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Northfield experiences a ‘flood of help’

Disaster strikes. Flood waters rush down the streets and hills causing incredible amounts of damage. Tropical Storm Irene’s deluge on Sunday, Aug. 28, the day before Norwich opened for the 2011 fall semester, had swollen Vermont’s rivers and valleys. It resulted in many of the residents and businesses in […]

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Womens Lax Win!

The Norwich women’s lacrosse team scores a goal in the championship match against Lasell. Norwich won, 12-8, capturing the GNAC championship for the second year in a row. The team will be heading to the NCAA tournament on May 11. (Joey Hubert Photo)

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Polio awareness event

Nine Norwich students held a polio awareness event. Ramesh Ferris presented his story of surviving polio. The event was organized by NU Rotaract Club members led by NU junior and Rotaract President Ally Manousos whose fundraising goal is $20,000. (Leland Brunswick Photo)

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Relay For Life

The annual Relay For Life was held on campus on April 30. This year the relay was held on the UP instead of in Shapiro Field House. (Emily Goff Photo)

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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,” […]

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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, […]

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Women’s hockey Celebrates Big Win

For the first time in Norwich’s history, the women’s hockey team won the Division III National Championship. “I think that it was the whole team; we all knew what we wanted and I think the upperclassman led the way and the freshmen followed our lead,” said Julie Fortier, 22, a […]

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Government cuts back

Military conflicts are multiplying around the globe. While U.S. Army and Marine Corps units fight a war in the streets and valleys of Afghanistan, the Egyptian government has crumbled from a rebellion of its people, putting Israeli and American forces on high alert. An open revolt in Libya may result […]