Less than two years after his coronation, Buckingham Palace announced on Feb. 6 that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, sending shockwaves through the United Kingdom and raising questions about the future of the British monarchy. The Palace released a statement confirming that…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 3 on March 25, prohibiting children under 14 from joining social media and requiring a platform to obtain parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The bill does not name any specific social media platforms, but states that its…
New College is gearing up for changes to its 2024 orientation program this upcoming summer. The changes include making the event previously known by Novos as “Welcome Wednesday” an optional preview day, where students can meet each other and learn what to expect in the…
Feb. 26 will mark year two of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a war that has been worth small territorial gains for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia Matters, a project launched in 2016 by Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, reported…
In previous years, New College of Florida students had the option to reside on campus over winter break, despite the school being “closed” for the holidays from Dec. 16 to Jan. 1. But in a swift decision from the New College Department of Housing and…
Starting in 2024, Sarasota County will no longer pay annual dues of $1,300 to the American Library Association (ALA) and $2,673 to the Florida Library Association (FLA). The Sarasota County Commission voted 4-1 on Nov. 14 to stop funding the county’s public library memberships in…
Since the initial takeover began in January after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed six people to the Board of Trustees (BOT) and later seven, New College has seen its share of members leave the board. Former Faculty Trustee Matthew Lepinksy and former Board Chair Mary Ruiz…
New College celebrated its second student-led Pride Festival on Nov. 4, marking a successful student commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all. The festival took place in the Nook and featured performances by local musical artists SUPERBITCH and The Tilt, free food…
A 300-year-old landmark tree by Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England was chopped down by suspected vandals on Sept. 28. The iconic tree gained its popularity and became known as “Robin Hood’s Tree” after it was featured in Kevin Costner’s 1991 action-adventure film Robin Hood: Prince…
Three orphaned manatees joined the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden rescue family on Oct. 1. Since then, Nolia, Amethyst and Waffles have been adjusting to their new home while on their journey to recovery. The ultimate goal is for these manatees to reach a weight…
