Mr. & Ms. Nicholls 2013

NW chats with the winners

Matthew Jewell, Student Government Association president, and Gabby Marcello, nursing junior from Thibodaux, were crowned Mr. and Ms. Nicholls at the Student Programming Association’s annual Crawfish Day last Friday. Q: Were you shocked when you won Mr. Full story

Colonel baseball says goodbye to 10 graduating seniors

The Nicholls baseball roster will be without ten names next season as outfielder Matt Richard, catcher Cody Dufrene, outfielder Mike Barba, shortstop Ray Eureste, pitcher Michael Baxter, infielder Adam Seal, and pitchers Jordan McCoy, Mike Suk, Kelby Langston and Kory Delange will finish their college careers this season. Full story

Insider tips for surviving the second weekend of Jazz Fest

Each year, droves of locals and out-of-towners clad in flip-flops and tank tops flock to the New Orleans Fairgrounds and Racetrack to experience what undoubtedly is one of the biggest musical attractions in the Big Easy: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Full story

Online testing via Moodle: Friend or Foe?

Between teachers never posting grades, assignments not being made “visible” and tests not saving or scoring properly, Moodle can sometimes feel as if it is more of a burden than a bridge. Sure, the sound of a teacher offering a test or quiz via Moodle sounds great because you can take it at home, but will it really help you in the long run? While the idea of being able to earn your grade from the comfort of your own home or dorm seems appealing, there are a few things to consider before completely condemning the “old-fashioned” wayof actually having to write your answers down. Full story