Tropical storm Irene came and left, leaving behind flooded homes and crushed spirits. Many students, faculty, staff and alumni in Northfield and surrounding areas were affected by the disastrous path of Irene, and were calling for help. The Norwich community responded quickly. It took one email, and 24 hours later, […]
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Cadets respond in hour of need
With warnings of a tropical storm heading towards Vermont, Norwich’s Mountain and Cold Weather Company’s rescue team was put on standby. The vice president for student affairs and two members of the Mountain and Cold Weather Company (MCW) agreed that they would be put on standby because of Irene, according […]
A blast from the past
Northfield, and many central Vermont communities, were devastated. The rain killed 85 people, left 9,000 people homeless, washed out 50 railroad bridges, took out power, put a halt on the postal service and accumulated a property loss of $300,000. That’s not today’s news, but an 84-year-old event, according to www.vermonthistory.org. […]
Seniors reflect on 4 years of athletics and academics
Athletes on campus spend an equal amount of time hitting the gym as they do hitting the books. Jordan Lewis, a senior lacrosse player who has played sports for most of his life, said, “It takes real commitment to play a sport in college.” “In college, you’re competing against everyone […]
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)
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)
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)
“What two ice cream flavors would you blend together to make the ultimate flavor?”
Juniors celebrate their new rings
It starts on the Upper Parade Ground; with the command forward march, the juniors in the Corps march down to Plumley, while the civilian students make their way to Milano Ballroom for their dinner. For some juniors, this is the night they have been waiting for since they walked onto […]
Living off-campus, many enjoy economic benefits
#8220;Residential living for tradition-aged single students is a part of the Norwich Experience,” was a point made in a recent memo made available to NU students. Yet, on Jan. 21, Brigadier Generial Michael Kelley, vice president for student affairs & commandant, released the housing policy for the academic year 2011-2012 […]