The Norwich Guidon

The Norwich Guidon, student newspaper of Norwich University, is published twice monthly and has won numerous awards for excellence in its class. Reporters, editors, and managers for The Norwich Guidon are students at the university who work under the guidance of a Communications faculty advisor. Student editors learn electronic pagination using state of the art computer equipment.

If you have any questions or comments about the paper, please contact Professor Ken Bush at kbush@norwich.edu.

In The News

February 7, 2002

War Whoop in jeopardy

Lack of student interest leaves administrators questioning the future of the Norwich University yearbook

McKean answers questions about recent disciplinary issues

The Norwich GUIDON Managing Editor, Amanda Tracy, sat with Michael McKean, Vice President for Student Affairs, on January 16.

Ring committees proceed with planning process for Junior Weekend

According to Dempsey, the committee plans to stick with most of the traditions of past junior ring weekends this year but will add the concert and possibly move the ball from Fri. night to Sat. night.

Living off campus poses challenges for students

Students living off-campus at Norwich University all seem to have a common bond when it comes to finances. The bond they share is budgeting their money. From rent payments and utilities to bread and butter, every student faces the difficult challenge of budgeting.

Students to attend Alternative Spring Break for homeless relief effort

This year, Samantha Steiner has chosen a different destination for spring break. While many of her classmates will be basking in the sun in Cancun or Florida, Samantha, 20, a sophomore psychology major from Buffalo, NY, will be headed to New Rochelle, N.Y. to help put a roof over a needy family's head.

NU wrestling team struggles during season; individual wrestlers excel

In the 2001-02 NCAA Division III Rankings, the Norwich Cadets stand a respectable 15th out of 20 for wrestling.

Women's softball team prepares for Spring Break training games in Fla.

When walking into Plumley Armory, you might hear a break in the usual silence as the women's softball team sprints across the gym floor during their training for the upcoming season.

Topless dancing pays college expenses for some students

With the cost of college tuition rising more each year, many students hold down jobs as they earn their college degree. Some students flip their way through college at the nearby fast food restaurant; some scan their way through at the local grocery store; while others dance their way to their diploma, topless.

New England fans revel in sweet victory

It's something indescribable, and certainly irreplaceable. You just have to be a true Boston fan to know the feeling of a win like this; we've gone through years of disappointment, but we remain loyal to our teams.

Proper equipment, technique stressed for snowboarders

Despite the lack of snowfall and unusually warm temperature, Norwich students are heading toward the mountains with snowboards instead of skis.

U2 performs at annual Super Bowl; promotes national unity at halftime

The Super Bowl, which is held at the Louisiana Superdome, was the nation's highest rated television program and the most watched single sporting event of the year. Over 100 million viewers in the United States and 800 million viewers worldwide viewed this event.