The Norwich community this year welcomed on campus a magical new club based on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Quidditch is a new club sport that has become popular worldwide, according to the club’s commissioner. Quidditch originated in the fictional Harry Potter series. In the books, it is a game […]
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NU suffers internet woes
With more students living on campus and changing computer usage, the network bandwidth at Norwich has once again reached it maximum usage point, according to the director of systems and architecture. “The problem with the internet is we have reached the current capacity that we have with our subscriber,” said Perley […]
Marching to a new beat
Norwich University is marching to a new drum, as the Bagpipe and Drum Corps embark on a prosperous year with a new instructor and numerous new and eager members, according to the group’s pipe major. “We are a relatively new organization at NU, compared to most at the school,” said […]
Campus Activities Board has big plans for events
The Norwich Campus Activities Board (CAB), which plans campus activities, is determined to improve its offerings this year, said members. “I have an opportunity to change stuff that people don’t like and overall make Norwich more fun,” said Corey Liker. This is a way to change the school and make […]
Paine Mountain proves great resource for NU
Off west of the Norwich University campus there is a mountain that many students are familiar with. Paine Mountain is a place where Norwich students train on, work out and hike up with friends. “Paine Mountain is a pretty good training aid. There are parts of it that are very […]
Facebook: Distraction or boon?
Many Norwich students say Facebook, an online social networking tool, is a distraction when it comes to doing homework. Liz Spears, 20, a junior English major from Marion County, Calif., said she goes on Facebook anywhere from three to five hours a day.”I’ve gotten better about using (Facebook) since my […]
Students get help for their substance abuse
With high stress levels on Norwich students, the Substance Abuse Prevention Office is actively assisting students in quitting chewing tobacco and challenging others to an alcohol-free experiment, according to the director of the office. “This year, there seems to be an increased number of students that are abusing chewing tobacco,” […]
Webcams allow live views
Smile, Norwich students: You may be on camera. The webcams on Jackman and Hawkins halls provide many uses to current students and their families as well as prospective students, according to the senior web editor at Norwich. “We put them up because they are an excellent way for folks to […]
Student activities become focused on both lifestyles
Since admitting civilian students, Norwich has been trying to make sure the two lifestyles not only co-exist, but socialize and work together. Ian Hulse, a 20-year-old junior computer security major from Farmington, Conn., is in charge of coordinating campus activities such as Regimental Ball and intramural activities. “The Regimental […]
Parking becomes inconvenient but still available
Norwich University has added parking on campus making this “the best parking situation we’ve had in a number of years,” according to Norwich University’s chief of security. “This is the best parking situation we’ve had in a number of years, because of South Hall,” said Michael Abraham, Norwich chief of […]