Thirty years ago, a rare win for abortion rights for Floridians was accomplished when a parental consent law was deemed unconstitutional. In 2020, the Florida state legislature has taken advantage of its Republican-heavy makeup to reinstate this bill. With a 23—17 vote along party lines,…
Forty-eight years after her death on the farm-labor picket lines in Belle Glade, Fla., New College student activist Nan Freeman (‘71) was celebrated in a recent on-campus memorial event. The panel discussion and memorial service brought together students, professors and members of United Farm Workers…
Black History Month is a celebration of the past, present and future of the Black community. For many students on campus, Black History Month is a period of reflection and acknowledgement of the history of prominent Black figures and their sacrifices. Out of the students…
On Jan. 31 the New College Law Society (NCLS) sent a team of ten students to Orlando for the weekend to participate in a mock trial tournament. This was the first team from New College to compete in a mock trial tournament ever. They left…
"Murder on the Orient Express" Jan. 10 - Mar. 8 "The Lifespan of a Fact" Jan. 24 - Mar. 19 "Into the Breeches!" Feb. 14 - Mar. 21 "The Great Leap" Mar. 20 - Apr. 11 "Romeo & Juliet" Apr. 8 - 25 "Knoxville" Apr.…
Navigating the tutorials at New College can be a bit daunting, but they can be a great way to further explore topics not traditionally taught in classrooms. Three of these topics offered this semester are Mindfulness Meditation, Arabic and Substance Abuse & Harm Reduction. The…
The library printing system has recently undergone needed changes, namely the doing away with cash cards as payment in favor of an entirely virtual system. The new printing system can be reached through a link listed on the Library Home Page or at print.ncf.edu. Both…
In the first public response to a class action lawsuit filed by three Newtown residents opposing Sarasota County’s controversial redistricting effort, county officials are moving to dismiss it. The plaintiff filed the December 2019 lawsuit in response to the County Commission’s plans to redraw the…
Apprehension defines the beginning of 2020 with a new virus that dominated the front page of newspapers around the world. The coronavirus has caused quarantines, panic and a depletion of medical masks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported outbreak was on…
"On your mark, ready, go!" Buyssens cheered to the competitors.The eyes painted on winner third-year Garland Hanson's face represent the "Monster" theme of the functional, yet elaborately designed bike.Second-years Gabe Sobel and Clayton Bauldree push their Anarchy vehicle to the finish line, using strength and…
