According to several Norwich University students, not everyone who is eligible for work-study takes advantage of this moneymaking opportunity. “I know of a few friends that are eligible for work study but they don’t make the effort to go find a job,” said Jill Balasco, a 19-year-old sophomore criminal […]
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Learning through acting
The Norwich University Pegasus Players looks for success this coming November in its first production of the year, according to the president of the club. The club is somewhat unknown to students on campus, and it hopes to draw new members through its performances this year and publications around […]
Commuters complain about parking
Some Norwich University commuter students say that there is not an adequate number of parking spaces on campus set aside for commuter students, which is forcing people to park inconveniently far from the academic buildings. “I am not saying that there should be 300 plus spots to suit every […]
Students to deploy in December
Over a dozen Norwich University students will be deployed at the end of the fall semester to fulfill their military obligation, according to the school’s veterans’ advocate. “Fourteen (students), that we know of, are deploying in the next couple of months,” said Joyce Rivers, veterans’ advocate at Norwich. “The actual […]
Students have high praise for summer trip to Africa
For two weeks over the summer eight students and two faculty members traveled to Gambia, Africa, with the Teacher Education Program to work with school-age kids, according to a student who was on the trip. “We went to do service learning, teach in schools and see what their school system, […]
With high textbook prices, students turn to Internet
Nationwide, college students are putting big dents into their bank accounts to purchase textbooks. Norwich students are leaning towards alternate methods to ensure they have all the class materials needed. The Norwich University bookstore is the only place on campus to purchase all textbooks at a set price, but the […]
Trustees approve tuition hike, higher cost for room and board
The Norwich University Board of Trustees has voted to increase the costs of room and board for students residing on campus for the 2009-10 school year, according to a Norwich University official. The increase for students is nothing new, as room and board costs typically increase each year to meet […]
Students earn science credits on the river
Norwich University provides a four-credit Connecticut River trip course right before summer classes begins. This program allows students to take a semester-long class in 14 days and not worry about anything else, according to David Westerman, a Charles A Dana professor of geology. This course is intended for non-science majors […]
Many changes for the Corps uniform
Several changes were made to the uniform issue given to freshmen in the Norwich University Corps of Cadets this year, according to the commandant of cadets. Corps freshmen were issued new patches, jackets and blankets, and were also are required to purchase their own boots, according to Brig. Gen. Michael […]
Norwich improves nursing facilities
New nursing facilities were constructed over the summer in the recently named Bartoletto Hall to improve the Norwich nursing program, according to faculty from the nursing department. After years of working in the basement of Webb Hall with out-of-date equipment, the nursing students needed updates in facilities to maintain the […]