Every week, multiple performance opportunities take place around campus. In addition to contributing to New College’s creative atmosphere, these shows give students the chance to practice their instruments in a collaborative setting. Whether the performances are hosted by students or organized by the music…
The Burns Court Historic District is directly south of Downtown Sarasota and stretches for about seven blocks. The area is known for its residential history; it contains 15 Mediterranean Revival style bungalows built from 1924 to 1925 by well-known developer Owen Burns and architect Thomas…
Sarasota is a lot of things. It’s wealthy, it’s luxurious, it’s a vacation destination. But is it sexy? I tried to answer these questions via the most explicit sex-related public locations available in town: adult stores. Sarasota has three main adult sex shops: there’s…
The old saying “If you blink you might miss it,” comes to mind when describing the Green Bean Coffee House. Luckily, a small white trailer advertises out front on the sidewalk of Old Bradenton Road. The coffee house blends in with the residential neighborhood, perhaps…
Many New College residents pass by the Dort and Goldstein chess pieces daily, yet few know the somber history associated with them. Though the chessboard has evolved into a quirky symbol of campus community, the game was purchased in memoriam of the late student John…
“I’m trying to remember how I got access, I’m not much of a rule breaker so there weren’t any broken locks,” alum Monica Lewman (‘87) said. “I believe the access that I gained was authorized [...] I went down just because I was curious,…
New Radio New College is the university’s “hidden secret,” according to third-year Rebecca “Becca” Caccavo. On any given Saturday night, between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., students can tune in to 96.5 WSLR to hear the voices of their peers traveling over the radio…
Historic Spanish Point is an interesting park because it looks like a large, Floridian garden. In many ways, that is what it is, but every inch of this place has been documented and there are guides to to tell you all about who…
One of the most popular clubs at New College, Kink Positive demonstrates the importance of keeping an open mind and exploring personal interests. When asked who can join Kink Positive, the club’s administrative team exclaimed “Everyone!” in unison. “Over 18,” third-year Mel Klenk chimed in.…
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan dubbed July National Ice Cream month. NASA recently proclaimed July of this year to be the hottest month on record. To elaborate, this July globally experienced the highest heat ever to be documented since records began in the late 1800’s.…
