Norwich University’s student activities staff works hard to provide entertainment for Norwich students. Students who are not able to get off campus can still be entertained while taking a break from homework. “We’re always planning events for the school year,” said Gregory McGrath, director of Student Activities. “… I have […]
Month: October 2009
Improve Food Services
Over the past year, there have been many changes at Norwich. There are new buildings and new bridges, and changes to the Corps of Cadets. But one thing hasn’t changed–the food being served at the Wise Campus Center, provided by Sodexho. Out of curiosity, we asked students if they knew […]
Students to deploy in December
Over a dozen Norwich University students will be deployed at the end of the fall semester to fulfill their military obligation, according to the school’s veterans’ advocate. “Fourteen (students), that we know of, are deploying in the next couple of months,” said Joyce Rivers, veterans’ advocate at Norwich. “The actual […]
Commuters complain about parking
Some Norwich University commuter students say that there is not an adequate number of parking spaces on campus set aside for commuter students, which is forcing people to park inconveniently far from the academic buildings. “I am not saying that there should be 300 plus spots to suit every […]
NU hockey hosts Elite camp
Elite hockey is a professionally run program for players looking to improve and perfect their performance on the ice. The program has an experienced, proven staff of college, high school and prep school teacher coaches who, as clinicians, have been handpicked to work with the Elite program. Elite hockey […]
Men’s cross country remains sucessful
The Norwich men’s cross country team has surprised many this season. Despite having a large number of freshmen on the team, Norwich has exceeded expectations and is in line to win the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). Despite having eight freshmen out of 21 runners, the Cadets ran for […]
Men’s soccer looks to repeat
Norwich men’s soccer team looks to repeat the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championship and advance further in the NCAA tournament. “The team needs to come together as one and work really hard to make up for the lack of experience,” according to a team member. Having brought in […]
Men’s rugby posts 4-3 record
As the Norwich men’s rugby team continues its first season in the Division Two New England Rugby Football Union it is doing well with an overall record of 4-3. The team is in first place in the western conference with two wins and one loss and is looking to […]
Learning through acting
The Norwich University Pegasus Players looks for success this coming November in its first production of the year, according to the president of the club. The club is somewhat unknown to students on campus, and it hopes to draw new members through its performances this year and publications around […]
Work study not used to potential
According to several Norwich University students, not everyone who is eligible for work-study takes advantage of this moneymaking opportunity. “I know of a few friends that are eligible for work study but they don’t make the effort to go find a job,” said Jill Balasco, a 19-year-old sophomore criminal […]