2008 Woodie Awards
Groups of students crowded into La Maison du Bayou apartments in anticipation of the announcement of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) winning the 2008 presidential election. Minutes later shouts of victory could be heard across the Nicholls campus as students flowed into the courtyard of La Maison chanting "Obama" and excitedly talking, hugging and, for some, even crying.
The University released a statement about the threatening message students received via Facebook Wednesday. A University Police investigation has determined that the message was not created using a University computer or account. According to the University's response, University Police is working with Facebook and the state attorney general's office to determine the message's origin.
As time expired Saturday in John L. Guidry Stadium, the Colonels found themselves back in the conference title hunt after a 0-2 conference start. Junior kicker Ross Schexnayder nailed a buzzer beating 38 yard field goal to lift the Colonels to a 20-17 win against the 11th ranked University of Central Arkansas Bears.
Tuesday night was historic, not only for America, but for Nicholls as well. Tuesday evenings are usually quite hectic for us at The Nicholls Worth. Tuesday is the night we perform the bulk of work necessary to have the newspaper ready for circulation throughout campus every Thursday morning.
The 2008 Homecoming Queen and King were announced at Saturday's football game against the University of Central Arkansas. Marquita Hill, family and consumer science senior from Boutte, was crowned Homecoming Queen. She was nominated by Residence Life, where she serves as head resident.
The Nicholls Athletic Department reported that head soccer coach Cindy Piper resigned her position Nov. 4. Piper completed a five-year stint as head coach and left with an overall record of 13-73-5. Her tenure included a 4-38-3 Southland Conference mark.
Winter is coming. The weather is getting colder and a hot chocolate or hot coffee on the way to class is becoming a great "kick-starter" or maybe just a great way to warm up. Today, with the world's discoveries of cappuccinos, lattés, frappucinos, and so much more, it seems like everyone has some type of coffee cup in their hands.
