NASANU — the Native American students of Norwich University — is traveling to the University of Massachusetts pow-wow at the end of April, according to club president Cherylanne Linares. “For some of our students here, it’s going to be their first pow-wow ever,” said Linares. “Some are very comfortable with […]
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Architecture project morphs into solar house
It’s a rare, sunny winter day in Vermont. The phone hadn’t yet rung, but people stopped in every few minutes to ask questions. There was an excitement in the air, as Professor Matt Lutz checked his phone anxiously. “They’re supposed to be here any minute now,” said Lutz. “Any minute […]
Change in corps uniforms coming
The committee is wearing the future. All cadets at Norwich wear the same uniform each day, yet lately a handful of students stand out. The new uniforms are what set them apart. These students are on the Norwich uniform committee and are working with the uniform store on new uniforms. […]
Students experiment with different experiences with alternative spring breaks
Imagine living as a poor Polish family during the 1800s. That is what students from Norwich did to understand what it might be like living in Poland over a century ago. Several students experienced this during their alternative spring break for the Heifer Project International Overlook Farm in Rutland, Mass., […]
Many NU students use dip, despite its obvious dangers
Formaldehyde, a dangerous liquid that is used to embalm dead animals and corpses, can be an irritable air pollutant, causing cancer and respiratory illness. Polonium 210 is 250,000 times more toxic than hydrogen cyanide; a killing agent used in suicide pills issued to national spies, in case of capture. Polonium […]
Jobs are out there for Norwich students
According to news reports, unemployment rates for college graduates are at an all-time high. But things are not as bad as they seem. Most of the students who graduated Norwich last year are employed, for example. In May 2010, Norwich graduated 385 students. Nine months later, Norwich sent out a […]
Recycling uneven on campus
Some things come naturally. Recycling is often not one of those things. For Prof. Eugene Sevi, being environmentally conscious is part of his lifestyle. He drinks his water out of a stainless steel Klean Kanteen and recycles nearly everything possible at his home. But student Dale Stevens often forgets to […]
Cadets who decide not to commission
In December of 2008 Chris Smith decided to do something few other teenagers are willing to do. On May 25, 2009, he began the 13-week training cycle that would change his life forever, and on Aug. 21, 2009, he graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. Two days later, […]
Norwich to offer fewer scholarships
Imagine you are looking to buy a new stylish car to fit your budget and your lifestyle. You see a car you really like. The sticker price reads $25,000. However, the salesman, being a shrewd seller, has a proposal. “I really see you in this car,” he says. “As a […]
Online games: Fun or trouble?
As a young girl, Marley Balasco began playing online games: Family Feud, a television game show that was recreated online, and Bejeweled, an online puzzle game. She said online games are not a serious addiction for her, saying she has enough self-control to “not to let it run (my) life,” […]