A Norwich student and U.S Marine planned for guest speaker Jonathan Hoffman’s arrival on Nov. 30 to talk about his endeavors in Afghanistan. Gunnery Sergeant Chris Bentley, a 31-year-old sophomore political science major from Tyler, Texas, has deployed six times, and knows the importance of building schools for the people […]
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Effects of Caffeine on Students at NU
Many Norwich students rely on caffeine to stay focused in the classroom and everyday activities. Some students started the habit before coming to NU. “I have been drinking coffee for six years and I find it helps me to stay up and be focused on everyday tasks,” said Patrick Brennan, […]
The Chameleon gets a makeover
Rewarding, surprising and fun describes The Chameleon, Norwich’s literary magazine, said the chair of the department of English and communications, Brent Cox. Cox, an associate professor of English and former faculty adviser for the magazine, said the best part of The Chameleon is “the fact that the students have ownership […]
Norwich Helps Build a Community
Norwich has been a part of Northfield, Vt. since 1866, and has presented both the community and students with unique opportunities to interact with each other. “So there are a lot of positive things for college students to interact with the community,” said Kristine Seipel, the housing officer adjutant. “You […]
Physical Training
#8220;Double time, March!” This familiar command is heard echoing across the Upper Parade Ground and campus of Norwich as early at 0545 throughout the week. It is a command given to a mass formed and ready to start running, usually followed by an echo of cadences. It is a command […]
Cadets stay in shape
Three Norwich sophomores started a cross-fit training program a month ago, training together seven days a week. “We all desire to commission as pilots in the Marine Corps,” said Chris Farrell, a 20-year-old criminal justice major from Burlington, Mass.. “The idea of forming a physical training group came almost naturally.” […]
Army Branching & Navy Designation
On Oct. 31, Norwich Army ROTC cadets were informed in the White Chapel of what branch they would be assigned after graduating and commissioning with the army. Branching is the term used for a career field like artillery and infantry. At the branching ceremony, cadre from the Army department “call […]
Norwich uses new database to help organization
Norwich is one of many universities to use OnBase, an electronic management system created by Hyland software. The Norwich registrar decided to use OnBase to help with organization of paper files. “When I first got here four years ago, there were stacks and stacks of paper that weren’t filed,” said […]
Coach Ostler brings continued improvement to strength and conditioning program
The strength and conditioning program at Norwich is notorious for its high intensity and demanding workout programs, especially in team workouts. With the recent addition of Jo Lynn Ostler, the strength and conditioning program has improved further. “I came to Norwich a year ago in hopes of joining a driven, […]
Men’s lacrosse growing fast
Norwich University men’s lacrosse has been rising in respect and talent year after year. Ending up third overall in its conference last season has the team filled with high hopes. Austin Greene, a sophomore communications major from Hanover, Mass., said, “We want to win the GNAC, try and get an […]