An Adventure Abroad: the Canopy Ecology ISP

February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Fantastical insects, glowing fungi, leaf-cutter ant colonies and glorious sights of canopies stretching as far as the eye can see. These are just some of the wonders the Canopy Ecology ISP of 2015 came across during…

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Study finds more college students feel depressed

February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Emerging concern about the mental health of entering college students was reinforced this week by a survey demonstrating a sharp increase in students who reported feeling frequently depressed or overwhelmed. “The American Freshman: National Norms 2014”…

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Venezuelan condom shortage threatens public health
A cashier counts Venezuelan bolivar notes in a state-run supermarket in Caracas.

Venezuelan condom shortage threatens public health

February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Earlier this month, U.S. citizens were shocked to read headlines reporting on boxes of condoms selling for $755 on MercadoLibre, a website where Venezuelans purchase goods in short supply. The unavailability of condoms, birth control pills…

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New College receives $540k from BOG in performance improvements
The BOG adopted performance based metrics after deciding that they were a growing and inevitable trend.

New College receives $540k from BOG in performance improvements

February 18, 2015 / Volume XXXVII / Issue I Last year, New College lost $1.8 million in funding following a low score on a performance-based metric system devised by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG). After a successful six-month performance improvement plan designed by the…

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Staff Changes

Welcome back Yadira Lopez, our copy editor, and Jasmine Respess to the staff. A good bye to Leigh Barber and Skylar Ead. Also, our Managing Editor is now Pariesa Young! Edit: Jasmine is a now a layout editor as well!

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