Construction of Doyle Hall, a new athletics building at Norwich University, began in September of 2009 and is expected to improve the overall sports experience at the school, according to a Norwich University administrator. Doyle Hall is going to connect Kreitzberg Arena to Andrews Hall and, according to Dave […]
Month: December 2009
Volunteering changed her life
One Norwich University student found her passion in life at an early age. A love for volunteering led Maria Hernandez, 19, a junior criminal justice major from Fresno, Calif., on a life-changing trip to Nicaragua in the summer of 2009. When Hernandez made the rough transition to college on the […]
Students discuss pros and cons of new dormitory
As Norwich’s newest civilian dormitory, South Hall provides many amenities for its residents, according to the South Hall Facilities Use Policy. Students can make use of the fitness center, movie and study lounges, pool and foosball tables, and more. Because South Hall is a brand new building, students say they […]
Facebook becoming a distraction in class
Norwich students say Facebook is great for social networking but can be a dangerous distraction from schoolwork. Some students browse the popular Web site during class, when they are in the computer lab or in the library when they should be listening to the professor or doing homework. Kait Delayney, […]
Students complain about thefts
Norwich students have experienced automobile break-ins in the parking lots on campus in addition to other thefts such as lap top computers this semester. While some of the stolen items have been recovered there are still missing items. “The majority of break-ins were at the cars at the school and […]
SEAL suspended for improper activities
The SEAL Platoon at Norwich University is being investigated for improper training that occurred this year, according to the commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) unit. The training that had been conducted by the midshipmen in charge of the SEAL Platoon left visible marks on the […]
Finals schedule a nuisance
With the last day of exams on Dec. 22, students do not have enough time to settle in with their families before the holidays, according to some Norwich students. “I believe we should get out earlier,” said Simon Hugh, a 19-year-old international relations major from Miami, Fla. According to Hugh, […]
Online registration to start in April
Norwich plans to switch to an online registration system by next April, according to the Registrar’s Office. Registrar Linda Yeomans said that Norwich has been trying to shift to Web registration for a while now. The spring of 2007 was the first time online registration was attempted. “There was […]
Rook-on-Rook assault goes to court
Two Norwich University students are facing criminal charges stemming from an alleged assault on campus that occurred in early October. Norwich freshmen Jonathan S. Philbrook, 18, of Rochester, Mass., and Michael R. Masse, 18, of Hanover, Mass., are scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 10 at noon for an […]