One does not have to talk long with Alan Burr to realize that he is passionate about what he does. Though Burr has only been working at New College as the new director of physical plant since the middle of September, it is clear that…

Proposals have been made to make changes to the Council of Student Affairs (CSA). The changes would include making the CSA smaller as well as more like a senate and integrating it into the legislative branch. Thesis student and New College Student Association (NCSA) secretary…

Wednesday, Oct. 9, the New College community will come together to host a benefit for Maya McKibbin by providing lunch for a $5 donation. McKibbin, who is the daughter of Physical Plant Maintenance Mechanic Adam McKibbin, is battling Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare type of bone…

Upcoming trends paraded down the runway at New York Fashion Week, forecasting what looks will be hot for spring. Clothing, accessories, makeup and hair were at their most avant-garde, styles that will filter down in the next few months until they end up on the…

Awards season is underway. Oscar winner Ron Howard (last nominated for “Frost/Nixon” in 2008) returns to the field with the Formula One racing drama “Rush,” while nominee Denis Villeneuve (2010’s “Incendies”)  has unveiled his first English-language film, the provocative thriller “Prisoners.” ‘RUSH’     “Rush” reunites…

The Four Winds Café hosted a Wallternative featuring minimal light and loud music on Sept. 20. The chairs were pushed to the side and students crowded in around the artists Nick Klein, from Bushwick, and Malcriado, from Boston. The artists performed their versions of experimental,…