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

October 17, 2002

Norwich hosts MTV's DJ Skribble at first NU concert

DJ Skribble, an intentionally known DJ and regular fixture on MTV, gave a concert at Norwich University on Oct. 4.

Cadets plan, carry out Harmon Hall food fight

At Norwich, all it takes at is a little bit of excitement in the mess hall to liven up the corps of cadets.

Homecoming Weekend 2002

As the autumn colors began to dot the Dog River Valley surrounding Norwich University, home of the Cadets, alumni returned for the annual homecoming events.

Photos from Parents' Weekend 2002

Parents enjoyed observing a parade in their honor and the banners created to welcome them to campus.

NIB seeks to again use James cannons

The members of the NIB are going out of their way to learn new techniques and attending special training to ensure that the James cannons will fire again.

NU Student Activities help students find exciting experiences in Vermont and surrounding areas

In an effort to bring the great outdoors of Vermont to the students at Norwich, the university Activities Council has created a new program called the Green Mountain Experience.

NU cross-country team aims for fourth GNAC championship

With strong season goals, the Norwich men's cross-country team has returned to the trails this fall to compete for their fourth straight Greater Northeast Athletic Conference championship.

NU football team starts season 2-3

Having gotten off to a rocky start, the Norwich football team trounced the Plymouth State College Panthers 14-0. This win brought the Cadets to 1-1 in their conference and put the taste of victory back in their mouths.

NU women's rugby seeks winning season despite injuries

The women's rugby team has had its share of injuries this year.

Blue Line Club helps raise money for NU hockey

When the cost of hockey equipment doubles, but there is no increase in the sport's budget, something has to be done to compensate. And a golf tournament may just be the answer.

West Nile Virus lurks as potential threat; vaccine three years away

It's getting colder in Vermont, and although some bemoan the passing of warm summer weather, one advantage is the disappearance of mosquitoes.

Northfield water project will increase water supply, taxes

On April 1, 2002, construction began on a two-part project that will ultimately cost $2.2 million to complete.

Northfield video store moves into former hosiery building

After many years of operating in cramped retail space, a Northfield video store has moved to the former Cabot Hosiery plant on Main Street with plans to expand the building to electronics sales, according to the owner.

Vermonters gear up for bow, rifle hunting season

Oct. 5 marked the beginning of Vermont's archery season, and experts and novices alike are gearing up for the deer season ahead.