The Organic Gardening Tutorial, which focuses on permaculture and gardening in the Old Caples Garden wrapped up this week with student presentations and a look at the fruits of its labor as the semester draws to an end. “We used heirloom seeds [that are] specifically…
A survey by CourseSmart and Wakefield Research in 2011 reported that 73 percent of college students cannot study without at least one piece of technology. Whether it be finding assignments on Moodle, creating class presentations, answering email from professors and peers, accessing databases, or writing…
A survey by CourseSmart and Wakefield Research in 2011 reported that 38 percent of college students cannot refrain from checking one of their devices for more than 10 minutes. In fact, according to a survey conducted by re:fuel College Explorer in 2013, students have an…
The process of registration at New College is complicated to say the least. Functioning in two main parts, the Course Request System (CRS) and contract negotiation, signing up for classes can be a frustrating process. As the spring semester creeps around the corner, students must…
Despite the convenience and affordability of Metz food, what is served might not always pique your tastebuds. Perhaps, the weekend hours of Hamilton “Ham” Center do not fit with busy schedules or maybe a late night feast is just the thing to get students through…
By Leigh Barber This year has already been exciting for the music world, but 2014 is about to accelerate with the beginning of the holiday season. Artists from all different genres are gearing up to release albums that they have been working on over…
“There’s an app for that” is a phrase that echoes within our world of smart phones, smarter tablets and even smarter laptops. Many are unaware of the helpful apps out there, apps that can potentially make the college student’s life just a tad bit easier…
Sarasota can be an expensive place to live, especially in addition to college expenses. However, it is possible to take a study break without breaking the bank too. The following are popular art related venues that offer special deals to students looking to see what…
As the weather cools down and autumn settles in, sweaters and boots are drawn out of the closet. Sarasota County offers an intriguing variety of thrift stores and consignment shops, including one of the largest Goodwill stores in the region. While many of these places…
Last year, 40 percent of students had an appointment at the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC), a number that is quite impressive compared to other campuses. “The stigma of coming in and talking to somebody, for most students, I think is smaller [than other schools].…
