction to begin in November

Veronica Cisneros
August 25, 2005

The University is planning to begin the construction of new parking lots and the renovation of current...

Ag club educates children, recruits members

Veronica Cisneros
April 28, 2005

The Ag Club, which is the oldest club on campus, is hoping to educate students about agriculture and...

Homecoming week plans underway

Veronica Cisneros
April 28, 2005

Homecoming week is already under construction, and according to Diane Garvey, director of residence life...

Internships combat summer boredom

Veronica Cisneros
April 21, 2005

The end of the semester is near, and summer is on its way. Interning could be a meaningful way to pass...

Junior ACF competes in culinary battle

Veronica Cisneros
April 21, 2005

The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute's 2005 Junior American Culinary Federation student competition...

Nicholls to enforce selective admissions policy

Veronica Cisneros
April 14, 2005

In fall 2005, Nicholls plans to enforce a much more selective admissions policy than it has used in the...

Ellender Memorial Library to see improvements

Veronica Cisneros
April 14, 2005

The Campus Operations Committee has compiled a list of recommendations to improve university services,...

Residence cable extra, may change in future

Veronica Cisneros
April 7, 2005

Nicholls residents across campus are wondering why they must pay for cable while students at other schools...

Graduation rates increase

Veronica Cisneros
April 7, 2005

Graduation rates at Nicholls have increased, but instead of students graduating in four years, six years...

Cheerleading team receives help from new coach

Veronica Cisneros
April 7, 2005

The Nicholls cheerleading team plans for some adjustments with the help of a new coach that has a strong...

Nicholls collaborates with community colleges

Veronica Cisneros
March 17, 2005

Nicholls signed a cross-enrollment agreement with River Parishes Community College (RPCC) in Sorrento...

Demand for accounting graduates grows

Veronica Cisneros
March 3, 2005

The demand for accounting graduates is growing across the U.S., and the same trend exists here in Thibodaux.According...

Online job training courses now offered by Nicholls

Veronica Cisneros
February 24, 2005

Nicholls has united with Gatlin Education Services (GES) to offer online job training courses for those...

Nicholls students resort to odd means for money

Veronica Cisneros
February 24, 2005

While in college, some students struggle with financial issues and resort to unconventional means to...

Joesph returns home from army

Veronica Cisneros
February 3, 2005

Tremaine Joseph, business administration junior from Thibodaux, has returned to Nicholls after spending...

Students try to find affordable textbooks

Veronica Cisneros
January 27, 2005

With the start of every new semester, students must suffer the expense of college textbooks if they wish...

Nicholls collects money for tsunami relief fund

Veronica Cisneros
January 27, 2005

The Nicholls community is being encouraged to donate money to the University's tsunami relief fund. On...

Nicholls to adopt new veterans program

Veronica Cisneros
January 20, 2005

Nicholls is taking on a new program that will offer support to students at war and students who return...

Student dies in house fire

Veronica Cisneros
January 20, 2005

Jocelynn Raquel Smart, a 23-year-old senior in the cardiopulmonary care science program, died in a house...

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