Robert Bilott, a 1987 graduate of New College and member of the New College Alumni Association Board of Directors, has been regarded on Twitter as a “real-life superhero” by actor Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo plays Bilott in the new legal thriller “Dark Waters,” based on the…
On Friday, Nov. 8, the city commissioners of Sarasota unanimously appointed a new mayor, Jen Ahearn-Koch, to replace the previous Mayor Liz Alpert. Elected at-large to the commission in 2017, Ahearn-Koch served as vice mayor last year, setting up a smooth transition to this position.…
A little extra money is not something that many college students would easily pass up. A bank account is like the top of an hourglass: slowly but surely, it drains away. Many students would be interested in a job, and even better if it’s on…
New College boasts myriad clubs: the website proudly claims over 60 clubs are in operation and the directory nears this aspirational number with 42 clubs listed, only a few of which are defunct. However, if none of the clubs present interest a student, or they…
On Saturday, Nov. 16, a select group of students, led by Professor of Art Kim Anderson and Professor of Digital Media and Music Mark Dancigers, presented their own collaborative compositions, performances and animations at New Music New College: Images. The students, including Margaux Albiez, Elizabeth…
The course catalog for the Spring semester includes over 200 separate courses that students can add to their contract. But even with so many courses, it is natural to want an even broader selection of courses to choose from. For those willing to jump through…
Sarasota has a considerably large artistic presence, with the Ringling Museum of Art, Ringling College of Art and Design, the Sarasota Ballet and multiple theaters clustered around Tamiami Trail. These theaters stand apart because there are so many of them in a relatively small area.…
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsFrom a 2003 protest in Beirut this banner reads "Life, Land and Liberty to Palestine. Stop the massacre." On Nov. 12, an Israeli missile struck the home of Baha Abu al-Ata, a commander in the political faction known as Palestinian Islamic…
Phones are built to trigger adrenaline rushes: Google Calendar, Gmail, banking apps, social media and games all vie for attention with stylized notification sounds. Prioritizing these notifications are a part of the daily organizational tasks that give many young adults anxiety as the complex scheme…
This week marks the 20th anniversary of International Education Week (IEW), an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. In honor of this week, New College will be hosting a series of events between Nov. 18 and Nov. 21 to discuss…
