The new craze in engineering is 3-D printing, particularly with engineering students at Norwich. A 3-D printer allows parts to be built using software, to see how they look and feel. “It is better to have a tangible piece in your hands,” said Peter Russell, 19, a sophomore electrical engineering […]
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‘Zoobies’ march into the Sullivan Museum
After nearly two centuries of chest thumping cadences echoing across the Upper Parade Ground, the nation’s oldest collegiate band, affectionately referred to as the “Zoobies,” is now the topic of an exhibit in the Sullivan Museum opening this October, according to Dr. Marilyn C. Solvay, museum director “Captain Partridge loved […]
Bedroom intruders: Hide your snake, hide your mice
Despite Norwich’s policy on pets in residence halls, some students host their companions below the radar. Norwich University Student Rules and Regulations states that pets and other non-service animals “which are not registered with the Dean of Students, are not allowed in Norwich resident halls, barracks or on campus.” One […]
Learning to share: Roommate drama
For Norwich University students, learning to live with a new roommate at the start of the year can be fraught with problems, according to the dean of students. Anything from physical punches to yelling or the silent treatment can ensue, which is why Norwich has taken steps to reduce potential […]
Norwich housing mixes lifestyles in dorms
The higher retention rate of upperclassmen and the increased size of incoming freshmen classes have caused an overflow of students, according to Col. Richard Van Arnam, commandant for the corps of cadets. Cadets are now being housed in civilian dorms, including Flint, the White House, the Green House and even […]
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 […]
Norwich community beats Hurricane Irene
Meghan Kennedy was anticipating her first day of classes of her senior year with her roommates. Then there was a knock on the door. “You need to leave as soon as possible. Go grab your important things and head up to the high school.” On August 28, Tropical Storm Irene […]
Rugby loses its playing field, but finds time to volunteer
The Norwich rugby teams saw their home away from home completely flooded by the torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Irene. “We’re just trying to make the best of it, and just go from here, take it a day at a time,” said men’s rugby captain Jaimes Plamondon, a 21-year-old […]
Proud of Norwich community response
I want to take a moment to express how proud I am of the entire Norwich community. As you know, our neighbors in Northfield were hit especially hard by Tropical Storm Irene, with approximately 100 homes damaged by substantial flooding. Many residents and some day students have been displaced, and […]
Volunteer!
Over 3,538 documented hours have been worked so far by Norwich students. That is 3,538 gifts given to people that have lost their homes and belongings. Helping the community is something you will never forget. When someone has to throw away all of their belongings and start over, it is […]