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Faculty uniforms: A longstanding tradition

forcement, Wisner said. According to Wisner, the enforcement chain of command runs from the senior vice president of academic affairs to the deans to the department chairs. If any faculty members have any questions about the uniforms, their immediate supervisor would have the first responsibility, Wisner said, adding that he usually directs professors to their colleagues or to the commandants. Wisner also added that the uniforms are supplied at Norwichs expense and faculty members are given an annual stipend to replace uniform items. It is not cash, but a certain amount of items can be replaced at the uniform store. Though the actual date of the first faculty uniform is unknown, the uniform is believed to have originated around the mid 19th century. Starting in the 1870s a comprehensive uniform policy began to emerge. It was more fully developed in 1898 when Norwich was recognized as the Military College of Vermont, said Gary Lord, a professor and Norwichs official historian. In 1909, a more comprehensive set of regulations was adopted that provided a foundation for uniform policy that evolved subsequently in the 20th century, Lord said. He added that there were few regulations in the 19th century due to the institutions small size. Some of the instructional staff members, including Capt. Alden Partridge, were U.S. Army veterans and could have worn the uniform of the military branch they previously served, Lord said, mentioning that

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Prof. Sean Prentiss (center) wears the Vermont State Militia uniform as part of his teaching job at NU. By Dong Bin Kim Guidon Staff Writer Faculty uniform policies have long been a source of debate among students and faculty members at Norwich University. Despite questions about the need to have full-time faculty members wear a uniform under Norwichs long-established Vermont State Militia (VSM), the practice will continue, according to the NU director of human resources. As the oldest private military college in the United States, Norwich has numerous traditions and one of them is the wearing of uniforms. I dont know too much about the history but I assume the policy has been in place since the school was designated as the Military College of Vermont, said Jay Wisner, NUs director of human resources. According to Wisner, all regular faculty members are expected to wear the uniform, with the exception of faculty members in the architecture department. The architecture department, according to Wisner, was established in 1978 when Vermont College in Montpelier was bought by Norwich. The civilian program was later transferred to NU in 2001, and professors of the architecture department were permitted to not have to wear the uniforms. Wisner, who is responsible for human resources policies, procedures, employee benefits and salaries, as well as employee relations, said that the uniform for professors pays respect to the Corps of Cadets and the institution. Although the uniform is designed only for the members of the Vermont State Militia, it is based on active duty uniforms in other services. The uniform, as I understand it, was modeled after the U.S. Armys Class B uniform, Wisner said. Two different authorities oversee NU faculty uniforms. The commandants manage the standards of the uniform, whereas the academic administration is in charge of the en-

many staff members were cadets, so rules or separate uniforms were unnecessary for staff members. The earliest known reference to a faculty uniform can be found in Prof. Alonzo Jackmans journal entry in 1838. It is written that he dressed in the uniform of the university when he traveled to Quebec. In 1874, the first faculty uniform was prescribed and in 1898, Norwich professors were given ranks according to their academic ranks, such as an assistant professor or a professor. According to Lord, a more detailed uniform policy for the faculty was published in the Regulations for the Government of Norwich University. For example, the rules state that faculty members are required to appear in proper uniform when on duty and the lettered collar devices will change from U.S. to N.U. While Norwich professors who wear the uniform are part of the Militia, that does not mean they have all had military training. I dont know if the Vermont State Militia can even hold a formation, said Travis Morris, an assistant professor at the school of criminal justice and sociology studies. Morris, who obtained his doctoral degree in the summer of 2011, applied to teach at Norwich from Omaha, Neb. Vermont Militia is a historical function. I guess if New Hampshire was to revolt, they can count on us. However, I dont see that happening any time soon. I see the Militia as a historical function, Morris See UNIFORM, page 5

Honor Committee changes provoke mixed feelings

By Liam Carroll Guidon Staff Writer Major changes were made to the university honor system at the end of the past summer, specifically the merging of the Corps and civilian honor committees. According to key Corps of Cadets leaders, the changes prompted serious opposition and major issues remain to be resolved. There were a lot of decisions made behind closed doors and we were uncomfortable with that, said Cadet Colonel Ryan Sutherland, a 21-year-old senior computer security and information assurance major from Palmyra, Penn. Daniel Hein, a 21-year-old criminal justice major from Nashua, N.H., serves as this years honor chair for the corps honor committee. The honor committee had no idea what was being put in the rules and regulations, he said of the summer changes. The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a bill last month which outlines issues that were deemed to require immediate action. These issues were: the power to recuse members of honor boards; the power for the honor committee to choose its own adviser, voting power of the vice chair, and joint hearings with the Academic Integrity Committee. These large proposed changes need to be dealt with immediately, said SGA President George Bausch, a 21-year-old political science major from Brewster, Mass. Our discipline system is still broken in my mind, he said, citing examples such as the disparity in punishment for violation of alcohol policy between the corps and civilian students. Despite the fact that Bausch, as well as Sutherland and Hein, were in favor of separate committees , they all are willing to accept the merger though they are not willing to accept many of the changes that came with it. This is not a corps thing, and this is not a civilian thing; it is a Norwich thing, said Bausch. These are student grievances and these are issues that affect the student body as a whole, he added. Likewise, Sutherland said that he felt uncomfortable with the administrations decision to take responsibility away from the students. To take away some of our span of control because theyre See COMMITTEE, page 4

Kreitzberg Library due for renovation

By Brian Rudd Guidon Staff Writer A renovation design for the Kreitzberg Library is being developed that will include the addition of stateof-the-art technology and physical changes that are aimed at creating both a functional and social educational environment. The library is 20 years old, 25 years if you add in designing it, said Dave Magida, the chief administrative officer for Norwich. Magida said the college needs to think about how technology and the sharing of information has changed in 25 years, and update the schools resources accordingly. In order to bring the library and its resources into the 21st century, Norwich is planning a complete overhaul of both the atmosphere inside and the technology. The library is not current with todays technology, and its not representative of the way people use libraries nowadays. Its not current with the way students and professors want their learning environments, so we want to [make it more] modern, Magida said. Students interviewed said they like the proposals in the plan, especially updating the technology and socializing spaces, though a few express concerns that the library will become noisier and harder to study in. To bring the library up-to-date, the design team is looking at every square foot of available space that they can use, Magida explained. The design will use most of the areas within the existing walls, but there will be some construction as well within the existing structure, he said. While the entire library is in the plan, the museum will not see any changes during this project. Theres going to be a lot more spaces for students to be more relaxed in the library. Food will be allowed in the library and there will be a caf, as well as furniture that will be designed and intended to be moved so students can rearrange it if they want to study together, Magida said. The aim of the changes is turning the library into a place that can be a social destination in addition to its function as an educational resource. Magida said that, there will also be a state-of-the-art electronic classroom that will be used for professors and students. The classroom will be available to both the students and professors. The library will be designed to introduce maximum flexibility for the schedules of both students and faculty and will make the library not just an educational destination, but a social destination, he said. We want it to be a place thats vibrant and busy, said Magida. At the same time, there will be designated spaces in the library which will be quiet for those who desire that type of environment as well, Magida said. Among the types of technology improvements that will be included are changes aimed at allowing the users to obtain information easier in either hard copy or electronic form, Magida explained. We want to make sure that they can work with that information, whether its hard copy or electronically, in a flexible manner. This way they can work alone, with other students, with a professor, or they can work in a class, he said. They can share information easier amongst themselves and its going to be a lot more of a collaborative learning environment than it is today with the help of this technology, Magida added. The design team has developed an initial plan on its own, but the team also used multiple sources such as surveys and design displays in order to acquire information as to what should be included, according to Magida. We formed a building committee and that includes the users of the building. We also have design professionals, architects and engineers, Magida said. These two sources of information and what should be incorporated to best fit the needs of the NU community. We developed some initial plans, and then we had two open-talk sessions for the Norwich community. Anybody could come and learn about the project; we had [the plans] in the campus center, Magida said. We also surveyed the students, faculty, and staff last spring to see what types of things that they wanted to see included in the project, he said, explaining the extensive outreach done in consid-

Kreitzberg Library is being targeted for renovation. gave the design team the ability to match what students and faculty desired to what has already been successfully used in other locations in order to create a well-rounded plan, which was able to include the majority of received suggestions. According to Magida, students and faculty were consulted. We talked to the users. We also see what the best practices are at other institutions to see where were lacking and where we do things really well,

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ering the renovation. The University still needs to get the go-ahead from the trustees to begin the project. The committee has been working on this for eight months, he said, and they are still in the planning stages of the process, and a date has not been set yet by the trustees as to when were See LIBRARY, page 4

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November 7, 2013

On Tues. Nov. 5, Norwich paid respects to our American veterans, past and present, with the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony. During this parade, the Corps of Cadets marches to honor those service members who have come before the many Norwich students who will follow them in the constant fight for freedom. In this issue, we have a special story about a young man and Norwich student named Chris Pond. Pond is a specialist in the Massachusetts National Guard who is currently on deployment overseas as a part of the Global War on Terrorism. This young man, who I was a corporal cadre for when he was a Rook, is one example of Norwichs legacy of military service. He is out, standing on foreign soil, protecting us just as his brethren in arms have done for centuries before him. For those of us not destined to wear the uniform beyond Norwich, we all share some connection to this ceremony. I, for example, am the daughter of a veteran. After 32 years of service and two wars, my father gave all that he could to defend his nation. I was just lucky enough to have him come home every time. Not everyone is that lucky. To the friends of, family of, or the veterans themselves, thank you for your service. Arielle Eaton The Guidon, Editor-in-Chief

Veterans day thoughts

On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, our nation will honor members of the US military, and thank them for serving our great nation. We would not have the privileges we have today if it were not for the many men and women who fight to keep our homeland safe. These special individuals make huge sacrifices every day they are away from their family and friends, and they deserve our recognition and respect. Creating citizens prepared to fight to defend our Republic was of vital importance to Capt. Alden Partridge, and he did more than any other individual to promote military education in civilian institutions in the United States prior to the Civil War. Partridge originated a system of education which combined civilian and military studies in order to produce enlightened and useful citizen-soldiers. For almost 200 years, Norwich has developed leaders who have gone on to serve our country in various capacities. Norwich men and women have fought in every war in which the U.S. has been involved. In 1916 with the creation of the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Norwich confirmed its place as a leading producer of military officers. The U.S. military comprises volunteers who have made the decision to help to keep our country secure and protect our freedoms. Military reserves are a part of this group along with the National Guard. These dedicated individuals make sacrifices to serve our country and are often sent to areas of conflict and find themselves in constant danger. Some pay the ultimate price while others return home with physical and emotional scars from the battle. They are willing to make this commitment because they believe in the ideals that our founding fathers established in creating this nation. They put their lives at risk to preserve our democratic way of life and our individual freedom. The families of the men and women in our military also make sacrifices. They continue their lives as best they can when their loved ones are gone for extended periods of times, sometimes more than once. Many of you will go on active duty following graduation and become members of this special family of patriots who are willing to put themselves in harms way to protect the American way of life. Veterans Day is the official day designated to show appreciation to all our military personnel, but you should not wait to thank these dedicated men and women. Any time you see veterans or active duty and reserve component members, make a point of telling them how much you appreciate all that they do for our country. One day it may be you who is being thanked for your service.

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CAREER CORNER Focus on: Communication Skills By Kathryn Provost To get a job, most people need to meet certain minimum requirements before ever getting an interview. Some of those requirements may include: the right degree, a strong GPA, and internship experience. But once youve met the minimum requirements, what else are employers looking for? Employers still cite communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) as the top skill needed on the job. However, when employers were asked which skill was most lacking in their new hires, communication skills also landed on top! No matter whats causing the decline in communication skills, you have to be prepared to raise the bar and meet established communication standards if you are planning to ace a job interview. Here are a few tips to help you do just that: 1. Practice your answers (out loud) to some general interview questions. 2. Participate in a mock interview, including the firm hand shake and making eye contact with the interviewer. 3. Conduct research about the employer so you can develop some thoughtful (and required) questions to ask the interviewer. 4. Observe business standards, such as, addressing the interviewer as Mr., Mrs. or Dr., sitting only after you are offered a seat, and not interrupting the interviewer. 5. Send a proper thank you note. While youre still a student, there are many ways to sharpen your communication skills: 1. Learn to introduce yourself and be comfortable with people you dont know by attending NU Club and on campus events. Be the first to offer a handshake and get the conversation started! 2. Join a debate team or take a Public Speaking class. 3. Become involved in student clubs where you can represent the interests of your members. 4. When working on a group project for a class, dont get stuck just doing the research. Participate in the presentation of the project, too. 5. Volunteer for after school programs where you can present material and ideas to others. The Career Development Center, top floor of the WCC, offers practice interviews, as well as materials and assistance on all topics mentioned above. Contact us today at 485-2125 or careers@norwich.edu to schedule an appointment.

The Barracks are, filled with cadets and freshman recruits. Through the metal doors, rooks are shining their hallway floors, and are engrossed in academic books .

Squad leaders yell and correct, while the freshmen try to catch their breath, and survive the 24 hour stress, of being a student at a military college. One drops his rookie knowledge book, The maroon and gold seal faced down. The volume of the disciplined atmosphere only heightens, as he is bloused.

Outside the room, that sits spotless, books aligned in order, floor shining from dusting.

Ready, for the future leaders to inspect.

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Norwich student gains leadership Model UN prepares for success experience from recent deployment
By Stacey Avnes Guidon Staff Writer attack by Taliban militants on Bagram Airfield, where Pond is currently stationed. Taliban militants fired at least a dozen missiles on the U.S. airfield in Bagram, Many college students enlist in the National Guard Afghanistan. because they are not required to deploy. This was not Pond was safe after the attack, but he was not able to the case, however, for Norwich University student Spc. go into much detail regarding the event. Chris Pond, who volunteered for deployment. Pond said that each unexpected encounter with the In August 2011, Pond, a 20 year native Afghans has made his deployold academic sophomore criminal ment a unique experience. They (the justice major from Braintree, Mass., Afghanis) live totally different lives stepped onto the NU campus as a from us, Pond said, and its hard to rook in the Corps of Cadets. Unlike understand how and why they live a most of his fellow recruits, Pond had certain way. already signed himself to the MassaWhile overseas, Pond says, there is chusetts National Guard. considerable effort in maintaining a Prior to attending Norwich, he professional and positive image. Its enlisted as an Infantryman (11B) in important to keep in mind that we are the Massachusetts National Guard always being watched, he said. following in the footsteps of his parAlthough Pond has yet to particients. Both of my parents are in (the pate in many shoot, move, commuarmy) and Ive always wanted to nicate situations, he claimed that Chris Pond Photo join, Pond said. his time at Norwich, and interactions Chris Pond on deployment. Going into his sophomore year, with the diverse NU community, prePond said that he knew the great sacrifices that he would pared him for his deployment. Norwich has taught me have to make as he volunteered for deployment with his respect for fellow soldiers and even people from other unit. The best officers are ones with experience, he countries. said. I was given this opportunity, and in the military Though he is thousands of miles away, Pond still if someone gives you an opportunity, it would be foolish has a connection to NU through the soldiers around to give it up. him. Many of the ranking officers stationed with Pond, In order to deploy with his unit (A, 3-126 Aviation), he says, have heard of Norwich before and the instituPond spent 10 weeks at Fort Indiantown Gap, Penn. tions reputation. Their faces light up when they find training to become a Blackhawk mechanic crew chief out Im a cadet, Pond said. The conversation instantly (15T). becomes more relaxed because theres a common rePond said that additional training included two months spect between officers that Norwich Cadets seem to have in Fort Hood, Texas where the army made sure we were earned. ready for the deployment. I flew every day to get used Pond says that he also stays connected by wearing his to flying long hours and being away from home. rook platoon 11-4-1 patch on his helmet wherever he Pond first landed in Bagram Air Force Base, flies. Afghanistan, on Sept. 28, 2013, and was unsure what to When his deployment ends and he comes back to the expect. Upon landing, he said, the first thing he noticed U.S., Pond said that he plans on returning to NU in the was the unique smell. Theres an indescribable smell no fall of 2014. He will continue both Army ROTC and the matter where I go here, he said from his current location Corps of Cadets along with his academics. in Bagram Airfield, and its not pleasant. Although he has sacrificed his time and is now servDue to the significance of his mission, Pond is not al- ing overseas, Pond said that his choice to enlist is one he lowed to reveal much information other than the fact that does not regret. he is either flying or fixing aircraft everyday. Theres not a day that goes by where I regret joinAccording to the United Press International (UPI) ing. Enlisting will not only make you a better officer, but website in an article posted on Oct. 14, there was an also a better person. By Luke Puleo Guidon Staff Writer The Model United Nations (Model UN) club at Norwich University (NU) is not only giving students a chance to hone their abilities as mock delegates in competition, but is also hosting on-campus events this year for students and faculty, according to club president Patrick Venetz. Venetz, a 20-year-old junior criminal justice and Spanish double major from Old Forge, N.Y., said that this year the club plans to work with individual team members to develop their skills, so the team as a whole will prosper. In Model UN, members are assigned a country and assume the standpoint of that country in relation to foreign and domestic policy issues. It helps enforce research methods, debate skills and public speaking, said Venetz. P.Z. Matthews, 22, a senior political science major from Somerdale, N.J., has been participating in Model UN since he was a freshman in high school. You gain a lot of useful study habits because you have to research intensively for competitions, he said. You are also able to perfect your public speaking skills and use of diction. The opportunity to learn public speaking is an advantage of joining Model UN. I had trouble with public speaking before I joined, said Matt Miller, 19, a computer security and information assurance major from Plattsburgh, N.Y. Matthews, the training officer for the club and second year member, attempts to calm the nerves of those who are afraid to speak in public. I try to make it so that even when you are in front of 300 people, it still only feels like you are talking to 20, he said. Model UN also attempts to prepare students for their future. Apart from gaining valuable public speaking skills, students also learn useful debating and conversation skills, according to Venetz and Matthews. You are able to learn how to take a stance Venetz said, and then argue it intelligently and eloquently. Matthews said that he was able to have an educated conversation with a man from the State Department solely because of the skills he gained from Model United Nations. I learned how to converse effectively, Matthews said. I am now able to stay in control of any conversation or debate I am in. Kyle Vu, 18, a freshman engineering management major from San Jose, Calif., hopes to learn how to speak in a more audacious fashion, whether it is in debate or everyday conversation. You have the public speaking part which really builds your confidence. said Will Mistretta, 20, a junior studies of war and peace major and a third year member, from Jamestown, N.Y. You are able to see what the world is like outside of your hometown and Norwich. Venetz, who shares a similar view with Mistretta, stated, it challenges students to look at different situations outside of the American pointof-view. According to Venetz, the club takes a team of 20 members to two competitions every year. At these gatherings, the team will compete against other colleges and universities by defending their countries, and their unique viewpoints, all while effectively putting their public speaking and argumentative skills to the test. Our main competition is at Harvard over Valentines Day weekend, he said, it is a lot like our normal club meetings except that our entire

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team is assigned one country to represent. Venetz went on to explain that the team arrives at the competition with all the research they have done for the topics they will be debating on, which range from foreign policy to world health issues. While the team has only earned honorable mentions in the past, this year the members are confident. Over the last six years we have received three honorable mentions, Matthews said. With the team we have this year, we have the potential to definitely win legitimate awards. Vu says he recognizes the skill-set the team has and seriously expects to dominate at Harvard. This year, Model UN is not just talking foreign policy at meetings and competing nationally, but is hosting on-campus events for students and faculty as well, according to Venetz. So far we have planned a professor roast for the night before reading day, Venetz explained regarding the Dec. 10th event. President Schneider has agreed to be the first person roasted. Matthews said that the event will consist of faculty members and staff essentially poking fun at the president and other professors as well. It is all in good humor, he said, students will get to blow off some steam before finals and laugh at the president, who is totally game for the event. Besides giving the students a fun event to attend before finals, Venetz hopes that it will shed more light on the club. Id like people to come to the event not only to see the roast, but to meet the club as well and ask us questions, Venetz said, I hope that the roast will open the eyes of the Norwich campus to the type of fun the team has.

Buddy-Up program provides safe environment for Northfield youth

By Cameo Lamb Guidon Staff Writer Every Friday 40 students from Northfield, Roxbury, and other surrounding areas ranging from fourth to seventh grade come to the Norwich campus to meet 38 Norwich student mentors who do everything from playing games to helping with homework. We teach them life skills, play games with them, and assist them with homework, said Airk Doehlman, 20, a junior mechanical engineering major from Kentucky and Vice President of the Buddy Up program, who has been involved for three years with the program. The program is defined on the Norwich website as a youth mentoring program that helps Norwich connect with the surrounding communities by meeting once a week with local, at risk kids. The Buddy Up program has been around since 2005 when a Norwich student was informed that there was a need for mentors because local parents were calling to see if such a program existed, according to Nicole DiDomenico, the director for the Center of Civic Engagement at NU. Jerry Cassels, the director of guidance at Northfield High School said the program provides a really nice support for many of our students. A lot of our students face a lot of challenges in life, so we feel like they are getting the support of healthy role models and the combination of academic support and mentoring, Cassels said. We have a high population of students who are first generation college students and also we have a lot of students who are a part of the free or reduced lunch program. The biggest benefit I think weve seen from the program is that kids talk about the relationship they have with the college kids, Cassels said. They feel like they have someone they can talk to, supports them, and helps them. It is a nice healthy place to be every week, according to Cassels. Doehlman said he has seen the program help many local youth. He cites Terrence Hebert, an 11-anda-half year-old sixth grader from Northfield, whos been a mentee for three years. Hes our biggest success story of the entire program, he said. When Hebert first started attending the program he was one of the biggest bullies in school and getting in trouble for various things, according to Doehlman. Because of this program we went ahead and changed him into what we feel is a better person. He is now more social with his peers, more understanding of peoponent of the program where each mentee is assigned to a mentor and at the end of every day there is oneon-one time for each pair to catch up with each other, Doehlman said. Jamieson Preston, 7, of Northfield is the only one second grader we allow in the program, Doehlman said. His older brother, Jefferson, 11, a sixth grader, is in the program and his parents work at Sodexo for Norwich, so the mentors made a decision to let Jamieson into the program. certain situations, and stuff like that. The questions are based off of the current mentors experiences from the past and use guideline questions for the interview process. Jasmine Estrada, 19, a freshman biology major from San Antonio, Texas had to go through the application process this year. The first step was the initial application that asks questions describing yourself, your past experiences with children, your The mentors are given a threestrike rule for participating in the program. A mentor may be dismissed from the program if they start lacking in their academics, start exhibiting behavior both in and outside of the program that the mentors do not want to instill in the children, or if a mentor misses a Buddy Up meeting with no warning, Doehlman said. The mentees also have to follow rules and face the three-strike rule when the act out We warn the child of their behavior and if the mentee doesnt listen then the mentors separate from the group into a time-out space where the mentee needs to think over their actions, Doehlman said. If the problem keeps occurring we give them a strike and strikes carry on for the entire academic year, said Doehlman. With the first strike we sit them down for a longer period of time and we reserve the right to call their parents to notify them of their behavior. The second strike we call their parents up immediately and we have their parents pick them up for the day and we also get a meeting with the guidance councilor and the parents, said Doehlman. The meeting is set up so the school and parents can be informed of the mentees behavior and how it can be changed. The final strike is given for continuous misbehavior. A meeting is set up for the parents, the guidance councilor, the mentee, and both the vice president and the president of the program to discuss the multiple misbehavior of the mentee, where they can possibly be removed from the program for good, Doehlman said. We dont want to do that, he said, obviously we want the kids to be here and have fun, but we do it to enforce good behavior. The Buddy Up program has yet to enforce a third strike on anyone in the program, sad Doehlman. That will not be a day I ever like. At the beginning of the year, the mentees come up with the rules for the program that everyone has to follow. Afterwards, a letter is written up explaining the rules, policies such as the dress code, and the program so that both the mentees and the parents understand what to do as well as what not to do, Doehlman said. The program is open to anyone who wants to participate, Cassels said. We announce it to the whole school for whoever wants to do it (and) we do reach out to kids who we think might be beneficial. Kendra and Tamieka Austin, 13, twin eighth graders from Barre City, Vt. started off in the program while living in Northfield and moved to Barre. They were sent a letter from their former teachers informing them that they could still participate. The twins are a part of another new aspect of the program where students who are involved in the program and who are in eighth grade or above can be mentors in training, Doehlman said. The girls try to invite their friends from Barre to the program, but because of lack of transportation their friends cannot come, unlike the kids from Northfield who are within walking distance. I think we have a good chance of expansion, we just need more mentors to keep up with it. If we could get more people involved that would be fantastic, said Katy Rutkowski, 20, a junior psychology major from Vermont and a mentor. The Buddy Up program is partially funded by NU for some of the activities the program does, such as arts and crafts supplies. NU also has given the program a discount on meals in the dining hall for the kids in the program, but Buddy Up pays for all the expenses so the kids do not have to, said DiDomenico. The program has a newsletter that goes out each week to the parents to inform them of what is going on that week, special instructions if needed, and anything else there is to know so that there is communication between the mentors and the parents, according to DiDomenico. Honestly, I think this program is awesome, said Rutkowski, I mean it is one of the best things this school could do just because we work with the schools, were involved with the community through the schools and through these kids, (and) its a lot of fun.

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ple and more involved in activities, Doehlman said. Hebert said he plays many sports and appreciates when the mentors come to his games. The mentors are very involved with the program by taking their time out a day during the week to help the kids and show them new stuff, Hebert said, and its a good thing for any kid just to come up and sign up. To set up for every Friday, the mentors have a weekly meeting on Mondays to discuss what the groups are going to do every week, Doehlman said. The mentors started a new com-

He saw how much fun we had last year, (but) he couldnt be in the program, Doehlman said. He was so excited to come (and) he looks forward to coming here every day. Jamieson likes his mentor and talks about his day with him. Playing games outside, like ultimate frisbee is Jamiesons favorite game and he likes the program because we do lots of fun stuff. In order to get into the program as a mentor, a student must pass a background check and an interview process, he said. We ask them various questions about their volunteering experience, experience with children, how they would handle

references, as well as other things. Its almost like signing up for a job, Estrada said. We go through an application and then we set up a day to get interviewed. Other mentors, such as Cathy Ionescu, 19, a sophomore nursing major from Michigan, did not have to go through the process this year because they were in the program last year, The background check is used mainly to see if there are any situations that arose with the mentor involving children. An applicant can possibly be terminated from the program if something appears that could affect their work with the students, Doehlman said.

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November 7, 2013

Business with Bausch

Student Government Association
This semester has been very exciting for the Norwich University Student Government Association! Senator Stephen Bartomioli 14 and Senator Andrew Hunt 15 introduced NUSGA Senate Bill SB-1301 that establishes four student liaisons to the Norwich University Board of Trustees in regards to the interests of the student body as a whole. One student liaison would serve alongside the current faculty or staff liaison on the Board of Trustees committees of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Facilities, and Technology. This will greatly assist in strengthening communication between the student body and Board of Trustees and allows for our voice to be heard in meetings where decisions are made affecting the future of Norwich for decades to come. We looked at many Universities and Colleges across the nation that have representatives or liaisons on their board of trustees. I want Norwich to be the first military college to have a student delegation of liaisons on the Board of Trustees. NUSGA Senate Bill SB-1302 introduced by Senator Matthew McKenzie 16 and Senator Tyler Noyes 16 establishes changes to the University Honor System with approval from both lifestyles, and the University Honor Committee.The bill advocates for several very important changes to the University Honor System (Chapter Two) including the University Honor Committees right to choose its own advisor at the beginning of each academic year. A special thanks to both Corps and Civilian Honor Committee leadership during the Senate Committee meetings and the Corps Honor Chair, Cadet Daniel Hein, for assisting SGA in the resolution. The Executive Branch has been working equally as hard on a variety of tasks. Our Secretary of Student and Academic Affairs, Kyle Marks, 14 and his staff completed a 100 percent evaluation of the Fitness Center in Plumley. Several pages of deficiencies were presented to the Executive Board and Secretary Marks joined by countless members of SGA gave the fitness center an overall F rating. We will run the deficiencies and proposed short-term and long-term solutions through the student body by survey. The State of the Student Address is planned for Thursday, Dec. 5. There will be a cash bar (with some money put down by SGA) and deserts. Dress to impress and come to talk some Norwich business or business in general! I recently added a new advisor position within the Executive Branch, Advisor to Security and Safety. The goal of creating the position is to have someone committed to bringing forth ideas and solutions to increase our campus safety in a variety of ways to SGAs and the administrations attention. I appointed Mario Caruso, a current sophomore, to serve in the position. Mr. Caruso, joined by his Deputy Advisor sophomore Hieu Pham, are currently evaluating Norwichs active shooter response plan and the shelter in place policy, to see where improvements and changes could be made to maximize the overall safety of students, faculty, staff, and the entire Norwich and Northfield Community during an active shooter situation. As always, please contact us at nusga@norwich.edu or stop by our office on the top floor of the Wise Campus Center (Room 233) if you have any questions, suggestions, or want to get involved! Ending, I would to take a moment to remember those of the Norwich Family who have passed away over the summer and this year, all of whom left an impact on students, faculty, and staff at Norwich. We will never forget the difference you made here and smiles you put on our faces. Evan McBreairty Peg Meyer Michael Zemanek Sean Putnam Norwich Strong. Norwich Forever. Sincerely, George Bausch, NU 14 President, NU Student Government Association

afraid of us doing the wrong thing? That creates an Currier explained that using one system to enforce automatic sense of distrust, he said. the honor code ensures that the honor code is being Sutherland also disagreed with the combination of implemented fairly throughout the university. the committees. Ive seen how the committee worked Even within the Corps of Cadets they felt they were my sophomore and junior year when we had separate being treated differently depending on who they knew, committees, he said. The schools concerned because he said. We reacted by trying to make these systems they hold some liability, he added, acknowledging consistent. the impetus for appointing Prof. David Blythe as the Currier explained the other changes that were made adjudicating official for the committee, and Lt. Col. in conjunction with the merger. Regarding the vice Duncan Currier as the committee advisor and the director of judicial affairs and ethics. They were ultimately selected for their positions because theyre very knowledgeable, Sutherland said. According to President Richard W. Schneider, the changes were necessary from a legal, as well as an ethical standpoint. for the university. What would happen if we had a civilian student and a corps student both committing the same act at the same time, ran them through two different systems, and we got two different answers out the other end? he said. That is not where we can be, legally or ethically. In addition to the legal issues, Schneider was concerned that honor committee members were letting personal relationships interfere with SGA Photo their duties. President Schneider gives an address in Rook Dining. Todays general student body is struggling with conflicting values, said Schneider, explaining that those chair of an honor boards role as a non-voting member, values are integrity and loyalty. Currier outlined the positions of all honor committee When we look away or dont hold each other members. accountable then the system fails, Schneider said. In He explained that to prevent any real or perceived bias his opinion, the changes made will reduce the incidence or conflict of interest, positions are to be completely of favoritism. separated. That means that the vice chair of an honor However Sutherland argued, I dont want to accuse board, who reads the facts of the case before the anyone of saying that they dont trust our students, but board, is no longer a voting member, as it was in previthis is our system, this is us enforcing our own system, ous years. and they have to trust us. Currier compared the situation to a prosecutor arguing He admitted at the same time that the student body a case before jumping in to the jury box to cast his vote. must respect the administrations position because the What weve done this year is really split off university has to protect everyone from legal issues. responsibilities, said Currier. This allows for The honor committees have always tried to do good specialization of roles. That frees up the chair to jobs and be fair, said Schneider. It was how some be only the judge in terms of making sure we are of the other students thought about their work and I following board procedure correctly, he said. am trying to remove any possibility of doubt that our It all boils down to trying to make the system fair, judicial system isnt fair. said Schneider. The honor code is the minimum ethical standard, Chapter 2 of the NUSRR is essentially a living said Lt. Col. Duncan Currier, director of judicial document, according to Bausch, and the changes that affairs and ethics, and advisor to the university honor were made, and are being made, are in an effort to committee. We aspire to a much higher standard, he make the system as fair as possible for every Norwich added, but the minimum requirement is that a student student. shall not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.

LIBRARY from page 1 going to undertake this. Magida explained the steps that a design team must take in order to move ahead for a project. The way the process works is that we present our design to the trustees, and they give us approval to move to the next step of design. We just havent finished the design work yet, he said. If the board approves the design, the board of trustees will then decide how it will be funded, and then a decision will be made about the best time to undertake it. As far as how long it may take to complete the renovation, Magida said it is going to be a complex project. The construction cannot be done just during the summer, its not enough time, he said. The construction is complicated so we need to work through the logistics of doing that, and we cant work through the logistics until were finished with the design. Magida is enthusiastic about moving ahead. Its an exciting project [because the] library is the learning hub of the university, and its important to the universitys educational mission to make sure that the learning hub meets current standards. The library is a beautiful building and were going to make it even better, Magida said. Students who have weighed in on the plans are generally pleased with it. William Borgeson, 20, a junior chemistry major from New York, N.Y., said, I think it will improve the library and the usability of it. Of all the changes that are included in the design so far, Borgeson is most excited about the idea of a caf. I think the distance from the Wise Campus Center makes it hard for students to get their food and go back to the library. I think its more convenient than anything, he said. He added, The availability of food in the library would make it easier to spend more time studying instead of having to go back and forth between two places. Other changes that he would like to see come out of the renovation are, more study spaces. Everybody competing for a spot to sit down and do their work is an issue for me, Borgeson said. Thats the reason why I dont use it that often. Id also really like to see more collaborative areas where you can do group work, he said, but have them also secluded from the library so theres no interference. Borgeson said he thought it was a good use of Norwichs funds to revamp the library. I think that they should be spending the money because its going to be affecting the students directly, Borgeson said, noting there are issues that he sees in the facility and wants fixed. Other students echo his opinion. Its interesting to see more of the money being put into improving the current spaces that we have available to students and faculty, and I would rather see it spent on that than on building new stuff, said Jack Brown, 21, a senior criminal justice major from Henniker, N.H. Brown, however, also has some mixed feelings on the proposed renovations. He explained how some of the additions could be useful, while on the other hand, he felt the library already adequately serves its purpose. Personally the library suits my needs, so if it were up to me, I dont know if I would put the money into it, he said. Brown said his main concern is that he does not want the caf addition that is being proposed in the reconstruction plans. I feel like the library should be a strictly academic building because thats where a lot of people go to get their stuff done. [However], the ability to get food, coffee, or late night snacks or whatever you need to keep going while you study [could] be really helpful, if youre under pressure, he said. Brown added that, it would be nice if there were isolated study areas where you could just block everything out, almost like office cubicles, so that you can just focus on whats in front of you. In addition to isolated study areas, other students such as John Erdeski, 22, a senior criminal justice major from Stamford, Vt., would like to see better computer systems. I believe some of the computers are eight years out-of-date, he said. As for the overall aim of changing the social nature of the library, Erdeski said that he liked parts of the plan. I believe some levels should be a little bit more social, like the first floor (the Mezzanine) and second floor, but that the other floors should still be silent places. I know a lot of people need absolute silence to work and I dont want to see that taken from them. He said that the renovations will have mostly positive effects such as making students more efficient with their work. He liked the idea of meeting spaces, saying the conference rooms will give a cool new experience to classes instead of the boring desk setup. He expanded on this idea by explaining how he tends to go to the library a lot to write papers and do research, but I feel like the only place that you get the best quality for the technology is on the first floor. However, he noted, the first floor either has the computer lab section which gets really loud, or the main section computers which are often all in use, and I like to have privacy, Erdeski explained. This is why he finds this project to be one of the better ideas for innovation around campus. Nathan Holtgrewe, 21, a senior computer science major from Penacook, N.H., said the changes should boost the popularity of the library. I think that it will definitely bring positive effects. I think that there will be a lot more people looking to use the library, and I know some people avoid it now because its out of the way but I can definitely see if improvements are made that people will go there, he said. While he sees the positive effects that could come with the renovation and social goals, such as increased use of the library by new users and faculty, he also doesnt want to see the library stray away from its intended purpose. I think some parts of the library would be good for a social atmosphere, like the first floor, but I dont think that we need to have the library orientated towards a chitchat area rather than the study space that it should be, Holtgrewe said. He added that, I think that its a good idea, since there are definitely some things I would like to see added to the library. Im not sure if a complete overhaul is necessary, but I think some additions and renovations might be better. Holtgrewe said for his part, I would like to see more group orientated study areas. I try to get together with groups all the time and its hard to find a room thats usable. He added that, Technologicallyspeaking, we could definitely use a lot more than what we currently have. If the changes were to be made while he still attended Norwich, Holtgrewe said, I think Id definitely go to the library a lot more to do whatever kind of work I need to do, especially group work if some of the changes are made. Although he is excited about some of the upcoming changes, he also thinks there are other places that perhaps Norwich should focus on. I think that the school should be upgrading the facilities that we currently have. I think the classrooms could use an update more than the library, he said. Jason Kaplan, 21, a senior studies of war and peace major from Brewster, N.Y., said he felt the new plans would provide a better place to study and a place to go besides the computer labs. He added that, I think that its going to be better than what we have now. He is another student who believes that changes will bring in a more useful and up-to-date library that can fulfill the needs of those who would like better than the current set-up. One of the most important changes that he would like to see included in the final design is better online accessibility for documents and books, Kaplan said. However, he admits he is also very interested in the caf and the availability of food while studying in the library. In regards to the overall design, Kaplan said that it should be more of a place to study, so they need to find a balance between being comfortable and getting your work done. While he doesnt want to see the library lose its quiet attributes, hes a fan of some of the proposed renovations, like the more comfortable furniture. Kaplan wondered if overcrowding may be an issue once the library opens after the renovations, as well as that its going to get really crowded, and sometimes closing time will still be too early for people needing to work late, he said. While the majority of the interviewed students mainly support the renovation project, there is at least one student who does not. Alex Arsenualt, 21, a senior civil engineering major from Williston, Vt., explained that its not that the library doesnt or wont need renovations, just that other facilities may need it more. Personally, I feel that the library doesnt need it. I dont go to the library often, Ill admit, but when I do it has all of the resources and all the tools that I need. If anything, the AAC could do with getting bigger and having more space, he said. I feel other facilities on campus need the funding and renovation a lot more, such as the dorms on campus, the dining facility, and the gym. Arsenault added that, The library, as far as I know, serves the Norwich community without any problems, but I feel other buildings are overlooked when they are in much needed repair. Even though he believes that other buildings may be more deserving of a renovation, he is still attentive to the proposed changes to the library. Arsenault mentioned being interested in seeing how theyre going to incorporate technology, make it more modern, and also seeing the construction itself. However, he also wondered about how some of the other buildings on campus perhaps need the funding more so than the library, and also how the whole caf, food, and social aspect will come into effect when theyre trying to study, Arsenault explained. In regards as to whether or not he would use the library after the changes, Arsenault said, I think I would, especially with the social gathering area. He felt the changes meant you could combine studying and eating instead of having to take more time to go to separate areas. While not all students agree that the library is the building most deserving of the renovations, it seems that most, if not all of them, are excited about the changes and are looking forward to them.

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ety of Criminology last November and I was impressed by them, said Wheeldon. It was made clear to me that it was required to wear uniforms, Wheeldon said, noting that faculty is required to wear the uniform from Monday through Friday, nine to five, when they are teaching on campus. I have read in The Guidon and other places that some professors dislike wearing uniforms, Wheeldon commented, but he said there are important reasons for the requirement. I dont necessarily love this uniform because I dont like the material, but I think it makes sense for us to be in some sort of uniform given Norwichs history and tradition, he said. Wheeldon would not mind if the current uniform was modified. As we have seen with the Corps of Cadets, uniforms can change. With proper support and motivation, it is possible to change. He suggested gray pants, white shirt, and maroon sweaters to represent Norwich. Uniforms are part of the tradition here at Norwich and people recognize that. However, we can retain the important part of the tradition without being held to the past ways, Wheeldon said. Although Wheeldon is a new faculty member, he does think that an effort should be made to wear the uniforms as required. I think its very important that if you are going to wear it, wear it correctly. That shows respect to not only students, but to the university as a whole, Wheeldon stated, adding that it was an in for a penny, in for a pound type of a deal. Wheeldon believes that if you sign up for it, you have to live up to the standards. Many students agree. According to a poll conducted on the Overheard group a Norwich studentbased Facebook group 96 students out of 136 agreed that professors should continue to wear the uniform, but they should wear it correctly. My only concern is the proper wear of the uniform. If the students have standards, so should the professors, said Samuel Gozo, 21, a senior criminal justice major from Rahway, N.J., commenting on Facebook. Many students agree that professors must show that they care about the school by properly wearing uniforms. But other students in the Facebook site voted for professors to be given choices to wear the uniforms. I say it should be their choice because its very clear which professors dont want to wear the uniform by the way they are wearing the uniform, said Amber Marie Carini, 20, a history major from Knoxville, Tenn. Carini believes that professors reflect how they view the school by the way they wear their uniforms. If were teaching uniform standards as a corps then either the professors need the same type of teaching or they shouldnt wear it all because it seems awkward to teach and enforce the uniform standard when your professors are not upholding it, Carini said on Facebook, adding that some professors do not seem to know how to properly salute either. Not every professor is unaware of the uniform standards. I have left comments about my professor not wearing his uniform right in the end-ofthe-year course review, said Vicki Fielding, 25, a sports medicine major from Southbury, Conn. Fielding said her professor shaped up and lost weight to look respectable the year after. Many faculty members agreed that students could help their professors. You cant tell me that everyone in the Corps is absolutely perfect and looks all the same. I see cadets walking around whose uniforms are all messed up and its worse if I can notice it, said Morris, who was a former Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault qualified. Morris served with the 10th Mountain Division and retired as a captain. Sometimes students can help professionally. You have that knowledge and you have attention to detail but what its really saying is that it matters to you, Morris said, adding that students must be respectful and professional. If I am standing in a lecture with my collar messed up, thats what most of the students will pay attention to, Morris added. Dont be shy, although a faculty member could be intimidating. If you see a faculty member wearing uniform incorrectly, be calm and respectful to point it out. I think all faculty members will appreciate that, Wisner said. Wisner said that since the U.S. Army is phasing out the old green uniforms, Norwich would be able to maintain its uniform as the distinctive uniform for the Vermont State Militia. Although some members of the U.S. Army still wear the green uniform, it has been, by policy, phased out. The green uniforms are no longer the official U.S. Army uniforms. All of the officers have transitioned to the blue Army Service Uniforms and so did most enlisted personnel, said Rob Kumpf, an active duty non-commissioned officer who is currently serving in a Warrior Transitional Unit in Illinois. Kumpf, a Norwich alumnus, said that the concern should not be what the uniform is; its how the standard is enforced for the students and faculties. Although uniform standards and legitimacy have been a debated topic for the Norwich community, its a respect and honor for the tradition of the institution that will keep them being worn by faculty members.

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UNIFORM from page 1 said, noting that there is no training or any form of military involvement in Militia. Morris, who served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army and also as a police officer, said he didnt mind being asked to wear a uniform because he was used to it. I was told about the institution and one of the things they told me and asked was that I had to wear a uniform and if I was okay with that, he explained. I went over to the clothing store, they fitted me for everything, and there was a diagram on the faculty website that said how we were to wear the uniforms, he said. Professors, according to Morris, receive instructions by the school on how to wear the uniforms. Colonel Van Arnam, who was the commandant at that time, and an actual colonel, discussed the uniforms a week before the semester started. Although all full-time professors are expected to wear the uniform, Morris said he wears it as a sign of respect. I dont wear my Army decorations because I see this as a different part of my life. I wear the uniform regardless of its name it can be Norwich Militia I wear it out of respect to the institution that I work at. Not everyone may have the same approach, he said. I havent noticed anything that is glaring around my college, Morris said regarding the standards of his peers. However, I walk across the campus sometimes and see someone with a Leatherman in their Bs (Winter B uniform) or white socks. Although Morris agreed that some professors do not wear the uniform properly, its not because they dont care. I dont think the professors lack education; its mostly up to the professors preference or they are simply not informed, he said. The requirement to wear a uniform can have an impact on faculty in some instances. An NU alumnus, who has requested anonymity, said that he had a professor who openly refused to wear the uniform. A psychology professor told us on day one that she refused to wear the uniforms because it was not fashionable, he said. The alumnus said he was one of the 20 students who complained about the professors noncompliance on the course evaluations. The professor started to wear the uniform in second semester, according to the alumnus, but did not remain at NU. He said she is currently working at another university as a non-uniformed faculty. The department chairs read course evaluations and uniform standard can be part of the evaluations. Johannes Wheeldon, a new assistant professor in the school of justice and sociology came to teach at Norwich after meeting some of the faculty. I met some professors at the American Soci-

Mens cross country has high hopes for GNAC championship

By Tim Harrington Guidon Staff Writer Having goals is an important part of any team fighting its way to the top to become the best. But fulfilling them is a different story. Norwich Universitys mens cross-country team knows a little about fulfilling their goals in the season. With Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships just around the corner, the Cadets have one more final push to ready themselves for their biggest race this season. Andrew Pomeroy, a 21-year-old senior from Stafford, Va. majoring in civil engineering, is the mens team captain. We plan on running a good race, he said. Like Coach (Nick Cooper) said, if we come to play, well win. If we dont, well come in third. The GNAC conference championship is one of the top meets the Cadets compete in, second only to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship. The Cadets had to practice at a high pace, running 12 to 13 miles every other day to build their conditioning and mental toughness with the occasional two to three mile workouts to build stamina leading up to GNACs. But they used the week prior to recover from any aches and pains so they would be in top shape for the weekend. Luke Moeckel, 21, a junior engineering major from Bradenton, Fla., agrees with Pomeroy. With all the extra work we have put in this year, he said, and the mileage we put in during the off-season to keep us at our peak, we should do well at the meet. As coach Cooper heads into his third season, he has received nothing but good reviews from his team. as they have worked hard up to this point and will be defending the GNAC title after their first win last season. With coach Cooper at the helm, this team is light years ahead of what it was my freshman year, said Rob Gendron, a 21-year-old senior from Whitehall, N.Y. majoring in criminal justice. He really knows what he is doing and Im performing better now than I ever had before. As in most varsity competitions, champions are made in the offseason. William Martin, a 21 year-old senior civil engineering major from Hamilton, Mass., said he uses the off-season mainly to work on his strength but he does attend the required winter track team to help keep him in shape over the winter. My plans are to try-out with the short distance squad to see if I compete better, but this being my senior year who knows what can happen, its really up to my coach Martin said. Moeckel says that the senior members makes up 33 percent of the team, and this spurred the freshman to step up and show what they were worth, with a lot of seniors leaving at the end of the year. Moeckel will be the only senior on the team next season. He has stepped up into a leadership role keeping them motivated and working at top performance all the time. He noted, being an upperclassmen we have more responsibilities than the freshman, we need to set the example by going to practice everyday, and be supportive on and off the field. With big goals in mind, the Mens Cross Country Cadets have put in the work but will see if that work pays off this weekend when they put it all on the line.

MENS ICE HOCKEY

Student athletes in the spotlight

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Norwich players warm up before the game.

Cadets cheer on Norwich during first game of the year.

Paul Russel celebrates after a Norwich goal.

The mens ice hockey team kicked off its 2013-2014 season with a triumph over Plymouth State. The season opener ended with a score of 10-4. Senior forward Chris Dusynski tallied his first career hat trick Friday night at Kreitzberg Arena. Also leading the team to victory were freshman forward Paul Russell, junior forward Gerard McEleney, and sophomore defenseman Ryan Whitell. Norwich outshot Plymouth State 47-26 on the night. Make sure to catch the Cadets Friday night in South Burlington, Vt., for their ECAC East League opener agaisnt St. Michaels at 7 p.m.

who have played before us for over 100 years. In order to make a tradition you have to start it. LaBell noted that the team missed an opportunity to win the first home game on the renovated Sabine Field, losing to St. Lawrence, but the team worked extremely hard to make sure they would not lose the first game under the lights. To prepare for this game, the cadets held many night practices in order to train in the conditions they would likely be facing. It is great to practice on Sabine and Mitch Pryzbocki James Cejka (left) and Jimmy LaBell (right). Coach Mern tries to prepare us for every situation so hes put us under the lights a lot beBy Mitch Pryzbocki cause most of us havent done that since high Guidon Staff Writer school, LaBell said. Like the other sports teams that share the On Sat. Oct. 26, the Norwich University foothome field, the NU football team has scheduled ball team played its first prime-time game, unpractice times at different hours than they tradider the new lights beaming down on the freshly tionally have. However playing under lights is renovated Sabine Field. In all sports, at any levnot the only benefit of of having the new field. el, games are usually considered prime-time It is less travel from the locker room to Sabine, when they are played under the lights, and it was instead of going downstairs to the practice field, no different for the NU football players. and you do not rip up the grass because of the Playing under the lights is always a huge artificial turf. deal in sports, said Jessie Fulger a junior busiThe Cadets have even held intersquad scrimness management major and football center from mages to prepare for their prime-time games, Halfmoon, N.Y. geared mostly to benefit the freshmen in the proThe Friday Night Lights is what makes high gram. school football so special, Fulger said. When I like practicing under the lights because they you get to the college and professional ranks you make everything more exciting, said freshman have to earn the right to play at night. quarterback Luke Tancreti, a 19-year-old crimiThe night match saw the Cadets prevail over nal justice major from Hartland, Vt. the Anna Maria College Am-Cats by a score Tancreti is no stranger to night games. Over of 38-6. With the game well in hand going into the mid-semester break, he went home to his the fourth quarter, the Cadets seized the opporhigh school where he watched his former teamtunity to show off their depth and get the young mates play under the lights. He said that the talent some time on the turf. scrimmage helped get him back into the night This was a tremendous opportunity for us as a football mindset. team, said senior linebacker Jim LaBell, a comThe inter-squad was great, it gave us a taste munications major and native of Stanhope, N.J. of what a night game would be like and we need For Labell, the football team represents his to take advantage of the new field and lights as alma mater, NU, and what it stands for. This much as we can, Tancreti said. school is about traditions, we take great pride It was a night of firsts for some. The first game in that as a football team, he said. We put the under the lights for the team was also the first shield on our bodies and we remember the guys

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time ever playing under the lights for both NU football veterans Cejka and Fulger. It was so special that guys like him and myself got to get in under the lights. Ill never forget it, Fulger said. LaBell said that the Cadets earned the privilege to have a night game, pointing out the years of success Norwich had to have before a renovation, and also highlighting their four straight winning seasons, and two Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Championships. As the senior linebacker who was the leading tackler on the 2011 championship team, Labell says that the team had worked hard in the years prior and felt it deserved the literal spotlight. We joked amongst the guys saying: In 20 years the Rook Book will say 2013 first night game on Sabine Field, Cadets 38 - Am-Cats 6, LaBell said, refering to the Cadet Handbook that freshmen in the Corps of Cadets are required to use and memorize. The handbook contains a list of important dates in NU history. The game itself made the night even more memorable for those like Cejka, who had much success against the Am-Cats. He made a crucial play to stop the opposing team from scoring late in the game. Cejka, who was an all-star player in Maine, has performed as a linebacker alongside LaBell, team captain Louis Delgado, Steve Furious Gilmore, and Michael Finney. He broke away from the lineup and stood out in the game against the Am-Cats. Anna Maria had busted off a long run, entering Cadet territory, Labell said of the big game. But, in the red zone we forced a fumble and Cejka was there to recover it. I was so happy for him. According to his teammates, like Fulger, Cejka has been one of the hardest-working guys in the program for the past four years and had not taken an official snap prior to the night game. Saturdays victory may have been prime-time for another reason as well. With one conference loss already, the teams point differential could play a crucial rule in tiebreakers for a potential playoff berth and the large point differential may end up being what it takes to secure the Cadets their postseason slot. The Cadets will enter this coming Saturdays game at 4-3, looking to take an important win from Husson this Saturday. In light of the teams success in the first game under the Sabine lights, this upcoming game is senior night and it is an impotant one to win for Norwich, according to Labell. If the Cadets take the game against Husson, they will be eligible to compete in the post-season play and will move on to a bowl game. A loss may result in the team being dropped from the running.

Scores, Schedules, and Standings

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Football Final(W) 11/9/13 38 Norwich 19 Husson Men's Soccer 11/9/13 Final(T) Norwich 0 GNAC Semifinals 0

Football (5-3) 11/2/13 Norwich Mount Ida Men's Soccer (10-3-4) 10/26/13 Norwich Mount Ida

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Women's Rugby Women's Soccer 11/16/13 (1-16) Norwich 10/14/13 Final(L) ACRA National TournaNorwich 0 ment Sweet Sixteen Plattsburgh 11 Men's Rugby (2-5) 11/2/13 Norwich Rhode Island Swimming & Diving 11/9/13 1 PM Norwich Final(L) SUNY Potsdam 12 60 Wrestling

12/7/13 1 PM Women's Rugby Norwich (9-0) Roger Williams 11/2/13 Final(W) Norwich 93 Men's Hockey Boston U 0 11/22/13 7 PM Norwich Swimming & Diving St. Anselm (1-0) 10/26/13 Final(W) Women's Hockey Norwich 188 11/15/13 7 PM Colby-Sawyer 106 Norwich Men's Hockey (1-0) 11/1/13 Norwich Plymouth St. Holy Cross Men's Basketball Final(W) 12/7/13 6 PM 10 Norwich 4 Augusta

Women's Hockey Women's Basketball (1-1) 11/23/13 2 PM 11/3/13 Final(W) Norwich Norwich 3 Mt. Saint Mary Elmira 2