The United States Marine Corps has been celebrating honor, courage and commitment since Nov. 10, 1775, according to Gunnery Sergeant Jamie Tsang, assistant Marine officer instructor at Norwich University. After serving 40 years in the Marine Corps, Major General John A. Lejeune issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series […]
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Lessons from South Korea
Being in a military family can have its ups and downs. Moving to other countries, meeting new people and eating new foods are common to families in the military. Charles Maxwell, 21, senior business major from Rochester, N.Y., has stories to tell about his family’s experience in South Korea.“Moving to […]
Students discover benefits of the Cadet Card
Upon arriving on campus for the first time as a freshman or transfer student, students are issued a Norwich University identification card called the Cadet Card. This card has many uses and benefits. Students can use their cards to purchase food and get discounts at local stores. They need their card […]
Norwich gets new fitness center
With the construction of its new dormitory, Norwich has not just gained new beds – but more fitness space. “When the new building was built there was some input from the students and we wanted to see what they [want],” said Jose Sinclair, the assistant director of Resident Life and […]
Vermonters ready for deployment
Over the next couple of months Vermont is preparing to send its National Guard members overseas in the largest deployment since World War II while still maintaining its mission here at home. “Roughly 1,400 soldiers will be deployed within the next two months from Vermont to go overseas to support […]
Students excited about junior ring
The Norwich University Corps of Cadets has carried on a ring tradition since March of 1923. Over half a century later, approval was given for the creation of a civilian class ring in 1989. According to the civilian junior ring Web page, it is hoped that the ring […]
Women’s soccer hurt by weather
The Norwich women’s soccer team looks to pick up play for the rest of the year after a tie and a loss in recent action. The team tied Albertus Magnus after being behind by two goals from Karissa Doyon on Oct. 3. The weather may have had an effect on […]
Student Activities plans to eliminate boredom
Norwich University’s student activities staff works hard to provide entertainment for Norwich students. Students who are not able to get off campus can still be entertained while taking a break from homework. “We’re always planning events for the school year,” said Gregory McGrath, director of Student Activities. “… I have […]
Norwich hosts Australian cadets
Norwich University hosted five Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) cadets at the end of September, which both schools do every year as part of an exchange program. Norwich completed the exchange program by sending two of its cadets, Cadet Alexander Kipetz and Cadet Brent Mastro, over to ADFA for a […]
Students learn leadership through strength and conditioning program
The strength and conditioning program started with students interested in physical education, according to Jeff Kruger, head strength and conditioning coach at Norwich University. Students spend from six to 12 hours a week at the fitness center and save Kruger about two hours of work by having students do 35 […]