It’s safe to say that senior Long Ding doesn’t have a case of pteromerhanophobia, which is a fear of being on an airplane while it is in flight. In the past few weeks alone, he’s taken a day trip to Maryland, as well as a flight to Arkansas and New Jersey for separate […]
Other News
Tennis serves up a plan for season
The tennis team plans to let go of last year’s semifinal loss to Emerson College and rebuild for this upcoming season. “We have never made it past the semifinals since I have been on the team, it would be great if we could find a way to win our […]
Swimmers dive into event
It all came down to three days, Feb. 17, 18 and 19. Norwich University swimming and diving showcased their talents in White River Junction, Vt., for the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association Championship (www.norwichathletics.com). The team had a solid first day of the championships, highlighted by a […]
Reflection
AtNorwich, we are continually working to make the University a better place to live, study, and learn. I recently asked my senior staff to reflect on significant changes that were implemented in the last two years which enhance the student experience. I was quite impressed by this list and […]
Recognition
#8220;On this day, the third day of March, in the year 2012 at 23:00 hours…” Those are words that the class of 2015 will forever remember. It was that day when “Rookdom” ended and the rooks became full members of the Corps of Cadets, as 4th class cadets. […]
NU wrestlers get some experience
The Norwich University’s men’s wrestling team traveled to Providence, R.I., to compete in the 2012 New England Wrestling Association’s Futures tournament on Feb. 19. The Cadets finished the tournament in sixth place and had three wrestlers who placed in the top three in their weight class for the tournament, […]
Joint Chiefs Chairman to speak at NU graduation
General Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been chosen to deliver the commencement speech at graduation exercises on Sunday, May 13. As the highest ranking military officer in the country, Dempsey serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of […]
Marine corps students train hard to get ready for journey to OCS
Brian Opel has given up his weekends to practice land navigation alone in the woods with a map and a compass. His dedication towards a summer goal consumes the majority of his life this semester. “I live in class, the gym or my room,” said Opel. “I really don’t […]
Students take the (frosty) plunge for a good cause
Every year as Vermont temperatures drop below freezing and Lake Champlain becomes a sheet of ice, hundreds of people are inspired to break through and splash around in the frigid waters. Among those dressed in bikinis and team costumes were a lot of Norwich University students, some dressed in […]
You’re checking in but who’s checking in on you
#8220;I got started with Foursquare through my friend Alex, she had gotten a new iPhone and told me about the app,” said Chelsea Copeland, a 24-year-old senior communications major from Barre, Vt. “She told me that it was a fun way to keep track of where your friends are.” […]