Brian Opel has given up his weekends to practice land navigation alone in the woods with a map and a compass. His dedication towards a summer goal consumes the majority of his life this semester. “I live in class, the gym or my room,” said Opel. “I really don’t […]
Month: March 2012
Students take the (frosty) plunge for a good cause
Every year as Vermont temperatures drop below freezing and Lake Champlain becomes a sheet of ice, hundreds of people are inspired to break through and splash around in the frigid waters. Among those dressed in bikinis and team costumes were a lot of Norwich University students, some dressed in […]
You’re checking in but who’s checking in on you
#8220;I got started with Foursquare through my friend Alex, she had gotten a new iPhone and told me about the app,” said Chelsea Copeland, a 24-year-old senior communications major from Barre, Vt. “She told me that it was a fun way to keep track of where your friends are.” […]
Security on Patrol
Norwich students, faculty and community members rely on the watchful eye of Norwich’s seven security officers in many ways, from patrols around campus to their participation in events such as Junior Ring and Alumni Weekend. Chief of Security Michael Abraham and his officers have a multitude of jobs at […]
Setting the tone
Athletics is a venue where strong bonds and lifelong memories are formed, and a special player can leave an impact on players and coaches alike. There’s no doubt forward Antonio Davis, known as “Tone” to his teammates has left his mark on teammates and opponents, not to mention Norwich […]
Sabine field seeks funds
Older than most of the facilities standing, Sabine field has seen over 90 years of Corps march downs, and football games. The university is now seeking $5 million in gifts and donations to complete a renovation of historic Sabine field, turning to from alumni and friends in order to […]
Housing forms find a new home
In order to return to school the following semester, every returning student must complete a number of forms, one of these being the student housing form that students receive in their Norwich mailboxes. The paper housing form used to be turned in to either the corps housing office or […]
Solar Decathalon and CISBE: A broad cooperative effort
There’s a lot of collaboration going on at Norwich in the competition to win the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013. The Feb 24 issue of the Guidon headlined the role of architecture students, but there are nearly 60 students overall involved in the project, drawing from engineering […]