Norwich has a new permanent guest on campus, in the form of a service animal. Ian Sellers, an 18-year-old freshman mechanical engineering major from Germany, says Tucker serves him well by monitoring his blood sugar level. “Tucker can smell the change in my blood glucose by smelling the key tones […]
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Zumba fits into NU’s mission statement
A new group exercise is being offered on Fridays between noon and 1 p.m. in Plumley Armory, and is gaining a lot of attention and participants, due to the exercise and enjoyment it brings, according to Norwich students and staff. The dancing exercise class is called Zumba. “Zumba is essentially […]
Cadre not compensated
A controversial topic for years at Norwich is whether freshmen cadre should be compensated like civilian students’ residential staff. “A lot of people have always debated (this issue),” said Maj. Kristine Seipel, a member of the Vermont State Militia and the presiding housing officer and adjutant at Norwich. “It’s not […]
Men’s soccer relies on ‘young’ talent, leadership for success
With only a few games remaining in the regular season, the men’s soccer team is doing everything possible to get ready for the playoffs. The players know they must play their best soccer down the stretch. “We only got a few more games left, so we have to do really […]
Fire and Ice:
During his time at Norwich, Shawn Baker has had an impact on both the Northfield and Norwich community. Not only is he one of the leaders of the Norwich men’s hockey team, but he is also a licensed firefighter. “I graduated as a firefighter before coming to Norwich,” said Shawn […]
Cross country runs with hope for GNACs
A freshman from the Norwich cross country team was named Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) rookie of the week, according to the Norwich athletic website. “It was a big surprise being that this was my third meet,” said Zach Brown, an 18-year-old freshman majoring in mechanics from Scarborough, Maine. “You […]
He could go all the way:
International Norwich football player Long Ding kicked his way into history after being nominated for two of the highest honors in college football, according to Norwich athletics. According to the Fred Mitchell awards, Long Ding has excellent statistics. He is second on the team with 18 points. He has made […]
Norwich community helps Northfield rebuild
Since Tropical Storm Irene’s devastating visit to Vermont at the beginning of the academic year, roughly 1,000 Norwich students have contributed more than 4,000 volunteer hours to the relief effort, according to Nicole DiDomenico, director of Norwich’s center for civic engagement and campus climate. “At 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
NU corps of cadets honors fallen SEAL
On a warm and partly cloudy morning in Stamford, Conn., one lone casket lay. Filling the parking lot, courtyard, basement and pews of the Church of St. Cecilia were over a thousand guests. Some attendees, dressed in their best summer attire, were teachers of Stamford’s Trinity Catholic High School. Others […]
‘Motivating Females’ plan to take university by storm
After Norwich’s nearly two centuries of male-controlled campus climate, a group of motivated females are ready to prove they can do anything a male can do, according to Be A Motivating Female (BAMF) club members. BAMF is a brand new club at Norwich, recognized last month. The club’s name is […]