As the semester approaches its end, an air of tension seems to choke the campus. Deadlines are closing in, essays are piling up and, most unfortunately, finals are near. Finals week is unfamiliar territory for first-year students like me. In order to prepare for…
I don’t mean to assume but I’m willing to wager that some of you share the same apprehension I have of going home for break. The way it goes for me, I feel like a fish out of water for about a week, bored and…
CONTENT WARNING: This article describes real instances of extreme racism and sexism, including uses of slurs. Since Donald Trump’s election, a wave of intimidation, violence and harassment against minorities has swept the country. News feeds have been riddled with headlines like, “Student wearing hijab threatened…
The electoral college has existed since the drafting of the Constitution, but many argue that it is an outdated form of government. In two of the last five presidential elections, the winner of the popular vote lost the electoral college vote, raising questions…
On Oct. 15, 1982, one year into Ronald Reagan’s first presidency, his press secretary laughed at the AIDS crisis, which disproportionately affected gay men. In June 2015, in the landmark 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme court ruled same sex marriage legal and overturned any…
First-years will receive their first evaluations in the coming weeks, and although they may have experienced New College's unique grading system by seeing little paragraphs stapled to exams rather than a letter or number at the top of the page, the evaluation system not only…
Calvin Bryant never graduated from high school. He never studied for the various specialized skill exams he’s passed with flying colors. He’s self-taught in all he does – from opening a Caribbean-American restaurant, operating a contracting business and gardening a stretch of land he…
In October of 1965, the Beatles were awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal, given to those who excel in their fields, by the Queen of England. In November 1968, John Lennon gave his back. Fast forward to 2016, and someone in England…
For students trying to make a few extra bucks, donating plasma isn’t the only way to use your body to supplement your income. While these methods may be more selective in who they allow to donate - and more invasive - they can make more…
In light of recent events, Roller Derby remains a feminist powerhouse and an inclusive and welcoming environment for skaters and supporters alike to enjoy a night of sports and fun. On Nov. 12 the Bradentucky Bombers took on the Vice City Rollers from Miami-Dade at…
