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

November 14, 2002

NU students receive special NSA scholarships

Shortly after Norwich University and Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont announced a National Security Agency grant to fund of $264,000 on the protection of the nation's critical infrastructures, two NU students were named recipients of the Department Of Defense (DOD) Information Assurance (IA) Scholarship.

Ranger platoon takes first at regional competition

Norwich University's Ranger team took first place at the annual Ranger Challenge this year, winning out over 26 other teams.

Lexia study abroad program sends NU student to China

Lexia offers students a variety of places to explore. A student can travel to Berlin, Germany, Budapest, Hungary or even Havana, Cuba.

Student stabbed during fight on NU rugby field

According to police reports, on Sunday, Nov. 10, at approximately 2 a.m., Northfield Police responded to a reported assault on the Norwich University rugby field.

Memories of NU ski slope fade as nature reclaims mountain

Once upon a time, the wintry months of winter were a welcome thing to the people of Northfield. Paine Mountain, the sight of many modern Norwich activities, once boasted the largest on-campus ski hill and best Division II ski team in the nation. This ski hill was open to the public, and offered a great local site for ski fans to enjoy the frosty weather.

NU hosts largest open house to date

Norwich University recently had the biggest open house that the school has ever hosted. The school has four a year, and with the passing of each, more and more people are attending them.

Men's cross country team places second in GNAC championship

Norwich men's cross-country team takes first runner-up this season in the GNAC and is sending seven runners to the NCAA New England Regional Qualifying, where they could advance on to the Nationals.

NU football loses lead, falls to Springfield

Norwich had its sights set on upsetting the number one ranked team in the Freedom Football Conference.

NU swim teams look for bigger crowds

Steve Looke, the head coach for the Norwich Swim Team for the last 23 years, is head of one of the most successful, yet quiet, sports programs at the university.

Men's rugby team makes the playoffs a team goal; team members optimistic

The Norwich men's rugby team last had the opportunity to play in the playoffs three years ago.

Norwich students aid accident victims

It's 4 a.m. A car has crashed in front of you and is now on fire. What do you do? For most the answer would be to keep a safe distance, call 911, and let the professionals take care of it. But for three Norwich University students who recently faced this situation, the answer would be the difference between life and death.

Bagpipes sound Scottish pride at NU

For two and a half years, Norwich University has benefited from the unique musical talent of Robert Stigers.

Local hardware store continues rich history

Local business is the heart of Northfield. The continued survival and prosperity of these small businesses helps to ensure the well-being of the community and the continued existence of Northfield's small-town environment.