The state of sex education in the United States

 87 percent of schools teach sexual education with a focus on abstinence and one in four teens receive abstinence education without any accompanying instruction on birth control. The recent news flurry surrounding George Washington High senior Katelyn Campbell, of West Virginia, has brought national media…

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A ride-along with the NCF Police Department

The police cruiser radio station was set to “Wild 94.1, the Bay’s party station.” Officer Adam DeSantis sat in the driver’s seat preparing for the weekend’s wall. “I like working Walls because I get to know the students; that’s important to me,” he said. At…

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Playing the improv game with the Comedy Friends

Kinky caterers, Pokemon masters and pillow-eating acquaintance from high school may not be typical party guests, but in the world of improv comedy, anything is possible. It is on the improv stage where wacky meets rapidfire wit, and if paired well, creates something genuinely funny…

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HORROR-SCOPES

Taurus April 21 to May 20 Keep an open mind when reviewing your OkCupid matches this week. You may find a hidden gem. However, beware the Wizard. Gemini May 21 to June 20 Beware black cats, for they are a sign of fire. Cancer June…

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Senator Marco Rubio’s ‘golden boy’ status losing shine?

Senator Marco Rubio has long been touted as the “golden boy” of the GOP and a potential Republican nominee for the 2016 Presidential election. Rubio’s appeal stems from his relative youth and Hispanic heritage – two demographics the Republican Party desperately wants to attract. However,…

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No texting and driving passes Senate

On April 16, the Florida Senate passed a ban on texting while driving. The ban, which if passed, would be effective as of Oct. 1, 2013, makes texting while driving a secondary traffic offense. Under Florida law, a driver may only be cited for a…

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B Dorm hosts bounce house bonanza

On April 27th, B Dorm held what was called “B Dorm BBQ Bounce Haus Bonzanza” where students had the opportunity to get grilled burgers and hot dogs and bounce around in a fifteen foot brightly colored bounce house. The event was thrown by Resident Advisors…

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Students participate in ‘Take Back the Night’

On Friday, April 26, New College students gathered on Z Green to participate in the annual Take Back The Night event. The demonstration, which began in Philadelphia in 1975 and quickly spread across the world, is an international protest rally and march intended to combat…

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Ways to save: How to make your own frappuccino

As finals loom over the horizon, homemade frappuccinos provide a boost of productivity and a cool drink for humid, sunny May days spent studying by the pool. This recipe has a shadow of the calories of a frappuccino from a coffee shop and is easier…

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