Norwich’s women’s basketball team fell short in the second half to Plattsburgh State University 73-56 on Nov.15. The Cadets gave the Cardinals a good run in the first half, which ended in 32-32. At the start of the second half the Cadets stayed as close as five points. “We just […]
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Rugby leaves it all on the table
During every meal, Norwich’s nationally ranked women’s rugby team comes together at a designated table that is more than just territory. According to players, it’s a safe haven. “Our team’s success is based strongly on our team dynamic,” said Meaghan Weppner, a 20-year-old junior criminal justice major from Buffalo, N.Y. […]
DADT repeal brings equality, diversity to NU
The ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal occurred on September 20th of this year, but it continues to cause much elation on campus, according to both corps and civilian students at NorwichUniversity. However, thanks to the repeal, some Norwichstudents like Joshua Fontanez, a 21-year-old senior political science major from […]
Academic changes in store for NU
Norwich is in the process of restructuring its academic departments, according to the dean of humanities. “Right now Norwich has eight academic schools, Arts & Architecture, Business & Management, Engineering, Math & Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, National Services (the ROTC department), and the school for graduate and continuing studies, […]
Extreme makeover, Norwich edition
An on campus building committee has been working in conjunction with outside consultants on schematics for a major renovation of Dewey, Ainsworth, as well as an extension to Webb Hall, according to Norwich University’s Chief Administrative Officer. “During this past April’s trustee meeting, the trustees authorized and asked us […]
Civilian students receive transition help
The transfer from high school to college is a huge transition that is often a lot to handle for new college students. A new program at Norwich, called the Civilian Academic Mentoring program (CAM), was started to help. According to Dr. Peg Meyer, director of academic achievement and […]
Cadets put up a good fight against ‘Big Green’
Men’s ice hockey fell short 3-1 to the Division 1 Dartmouth Big Green last Sunday in a close game. “I thought we played a very hard fought game, there was a few penalties at the end. I thought our team played very well in the second period; we got good […]
Swimmers have the tools for success
In the coach’s office on the deck level of the Goodyear Pool sits a toolbox. It is filled with note cards, scribbled in a myriad of different styles; some are stained with chlorine-infused water drops, others are messily creased down the middle. This is the swim team’s box of tools […]
Ruggers fit to play for title
The Norwich women’s rugby team is looking to win it all and is confident it can do so, according to a sophomore team member. According to the players, the team is very fit and committed to the game “We warm up as a team for about a half hour,” said […]
Norwich takes steps to prevent drunk driving
In response to the deadly car accident that took the life of Renee Robbins, Norwich President Richard Schneider brought together the university community to discuss how to avoid a future tragedy. A meeting was held on Oct. 18 in the Shapiro Field House. The purpose was to “start thinking about […]