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The status of summer internships may have changed, but other alternatives can be just as productive
Coronavirus

The status of summer internships may have changed, but other alternatives can be just as productive

As employers debate whether they will continue offering summer internships during the pandemic, some students needed to change their original plans. Although these changes were not foreseen, the Center for Career Engagement & Opportunity (CEO) has  suggestions for how students can still find new opportunities…

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May 19, 2020
The Sarasota Department of Health collaborates with community members to expand testing in Newtown
Announcements / Coronavirus / Local News

The Sarasota Department of Health collaborates with community members to expand testing in Newtown

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) Sarasota began free testing for COVID-19 in late March. However, in an evaluation of their testing approach, the community pushed to ensure everyone in Sarasota had access to testing, including Newtown. The concerns of the public, motivated by historical…

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May 19, 2020
Campus News / Coronavirus

SSC is taking action towards the new difficulties the online semester poses

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.…

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April 23, 2020
In times of social isolation, springtime gardening is the way to go
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In times of social isolation, springtime gardening is the way to go

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…

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April 15, 2020
Campus clubs join classes in the online transition
Campus News / Coronavirus

Campus clubs join classes in the online transition

The Philosophy Club, New Life and the Council of Green Affairs are some of the student groups that have been able to continue their weekly meetings through online platforms. The impact that clubs have on the New College community is what motivates club leaders to…

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April 7, 2020
How professors are adapting to online learning
Campus News / Coronavirus

How professors are adapting to online learning

In efforts to lessen the spread of the coronavirus, the State University System Board of Governors (BOG) instructed all state universities to continue classes online until the end of the spring semester. This response caused high levels of uncertainty among students, as some lacked the…

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March 30, 2020
Embracing Our Differences brings annual exhibit to Sarasota’s Bayfront Park
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Embracing Our Differences brings annual exhibit to Sarasota’s Bayfront Park

Each year people from around the world submit powerful artwork in hopes of having it displayed in the Embracing Our Differences International Art & Quotation Exhibit located in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park. This year’s exhibition received 16,118 entries from 127 countries and all 50 states with…

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March 26, 2020
New College Fashion Show shines spotlight on student style
Fashion / Features / On Campus / Photos

New College Fashion Show shines spotlight on student style

As the sun was setting, the Black Box Theater summoned all students to take a moment to watch their peers perform under blue and purple lights while they strutted the runway in an array of unique outfits. A notable part of New College culture is…

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March 11, 2020
Food Forest TA strives to enhance community environmental sustainability
Briefs / Campus News

Food Forest TA strives to enhance community environmental sustainability

The food forest, located on the Old Caples campus, currently has one Teacher Assistant (TA): thesis student Steven Bressan. As the food forest TA, Bressan works six hours per week to upkeep the food forest and plan for its future growth. The food forest started…

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March 4, 2020
Compost Tutorial TAs work to reduce waste on campus
Briefs / Campus News

Compost Tutorial TAs work to reduce waste on campus

With goals to help reduce waste on campus, first-year Isabella Chandler and third-year (as well as Catalyst staff writer) Ky Miller are the TAs for the compost tutorial. Part of their weekly routine involves collecting food scraps. "[We also] teach students about how composting works…

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March 4, 2020
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