In The News

January 30, 2003

Committee begins search for new commandant

The committee responsible for nominating candidates for the position of commandant and vice president for student affairs at Norwich University began its work of sifting through applications from around the country on Jan. 17.

Racial harassment persists on campus

President Richard W. Schneider stated that these crimes would not be tolerated at the university.

New NU attendance policy poses problems for athletes

With the start of the 2003 spring semester, the administration at Norwich University has put into effect a new class attendance policy, which could pose a problem for some student athletes.

Men's basketball team enriches community's youth

This year's men's basketball team has started a new program designed to promote reading to neighborhood schools by college athletes.

Internet service upgrade doubles bandwidth on Norwich campus

In an attempt to increase the speed with which individuals may access the Internet on campus, Norwich University administrators are upgrading the school's bandwidth from 6 megabits to 12.

Criminal justice group provides educational trip for NU students

The Criminal Justice Student Association at Norwich takes a number of criminal justice majors on an annual trip to Washington D.C.

Men's hockey team hits midway season unblemished

With a 12-0 record and the Times-Argus Championship under their belt at the midpoint of the season, there is not much for the members of the Norwich University Hockey team to complain about.

NU baseball team gears up for another season

Before the spring training trip to Florida or the season's 35 scheduled games, the team is spending their first couple of months in Shapiro Field House, getting geared up for the approaching year.

Young NU wrestling team strives for excellence

The line-up consists of five wrestlers who are ranked in the top sixth in New England, four of them freshmen.

NU women's basketball improves as season progresses

Winning six out of their first seven games gave the Norwich University women's basketball team a very promising start.

NU hosts Vermont College Alcohol Network seminar

On January 21, 2003, Norwich University hosted a meeting for the Vermont College Alcohol Network (VCAN) in the multipurpose room in the library to discuss new ways to market their message across college campuses.

Reading Group helps children enjoy learning

Illiteracy is a problem locally as well as nationally. The Northfield/Roxbury area has a program called Success by Six which is designed to help parents help their children.

Youth Center offers place to do homework, enjoy entertainment

In Northfield there is a youth center for young adults ages 11-18 which promotes a healthy lifestyle and gives kids a safe place to be themselves.