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Whitney France, Entertainment Writer

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Appreciation month for women

Whitney France, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020

Nicholls State University will be hosting a handful of events throughout the month of March in celebration...

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Throw me something mister!

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020

Mardi Gras parades are not always the most pleasant experiences. Trash and beads litter the streets,...

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Return of the Biebs

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020

At the beginning of the month, Justin Bieber released his newest album, Changes. The album is currently...

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Girl power done right in Birds of Prey

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020

Birds of Prey, starring Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, has opened with a disappointment, earning $33.3...

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Budgeting, but with love

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020

Valentine’s Day is approaching once more, and while some of us may have elaborately planned ahead,...

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Kesha takes the High Road

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020

Kesha released her fourth studio album, High Road, on Jan. 31. The album is a lively, free-spirited dance...

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Bayou Country Superfest, why?

Whitney France, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020

After ten years of the festival, Bayou Country Superfest is now on an indefinite hiatus. The festival’s...

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That time I started two jobs in one semester

Whitney France, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020

Since my college years began, I’ve been lucky enough to have my parents provide for me. I am also very...

The Turning, spoilers to save yourself

The Turning, spoilers to save yourself

Whitney France, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020

The Turning is a strange, slightly incoherent, cinematically-beautiful film. I wanted to like it, I really...

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Favorite Thanksgiving traditions

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and as students, our main focus is on that sweet, week-long break...

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The anticipation for Cats

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019

On Friday, Taylor Swift released her new single, “Beautiful Ghosts.” She released a lyric video on...

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As long as it’s red, it’ll work

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid, ABC sought out to give fans...

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How early is too early for Christmas music?

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019

Each year, Christmas music seems to be played earlier than before. On the first of November, it feels...

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The abundance of Netflix originals

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019

Netflix has been ambitiously pumping out their own original content since 2013, with no signs of slowing...

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My Chemical Romance returns

Whitney France, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019

Last week, alternative rock legends My Chemical Romance announced a reunion show after their six-year-long...

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Last-minute Halloween costumes, because we know you forgot

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019

If you’re anything like me, the rate that this year has flown by might have you a bit overwhelmed....

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What it’s like to be a tipped worker when nobody knows how to tip

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019

Most tipped workers spend long, grueling hours on their feet. They work with the general public, which...

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How Shane Dawson helped usher in a new era of YouTube

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019

YouTube has been around since 2005, and it doesn’t seem to be decreasing in relevance or popularity....

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Mike Posner finishes his walk across America

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019

After announcing his walk across America in January, Mike Posner has finally finished his cross-country...

Last movies to watch in 2019

Last movies to watch in 2019

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019

2019 saw an abundance of blockbuster films. Arguably, it was a great year for movies. We saw films such...

How to get through the semester without having a total freak out

How to get through the semester without having a total freak out

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019

We are in the midst of midterms, which is arguably the most stressful time of the semester.  It seems...

To message or not to message

To message or not to message

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019

College students are often quite busy. Many juggle part-time jobs (sometimes multiple), along with their...

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SAE hosts second Annual Golf and Chili Bash

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019

The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon are set to host their second annual Golf and Chili Bash on Sunday, Oct....

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That time I unintentionally took interacting cold medicines

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019

Cold and flu season is rapidly approaching. From about November to March, we have to be on guard and...

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Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show performers

Whitney France, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019

This past Thursday, it was announced that Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will be headlining the Super Bowl...

Lana Del Rey and the rise from Tumblr icon to a serious artist

Lana Del Rey and the rise from Tumblr icon to a serious artist

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019

On August 30, Lana Del Rey released her sixth studio album, Norman F—cking Rockwell. The album is her...

Starships were meant to fly not retire

Starships were meant to fly not retire

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019

Earlier this month, rapper Nicki Minaj announced her retirement from music via twitter, stating that...

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What it’s like to have anxiety

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019

Anxiety isn’t cute or quirky, and it’s more debilitating than one may think. In fact, it may even...

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SPA celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019

On Friday, Sept. 13, Nicholls State University Student Programming Association (SPA) will be hosting...

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There’s no festival like the Shrimp and Petroleum festival

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 7, 2019

The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival has been a yearly tradition since 1936, honoring two major...

All the reasons why we love Lizzo

All the reasons why we love Lizzo

Whitney France, Staff Writer
September 5, 2019

After her killer VMA performance, we are witnessing the rise of Lizzo. Her newest album, Cuz I Love You,...

Springsteen knows no limits

Springsteen knows no limits

Whitney France, Staff Writer
August 29, 2019

Blinded by the Light sees a young man’s life set to Bruce Springsteen’s music, but it is much more...

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Don’t mess with T-Swift

Whitney France, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019

Taylor Swift has announced that she will be rerecording her first six albums. This news comes about...

Popularity of movie reboots

Popularity of movie reboots

Whitney France, Staff Writer
August 24, 2019

It seems as though nowadays there are plenty of movies being remade and television shows rebooted. Diehard...

What it means for a band to take a political stance

What it means for a band to take a political stance

Whitney France, Entertainment Writer
August 15, 2019

The 1975 is generating a great deal of hype for their upcoming album, “Notes on a Conditional Form.” They...

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What it is like to take a summer course

Whitney France, Staff Writer
July 23, 2019

Not every student wishes to take a summer course. The most popular reasons are that they want a break...

Nicholls president Jay Clune to participate in Dancing with the Stars event

Nicholls president Jay Clune to participate in Dancing with the Stars event

Whitney France, Staff Writer
July 1, 2019

Nicholls president, Jay Clune will participate in the Houma fundraising event, Dancing with the Stars,...

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Nicholls selects new dean for College of Education

Whitney France, Staff Writer
June 26, 2019

Scot Rademaker, previously a chairperson of the Division of Education at the College of New Rochelle...

Movie Review: Toy Story 4

Movie Review: Toy Story 4

Whitney France, Staff Writer
June 25, 2019

The beloved gang is back: Buzz, Woody, Jessie, with the addition of characters voiced by Keegan-Michael...

Movie Review: Murder Mystery

Movie Review: Murder Mystery

Whitney France, Staff Writer
June 19, 2019

Arguably, Adam Sandler’s movie career has taken a nosedive. With films like “Jack and Jill” and...

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Nicholls chemistry professor received a patent for postdoctoral research

Whitney France, Staff Writer
June 15, 2019

Nicholls chemistry professor, Dr. Uttam Pokharel received a patent for postdoctoral research in conjunction...

Movie Review: Rocketman

Movie Review: Rocketman

Whitney France, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019

The music biopics keep coming with no sign of slowing down. On the tail of 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody,...

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