The SEAL Platoon at Norwich University is being investigated for improper training that occurred this year, according to the commanding officer of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) unit. The training that had been conducted by the midshipmen in charge of the SEAL Platoon left visible marks on the […]
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Students complain about thefts
Norwich students have experienced automobile break-ins in the parking lots on campus in addition to other thefts such as lap top computers this semester. While some of the stolen items have been recovered there are still missing items. “The majority of break-ins were at the cars at the school and […]
Facebook becoming a distraction in class
Norwich students say Facebook is great for social networking but can be a dangerous distraction from schoolwork. Some students browse the popular Web site during class, when they are in the computer lab or in the library when they should be listening to the professor or doing homework. Kait Delayney, […]
Students discuss pros and cons of new dormitory
As Norwich’s newest civilian dormitory, South Hall provides many amenities for its residents, according to the South Hall Facilities Use Policy. Students can make use of the fitness center, movie and study lounges, pool and foosball tables, and more. Because South Hall is a brand new building, students say they […]
Volunteering changed her life
One Norwich University student found her passion in life at an early age. A love for volunteering led Maria Hernandez, 19, a junior criminal justice major from Fresno, Calif., on a life-changing trip to Nicaragua in the summer of 2009. When Hernandez made the rough transition to college on the […]
Doyle Hall slated for finish in 2010
Construction of Doyle Hall, a new athletics building at Norwich University, began in September of 2009 and is expected to improve the overall sports experience at the school, according to a Norwich University administrator. Doyle Hall is going to connect Kreitzberg Arena to Andrews Hall and, according to Dave […]
Norwich students on TV show
A former Norwich student and an employee’s son helped demolish a family’s hardship and build a new life for them while participating in the ABC show “Extreme Home Makeover.” Chris Amell, a former student and son of Sandy Dukette, who works in the development and alumni relations department, and Korey […]
Students report concerns with meal card system
The meal card swipe system at Norwich University garners plenty of discussion due to a multitude of problems. “I don’t think there are enough meal swipes and they don’t tell us how many meal swipes we have,” said Latoya Phillips, a sophomore nursing major. Some issues with the meal card […]
Student entertainment through CAB
Every weekend, on Fridays and Saturdays, the campus activities board (CAB) puts on a movie for students to watch in Dole Auditorium or the rook dining area, according to a CAB representative. “The movies that the activities board pick tend to be movies that are in between the movie theater […]
Bursar practice could result in fraud
Some Norwich University students have expressed concern over a policy at the Bursar’s Office that seems to have become standard procedure. According to Bursar Robert Doyon, when students who are members of the Corps of Cadets cash a check they are not required to show any form of identification other […]