The latest defender of the rights of dolphins as non-human persons is Remus Cernea, a member of the Romanian Parliament. Cernea introduced draft legislation on Feb. 4 to the Romanian Parliament arguing that dolphins as well as other cetaceans (whales, porpoises, and other sea mammals)…
CVS Caremark has announced that by Oct.1 their in-store tobacco sales will cease. Following the announcement, pharmacy President Helen Foulkes remarked that the company would renew the business’ “health and wellness” focus. Foulkes said that CVS has potential to eventually become a valid alternative to…
On Jan. 14, 2014, while adventuring in the Corn Islands off the coast of Nicaragua, Ariel Gonzalez (‘09) passed away. A consummate conversationalist with an infectious smile, he dreamed of running a community health clinic in his native Nicaragua. Ariel mused that the clinic would…
Sensing free food, students came out in droves to check out what this year’s Fun and Fitness Expo had to offer. The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) put together the expo, which took place on Feb. 6. Attendees were able to rock climb, take a spin on an electric bike and participate in…
As part of their ongoing effort to connect New College alumnae to current students, the Center for Engagement Opportunities (CEO) recently hosted New College grad Casey Morell (‘08), offering a free lunch conversation with him on Friday, Oct. 24. The conversation included topics such as…
When co-instructor of the tutorial Mark Libowitz was dismissed in September by the Provost for procedural conflicts, students in the tutorial and administrators alike faced the unique problem of continuing without its original instructor. Despite this drawback, students have come together to take the class…
With the recent release and acclaim of its cinematic adaptation, the graphic novel “Blue is the Warmest Color” has mesmerized and inspired readers and movie-goers alike. Recently translated from the French by author Julie Maroh, the award-winning comic became available in English prior to the…
“A place to explore, discover, and stimulate your imagination,” the Sarasota Architectural Salvage (SAS) website claims. Stepping inside the warehouse full of antique Coca-Cola bottles, Playboys from the 1960’s, decorative Spanish tiles and garden sculptures this statement is immediately proven true. From bins of wrought…
VOX Week took its spot on campus for the third year in a row, bringing with it a variety of events ranging from an Affordable Care Act (ACA) information session to a performance and workshop by Sonya Reneé, founder of the The Body Is Not…
“Formal attire or costume mandatory” was the caveat posted in the email sent to everyone who had pre-ordered Arcade Fire’s latest album “Reflektor.” These lucky few gained first access to tickets to a unique concert experience from the Grammy-award-winning band. This tour was purposefully under-publicized…
