The un-American college experience, studying in Brussels
Sabena Gaddy on a day trip to Brugge, Belgium. Photo courtesy of Sabena Gaddy.

The un-American college experience, studying in Brussels

When people are asked about their college experiences, there are often a few commonalities across the board. At least at larger schools, there are frat parties, sorority mixers or Greek life in general. Football games, basketball games or baseball games all complete with cheerleaders. Dorm…

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Ringling thesis exhibition overview
Window art for the Ringing illustration thesis exhibition. Photo by Lucy Duke.

Ringling thesis exhibition overview

As a senior at Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD), completing a senior thesis art project is the pinnacle of one's academic journey—a culmination of years of artistic exploration, skill development and creative vision. With passion and dedication, students immerse themselves in their chosen…

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SSC looking for new hires
SSC coaches during a study hall. From left to right: McKenna Mooney, Nayelis Cardenas, Betzy Lopez, Tea Jones and Rosa Martinez. Photo courtesy of Syndey Sloan.

SSC looking for new hires

The Student Success Center (SSC) opened its hiring for the Fall 2024 semester. According to the New College website, the SSC is located in the “Jane Bancroft Cook Library Room 103, the Student Success Center offers one-on-one appointments with trained peer coaches, group study sessions,…

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International student experience at NCF
Penelope Donetti in their dorm. Courtesy of Penelope Dotti.

International student experience at NCF

Over the past few years, Florida universities have witnessed a sizable influx of international students who are pursuing higher education in the Sunshine State. Among the many prestigious and locally loved educational destinations, New College of Florida is home to a diverse group of students…

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Fight to secure tenure at New College continues
Set up of various drums lining the steps to College Hall for the Sur la Bay performance led by Hugo Viera-Vargas. Photo by Gaby Batista.

Fight to secure tenure at New College continues

Tenure, as the Office of the Provost at Florida State University defines it, is awarded to professors when “the community of scholars has judged the candidate to have excelled in teaching, research and service [and] that it has confidence in the individual's judgment.” The governing…

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A look into the Spring 2024 Art Thesis Exhibition
Student admires Cindy Xin Zhang's work as she holds the thesis exhibition program. Photo by Gaby Batista.

A look into the Spring 2024 Art Thesis Exhibition

Historically, the Art program hosts an opening reception for their yearly, and occasionally semesterly, Art Thesis Exhibitions. This Spring, thesis students Annie Dong, Lianna McDonald and Cindy Xin Zhang showcase their work centering their Chinese identities. "Finding Vitality" consists of varying mediums, such as bookmaking,…

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All’s Well That Ends Well, or does it?
Poster of All’s Well that Ends Well. Courtesy of Theatre, Dance and Performing Arts at New College.

All’s Well That Ends Well, or does it?

When there’s a will, there’s a play. This spring Shakespeare’s classic All's Well That Ends Well will be brought to life at New College’s Black Box Theater (BBT) under the creative direction of Professor of English and Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies (TDPS) Nova Myhill.…

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House Bill 3: Ron DeSantis’ Latest Education Reform
Phone screen displaying social media and entertainment apps. Courtesy of Flickr.

House Bill 3: Ron DeSantis’ Latest Education Reform

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…

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