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.
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"There's nothing to do around here," is easily one of the
most common mantras uttered at Norwich. For a very long time it was the
truth, as well, but no longer. Students can now find activities each weekend
to help break the monotony and tedium of a college life of study, thanks
to Student Activities, Chan Stowell and S-5. Since the beginning of the
school year, these individuals have worked to provide safe and entertaining
diversions for Norwich students. Everything form foam parties and DJs
to hot tubs and snowmobiling have found a place in the weekend schedule
on campus.
This continuous effort to provide the student body with new, fun ways
to spend their free time should be commended by everyone on campus. Instead,
students continue to complain about the lack of activities, while they,
in many cases, do not even attend the planned events. There is no justification
in condemning activities before they take place, or afterwards without
having been there. To those students who argue that the planned activities
are not for them, then what is for you? And would you go if activities
you suggest were planned?
It must be argued that large-scale activities cannot be held, or even
contemplated, until a large portion of the student body backs the activities
that do take place. Think of them as stepping stones. On the other side,
does the complaining stem from a lack of options, or out of a desire to
merely complain? People planning these activities are to be commended
for their continued enthusiasm despite ridicule and lack of participation.
Those students who are complaining ought to think about the effort put
into planning and the diversity of the student body that must be considered
for each event before condemning it. Perhaps even try attending before
arguing. And if what is planned truly isn't for you, then bring your interests
to those who can help. Lack of participation does nothing to help and
only makes planning more exciting events harder.
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Nine Norwich student Reservists
receive orders as part of nationwide National Guard activiation
NU students continue chewing tobacco
despite dangers
McIntyre to teach leadership
classes each week
NU students tackle Green Mountain
Experience in Vermont outdoors
Shock Platoon prepares for spring
competitions
Muzzleloader hunting requires
unique skills, experience
Area resorts offer low, special
rates for college students
One family's history at NU
Students find workstudy in library
pleasant environment
Foxtrot company hosts dining
in at Milano Ballroom
Alumni Assoc, office provide guidance
for graduating seniors
Equipment room functions to
help sports teams with supplies
Students enjoy convenience of shopping
online
NU Christian Fellowship seeks to help
student
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