As students evacuated campus this March in response to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus, many were forced to leave behind nonessential items, such as furniture, decorations and dishware, knowing that as soon as the situation allowed, they would be able to return and finish packing…
After days of mounting pressure from politicians, public health experts and constituents, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide order to stay at home on Wednesday, April 1. The order, effective through April 30, directs the elderly and high-risk individuals—those who suffer from diabetes, obesity,…
Professor of Psychology Heidi Harley sent an email to the 2020 graduates on April 9 asking for submissions on behalf of her lab class in order to create a website dedicated to thesis students’ “memories and discoveries.” The course, The Wellbeing of Humans and Other…
Every year during Florida’s balmy winter months, tomatoes, green beans, peppers and cabbages ripened by the ever-present sun are picked, packed and shipped across the continental United States. Much of the produce goes to restaurants, schools and theme parks, but this year, shuttered industries and…
Indigenous Awareness Week at New College was planned for the week of March 30 to April 5. The initial programming had been introduced in an email from the Student Event Team (SET) team on March 10 with an offer for students to attend a free…
As the online semester comes to an end, finding ways to push through the final weeks can feel exhausting. Students have noted that their attention spans in class are challenged by the temptation of scanning through different browser tabs, watching videos or even falling asleep.…
Stuck at home with your HBO account and food delivery apps? Looking for something to be pissed off about? Wonderful! Mainstream media would like to direct your attention to predominantly right-wing groups protesting across the nation for an end to the lockdown, and away from—well,…
Students at home have found that being close to nature can provide healing energy in times of social isolation. Gardening has given some an opportunity to interact with others in their homes and has served as a way to enjoy time in peaceful solitude. The…
As the COVID-19 crisis progresses, salons across the nation continue to temporarily shut their doors in an effort to comply with social distancing and stay-at-home orders. Do-it-yourself hair color and cuts, within this past month, have become less of a spontaneous, often reckless decision and…
In spite of the newfound physical distance and sense of isolation between students and faculty, Compliance Officer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator and alum Taylor Parker (‘14) and thesis student Alex Barbat have continued to recognize and organize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) for the New…
