According to the 2018-2019 student demographic statistics, the “Latino or Hispanic” student population is the second largest at New College, representing 20.8 percent of the student body. Those of marginalized identities, however, feel a drastic lack of community among the predominantly white campus. As National…
Sometimes, older history can seem distant and out of reach and it can be difficult to contextualize human existence beyond a few decades. Historical artifacts can help with the disconnection by allowing historians to bridge the gap between time periods. This fall, Professor of Medieval…
First introduced in Fall 2018 by the Provost’s Office, mid-semester progress reports now require faculty to fill out information about students’ academic progress. These reports are compiled to show which students may require extra help to satisfy their contracts. Faculty are required to write reports…
On Thursday Oct. 3, the New College Student Alliance (NCSA) held emergency elections to fill six open positions. This election, held online through NovoConnect, had a turnout of just over 10 percent of the New College student body and included two new positions furthering student…
With recent domestic news cycles filling timelines and feeds it can be easy to block out events going on outside the U.S. Most recently, Peru is facing a political power struggle between President Martín Vizcarra and an opposition-led Congress. This power struggle has gone on…
Although sex education is highly debated nationally, discussion of the relevant topics of self worth, honest communication and myths about the body often fail to reach students during the sexually tumultous times of college. Sex educators on campus refuse to neglect this aspect of the…
Throughout this week (10/2 - 10/9), activists have the opportunity to participate in coastal cleanups, public meetings, and expos. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding environmental activism, economic justice, and LGBTQ+ pride. Thursday, Oct. 3 Nation Group Monthly Meeting…
The NEW New College Advice Column By Sydney Rosenthal I dated a guy for a while who was really manipulative and he didn't let me dress or act the way I wanted to. I'm past that now and totally moved on, but I feel like…
The Sarasota Candle Company has had a stand at the Farmers Market for nine years, selling candles in repurposed beer and liquor containers with creative scents such as “Lido Beach Linen,” “You Smell That?” and “Sexy Time.” The Sarasota Farmers Market has drawn thousands into…
When ordering from Shell-B-Q, expect to receive a substantial amount of food. Many students have seen or smelled the renowned traveling barbecue smoker, “Shell-B-Q,” at some point during their time at New College. The family-oriented barbecue joint situates itself at the Shell gas station in…
