Norwich hockey player Katie Leupp started her career at Norwich when the team was still a club team. She has watched the team grow over the years into a competitive varsity hockey team. “Being a senior, it’s amazing to see how far the program has come, seeing as though it […]
Month: March 2010
Proud of students
I want to congratulate both the men’s and women’s hockey teams on their successful seasons. The No. 1-ranked men’s team skated to a 2-1 victory over third-seeded St. Norbert College in the 2010 NCAA Division III National Championship game Saturday afternoon in Lake Placid, New York. This was the third […]
Tough loss marks end of women’s basketball
Going out on top is every athlete’s dream, from the NBA to the Women’s Football League. And for the five Norwich seniors on the women’s basketball team, this was their final test – to go out on top and have something no one can ever take from them. The Norwich […]
Students relax during spring break
Crazy parties, amazing beaches or just relaxing at home: These are just a few options that Norwich students have to do during spring break. For Erica Schueler, a 19-year-old sophomore communication major from Norfolk, Va., the choice wasn’t too hard to make. “I spent spring break hanging out with my […]
Faculty required to wear uniforms
At Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college, wearing uniforms is an important part of everyday life. But there have been issues on campus regarding how faculty members should wear their uniforms. All faculty members should wear the uniform on campus and have a neat, clean appearance, according to […]
Warm climate students cope with cold weather
A new down coat, long johns and several longsleeve shirts later, Liz Spears, 19, came 3,000 miles from her warm home in San Francisco, Calif., to Norwich University in snowy, cold Vermont. When Spears’s mom told her she needed to buy new clothes to be prepared for Vermont weather, she […]
Two vets struggle to adapt to civilian, student life
For Michael Anderson and Chris Dattola, life changed at the age of 18 when they faced the biggest decision of their lives: Joining the United States Army. “Signing up for the Army wasn’t my first choice; in fact, it really wasn’t an option for me. My father pressured me a […]
Focus on interview questions
#8220;Practice makes perfect!” That old adage applies to rehearsing for plays and recitals, and also to practicing for employment interviews. Are you prepared to answer these common types of interview questions? If you need more information or would like a free list of 50 commonly asked questions, visit the Career […]
Laurel and darts
First and foremost, a huge congratulations to the men’s and women’s hockey teams for their success this past season. We as a community hope for this success in upcoming years! For many people there are a lot of things that Norwich does that they feel don’t make sense. A complaint […]
Special Olympics brings out the volunteer spirit on campus
As Tom Roberge sees it, the Special Olympics are “a great opportunity for the kids to get out and play.” Roberge, a physical education professor and coordinator of the Special Olympics at Norwich University, took over the event four years ago. On March 28, after six weeks of preparation, Norwich […]