2008 Woodie Awards
A timetable has not been set for the construction of the recreation center since the state reached an agreement in July with Acadia Agricultural Holdings LLC for the University to acquire about 77 acres of land east of Bowie Road. Before the University can break ground, several steps must occur, Michael Davis, assistant vice president for administration, said.
Students may have noticed a few new decorative additions around campus that are in place to both add function and increase pride in the Nicholls community. The branding campaign began when the University decided to improve on the school's image and pride, Mike Davis, assistant vice president of administration, said.
By Kayla Callais Reporter With thousands of Nicholls State University students beginning classes, students ranging from first-time freshmen to graduating seniors will be able to enjoy an entire week of meeting new friends and catching up with old acquaintances beginning today and ending Thursday Aug 30.
Over 100 people attended the opening and dedication of the newly renovated Vernon F. Galliano Cafeteria Aug. 16. The cafeteria name derives from Vernon F. Galliano, the University's second president from 1963-1983. During his presidency he created a plan laying out the appearance of the campus in the future.
The Thibodaux community may now see smoother traffic since the opening of the East Thibodaux Corridor where North Acadia Road and South Acadia Road were converted into one-way streets with lanes going west and east, respectively. In addition, traffic lights, U-turn lanes and eight turning lanes were placed at the intersection of the corridor and Audubon Drive.
Choosing the right outfit in the morning could save you time and money - up to $250 and 16 hours to be exact. Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph recently signed an ordinance approved by a 5-4 vote prohibiting the exposing of undergarments and cross-dressing in the parish.
Student Government Association President Olinda Ricard became the first Nicholls SGA president in more than 20 years to be elected as a student member to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Ricard's fellow SGA presidents in the ULS elected her to the board where she will serve as a voting member on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Presidential Search Committee.
ST. FRANCISVILLE - The Louisiana Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether Gov. Kathleen Blanco should be forced to testify in the negligent homicide trial of the owners of a nursing home where 35 patients died in Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters. Lawyers for the state have fought the subpoena that defense lawyers used to summon the governor to the witness stand.
