Salvage: An homage to refuse

“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…

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VOX celebrates with sex education

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…

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Indie rock favorite Arcade Fire promotes new album

“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…

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Fitness center faces staggering debt

From yoga enthusiasts to weightlifters, the New College Fitness Center offers students a wide array of services to meet every interest and fit into even the busiest schedule. However, recent financial difficulties and an operating debt totaling $34,000 may soon force the Fitness Center to…

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Campus welcomes relatives for annual ‘Family Weekend’

Sept. 27 marked the start of New College of Florida’s Family Weekend. The three-day event featured activities such as an open house and tour of the Pritzker Marine Biology Lab led by marine biology students, a campus tour guided by Landscape Committee Chair Jono Miller,…

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The second ‘key’-ing: Campus doors re-cored again

This week marks the beginning of the second round of campus-wide lock changes that New College has undergone in less than a year. The process will be an expansion of the original attempt to re-core the entire school; Physical Plant has begun to slowly enact…

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Severe thunderstorms identify problem areas on campus

In the three-day storm that hovered over campus as a literal dark cloud, students found it difficult not only to get to classes without getting entirely wet, but also faced issues in regards to flooding and leaking in their dorms. According to Associate Director of…

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Library celebrates Banned Books Week

What do “Where’s Waldo?” “The Giving Tree” and “Green Eggs and Ham” have in common? They are all classic children’s books and they have all been banned somewhere in America. A banned book is a book that is not freely accessible. Banning books is a…

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Gender studies program celebrates LGBT history

The Gender Studies Program is an integral part of New College’s community and culture. October kicks off LGBT History Month, and the recognize its importance, Professor of Literature and Gender Studies Program Director Miriam Wallace wanted to organize an event that would bring students, faculty…

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