Norwich’s women’s basketball team fell short in the second half to Plattsburgh State University 73-56 on Nov.15. The Cadets gave the Cardinals a good run in the first half, which ended in 32-32. At the start of the second half the Cadets stayed as close as five points. “We just […]
Month: December 2011
The face of Rugby
George Lepeltier has been involved with the Norwich men’s rugby team for roughly 25 years. His time and commitment to the team has earned him the unique position as the team’s special advisor, according to Bob Weggler, the head coach. “When I first came on board (Lepeltier) always got water […]
P&D band drums up new goals
After a weekend at the West Point United States Military Academy in New York, members of the Norwich Pipes and Drums learned to work in unity and set new goals for the group. “It was a good morale boost for the Norwich pipers to work with other military pipers,” said […]
Students take charge of the airwaves
In 1967, Norwich University established a radio station on campus. WNUB 88.3 FM was the chosen frequency and call letters, according to the station supervisor Doug Smith. This station teaches Norwich students how to be radio DJ’s and to manage a radio station, and provides a commercial-free radio station for […]
Norwich returns to its roots with calvary
Riding a horse is a partnership that is made out of strength, trust and friendship. Norwich’s Cavalry Troop experiences this richness of life every week of the school year. Cavalry was founded in 1909, but changed when World War II started, and the need for horses diminished. The cavalry members […]
Wishes have been granted for rooks
For the past few weeks, rooks walked around campus with a different air about them, after completing basic training, the culminating event, and receiving their new privileges. In recent years, privileges have been broken down more clearly and rooks have gotten a more organized experience, according to the regimental commander. […]
Norwich Architecture
Since they spend so many hours holed up in their studios, architecture students might be considered a “hidden” major at Norwich. Architecture is a four-year undergraduate program, but what makes this major different from any other is the dedication and will power needed to make it through and graduate with […]
Norwich students babysit for fun, profit
For Norwich students who do not have the time for a full-time job, babysitting on weekends or after class can be an educational and fun way to earn some money. Tanya Mills, the social media manager for Norwich, is in charge of keeping the list of Norwich babysitters up-to-date on […]
Meet senioritis, and its friend, procrastination
Senioritis may not be a real disease, but it can hold students back from graduation and achieving passing grades. Adrian Dantzler, a 21-year-old senior communications major from Mitcheville, Md., defined senioritis as: “When you’re too lazy to do your work and you procrastinate.” Thomas Latshaw, a 22-year-old psychology major from […]
Kelley retires after 9 years
Rounding out his ninth year at Norwich, Brigadier General Michael B. Kelley announced his retirement as commandant of cadets and vice president of student affairs, but not his retirement as a part of the school. “People think you’re going to put Norwich in your rearview mirror and are going to […]