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When it comes to choosing a college, you don’t want to have to sacrifice the quality of your education due to the cost alone. Luckily, if you have an interest in joining the military, then there are some options to consider. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you figure out how to get a scholarship from the military so you can pay for college, and other great options!

This article reviews the International Court of Justice’s January 11–12, 2024 hearings on South Africa's “probable genocide” allegations against Israel and outlines the court's provisional measures, which the judges largely supported. While legal experts and the ICJ emphasized urgent protections for Gazan civilians and adherence to international law, major Western governments—particularly the U.S., U.K., Germany, and France—dismissed the ruling, continuing to back Israel’s military actions and weapons transfers . Pope Francis urged negotiation and peace, though President Biden did not shift policy. The article also notes wider global reactions: South Africa welcomed the ICJ order, while organizations like the EU and UN human rights experts called for full compliance—some advocating arms embargoes on Israel. In summary, the piece underscores a deep international divide: legal calls for humanitarian protection versus continued political and military support for Israel.

"One of the greatest challenges when joining the Corps is balancing responsibilities. Outside of the Corps, Norwich offers specialty units, clubs, and community service organizations that seek to enrich the cadet leadership experience." - Ana Lemler, '28

Ana Lemler is an Electrical and Computer Engineering major. She is a member of the Corps of Cadets and is pursuing her Air Force contract. She's also a participant in the Mountain Cold Weather Company (MCW) and the first prospect class of the i5 specialty unit centered on Space Force training. Keep reading to learn more about Ana's interesting life at Norwich!

Spencer Rada is a Political Science major and Transnational Crime minor at Norwich University. He is active in the Student Government Association on campus and Norwich's Leadership Academies. Keep reading to learn more about Spencer's exciting opportunities as a highly involved Norwich student!

Tatum Laliberte is a Communications major and Psychology minor at Norwich University. Tatum is an active member of the Pegasus Players, our theater group on campus, vice president of the campus radio club, vice president of the field hockey club, and has a love of music, performance, and dancing. Keep reading to learn more about Tatum's eventful life as a Norwich student.

Leah Mancera is a psychology major and taking three minors: communications biology, and neuroscience! She is a work-study student for the Center for Career Readiness (CCR), an Esports player, and a member of Silver Wings (SW). Keep reading to learn more about Leah's active life as a Norwich student.

This piece highlights the U.S. military’s need to strengthen land-based Arctic preparedness, noting that while the Air Force and Navy have maintained legacy capabilities, newer challenges require dedicated ground force strategies. The activation of the 11th Airborne Division (Arctic) in June 2022 marks a major step, but the Department of Defense still lacks a fully defined Arctic mission, doctrine, and operational guidance to align with the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region.

Drawing on the author’s own childhood experience in war-torn Bosnia, this reflective piece explores how traumatic memories—like recalling fireworks as gunfire—linger long after the conflict ends. It underscores how early exposure to violence, hatred, and ethnic division in Bosnia (1992–1996), including the longest modern siege in Sarajevo, can imprint deep psychological scars.

More than 8,500 officers are commissioned into the military through the ROTC program each year. It is the largest single source of commissioned officers in the U.S. Taking ROTC in college opens up many opportunities for you — even if you decide not to be commissioned into the military.