Could someone please explain to me the logic behind Sodexho's little
food monopoly? Although I am sure that Sodexho views the situation
as excellent, since they have no competition, the system makes no
sense for the student population. If there was somewhere on campus
that served food slightly more substantial than what is found in
the vending machines 24 hours a day, then the system would be almost
excusable; however, as it stands now, if a student does not have
a car and has the misfortune to be hungry after The Mill closes,
they have no choice but to starve until the next morning. So why
can't food be delivered on campus after everything on campus is
closed?
The other major problem with the system is that Sodexho has no
competition. If students were not required to sign up for a meal
plan, or were allowed to get other food on campus, I think the quality
of Sodexho's food would increase for fear of losing business. The
abolition of their monopoly would do nothing other than increase
the standard of living for the student population.
Sincerely,
Shauna Rustici
Norwich University prides itself on being the oldest private military
college in the nation, and it has been producing quality leaders
in both the military and civilian sector for over 180 years.
The corps of cadets is an instrument that is used to help in the
development of these leaders through self-control. But recently
there have been some changes in this progression of leadership.
Professors have been walking the barracks during study hours. There
have been several cases where cadets were in their rooms studying
and a professor came into the room and told them to turn their music
down for study hours. It is stated within Norwich policy that the
corps runs itself, and therefore if a cadet's music is too loud
a resident of that floor should correct it.
By having the corps run itself, it separates this great institution
from its counterparts, such as VMI and the Citadel. At other military
colleges, there are tack officers living within the barracks to
monitor student action and to regulate their cadets. If Norwich
University does not let the corps run itself, it makes the corps
no different than any other military institute. We need to reexamine
the professor patrol policy.
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Just over 184 years ago, Captain Alden Partridge, US Army, took
the concept of the citizen soldier and founded this great institution.
Since its inception, Norwich has remained committed to citizen soldiery,
producing leaders dedicated to the preservation of the rights and
freedoms enjoyed by every citizen of this nation. Over the years,
Norwich students and alumni have served our country in times of
war and conflict. These men and women are a source of pride for
everyone affiliated with our University and as the embodiment of
Norwich's noble mission "to make moral, patriotic, efficient and
useful citizens."
When the United States began Operation Iraqi Freedom, Norwich students
once again responded to the call of their nation, postponing their
academic pursuits to assume the responsibilities of citizen soldiers.
This past spring, we bid Godspeed to many of our students
and shared a common wish for their safe and speedy return. I am
pleased to say that some of these students have returned safely
to campus this semester. I cannot adequately express our pride in
these men and women, or how pleased we are to see so many of them
back on The Hill. The following students have returned to
campus this semester:
- Anne McShane (USCG; served in Yorktown, VA)
- Francis Collyer (USMC; served in Kuwait and Iraq)
- Andrew Kettner (USMC; served at Camp Lejeune in NC)
- Joseph Benete (USCG; served in Boston)
- Stephen Kulawiak (USMC; served in Iraq)
- Bill Franks (USMC; served at Camp Lejeune in NC)
- Daniel Daugherty (USMC; at Camp Geiger in NC)
- Todd Collins (USAF; served in Southwest Asia)
- Elizabeth Carriere (US Army 86th Med, served in Bosnia)
I encourage you all to welcome these students back and thank them
for the important role they play in the defense of our nation and
the preservation of the freedoms that make this country so great.
At the same time, please keep our students who are still serving
our country in your thoughts and prayers, that they, too, may return
to us safely. We are all so proud of these patriots.
Norwich forever!
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