What is the story behind the many “engaged” relationship statuses on Facebook? The answer is love, according to recently graduated and current Norwich students. “I just got lucky and happened to meet my person I was supposed to be with early in life,” said Shelbie Holland, a 20-year-old senior chemistry […]
Month: December 2011
Vermonter helps a lending hand
A Norwich student and U.S Marine planned for guest speaker Jonathan Hoffman’s arrival on Nov. 30 to talk about his endeavors in Afghanistan. Gunnery Sergeant Chris Bentley, a 31-year-old sophomore political science major from Tyler, Texas, has deployed six times, and knows the importance of building schools for the people […]
Effects of Caffeine on Students at NU
Many Norwich students rely on caffeine to stay focused in the classroom and everyday activities. Some students started the habit before coming to NU. “I have been drinking coffee for six years and I find it helps me to stay up and be focused on everyday tasks,” said Patrick Brennan, […]
The Chameleon gets a makeover
Rewarding, surprising and fun describes The Chameleon, Norwich’s literary magazine, said the chair of the department of English and communications, Brent Cox. Cox, an associate professor of English and former faculty adviser for the magazine, said the best part of The Chameleon is “the fact that the students have ownership […]
Norwich Helps Build a Community
Norwich has been a part of Northfield, Vt. since 1866, and has presented both the community and students with unique opportunities to interact with each other. “So there are a lot of positive things for college students to interact with the community,” said Kristine Seipel, the housing officer adjutant. “You […]
Physical Training
#8220;Double time, March!” This familiar command is heard echoing across the Upper Parade Ground and campus of Norwich as early at 0545 throughout the week. It is a command given to a mass formed and ready to start running, usually followed by an echo of cadences. It is a command […]
Sportsmanship
One thing Norwich athletes agree on is the importance of sportsmanship and integrity. Sportsmanship is defined by the NCAA as a set of behaviors to be exhibited by student-athletes, coaches, game officials, administrators and fans in athletics competition.”These behaviors are based on values, including respect, civility, fairness, honesty and responsibility,” […]
A close to fall semester
We can see the finish line! Only a few days left in the hectic end of the fall semester. This is also a hectic end to a semester for us here at The Guidon. This is the last issue of the semester and, unfortunately, the last issue for out adviser, […]
Another semester in the bag
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving break, and that you are ready for that final push towards the end of the semester. This is the time that you really need to remain focused on your academics. At this point you should have taken care of the required actions necessary […]
Army Branching & Navy Designation
On Oct. 31, Norwich Army ROTC cadets were informed in the White Chapel of what branch they would be assigned after graduating and commissioning with the army. Branching is the term used for a career field like artillery and infantry. At the branching ceremony, cadre from the Army department “call […]