From now until Oct. 9, Students for Barack Obama can be heard in Hamilton “Ham” Center at each lunch and dinner, stating a polite inquisition to would-be diners: “Hey, are you registered to vote?” Second-year Catherine Turner, a member of Students for Barack Obama, described…
The New College “hook-up” culture is, for many, liberating. There is far less stigma towards a single-but-active lifestyle compared to other institutions, and most students find they do not have to worry about being unfairly judged or shamed. While many first-years are aware of and…
Energy drinks, double shots of espresso and caffeine pills are a lifesaver to sleep deprived college students pulling all-nighters in order to finish research papers that were pushed back until the last minute. However, five deaths and one heart attack that have been allegedly attributed…
College is a time of enormous change, but for alumnus Carlos Larrauri (‘08) the usual whirlwind of young adulthood took a tumultuous turn when, during his final year of college, he was diagnosed with adult onset schizophrenia. Years after receiving his initial diagnosis Larrauri has…
Founded in January by first years Kay Saffe and Zane Plattor, New Radio, New College seeks to offer Novocollegians with a forum to share their interests with fellow students and gain experience in broadcasting while fostering an engagement with the wider Sarasota community. Hosting its…
As a child, not only did Halloween present the chance for me to dress up as someone else, it also brought out my inner brat. I would literally throw back any treats that were “the bad stuff,” for example: candy corn, fruit of any kind…
Energy drinks, double shots of espresso and caffeine pills are a lifesaver to sleep deprived college students pulling all-nighters in order to finish research papers that were pushed back until the last minute. However, five deaths and one heart attack that have been allegedly attributed…
Camels. They are not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of medieval Ireland, but the ninth annual Sarasota Medieval Faire had three of these desert dwelling dromedaries along with an eclectic mix of medieval Irish culture in a 21st Century setting.…
Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee is not one of my favorite places to be by far. Alone in my orange and blue in a sea of garnet and gold I felt like a target, but when I saw how great my seat was, I…
Ever since the recession, the holiday season has been tainted with heavily depleted bank accounts resulting from escalating prices of gifts, food and decor. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, it is predicted that the average person will spend $749.51 altogether…
