How will a Trump presidency affect the state of the country and the world when it comes to global warming? How will his position on the environment specifically affect Florida, including our precious Everglades, unique coral reefs and beloved endangered species? Florida is one of…
On Nov. 8, students were left reeling with the idea of a Trump presidency. When Nov. 9 hit, the campus was left with a new question: what now? “The country has always had some elements that are not, what we might like, or what we…
26 states and the District of Columbia have laws that legalize marijuana in some form. This number will increase by three after the recent election results, showing a gradual decline in national stigma towards marijuana use. Does this decline in stigma towards marijuana parallel a…
Nearly a hundred students gathered in Hamilton “Ham” Center to witness Donald Trump become the next president of the United States. There are three things that bring New College students together (or draw them apart, depending on your perspective): forum wars, free food and election…
The most common question of the election season is of course who to vote for. However, with election day rapidly approaching, it is important for people to not only know who they are voting for, but how to vote, what to do if someone is…
In Sarasota, Vice President Joe Biden both charmed and inspired his audience with an impassioned speech. He was praised by opening speakers for his hard work, humble beginnings and honesty above all. “No one ever doubts I say what I mean but sometimes I say…
The nationwide fervor over the presidential election has impacted Sarasota in more ways than one, but the debate over democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and republican opponent Donald Trump hit very close to home for many New College students last week. Local restaurant Barnacle Bill’s –…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has decided to announce their notice of intent to implement a temporary ban on the active materials in the kratom plant, labelling the once-legal drug a Schedule I substance of the Controlled Substances Act “in order to avoid an…
Lauer falters as Commander-in-Chief Forum spins out of control What was supposed to be an opportunity for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees to show why they deserved to hold the title of Commander-in-Chief ended with widespread dissatisfaction with the entire event.…
In 2016 America, politically polarized media outlets often parrot the same anti- or pro-raising-the-minimum-wage talking points. Inundated by contrasting opinions, it can be difficult to navigate the issue and decide for oneself whether raising the minimum wage is a good idea, or even a viable…
