For most students, graduation marks the end of their time at New College, but for some, their time as students is only the beginning. While there is usually a learning curve when beginning new employment, the transition to their new jobs comes naturally to graduates…
Clinton pulls a trump card at Democratic Convention On July 26, Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman to become the American Democratic nominee. On the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Clinton took the stage with her hand over her…
In the aftermath of John Boehner’s resignation from the House of Representatives speakership, Congress held an internal election on Thursday, Nov. 17 to appoint a new speaker of the House. Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, 45, beat out former speaker Nancy Pelosi and Daniel Webster to…
The Semester in Tallahassee program will offer nine New College students access to the state political process during the legislative session, in conjunction with FSU, for just the cost of New College admission and an apartment. Semester in Tally is sponsored by Professors of Political…
The game of Zombies is an annual, week-long game of tag in which the zombie horde tirelessly hunts the human resistance, whose only defense from joining the horde themselves are spray bottles and each other. As this reporter and other human players fought for their…
Life as a student in Sarasota is often so stressful it can be difficult to stop and smell the roses. The campus restoration area found on the way to the bayfront provides a much-needed escape. Walking tours through the area, led by Jono Miller –…
Adjunct professors now lead more and more classes at New College and other schools nationwide. Half of all professors in the country are adjuncts or contingent faculty, according to the American Association of University Professors. Tenured professors, by comparison, now represent less than a…
Hillel is known on campus for its events promoting a stronger sense of community through various Jewish traditions and values. Three weeks ago, the club held its first event this year, a barbeque near Dort and Goldstein to celebrate the beginning of Rosh Hashannah, the…
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the New College Campus Police once again participated in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and encouraged members of Sarasota and Manatee County to anonymously drop off potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. “What we set…
Last week, the Windmill Theatre Company presented “nightnight,” a one-act production about three astronauts on a mission, written by Lucas Hnath and co-directed by third-year Logan Schulman and thesis student Michael Valdez. The play represents a departure from past performances – there is a greater…
