While hundreds made the trip to the local Ben & Jerry’s to snatch a free ice cream cone on April 4, a group of students ride-shared to the St. Armand’s Circle location for a different purpose: to spread awareness of Ben & Jerry’s lack of…
Hours before Pride Ball, students could be found at JD Hamel Park listening to live performances and waiting in line for food trucks as part of the Sarasota Film Festival’s Sea and Be Seen Block Party. The block party took place on April 7…
A local freestyle competition attracted would-be rappers in south Florida, including one New College student. Third-year and New College Student Alliance (NCSA) co-President, as well as student-facilitator of the Freestyle & Floetry tutorial, Miles Iton, performed at the local freestyle competition at Goodies Gentlemen’s Club.…
by Jasmine Respess and Pariesa Young A study authored, but not released, by Director of Data Science Patrick McDonald and several data science graduate students is making waves in the headlines and legislature. The study called into question the findings of a Sarasota Herald-Tribune report,…
Mote Marine Laboratory’s newest exhibit “The Teeth Beneath,” features alligators, a baby crocodile and caimans. Although these reptiles are often feared, Mote works to educate the public on them. Visitors are encouraged to be careful, but stay curious. “The Teeth Beneath” is now open from…
A fundraiser for the upcoming CIW Florida Caravan to Columbus, Ohio, over Spring Break occurred on Saturday, March 18 at the Green Bean Coffee House. “We will be joining thousands of farmworkers and allies at the Wendy's headquarters to demand farmworker justice from the final…
The race for two open city commission seats did not come to a close as expected on the March 14 election, as no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote. Voters were able to choose two names out of the eight candidates to…
CW: police brutality, racism The Sarasota officers that shot Rodney Mitchell five years ago are still on duty today. A documentary screening and dinner was held at the Peace Education and Action Center this past Sunday, March 19, to celebrate Mitchell’s life and to support…
by Cassie Manz and Jason D'Amours Nearly two thousand energized constituents made their way to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the early hours of March 18 to exercise a fundamental aspect of democracy - the right to voice their concerns at a town…
Photos via Jason D'Amours The spirit of Big E’s lives on. In the same location - just a short bike ride from campus and right next to Growlers - Nikki Snyder and her mother Donna Frey have opened Shelf Indulgence, a bookstore and café. This…
